GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. Volume 18 Number 1—June 1997

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250 Patron: Emeritus Professor Michael Roe Executive: President Vice President Vice President Executive Secretary Executive Treasurer Committee: Mrs Betty Calverley Mrs Isobel Harris Mrs Denise McNeice Exchange Journal Coordinator Journal Editor Journal Coordinator Library Coordinator Members’ Interests and AGCI Membership Secretary Publications Coordinator Public Officer Research Coordinator Sales Coordinator TAMIOT Coordinator VDL Heritage Index

Mr David Harris Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr Rex Collins Mrs Dawn Collins Ms Sharalyn Walters

(03) 6424 5328 (03) 6344 5258 (03) 6431 1113 (03) 6431 1113 (03) 6452 2845

Miss Betty Fletcher Mrs Pat Harris Mrs Christine Morris Mrs Rosalie Riley

Mr Doug Forrest Mr Ray Hyland Mrs Colleen Read

Mrs Thelma McKay Mrs Rosemary Davidson Mr David Hodgson Huon Branch Mr Allen Wilson Ms Vee Maddock Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr Jim Wall Mr John Dare Mrs Pat Harris Mrs Betty Calverley Mr Neil Chick

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Branches of the Society Burnie: Devonport: Hobart: Huon: Launceston:

PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001 PO Box 117 Huonville Tasmania 7109 PO Box 1290 Launceston Tasmania 7250

Volume 18 Number 1

ISSN 0159 0677

June 1997

Journal Committee Rosemary Davidson, Cynthia O’Neill, Maurice Appleyard, Jeannine Connors, David Freestun, David Hodgson, Charles Hunt, Lucy Knott, Vee Maddock, Denise McNeice and Kate Ramsay. Postal Address: PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250 Email: [email protected]

Contents Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letters to the editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annual General Meeting Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Branch News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilian Watson Family History Award . . . . . . . . . . Pontville, A Place to Celebrate, Caroline Verth . . . . . . . . Getting it Straight, Brian Rieusset . . . . . . . . . . . Grave Robbers of Stoke Damerel, Paul A. C. Richards . . . . . . Have you a Manx Connection? Convicts from the Isle of Man . . . . Convicts from Inveraray and the Ladies from Inveraray Jail . . . . Convict Women Transported from Wales to Van Diemen’s Land . . . Cascades Female Factory, Joyce Purtscher . . . . . . . . . Indexed Convict Records of Van Diemen’s Land, Maree Ring . . . . The 1832 Voyage to VDL of ... Katherine Stewart Forbes, Terence Talbot . Surgeons’ Reports and Departures from Tasmania ... 1845, Irene Schaffer . The Maternal and Dorcas Society, Joyce Purtscher . . . . . . . Australasian Congress in New Zealand . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ann Campbell, Ailsa J. Herbert BA . . . . . . . . . Have Headstone Will Travel, Thelma McKay . . . . . . . . Rules and Customs Aboard the Eagle 1853, Basil Lubbock . . . . . Fancy Dress Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dear ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Van Diemen’s Land and Norfolk Island Interest Group . . . . . . Tasmaniana Library, State Library of Tasmania, New Acquisitions . . . Genes on Screen, Computer Page, Vee Maddock. . . . . . . . Lost, Stolen and Strayed ... and Found! . . . . . . . . . . From the Exchange Journals, Thelma McKay . . . . . . . . Coming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Society Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Our eighteenth volume—have we come of age or do we wait for celebrations in the year 2000 when we turn twenty-one? A feature in this issue is the article, ‘Pontville, a Place to Celebrate’ by Caroline Verth. Written last year while Caroline was a student at Claremont College, it received a Merit award for Individual Research Essay Grade 11/12 in the inaugural National History Challenge. This was initiated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the Australian History Teachers Association in conjunction with historical information organisations, with the aim of stimulating young people to have an interest in local history. It has subsequently been illustrated by Alex Wanders, an established Hobart artist currently teaching at Claremont College. Perhaps this journal can also help to encourage an interest by students to participate in future events. This issue has evolved into a convict theme, with special requests for information on convicts from Inveraray in Scotland and the Isle of Man. Please help if you have any connection. Many favourable comments have been received since the March journal was dispatched. A correspondent from Western Australia was ecstatic after reading our list from the Ticket of Leave Passbook and the Military Pensioners. Thank you all, with special thanks to those who contributed in any way. An education/teachers/schools, churches, or medical/nursing/hospitals theme are being considered for a future issue— depending on articles received. Rosemary Davidson 2

 Correction: Flier for GST Inc. AGM Meeting at Latrobe 21 and 22 June 1997. Under Soup & Sandwich Luncheon should read—‘if insufficient numbers Counter Lunches are available at normal prices.’  Sincere apologies to all who travelled to look at the St Catherine’s index. I now know how it works—I think!  Please note new deadline dates for items to be included in the journal: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. Articles may be sent in any format, handwritten, typed or word processed; preferably on disk or by email. Please send best copy which can be scanned if no disk. All disks and photographs will be returned where possible. 

The opinions expressed in this journal are not necessarily those of the editorial committee nor of the Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Responsibility rests with the author of a submitted article and we do not intentionally print inaccurate information. The society cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers for services or goods that appear in the journal, or be responsible for the outcome of any contract entered into with an advertiser. The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or reject material. ♥ The contents of Tasmanian Ancestry are subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act and may not be reproduced without written permission of the editor and author. Cover:

Pontville: the bridge and the road north. Alex Wanders. Pen drawing, 1997

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR University of Tasmania 6 February 1997 University Archives Thank you for your letter of 1 February 1997, inquiring about the services now available from the University Archives collection. These have indeed been changing over the last two years, and recent substantial Federal Budget cuts to university funding have required us to further review our practices. I am happy for you to reproduce this letter in the next issue of Tasmanian Ancestry, provided it is reproduced in its entirety. Collection and staffing The Archives collection is a closed collection with no new material being added other than that which comes from within the University and constitutes an addition to bona fide University records. There is no longer a position labelled ‘Archivist’, and the collection is one of the Library’s Special Collections. A clerical assistant, reporting initially to the Special Collections Librarian, will soon be employed to undertake duties related to all the special collections including straightforward access to specific archival material and supervision of the reading room. Access Access to archival material is restricted to specific files or materials which are readily identifiable on the Archives indexes. The Library no longer conducts subject or general searches for material on an assumption that it is contained within the existing files or records.

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Requests from interested parties seeking to consult specific items in the collection will continue to be accepted, but please indicate to your members that ‘searching’ the archives on behalf of other persons is an activity that the Library is no longer able to undertake. Professor AHJ Sale Pro Vice-Chancellor

26 February 1997 The Editor It has been brought to my notice that there is an error in the Members’ Interests 1995/96 publication which occurred because of a wrong membership number being shown on the renewal form of Member number 3653. This member’s interests are shown as being for Member 3397. In order to avoid inconvenience to Member 3397 it is desirable that anyone in possession of a copy of this Society’s Members’ Interests 1995/96 should change the Member number from 3397 to 3653 for the following names on the Members’ Interests list: • BROWN, Edward Thomas • KIMBERLEY, Edward • LACKEY, Michael • PITT, William • STANFIELD, Edward • TURVEY, John West Allen Wilson Registrar Members’ Interests

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NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Rule 14, that the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the

Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. is to be held on

Saturday, 21 June 1997 at the

Lucas Hotel, Latrobe

commencing at 1.30 p.m. Members are reminded that attendance at the meeting is restricted to financial members of the Society and a current membership card will be required as proof of membership.

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AGENDA

Welcome Roll Call Apologies Suspension of Standing Orders for the Presentation of the 1997 ‘Lilian Watson Family History Award’ Read and Confirm minutes of the 1996 AGM Business Arising Reports Election of Office Bearers and endorsement of Branch Delegates General Business: i Notice of Motion. It is proposed to amend Rule 9(a) by adding the words ‘in any one of the defined offices of the Executive’ ii Nominations for Special Awards iii Venue for 1998 Annual General Meeting

David Harris PRESIDENT

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

OLLOWING changes to our Rules in 1993, the society has been able to recognise outstanding service to the society and to genealogy in Tasmania in one of two ways. The foremost recognition the society can award is ‘Fellow of the Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc.’ This award which can only be granted to a financial member of the society, recognises the member’s outstanding contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the society and will also take into account the member’s contribution to genealogy, heraldry and family history at a national and international level. The prestige of this award is maintained by limiting the number of current financial Fellows to ten but in any case only one Fellowship has been granted since the inception of the award. At a different level the society can award a ‘Certificate of Meritorious Service’ to a member, non-member, group or organisation and is recognition of a significant contribution to the society. This contribution could be in the form of a single contribution such as the authorship or collation of a successful society publication, or it could be a long standing contribution such as a regular and long term library assistant or a long standing branch or state office bearer. To nominate a member for an award, a nomination is forwarded to the state secretary giving details of the reasons for the nomination and signed by two financial members of the society. All nominations are passed to a Special Awards Committee who produce a list of recommendations to be presented at the TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

Annual General Meeting. As this process takes some time, the nominations for each year close on 1 February. If a member or a branch feels that an award should be made to a non-member, group or organisation, the state executive can consider a request and decide whether to accept the nomination. The Special Awards Committee can reject a nomination if it feels it is inappropriate, but must inform the nominators of their reasons for the rejection and thus allow the nomination to be withdrawn. For this reason it is advisable that the nominee should not be told of the nomination until the list is presented to the Annual General Meeting. To maintain the prestige of the awards, only three Fellowships and six Meritorious Service Certificates can be awarded in any one year and if there are more nominations than available awards, then a ballot is held at the Annual General Meeting. I would like to urge members to use these awards to recognise the valuable work done for the society and for the branches by many of our fellow members. David Harris.  STOP PRESS Exciting news has arrived that Tasmanian Ancestry was runner-up in the 1996 Elizabeth Simpson Award. Comments include: ‘This had a superb series of articles for family historians of all standards and was backed up by a good range of information items including a digest of items from other societies’ journals’. Congratulations to Anne Bartlett and her panel. The winner was the Powys Family History Society’s journal Chronicle. 5

BRANCH NEWS Burnie

Devonport

President Doug Forrest (03) 6431 1882 Secretary Ray Hyland (03) 6431 7404 PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320

President Sue McCreghan (03) 6428 2288 Secretary Isobel Harris (03) 6424 5328 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310

The new year started off in February with a successful members’ queries night. A special ‘Introduction to the Internet’ evening was organised by member Peter Cocker at the Burnie college of TAFE on 6 March. Instructor Tony Hainsworth gave twenty-five members a most interesting insight into the vastness of the Internet and some of the avenues available for genealogical research. Many of us managed to ‘get lost in cyber space’, a new term to us. At the March meeting, Peter gave a followup talk on ‘The Internet—where to from here?’ From the interest shown, it is proposed to run a TAFE course on ‘Genealogy on the Internet’ in the near future. Thanks to Peter for our further development. As part of Family History Week, the branch opened the library on the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March for a most successful ‘50 Plus Special Day— an introduction to genealogy’, advertised and supported by the Office of Sport and Recreation for older adults to try something new or different. Thank you to the many members who provided their help and the benefit of their experience to individually assist more than a dozen people who were interested in getting started or further developing their family history.

Faye Gardam, whose book ‘Sawdust, Sails and Sweat’ was published recently, was the speaker at the February meeting. She gave an insight into the development of the Don area and the way of life of the pioneering families. She also recalled some of the trials, frustrations and joys in the process of publication. The Tasmanian Pioneer display in the Devonport Library was a great success. Members prepared charts depicting the life of one of their ancestors and these formed a colourful and interesting display during Family History Week. The week culminated in a trip to the Campbell Town area—a district where many of our ancestors once resided. After a tour of the town with our guide, Mr Geoff Duncombe, a beautiful lunch was enjoyed on the lawns of Winton. A tour of the gardens and farm buildings was undertaken before departing for the small church and churchyard of Kirklands. A leisurely bus tour around some of the historic properties and homesteads ended a most interesting and informative day. A survey of the Devonport branch members was conducted last year. One comment made was the lack of evening library hours. To overcome this problem it was decided to devote two meeting nights for library use. The first of these

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evenings was held in March when a short business session was followed by the use of the library for personal research. We look forward to seeing you at the AGM which will be held at Latrobe on 21 June. The Devonport Branch Library will be open on the Sunday morning, 22 June.

Hobart

President Bryce Ward (03) 6243 7884 Secretary Cynthia O’Neill (03) 6228 3175 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001

Since the annual break our library has been very busy, especially on Saturday afternoons. We are now at the time of the year when members frequently take ill and many take holidays in warmer places. This places a strain on our library assistants as we are often short handed. Can you help on a permanent or part time basis? If you can will you please contact Morris Lansdell or Colleen Read. Many feel that they do not have the necessary experience for such a position. This is not correct. A little enthusiasm and very little experience is required, as there will always be others on duty to assist and guide newer assistants. At the time of preparing this article I can give no information about our building lease, except we have requested we meet with the Council Officers. By the time you read this we should know something as our temporary lease ends in June. Our monthly meetings continue to be well attended and our guest speakers interesting. Our June meeting will be entitled ‘Researching Convicts from VDL’ with Maree Ring and Sue Hood from the Port Arthur Educational centre. In July Dr David Mackey will talk on TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

‘Genealogy and Genetic Breakthroughs, results of recent genetic research’, in August Alan Lesheim will tell about dating and restoring photographs. He will answer questions and invites you to bring along old photos. In September we will hear Miranda Morris ‘Looking at Womens’ Heritage’. Over the warmer months Thelma McKay and Les Young have had enthusiastic groups recording headstone inscriptions at Cornelian Bay. While there is still quite a deal to do, the end is in sight. A few big days’ work would help, but this may have to wait until warmer days return. Winter is a good time to work indoors so if your research has not had top priority for a while we hope that we will see you in the library.

Huon

President Betty Fletcher (03) 6264 1546 Secretary Elaine Burton (03) 6264 1335 PO Box 117 Huonville TAS 7109

Our new year has begun very slowly with only a few people using our facilities. For Family History Week we produced an A4 size page of information about our library and welcomed people to our Open House on Saturday, 22 March. Thanks to Shelley and helpers who dropped 900 of these into letter boxes in the local area. We were pleased that a few accepted our invitation. We are very pleased that out librarian, Rosalie Riley is back over Easter and that her son Shane’s heart transplant has been successful. 7

Launceston

President Joe Stephens (03) 6344 5969 Secretary Thelma Grunnell (03) 6331 2145 PO Box 1290 Launceston TAS 7250

Our inaugural meeting for 1997 had as guest speaker Mr Stan Payne who treated us to a most interesting comparison between the politicians Lloyd George and Billy

Hughes. A pub crawl of Launceston’s Historic Riverside Hostelries was conducted by Margaret Clare and Jillian Koshin in March. By medium of slides and overhead transparencies, I hasten to add. This was a well researched insight into the drinking habits and otherwise of early Launceston inhabitants. The ‘Computers in Genealogy’ demonstration sessions held during Family History Week were a resounding success. Attendance was most pleasing and the total of non-members attending outweighed that of members. Our thanks to Peter Richardson of the Launceston City Library Reference Room for his cooperation in this project, and Alma Ranson who conducted the sessions, not forgetting her husband Phillip’s assistance in setting up and dismantling the equipment. Echoing the plea by the state president for involvement in the affairs of the society by more members, the Launceston branch executive notes that several longstanding members of the committee stated at the last meeting that they will not be standing for re-nomination in 1998. If our branch is to continue offering the research facilities to which people have become 8

accustomed, new blood is essential. If this is not forthcoming, certain services may be severely curtailed. Do members realise that over $6000.00 has to be raised each year just to pay rent before we can buy any research material. You have been warned. Positive feedback is urgently sought on fund raising (with offers to run it) and programs fancied for next year. Would you rather make a donation to library fund than fund raise? Please put pen to paper and help the committee. Programme. June 3 Rhonda Hamilton ‘Launceston Photographers and the dating of old photographs’. Venue, Launceston Community History Museum—a combined meeting with the Launceston Historical Society. Bring along your old photographs for appraisal. July 1 Paul Richards on ‘Archives of the Launceston General Hospital’. August 5 Panel. ‘My Ancestor’s Unusual Occupation’, followed by general discussion. September 2 ‘Genealogy on the Internet’ by Aileen Pike and Robyn Conway at Launceston City Library. Subject to confirmation. October 7 To be arranged.

LILIAN WATSON FAMILY HISTORY AWARD 1997 Nine entries of home-produced books have been accepted for judging. Three are from Tasmania, four from Victoria, one from New South Wales and one from Western Australia. Winner to be announced at the AGM. 

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PONTVILLE A Place To Celebrate Caroline Verth

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HE Township of Pontville is one of the oldest in Tasmania. It is generally agreed that Pontville means ‘village by the bridge’. There is no record to indicate who chose this name. The date usually given for the beginning of Pontville is 1838, because this is the year in which so much took place. However, the origins of Pontville date back before this year and are more obscure, and much of its history is hidden and will never be found again. For this research piece the years concentrated on are 1834 to 1854. At different times, the names Brighton, Pontville and Bagdad have been used and this has led to the confusion over the origins of Pontville. For this study the name Pontville refers to the original village and its approaches, from Brighton Army Camp and St Matthews Catholic Church to the south, and Brooksby and Mangalore homesteads to the north. To the east Pontville is circled by Bagdad and Strathallen Creeks and the Jordan River for the western Boundary. After Governor Macquarie had given orders to Meehan to survey the HobartLaunceston road in 1811, many ‘Hobart Town First Settlers’ quickly moved to get land along the highway. John Ingle purchased two grants, one for 400 acres and the other for 500 acres. A little while later, William Chambers obtained 500 acres and these three grants together were the land on which the township of Pontville was developed. John Ingle sold

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his two grants to William Kimberley before returning to England, while William Chambers’ grant was bought by Robert Watson and then passed on to Kimberley. On the 13 April 1836 Kimberley had all three grants and together with the re-alignment of the road, and the building of the Pontville Bridge, he could then ‘sub-divide’ his land into 154 building blocks. They were advertised for sale in November 1837. Before Kimberley’s sale, research reveals that Pontville was actually referred to as Bagdad, with the 1834 Bridge known as the Bagdad Bridge (while the Glenstone Bridge at Brighton was known as the Pontville Bridge). Some Pontville hotels were even listed under the Richmond district. Work was a central part of existence in the Pontville village. Whether it was a source of fulfilment and satisfaction, whether it was viewed as enjoyable, or just as a way of earning a living, it was the activity that took up most of peoples’ waking lives. There was more physical work going on in Pontville in 1838 than there is today. There were a lot of people walking places, whether it be military personnel relieving detachments at different points, or a person carrying water up the hill to the mill. Historically Pontville had two main functions; an administrative and social centre for the surrounding farming community, and serving the passing traffic on the Hobart-Launceston Main Road.

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There was a lot of work for the convicts in Pontville building bridges over the Jordan River. The first bridge, known as the Bagdad Bridge, was built over the River in 1834–37 and the new village was developed there after the 1838 sale of the land. Administrative dealings then moved to Pontville. The bridge was made up of six arches and the span from the centre arch was sixty feet. A Hobart Town journalist, James Ross, described the road from Hobart to Launceston, and wrote of the Pontville Bridge, Something on the model of a wooden suspension bridge with the exception that instead of being a straight line it had a curve rising to a height of two feet in the centre. This timber bridge was taken down and rebuilt in 1847–48, on the recommendation of Mr Kay, Director of Public Works. Stone for the new bridge was provided by the quarrymen of the Pontville Probation Gang. Day labour mechanics (ten stone cutters, six builders, two sawyers and a mason) were also required at the minimum rate of 2/6 per diem. Road stations that could be moved were built to accommodate men so they could be transferred from place to place along the road as the work progressed. Road stations were made up of long-term serving prisoners or unemployed probationers who worked on road construction. In 1847 the Pontville station consisted of the ‘Depot Party’, who were repairing the bridge and the main road. The bridge was open for traffic on Wednesday, 27 September 1848 (it lasted until 1945 when the current ferro-concrete decking was built). Convicts played a significant part in the great ‘building boom’ during the late TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

1830s and early 1840s and in the general development of the area of that time. They not only built the roads and bridges but worked on the houses and inns, and developed the land as well. The Brighton and Bagdad Plains was seen as good grain growing land from early years of settlement, however it was very stony. Although there is not sufficient information, it is believed there was a mill situated near the river somewhere in Pontville in 1838. It would have been situated there for convenience next to the convict and military establishment. No doubt the bread, which consisted of the mill’s flour, was on the menu at the gaol and at the Barracks. In 1839 Pontville’s Watch House and Gaol were built. A detachment of soldiers—one officer, a sergeant and twenty rank and file were positioned there. The ground plans show the gaol was divided into a womens’ and mens’ lockup, with a row of five cells for the men and two larger ones for the women, with a small room for the watch house keeper, (Thomas Salisbury being the keeper in 1842). The wall surrounding the large yard was eighteen feet high. The gaol was clearly inadequate considering prisoners were escaping over the walls in 1841. Activity in the village was generally concentrated on the watch house and gaol which also acted as a local court (until a court house was built in 1843). George Brooks Forster was Pontville’s first magistrate. Before he came to the village he was a Royal Naval Officer. He got to know the people of Pontville well and was highly respected. Pontville was the centre for the control and administration of law and order in the 11

Brighton/Bagdad area. This covered the control and trial of local offenders, prisoners going to other towns and the suppression of bushrangers. In 1843, Pontville was the centre of attempts to track down and capture Martin Cash who had escaped from Port Arthur. In 1840, the pound which had been in Brighton was moved to Pontville where it was used to receive cattle. It was situated on the main road and was part of the police allotment. The new pound keeper was Henry Hunt. In one incident, a local resident, Thomas Stace, was involved in a brawl which saw the impounding of his goats. Thomas Stace lived with his wife in Pontville. He built the house, now known as the Post Office, where he and his wife operated a school for a short while. Many state and private schools existed in the Pontville village. It seemed to have a large number of private schools considering its size and these attracted pupils from surrounding districts. There were at least three state schools within Pontville; the Pony Hill School, Stace’s School (at the Post Office), and a third unknown building. Pontville was the place of many non-state schools. Dr Henry Thomas, appointed government surgeon at Pontville from 1839 to 1843, ran a private school, along with Mrs Forster, wife of magistrate G. B. Forster, who kept a school for girls where she taught French, German, Italian, and music. Also, Mrs Elenora Richardson opened the ‘Ellenvilla Cottage’. In December 1843, she advertised Terms for English education, drawing, writing, and arithmetic, per annum, 40 guineas. French, German, Italian, music singing and dancing extra. 12

The first church that was built in Pontville was St Mark’s Anglican Church. Work began on it, by convicts, in 1839, and in 1841 it was opened. It was designed by James Blackburn (an early Tasmanian convict architect) and was partly built by Joseph Moir (better known for building the Shot Tower at Taroona). Rev. Burrows was the first Rector and served Pontville for forty years. The first Congregational Chapel was built in 1854 and services were under Joseph Beasley. Unfortunately the church was destroyed by fire in 1874. The first buildings in the Pontville Township were the three inns. However, three inns seem to be out of proportion to the size of the village. They served the local community and the passing traveller which was a function of all villages. In 1834 the Crown Inn opened next to the bridge. It was owned by William Mawle/Maule but James Brown was lessee. When it was opened Brown advertised. Highly grateful for the patronage he has hitherto received, respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that he has opened his new hotel, which is highly capacious, and replete with every accommodation that can be afforded to gentlemen, travellers, and others travelling the main line of road. Wines of the best quality may be obtained, and excellent stabling will be afforded to horses. After Brown, James Crawn/Crahan was licensee from 1841 to 1847. The Bridge Inn opened in 1842 with William Cutts the first licensee until 1844. John Ryder followed for one year, then store owner William Lythgo took over. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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The Bridge Inn opened in 1842 with William Cutts the first licensee until 1844. John Ryder followed for one year, then store owner William Lythgo took over. Originally called the Blacksmith Arms, then the Castle Inn, and later Epsom Inn, it was built in 1834. Despite different leases, it seemed to have been owned by a Jewish businessman, Joseph Soloman. James Burnip was the builder and first lessee in 1834, then William Burnip took over in 1835. Burnip came back to lease it in 1836. Under Burnip, the inn attracted more than its share of abusive customers. Burnip’s business failed owing debt to Solomon and John Davis, a member of the Jewish community, became licensee from 1839 to 1859. The Castle/Epsom Inn was basically a modern day bus stop for coaches. People would come to board a coach to Hobart or Launceston. Coaches would stop at he inn to rest and feed horses, perhaps even get new horses, or stop for the night. Any repairs to be done to the coach would be done at the blacksmith’s across the bridge. James Burnip was a retired blacksmith with the Royal Veterans Corps originally with the 44th Regiment foot. He arrived in Tasmania in 1826 with his wife and three children. In 1837 he wanted more land for a growing herd of cattle. Burnip also built and worked in the Blacksmith’s Shop. Blacksmiths took on the role of the general engineers of the day and they were used to repair anything at all. James Hally, who was transported in 1853 for burglary and eventually came to Pontville, became the blacksmith after James Burnip. Of course Pontville had its own General Store. In 1844, William and Sarah 14

Lythgo built Lythgo’s Stores (now known as The Barracks). The building was built in at least two stages with the two storey section to the south dating back earlier than the single storey section to the north. William Lythgo was born in Essex, where he was convicted for stealing and transported to Australia in February 1836 for fourteen years. Sarah, also born in Essex, was transported for fourteen years, although it is not known why. She arrived in Australia in December 1836. By trade William was a brickmaker, but according to his childrens’ baptism records he had many different jobs. They had seven children (six born in Pontville) and each time a child was baptised they listed the occupation of the father. William’s occupations were as follows; 1841— constable, 1843—brickmaker, 1845— innkeeper, 1848—dealer, 1850— shopkeeper, and 1854—dealer. A butcher operated from a shop on the Lythgo Store’s northern wall. Other businesses that existed in Pontville were a shoemaker and a tailor. The shoemaker was William Marsh and it is not known where exactly he worked from in the village. His wife Sarah Marsh unfortunately died in an incident involving a horse and buggy. On a frosty morning she was taking her children across the bridge in a horse-drawn buggy, the horse jilted and wouldn’t go across. She got off the buggy and tried to pull the horse over the bridge but got squashed under the horse and vehicle. Hugh Brown was the tailor. His place of employment was next to the bridge which was also where he lived. A quarry was also located in Pontville and had been worked since at least the1830s. Houses on Glebe/High Street TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

were built from local sandstone. The quarry also provided stone for the Congregational and Catholic churches. Stone quarried at Pontville was transported to Hobart Town to make many fine stone buildings you may see today. The main reason for the gradual isolation of Pontville was the Hobart-Launceston railway line. It by-passed Pontville in 1874, and instead, Brighton junction became the centre for commerce. Shops developed and activity grew in this area. Pontville was still the administrative headquarters for the surrounding districts and the centre for local government, court hearings and social life. In 1914, troops from the 12th Regiment AIF trained at Pontville before going to the war in Europe. Pontville still has many of its original structures including the 1847 bridge, over twenty historic buildings, three historic churches, cemeteries, World War 1 memorial, gaolers’ house and former gaol site, and an unknown number of other historic sites. Its current problems are lack of historical information, no adequate street signs and extremely heavy traffic. Times have changed today, for there is no way you could walk along the main road due to a constant stream of traffic (a lot of it heavy). Hopefully, some time in the near future the main highway can somehow by-pass Pontville and the town’s landmarks can be restored so they can last another 160 years.  I am greatly indebted to Mr Richard Giddings who generously provided me with access to his extensive collection of documents and photographs relating to old Pontville Village. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

Bibliography

Stancombe, G. Highway in Van Diemen’s Land, Launceston, Foot & Playsted, 1969 Newitt, L. Convicts and Carriageways, Hobart, Tasmanian Government Printer, 1988 Robertson, I. Sociology: A brief introduction, New York, Worth Publishers, 1989 Gray, F.J. Old Pontville: A Seamless Web, Hobart, 1995 MacFie, P. Morris-Nunn, R. Dudley, J. Pontville Conservation Study: Part 1&2, Hobart, Brighton Council, 1995

Pen drawings by Alex Wanders © 1997 Graf family tombstone, St Mark’s, page 10 St Mark’s church and cemetery, page 13 Shoe scraper, entrance to St Mark’s, page 15 15

GETTING IT STRAIGHT Brian Rieusset

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HE above heading, seen occasionally in today’s newspapers, rarely appeared, if ever, in last century’s papers, the editor of the day probably not wishing to give the impression that his journalists could ever make a mistake, or report the facts in any manner but the absolute truth. However, as it is today, journalists and reporters were quite human and could, and in fact did, make many mistakes. There were no tape recorders of course and Gloucester schoolteacher, Isaac Pitman, did not publish the details of his phonetic shorthand in England until 1837. Thus most details were recorded by long hand or put to memory, where they would be recalled perhaps hours later, when the reporter was tired and by now hazy on the finer points of the story (maybe nothing has changed). Hence researchers and genealogists should be extremely cautious about believing, trusting and using every detail they may find in newspaper reports without cross checking the facts. The following story should illustrate my point. I was researching Trinity Church marriages when I happened across the following Police Report of Thursday, 28 January 1841 from the Hobart Town Courier and Van Diemen’s Land Gazette. Nothing unusual I thought, so I copied the item, but when I checked the records I found there were a few problems with the details. This is the item as it appeared. 16

Sarah Nichols brought upon warrant charged with bigamy, she having intermarried with John Nichols, her first husband, William Soles, being still alive; the Rev. Mr. Norman proved the marriage with Nichols, at Sorell Town, and a woman named Miles stated she was present at the marriage of Soles, in the capacity of bridesmaid, at Trinity Church; the Rev. Mr. Palmer, and his Clerk, Mr. Household, were examined; they neither remembered the parties being married, but the names of Sarah Dalten and William Soles were in the marriage register; fully committed for trial, but allowed to bail. But what were the real facts of the story? The court reporter could not have more seriously mixed up and confused the details even if he had tried. The following corrections will probably need to be read several times with the original article to become clear. The Rev. Mr Palmer (not the Rev. Mr Norman) had officiated when Sarah Dalton (not Dalten) aged 19, married 29 year old shoemaker William (not John) Nichols (not Soles) at the original Trinity (not Sorell) Church, on 23 September 1839. Just over a year later, on 14 October 1840, the now Sarah Nichols married Thomas (not William) Sole (not Soles) in the Sorell Church (not Trinity) where Emma Mills (not Miles) was indeed her bridesmaid. To add to the confusion Nichols is variously spelt Nichols, Nicholls and Nickels in the TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

church records. Sarah is also recorded as Mary Anne in one place on the Sorell register. The Trinity Church mentioned is the ‘Old Trinity’ which is now open for inspection by the National Trust as the Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts on the corner of Brisbane and Campbell Streets, Hobart. The Sorell church is St George’s Church which is set back from Gordon Street (Tasman Highway). Fascinated by the brief details I immediately wanted to know more of Sarah and what had happened to her. So here is a little more of Sarah’s story. Following being charged in the police court with bigamy, Sarah was released on bail until Tuesday, 2 March 1841, when she appeared at the bar before Mr Justice Montague in the Hobart Supreme Court on the corner of Macquarie and Murray Streets. Although she pleaded guilty to the charge of bigamy, the evidence of the various witnesses was heard and not surprisingly she was found guilty. Bound over until the next day, Sarah was again placed before Mr Justice Montague who sternly sentenced her to seven years’ transportation. Sarah’s convict record can be found in the State Archives under Nichols in Con. 40/8 as she was locally ‘transported’. Until then Sarah’s status had been ‘Free’. She does not appear to have been born in Van Diemen’s Land and although I could not find an arrival record, the only Sarah Dalton I could locate was born in Sydney on 19 May 1824 and baptised in St Philip’s Church there. This would make Sarah only 15 not 19 as stated on the marriage record with William Nichols in TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

1839. The gazetting of her freedom in 1850 listed her as a ‘Native of Tasmania’, but this was common practice for anyone who did not arrive by convict transport. During her 1841 interview with James Thomson, the Registrar of the Probation System, she stated this offence which he transcribed on to her record. Bigamy - My first husband prosecuted me. Thomas Soles was the named [sic] of my second husband - I had been married to him 5 months prior to this prosecution and 2 years to my first husband Nichols. Sarah was sent to the Cascade Female Factory for twelve months with the condition that she then be appointed in any district remote from the residence of either of her husbands. The day she was released from the Female Factory she tried to abscond. Caught, she was sentenced to two months’ hard labour in the separate working cells. Six weeks later she had her sentence in the separate cells extended by three months for misconduct. Finally assigned out, Sarah absconded twice during the next fifteen months, which saw her seven year transportation sentence lengthened by two years, with her being placed on probation at the wash tub for four months. Six months later she spent ten days in solitary confinement for disorderly conduct. Trouble seemed to follow poor Sarah. Just turned 21, she was found in bed with a Ticket of Leave man whilst being out after hours. For this she was sentenced to three months’ hard labour. Over the next three years Sarah spent another sixteen days in solitary confinement for being 17

absent without leave and for using indecent language. She spent another thirteen months in hard labour for various offences, including being found in bed on board a boat at the new wharf at 11.00 p.m. when, according to her pass, she was supposed to be at the depot. Finally it was recommended that she be removed to Ross at the expiration of her sentence and not allowed to enter service back in Hobart Town. Sarah eventually was granted her Certificate of Freedom on 14 December 1850. Still a young woman at 25 she quietly disappeared from the records, perhaps to the mainland. I have not tried to trace her further. What started out as a simple police report in an 1841 newspaper has taken me far enough out on a tangent and I have many more important areas and people to research.

WANTED

MACHINE BREAKERS from the

PROTEUS and the ELIZA I am currently undertaking research at the University of Tasmania on the machine breaker convicts (sometimes referred to as ‘Swing Rioters’) who were transported to Van Diemen’s Land on the Eliza (landed 25 May 1831) and the Proteus (landed 4 August 1831). I propose to attend the Swing Rioters Meeting in Melbourne, but am keen to receive information from any descendant of a Breaker. Please phone Bruce Brown (h) 03 6263 5727 or write to PO Box 7 Claremont TAS 7011 18

CALLING 1830s SWING RIOTER AND MACHINE BREAKER DESCENDANTS

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IDESPREAD rioting with destruction of labour-sparing agricultural machinery, paper making mills, other manufactories and workhouses, began with the breaking of threshing machines in Kent in August 1830. The 1830s rural, or Swing Riots, named for their (almost certainly mythical) leader, Captain Swing, spread from Kent to Sussex and, gaining momentum, to nineteen or twenty southeast England counties in greater or lesser degree. In late 1830 and early 1831 nearly 2,000 rioters were rounded up and sent for trial. At least 473 of those were transported to Australia for ‘machine breaking’ or associated offence. Most arrived in 1831 by Eliza and Proteus to Van Diemen’s Land or Eleanor to New South Wales. A continuing series of volumes written and published by Jill Chambers of Hertfordshire, provide English family history details for many of the transported 1830s rural rioters. As an estimated fifteen to twenty per cent of those transported were co-founders of present day Australian families the volumes are useful to many beginning research on southeast England rural ancestry. The first Australian Swing Rioter Descendants’ Meeting, attended and addressed by Jill Chambers, will be held in Melbourne in August 1997. A limited number of places are available at the meeting. Those wishing to attend, or to register as members of a Swing Rioter Interest Group, are invited to contact: Geoffrey B. Sharman, 1 Logan Road Evandale Tasmania 7212.  TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

GRAVE-ROBBERS OF STOKE DAMEREL AND TRANSPORTATION TO VAN DIEMEN’S LAND

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Paul A. C. Richards

HROUGHOUT history, bodies of executed criminals, unclaimed bodies, bodies robbed from graves, and occasionally murder victims have become dissection cadavers. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, Talmudic scholars dissected the body of a woman executed by Roman authorities to determine its anatomical structure. In an early attempt to acquire continuing medical education, the thirteenth century Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II ordered that the bodies of two executed criminals be delivered every two years to the medical schools for an Anatomica Publica, which every physician was obliged to attend. In 1505 the Council of Edinburgh agreed that one executed criminal’s body each year should be given to the anatomists for dissection. However there were always too few cadavers and instructors at the majority of medical schools supplemented their supply with cadavers illegally purchased from the keepers of hospital cemeteries. Eventually grave robbing became the primary source of anatomical specimens. In 1752, King George II required the dissection or hanging in chains (or in gibbets) of the bodies of all executed murderers so that ‘some further terror and peculiar mark of Infamy might be added to the Punishment of Death’. Between 1805 and 1820, there was an average of eighty executions annually in England and Wales which were supposed to supply dissection cadavers for approximately one thousand anatomy TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

students each year. This was supplemented illegally by the supply of bodies from prisons and hospitals by the authorities. However this was still insufficient and body snatching and grave robbing for profit became rife throughout Europe and America. In the last few months of 1828 the United Kingdom was reeling from the revelation of the crimes of Burke and Hare, the most notorious of corpse-stealers. Not only had they resorted to grave-robbing to supply their medical clients but in their greed murdered innocent victims to maintain the supply. In the early 1830s a commission was established in the United Kingdom to investigate the wide-spread and notorious practice of grave-robbing, a practice that was in a clandestine way promoted by members of the medical profession as a means of advancing their own knowledge of anatomy. The investigation came to a conclusion when shortly after, in l832, the Anatomy Act was passed under which terms it became permissible to use unclaimed bodies for medical research and the practice of grave-robbing ceased to be a profitable pastime for those willing to take such risks. On 9 November 1830 at Stoke Damerel Church in the parish of Stoke Damerel, in the hundred of Roborough, Devon, adjoining the borough of Plymouth, the vicar, William St Aubyn presided over two funerals, one of an 18 year old girl, Eliza Hanger, the other a 54 year old man, Thomas Webb. A Peace Officer 19

Richard Ellis witnessed the burials and had done so because of information that had been given to him by a young servant girl. Ellis had been told that four newcomers to the parish had been acting suspiciously and they may be involved in the notorious act of grave-robbing. There had been rumours of such activity and Ellis, a very observant man, noticed that both Richard Thompson and his wife Mary were present in the graveyard some thirty minutes before the services began. During the burials he also noticed that Mary had mingled with the mourners asking questions about what illnesses each had suffered and how they had died. After conversing with his wife Thompson left the church yard and was seen by Ellis entering the back door of a house, No. 4 Mill Pleasant. This appeared to be sufficient evidence for him to return later that evening with other officers, taking up stations in and around the graveyard to await the possible arrival of the graverobbers. By 10 p.m. the sound of shovelling was heard and half an hour later the thud of possibly two bodies being lifted and dropped over the church yard wall. He saw a man he thought he recognised as John Jones, however in the eerie darkness he was unsure. Ellis withdrew his men and in the morning they made a surprise visit to No. 4 Mill Pleasant. At 7 a.m. Ellis knocked on the door. Jones opened a window enquiring about his visit to which Ellis replied that he was in search of some soldiers who were deserters and asked Jones to open the door and let him in. In the kitchen he found two sacks containing two dead bodies, Eliza Hanger and Thomas Webb. In a cupboard in the 20

kitchen almost one hundred human teeth were found while in a cupboard in the parlour piles of grave clothes were found. The occupants of the house, Thomas (40) and Louisa Gosling (32), Richard (23) and Mary Thompson (20), and John Jones (27) were then arrested. The trial proceeded and all but Mary Thompson were found guilty and sentenced to 7 years transportation. In her booklet The Haunt of GraveRobbers and Murderers, The History of Stoke Damerel Church Devonport, Patricia Gray states that al1 four had arrived in Botany Bay.1 Last year Patricia gave a lecture in Plymouth. A distant cousin of mine, with whom I had been corresponding, attended and the book was purchased and shipped to me. I found the book fascinating, as at this time, I was preparing an article on the history and relationship that existed between St Paul’s Church and the Launceston General Hospital. I was particularly interested in the final paragraph which did not state the name of the ship which transported them. In 1831 twenty six convict ships sailed from the United Kingdom bound for Australia2. Fifteen landed at Botany Bay and eleven continued on to Van Diemen’s Land. I therefore felt there was roughly a fifty fifty chance that the grave-robbers of Stoke Damerel may have arrived in Hobart. As I travel to Hobart quite frequently, I thought that I would take the opportunity of visiting the Archive Office in Murray Street to see if any of the culprits had ended up in Tasmania. Bingo, all four had been transported to Van Diemen’s Land. In 1831 they arrived in Hobart, Thompson, Jones (alias Quinn) and the Goslings, Thomas (alias TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

Vaughan) on the Argyle, 4 August and Louisa (alias Vaughan) on the Mary (3) on 19 October. It was only a matter of weeks before I had found conduct, indent and appropriation records along with description lists for all four. I forwarded these to Patricia Gray and we have since corresponded. It seems my findings may have inspired her to write a further publication on the fate of these grave-robbers of Stoke Damerel. From present research it appears that Richard Thompson and the Goslings may have left Tasmania, however John Jones remained requesting permission to marry Jane Thomas (free) 11 June 18383. It was

not granted, however a further request l7 December 18504 was, and he married Margaret Farrington at St George’s Church, Battery Point on 13 January 1851. The records show that they were both of full age. John’s occupation was given as a millwright and Margaret was a spinster. John signed in his own hand whilst Margaret and the witnesses signed by their marks.5 John and Margaret had five children, two born in Hobart and three in Brighton. From the Pioneer Index, records show that Henry6 their second son, born in 1855 had six children, four of whom were boys and who would have carried the family name of Jones well into the 20th century.

In 1844 STOKE DAMEREL, was described as a parish, in the hundred of ROBOROUGH, Roborough and S. divisions of DEVON; adjoining the borough of Plymouth and containing 33,820 inhabitants. This parish, which includes Devonport and Morice Town, is one of the most extensive in the county; the village Stoke Damerel Church—photograph supplied by Paul A. C. Richards occupies an elevated Fock & Co London, dated 29 November 1858 site, and comprises 1 Gray, Patricia, The Haunt of Grave-Robbers and Murderers. The History of Stoke several rows of excellent houses, a Damerel Church Devonport. I979. crescent, and some private mansions of Convict Ships. more than ordinary beauty. The military 23 The CON 52/1 p.88. hospital, a spacious edifice of grey 4 CON 52/3 p.241. marble, erected in 1797, is situated on the 5 AOT RGD 37/10 Certificate 1121. west side of Stonehouse Creek. The 6 AOT Tasmanian Pioneer Index RGD 37 No. 200. church is a mean but spacious building, 7 Reg. Lewis, Topographical Dictionary of 7 with a low square tower. England. 1844. 

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HAVE YOU A MANX CONNECTION?

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HE coincidences that occur, particularly while researching genealogy, never cease to amaze me. Last year we were given an article on the Welsh convict women which we thought would make a good list for the journal. Early this year, Hobart Research received a letter from Inveraray Jail in Scotland asking for the society’s help in finding information regarding the fate of convicts sentenced in Inveraray. Another good list! So I guess I shouldn’t have been amazed when a letter arrived from Patricia Power in the Isle of Man with a similar request. As Patricia previously lived in Tasmania for many years, she has been asked to help with the preparation of a publication on the lives of those transported from the Isle of Man. The year 1998 will mark the tercentenary of the first Manx transportation which was to Jamaica. She has sent a list of forty-eight convicts transported between 1820 and 1851, the youngest recorded being a lad of ‘about 10’ years of age. Patricia writes, we already have an idle boy who becomes a property owner in Launceston, a brick maker, farmer and merchant, and hope that others have similar tales to tell. We should be most grateful if any information, however trivial, on any of the convicts listed, could be sent to: Mrs Patricia Power Lloobs Cottage The Eairy Foxdale Isle of Man IM4 3JA via UK

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Information can also be sent to the journal and we will forward it to Patricia. Unfortunately the journal committee has neither the resources, nor particularly in this case, the time to investigate the names on lists, but after a very brief check it appears they may not have all arrived here. Some may have landed in Sydney or perhaps died during the voyage. The Archives Office of Tasmania has no record for young Thomas A. Teare. Please read the list carefully and consider all possible variations in spelling. Mary Hornby is recorded as Mary Hanby, while Isabella Caruthers becomes Carruthers, Isabelle Collister is Isabella Collester and Anne Beard plain Ann. On arrival, Mary Millan stated she was a widow with two children and was reported as ‘quiet, well behaved, useful and attentive to the sick women and children’. Anne Garret, married with five children, had Philip Garret aged ‘a year and a half’ on board. Ann Beard was married with eight children. Isabella Collester was married with three children, her husband and children all alive. Mary Hanby, Catherine Crebbin, Margery Colvin and Isabella Carruthers all stated they were single but Isabella had four sisters in Ireland and one brother at Picton. The Isle of Man is situated in the Irish Sea, with a population of 73,000. It covers an area of 572 square kilometres or fifty-two kilometres by twenty-two kilometres. CON 40/1, CON 40/2, CON 40/3, CON 40/5, and CON 40/7

R.D. 

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CONVICTS FROM THE ISLE OF MAN

NAME BEARD, Anne BRADLEY, Charles BREW, John CAIN, William CALLOW, Edward CARINE, William CARUTHERS, Isabella CASEMENT, John CHRISTIAN, Thomas CLAGUE, John CLAGUE, Robert COLLISTER, Isabelle COLVIN, Margery CORLETT, John CORLETT, Robert CRAIN, Henry CREBBIN,Catherine CUBBON, William CURPHEY, Thomas DANVIR, William FARGHER, Phil/Tom? GARRETT, Ann GREEN, Jonas GREEN, William HORNBY, Mary HUDGEON, William HULLHOUSE, Thomas HUMES, John KELLY, John KENNEDY, John jnr KERMODE, John KERMODE, William KEWLEY, John KNEALE, John McDONALD, William McKEWIN, Tom MILLAN, Mary MOORE, William QUAYLE, John QUILLIAM, John RADCLIFFE, Robert ROWLEY, George SHIMMIN, John SHIMMIN, Thomas TEARE, John TEARE, Thomas A THOMPSON, Daniel TYSON, Henry WILSON, Daniel

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SHIP DEPART or ARR Harmony 14 Jan 1829 Eden 5 Jul 1842 Strathfieldsay 15 Nov 1831 Atlas 27 Apr 1833 Surrey 13 Jul 1829 Recovery 8 Oct 1837 Harmony 14 Jan 1829 Triton 4 Aug 1842 Chapman 7 Oct 1826 Nile 27 Jun 1850 Equestrian 15 Oct 1845 Royal Admiral 24 Sep 1842 Garland Grove 29 May 1841 Eden (2) 5 Jul 1842 Recovery 8 Oct 1838 Shipley/Deveron 1822 Garland Grove 29 May 1841 Asia 12 Apr 1841 Guildford May 1820 Shipley/Deveron 1822 Asia 29 Jul 1823 Harmony 14 Jan 1829 Caledonia 19 Jun 1822 Caledonia 19 Jun 1822 Mary 9 Jun 1831 Chapman 12 Apr 1826 Elphinstone 2 Oct 1837 Georgiana 24 Nov 1828 Thos Arbuthnot 6 Jan 1847 Woodman 29 Apr 1826 Chapman 12 Apr 1826 Southwark 21 Sep 1833 Moffatt 1 Apr 1838 Bussorah Merch. 1 Oct 1829 John Renwick 11 Apr 1843 John Renwick 11 Apr 1843 Mary 19 Oct 1831 Eden 5 Jul 1842 Cornwall 30 Feb 1851 Elphinstone 20 Jan 1836 Pestonjee Bom. 8 Oct 1846 Barossa 9 May 1844 Surrey 13 Jul 1829 Equestrian 15 Oct 1845 Pyramus 24 Mar 1839 Shipley May 1820 Asia 5 Nov 1835 Barossa 9 May 1844 Mt S. Elphinstone 26 Feb 1845

SEN 14 10 7 7 7 14 7 14 L 7 7 7 7 10 L

AGE/REMARKS m Thomas HART 20 14 29 17 20 + 4 children 17 38 14 23 ? CALLISTER

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25 21 or FARGHER 13 14 John CARSON 34 22 in 1844 22 Private soldier 17 22 14 about 10 23 Lance Sgt 34 23

CAN YOU HELP UNCOVER THE FATE OF THESE

CONVICTS FROM INVERARAY?

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Inveraray on the shore of Loch Fyne

NVERARAY Jail and Courthouse once served the County of Argyll in Scotland, but in May 1989 it opened as a museum and resource centre on the subject of crime and punishment. A living nineteenth century prison, it tells the story of life behind bars during the 1800s. Guides dressed in the uniforms of prisoners and warders, plus furnished cells, model figures and exhibitions, bring the past alive. The beautifully restored buildings and cage-like prisoners’ exercise yards look as they did over a century ago.

to Wakefield in Yorkshire or Millbank Prison in London and then to Australia. Jeff Parkes, who is the Chief Guide at Inveraray Jail, is in charge of research and currently trying to collect information about the men and women, sentenced to transportation in Inveraray, who actually reached the shores of Australia. From records held in the Scottish Records Office, he has compiled a list of sixty convicts, thirty-five of whom came to Tasmania. If anyone has information on any of these convicts, we will be pleased to send it on to Jeff. He also sent leaflets and a booklet on Inveraray Jail and Courthouse which are held at Hobart Branch Research, including an article he wrote on John Cameron, one of the convicts sent to Van Diemen’s Land.

New Prison Courthouse Old Prison

Trials, once held in the courtroom, can be listened to by visitors, as they sit in the public benches next to lifelike figures. Prisoners sentenced to transportation were sent by ship to Glasgow. They then crossed the Firth of Forth before sailing 24

The Old Prison completed in 1820 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

CONVICTS TRANSPORTED TO AUSTRALIA

FROM INVERARAY JAIL TRANSPORTED TO NSW

NAME

AGE

TRIED

S

SHIP

BARR, Duncan

27

20Apr1833

L

Lloyds

18Dec1833

BARR, Peter

21

20Apr1833

L

Lloyds

18Dec1833

CAMERON, Lachlan

28

14

DOUGLAS, James

ARRIVED

Mellish

18Apr1829

30Apr1832

7

Mangles

19Apr1833

FLETCHER, Colin

32

25Apr1845

7

Thomas Arbuthnot

4May1847

FLIN, Peter

14

16Sep1829

7

Lord Melville

21Oct1830

26Apr1816

14

Lord Eldon

30Sep1817

LAMOND, John alias McGLASHAN McCLEAN, Allan

19

14Apr1847

7

Hashemy

9Jun1849

McDONALD, Charles

22

16Sep1826

L

Guildford

25Jul1827

McDonald, Mary

25

7

Princess Charlotte

6Aug1827

McKINNON, Neil or Patrick aka O’NEILL McLEAN, Archibald

27

6Sep1827

14

8Sep1828

29

18Sep1824

14

Countess of Harcourt Minstrel

22Aug1825

McPHEE or McPHIE, Donald McQUEEN, John or McQUIN NORIES, John

20

11Apr1828

14

Mellish

18Apr1829

18

3Sep1830

7

Exmouth

28Jul1831

27Apr1816

14

Shipley

24Apr1817

30Apr1832

14

Mangles

19Apr1833

Henry

26Aug1823

Lord Eldon

30Sep1817

PATERSON, John aka PETTIGREW RANKIN, Donald

37

TAYLOR, John THOMSON, William alias THOMPSON

15

Sep1821 17Sep1816

7

23Apr1812

14

Earl Spencer

9Oct1813

TRANSPORTED TO WA NAME

TRIED

S

BROWN, James

15Apr1864

15

Vimeira

GALLACHER, Richard

19Sep1854

14

William Hammond

29Mar1856

30/32

17Apr1857

L

Edwin Fox

20Nov1858

24

17Apr1850

7

Pyrenees

28Jun1851

McNEILL, George

27Apr1853

7

Clara

MORISON, John

20Sep1861

8

York

McDONALD, Hector McINTYRE, Archibald

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AGE

SHIP

ARRIVED 2Dec1865

3Jul1857 31Dec1862

25

TRANSPORTED TO VDL NAME

AGE

BARBOUR, Robert aka BARBER BIRRELL, George

21

TRIED

S

25Sep1846

10

SHIP Cornwall

11Jun1851

ARRIVED

Bengal Merchant

10Aug1828

D/Northumberland

18Jan1843

6Sep1827

14

BLACK, Hugh

24Sep1841

7

BOYLE, John

13Sep1813

14

Phoenix

BRUCE, William

24Sep1841

10

D/Northumberland

4Sep1840

7

14Apr1847

14

Rodney

4Sep1840

14

David Clarke

CALLENES, James CAMERON, John

25

CLARK, Robert

21Jul1824

David Clarke

18Jan1843 4Oct1841 28Nov1850 4Oct1841

CRAIG, William

19

6Apr1829

14

Prince Regent

10Jan1830

CURRIE, Donald

24

21Apr1824

7

Sir Charles Forbes

18Apr1825

DRUMMOND, William

15

16Sep1829

7

Persian

7Nov1830

DUNCAN, Archibald

24

22Apr1836

7

Blenheim

16Jul1837

FERGUSON, Angus

19Apr1817

14

Lady Castlereagh

11Jun1818

HODGE, George

30

6Apr1829

L

Prince Regent

10Jan1830

JOHNSTON, Robert

33

25Apr1834

14

George Third

12Apr1835

21Apr1831

7

Gilmore

22Mar1832

MacCORQUODALE, John MacDOUGALL, Daniel

25

19Apr1833

7

Southworth

14Jan1834

MacLEAN, Euphemia

21

18Sep1850

7

Aurora

10Aug1851

McARTHUR, Mary or McINTYRE McCALLUM, John

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17Sep1845

7

Emma Eugenia

22Apr1836

7

Blenheim

16Jul1837

McCLEAN, Alexander

21Sep1837

7

Pyramus

24Mar1839

McCORMICK, Thomas

1May1840

7

Hindostan

19Jan1841

24Sep1851

7

Sir Robert Seppings

19Apr1817

14

17Sep1829 24Sep1851 3Apr1830

14

McDONALD, Catherine McDONELL, Hector aka CAMPBELL McFIE, Hector

21

5Jun1846

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25

McINTYRE, Helen McINTYRE, John

8Jul1852

Lady Castlereagh

11Jun1818

7

David Lyon

18Aug1830

7

Sir Robert Seppings

8Jul1852

Persian

7Nov1830 25Jul1850

McLEAN, Agnes

46

11Apr1849

7

Barretto Junior

McLEAN, Mary

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17Apr1850

7

Emma Eugenia

7Mar1851

McPHERSON, Donald

36

11Apr1849

7

Pestonjee Bomanjee

31Jul1852

McPHERSON, William

50

4Apr1821

7

Richmond

30Apr1822

MUNN, Charles

25

21Apr1824

14

Lady East

9Apr1825

O’NEILL, Henry

15

25Apr1845

7

Bangalore

14Jul1848

4Sep1840

7

David Clarke

30

22Apr1831

L

Larkins

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THE LADIES FROM INVERARAY JAIL

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S there were only six female convicts, limited research has been undertaken in Tasmanian records but the fate of some is still a mystery. Please forward any further information to the journal. Mary McArthur aka McIntyre was the first to arrive in 1846 and stated she was married with one child. Two years later she gave birth to an illegitimate child named William at Cascades Factory in Hobart. The baby died soon after. On 5 April 1850 another son was born, again at the Cascades Factory, named Benjamin. But what became of Mary and Benjamin? CON 41/9

Agnes McLean, who stated on her arrival in 1850 that she was married with eight children, was often in trouble with the authorities in Van Diemen’s Land and consequently sentenced to hard labour. Although she received her Ticket of Leave in 1853 it was revoked the following year. She continued to cause problems for herself until: SUDDEN DEATH. — On Wednesday last a woman named Agnes McLean, an old invalid, who walked with a crutch, was conveyed to the General Hospital by the police, having fallen down in Liverpool-street, whilst in a state of intoxication, and slightly cut her left eye. She was seen by Drs. Brooke and Bright, neither of whom could detect any serious injuries. She slept soundly all night, and was asleep when the nurses went about their work in the morning. At about seven o’clock, however, she was found dead in bed. At present there is no clue to the cause of death, but an inquest is to be held. CON 41/27 and The Mercury, 22 November 1867 p.2 c.4

Mary McLean stated she was single but had three children when she arrived in Hobart Town in 1851. She was sentenced to hard labour for having a man in her bed room at 12 p.m. for an improper purpose in 1853; for being being insolent and under the influence of liquor several times, and absconding in 1855. Mary received her Ticket of Leave in 1856 and her Certificate at Longford in 1857. May have died 1859. CON 41/29

Euphemia Maclean, aged 22 and single on her arrival in 1851, was working for Mr. Keach when she was found in bed with Joseph Wood in April 1852. She was delivered of twin illegitimate babies, Mary Ann and Joseph, at the Factory in Ross on 9 November 1852 but Mary Ann died two weeks later. Euphemia married James Lancaster, aged 41 at Oatlands 21 April 1854. Later that year she received her Ticket of Leave. The trail disappears after she gave birth to a son in August 1855 at Ross.

CON 41/31, RGD Births 1852:124,125, Death 1852:183, Marriage 1854:1252, Birth 1855:198 Campbell Town

Helen McIntyre arrived in Hobart Town 8 July 1852 and was soon assigned to Mr Hedburg in Argyle Street. A few days later on 19 July, she was admitted to the Colonial Hospital where she died at the age of only 24 on 2 August 1852. CON 41/34

Catherine McDonald was 27 when she landed in 1852. Her only recorded misdemeanor was to abscond, for which she received nine months hard labour. Granted a Ticket of Leave in November 1854, she married James Unwin, a shepherd, at Campbell Town in March 1856 and received a Conditional Pardon later that year. And then ... ? CON 41/34 and RGD Marriage 1856:36

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CONVICT WOMEN TRANSPORTED FROM WALES TO VAN DIEMEN’S LAND NAME AMBURY Sarah ANTHONY Ann ATKINS Mary AUBREY Mary Ann BAKER Catherine BARKER Maria al. BELL al. JACKSON BEDDOW Mary Ann BENNETT Fanny BEVAN Eliza BLAKE Mary BREWER Mary Ann BURNS Mary BUTCHER Catherine CECIL Mary COATES Margaret COGHLAN Margaret DAINTY Hannah al. WILLIAMS DAVIES Charlotte DAVIES Elizabeth al. GRIST DAVIES Ellen DAVIES Ellen DAVIES Mary DAVIES Mary DAVIES Mary Ann DAVIES Sarah DAVIES Sarah DIGGET Ann DOVE Eliza DUFFIELD Ann EDWARDS Jane EDWARDS Margaret EVANS Amelia EVANS Ann EVANS Anne EVANS Hannah EVANS Jane EVANS Rachel EVANS Sarah FRIDAY Susannah al. WILLIAMS Mary S. - Foundling GODWIN Mary GRIFFITH Elizabeth GRIFFITH Mary GRIFFITHS Ann GRIFFITHS Ann GRIFFITHS Jane GUNTER Sarah

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COUNTY MON GLA BRE MGY FLN BRE GLA MGY MON CMN GLA PEM MON MON MON MON BRE CAE MGY AGY DEN CMN GLA MON GLA GLA MON MON MON DEN GLA CAE GLA GLA GLA GLA GLA GLA DEN

TRIAL Oct 1834 Oct 1840 Mar 1845 Jan 1839 Mar 1848 Jul 1834 Apr 1840 Oct 1848 Aug 1850 Mar 1852 Oct 1844 Jan 1839 Apr 1847 Mar 1844 Mar 1844 Dec 1850 Oct 1845 Aug 1824 Jan 1849 Jul 1850 Jul 1842 Oct 1843 Jun 1841 Jun 1845 Feb 1842 Aug 1849 Apr 1843 Mar 1852 Mar 1844 Mar 1828 Dec 1833 Mar 1836 Jul 1847 Jan 1833 Feb 1833 Jul 1847 Oct 1833 Mar 1852 Mar 1852

SHIP SENTENCE New Grove 7 Emma Eugenia 7 Lloyds 10 Hindostan 10 Cadet 10 New Grove 7 Royal Admiral 7 Stately 7 Aurora 15 D/Northumberland 7 Tory 10 Hindostan 7 Cadet 7 Tasmania 10 Tasmania 14 Aurora 7 Emma Eugenia 7 Henry 7 St Vincent 7 Aurora 7 Garland Grove 10 Tasmania 7 Emma Eugenia 15 Emma Eugenia 14 Garland Grove 10 Baretto Junior 7 Emma Eugenia 7 D/Northumberland L Tasmania 14 Harmony 14 Edward 7 Westmoreland L Elizabeth & Henry – Edward 7 William Bryan 7 Elizabeth & Henry 7 Edward 7 D/Northumberland 10 D/Northumberland 7

MON GLA CAE BRE MON CAE CMN

Aug 1844 Mar 1850 Mar 1836 Mar 1832 Apr 1847 Apr 1824 Jul 1834

Sea Queen Aurora Westmoreland Frances Charlotte Cadet Henry New Grove

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NAME HARRIS Bridget HODGE Phoebe HOGG Charity HOLEHOUSE Mary HUGHES Elizabeth HUGHSON Elizabeth INSELL Margaret JAMES Eleanor JENKIN Ann JENKINS Anne JENKINS Mary JOHN Hannah JONES Ann JONES Ann JONES Ann JONES Caroline JONES Catherine JONES Catherine JONES Ellen JONES Elizabeth JONES Elizabeth JONES Elizabeth JONES Kerziah JONES Margaret JONES Margaret JONES Mary JONES Mary JONES Mary JONES Mary KELLY Bridget LEE Ann LEWIS Catherine LEWIS Elizabeth LEWIS Mary LUNT Alice MAGRATH Catherine MATTHEWS Ann MEYRICK Maria MILES Ann MILES Jane MORGAN Ann MORGAN Elizabeth MORGAN Mary MORGAN Mary (NSW or VDL) MORGAN Mary al. PEARCE MORGAN Mary Ann MORGAN Sarah MORRIS Elizabeth MORRIS Ruth NOBLE Mary OLIVER Hannah OLIVER Rosetta

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COUNTY DEN MON MON MON GLA BRE MGY CGN GLA PEM MON PEM DEN MON RAD MON CAE DEN MON CAE GLA MON GLA GLA GLA CAE DEN MON RAD GLA MON BRE MON CMN DEN FLN CMN GLA DEN GLA PEM GLA MON MON BRE GLA GLA RAD MON GLA PEM MGY

TRIAL Dec 1844 Oct 1847 Jun 1842 Oct 1844 Jan 1848 Jan 1829 Feb 1844 Sep 1822 Dec 1833 Oct 1841 Oct 1848 Jul 1850 Oct 1830 Apr 1843 Aug 1835 Jun 1847 Apr 1827 Aug 1836 Jun 1851 Apr 1827 Jun 1841 Jan 1847 Jul 1849 Jan 1842 Jun 1852 Jul 1850 Jul 1850 Oct 1848 Aug 1835 Jan 1850 Jul 1829 Oct 1844 Mar 1840 Jul 1829 Mar 1824 Oct 1842 May 1849 Dec 1850 Jul 1826 Feb 1841 Oct 1827 Jan 1830 Jul 1841 Aug 1824 Jul 1834 Jun 1846 Oct 1848 Jan 1846 Nov 1835 Dec 1833 Mar 1851 Jan 1843

SHIP SENTENCE Tory 7 Tory 10 Garland Grove 10 Tory 7 Stately 7 Lady of the Lake 7 Tasmania 7 Brothers 7 Edward 7 Royal Admiral 10 Stately 10 Sir Rob. Seppings 7 America 7 Emma Eugenia 7 Arab L Elizabeth & Henry 7 Sovereign L Platina 14 Anna Maria 10 Sovereign L Emma Eugenia 10 Cadet 7 St Vincent 7 Royal Admiral 10 D/Northumberland 7 Aurora L Aurora 7 Stately 10 Arab 14 Aurora 7 Eliza 14 Tory 7 Navarino 15 Eliza 7 Henry L Emma Eugenia 10 St Vincent 10 Anna Maria 7 Persia 14 Garland Grove 10 Borneo 7 America 7 Emma Eugenia 7 Midas L New Grove 7 Elizabeth & Henry 7 Stately 7 Sea Queen 7 Hector 14 Edward 14 Anna Maria 7 Emma Eugenia 7

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NAME OWEN Mary al. WILLIAMS OWENS Eleanor OWENS Mary PARRY Ann Jemima (NSW or VDL) PAYNE Margaret PHILLIPS Margaret PIKE Ann POWELL Sarah POWHILL Mary Ann PREECE Catherine PREECE Jane PRESDEE Margaret PRICE Jane al. Margaret LEWIS PRIDDIN Martha PROBART Mary al. DAVIES PROSSER Mary Ann PUGH Ann (NSW or VDL) REES Ann REES Sarah ROBERTS Ann ROBERTS Ann ROBERTS Elizabeth ROBERTS Ellen ROBERTS Ellen ROBERTS Hannah ROBERTS Louisa ROBERTS Ruth ROGERS Mary ROWLES Emma SMART Sarah (age 26) SMARt Sarah (age 31) SMITH Elizabeth SMITH Mary STEPHEN Mary Jane SULLIVAN Mary SYMONDS Harriet al. DAVIES Martha THOMAS Ann THOMAS Ann THOMAS Catherine THOMAS Eliza THOMAS Elizabeth THOMAS Mary al. LEWIS TIPPER Eliza TRACEY Mary WARREN Elizabeth WATERS Sarah WATKINS Ann WATKINS Eleanor WATSON Jane WHEELER Eliza WHITE Jessie WILLIAM Mary

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COUNTY AGY DEN BRE DEN MON MON MON GLA GLA MON GLA CAE BRE DEN RAD GLA BRE MON PEM MGY PEM MER DEN DEN FLN MGY MER MGY MON MON MON GLA CAE MON MON MON GLA GLA GLA MGY CAE AGY MON DEN MON BRE MON GLA MON GLA AGY GLA

TRIAL Jan 1849 Mar 1824 Oct 1838 Aug 1822 Jun 1847 Oct 1848 Jul 1829 Oct 1838 Feb 1851 Aug 1850 Jul 1851 Oct 1844 Mar 1833 Oct 1850 Oct 1845 Jul 1851 Sep 1819 Oct 1849 Oct 1837 Jul 1834 Jul 1840 Oct 1837 Jul 1826 Apr 1827 Jul 1842 Aug 1829 Mar 1847 Jan 1846 Aug 1849 Jan 1842 Jan 1842 Mar 1850 Jul 1844 Aug 1850 Apr 1846 Jun 1852 Jun 1845 Oct 1848 Oct 1850 Jan 1847 Jan 1847 Mar 1823 Dec 1849 Jan 1847 Feb 1852 Oct 1832 Mar 1840 Apr 1848 Oct 1848 Jun 1842 Jan 1850 Dec 1833

SHIP SENTENCE St Vincent 7 Henry L Hindostan 7 Mary 7 Tory 7 Stately 10 Eliza 14 Hindostan 15 Anna Maria 7 Aurora 15 Anna Maria 7 Tory 7 William Bryan 7 Aurora 7 Sea Queen 10 Sir Rob. Seppings 7 Morley L Baretto Junior 7 Nautilus 7 Arab 7 Navarino 7 Nautilus 7 Persia 14 Harmony 14 Emma Eugenia L Eliza 7 Cadet 7 Sea Queen 7 Baretto Junior 10 Royal Admiral 10 Royal Admiral 10 Aurora 7 Tory 10 Aurora 10 Sea Queen 10 D/Northumberland 10 Emma Eugenia 7 Stately 7 Aurora 7 Cadet 10 Cadet 10 Brothers 7 Emma Eugenia 7 Elizabeth & Henry 7 D/Northumberland 10 Jane 7 Navarino 10 Cadet 7 Stately 10 Garland Grove 7 Emma Eugenia 10 Edward 7

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NAME WILLIAMS Ann al. EDWARDS WILLIAMS Ann al. GILBERT Mary WILLIAMS Bridget WILLIAMS Charlotte WILLIAMS Eleanor WILLIAMS Eleanor (NSW or VDL) WILLIAMS Eliz. WILLIAMS Eliza WILLIAMS Elizabeth WILLIAMS Elizabeth WILLIAMS Elizabeth WILLIAMS Elizabeth WILLIAMS Elizabeth WILLIAMS Hannah WILLIAMS Margaret WILLIAMS Margaret WILLIAMS Mary WILLIAMS Mary WILLIAMS Mary al. PRESLEY WILLIS Hannah Abbreviations AGY Anglesey BRE Brecon (Brecknockshire CAE Caernarvon CGN Cardiganshire CMN Carmarthen DEN Denbighshire FLN Flintshire D/Northumberland

COUNTY AGY BRE MON CMN CMN CAE DEN BRE AGY DEN GLA GLA MGY GLA GLA MON GLA MON CMN MON

SHIP SENTENCE Garland Grove 10 St Vincent 7 Royal Admiral 10 Frances Charlotte 14 Emma Eugenia 15 Midas 7 Garland Grove L Jane 7 Emma Eugenia 7 Emma Eugenia 7 New Grove 7 Stately 7 Borneo L Elizabeth & Henry 10 Tory 7 D/Northumberland 7 Anna Maria 7 Garland Grove 10 Royal Admiral 7 Westmoreland 7

GLA Glamorgan MER Merionethshire MON Monmouthshire MGY Montgomeryshire PEM Pembroke RAD Radnorshire L Life Duchess of Northumberland

This list was taken from the book, Welsh Convict Women, written by Deirdre Beddoe, published in 1979, now out of print but available in the State Reference Library in Hobart, ISBN 0 900807 334. They were not all native born Welsh, e.g. Ann Lee was from Shropshire but sentenced in Monmouth. The story of nearly 300 Welsh women, the author has traced the lives of 100 out of those who came to Tasmania. Of that 100, only seven got into serious trouble and appeared before the superior courts. A further seventy-three had some slight blemish on their conduct sheets, but despite the fact that these incidents were punished we cannot call them crimes. Misconduct included insolence to employers, drunkenness, staying out

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TRIAL Mar 1842 Jul 1849 Jan 1842 Jul 1831 Mar 1841 Mar 1825 Jul 1838 Oct 1832 Jan 1843 Mar 1850 Jul 1834 Jan 1848 Mar 1827 Jun 1847 Feb 1848 Aug 1851 Feb 1851 Mar 1842 Jan 1842 Jun 1836

too late, being in town without a pass, slovenly work or malingering. A decision whether to report these usually lay with the employer. Finally, twenty of the Welsh women had no black mark at all on their record sheets and very quickly won tickets of leave.

Sixty said they were single, seventeen claimed to be widows and only twentytwo of them married in Van Diemen’s Land. At least six bore illegitimate children with subsequent deaths being recorded for two. No doubt many of the women spent time in the Cascades Factory or at the Ross, Launceston or  George Town establishments. Reprinted with permission from Stewart Williams Publishing, Barry Glamorgan Wales.

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CASCADES FEMALE FACTORY

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ITUATED in Degraves Street, South Hobart, it is worth a visit to this historically important site and its surrounds to see what changes have occurred. Originally the site of a distillery built in 1824, it was purchased by the government for the Female Factory in 1827. It once included five large sections, but due to the State Government ‘sell off’ policy and the eventual Commonwealth Government ‘buy back’ policy to commemorate International Women’s Year, only one remains available for the public to visit. This section included the large main gate which opened onto some cell areas, chapel, nursery and utility areas. The imposing walls are all that are left of the once awesome prison. Even with several visitors in this area there is an almost spiritual silence of reverence. The interpretation signs give wonderful information about the site, but they are very hard to read because of the dark surface and the fact that the inscriptions go right down to ground level. I would love to buy a little booklet with that information, but there is only a onepage leaflet published by the Australian Heritage Commission which is available from the Parks and Wildlife office in Hobart. On the eastern side of this section is the privately owned Island Produce factory. The owner, a seventh generation Tasmanian, conducts tours 32

of the area and visitors receive a history lesson as well as an interesting tour of his factory. The small fee pays for an archaeological dig in one corner which has already revealed the presence of underground cells. What was a car park is now a beautiful garden dedicated to the former inmates. Congratulations must go to this man who is so interested in preserving our history. On the most easterly corner of the factory site is the former Matron’s house. This is privately owned and still used as a home. The site of the Dynnyrne Nursery down the creek, is a short walk from the Female Factory. Once a large house, it was bulldozed and is now a vacant site. Although the Factory included a nursery for convicts’ children under the age of two, the high death-rate was believed to be due to the wet, dark, crowded conditions, so the government leased ‘Dynnyrne’. However, because of costs, the government thought fit to shift the nursery back to the Female Factory. Five classes of convict women were accommodated at Cascades— Assignable or First Class, Second, Crime or Third Class, Nursery and Hospital. The sign over the gate says it all in a nutshell, ‘Through this gate passed thousands of women and children. Lest we forget’. 

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INDEXED CONVICT RECORDS OF VAN DIEMEN’S LAND Maree Ring

Main index to convicts

Held by Archives Office of Tasmania (AOT)—a member of the staff will need to search it until their index, now being compiled (in conjunction with Genealogical Society of Victoria, Inc.) is published in the near future. Convict permission to marry

A card index held in the search room by (AOT)—see also their General index for some early records. From 1842 permissions to marry were published in three sequential editions of the Hobart Town Gazette and the first of these has been reproduced in Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages from Early Hobart Town Newspapers: volume 2: 1841–1846, compiled by Anne M. Bartlett (1995). Van Diemen’s Land Early Marriages, compiled by Thelma McKay, two volumes, covering 1803–1840 both note convicts and ship of arrival. Other convict indexes

Australian Joint Copying Project, (AJCP) P.Com.2 Registers Index to Reels 5971– 5991 compiled by Convict Historical and Research Group, Western Australia Genealogical Society Inc. covers the prison registers for Millbank, Newgate, Pentonville, Portland and Portsmouth; and the hulk records for Defence, Europa, Retribution, Stirling Castle, and York. The registers they refer to are not available in Tasmania and should be available through inter-library loan. They are known to be found at the National TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

Library of Australia, Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales, State Library of Victoria, Murdoch University and Library of Western Australia. Index to Tasmanian Convicts: Miscellany 1821–1854, Assignment Lists of 108 Ships held in the Mitchell Library, Sydney, compiled by Volunteers of the Australian Genealogical Education Centre, Kiama. Covers 108 ships with over 47,000 entries. (microfiche) Index to More Tasmanian Convicts. Papers Re Convict Ships 1814–1845: Shipping Lists of 172 ships held in the Mitchell Library, Sydney, compiled by FHC Resources Group, Kiama, NSW. (microfiche) The records that have been indexed in these two publications are held by the Mitchell Library, Sydney. They have been duplicated and most are also held in AOT as MM33. Trans Tasman Relations: Tasmanians in New Zealand by Bruce Ralston, a paper given at the 6th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry, Launceston May, 1991 and printed in the Supplement, p.123. This includes records of transportation; Ms Papers 1615, Manuscripts and Archives Section, held by the Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, NZ. Published Biographical information

Convicts Unbound: The Story of the Calcutta Convicts and their Settlement in Australia, Marjorie Tipping, lists the

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convicts that formed the settlement of Hobart Town in 1804. Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls: Convict Women in Van Diemen’s Land, 1803–1829 compiled by Phillip Tardif. Lincolnshire Convicts to Australia, Bermuda and Gibraltar: a Study of Two Thousand Convicts, C. L. Anderson (1993). The Machine Breakers, series by Jill Chambers—already published for the English counties of Buckinghamshsire, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. Publications listing convicts to Van Diemen’s Land

From Places Now Forgotten: An Index of Convicts Whose Places of Trial were Outside UK & Ireland compiled by Marie Jones (1996) The source material used in this publication of those transported to Van Diemen’s Land are from AJCP Records and The Tasmanian Papers held in the Mitchell Library, Sydney. No doubt there is information at AOT. SA Convicts sentenced to transportation 1837–1851, Graham Jaunay (1995) Transportees from Gloucestershire to Australia 1783–1842, edited by Irene Wyatt (1988). Other Publications

Land Musters, Stock Returns and Lists, Van Diemen’s Land 1803–1822 edited by Irene Schaffer has several lists noting convicts with ship of arrival. Applications for Queen’s Orphanage, Hobart Town, 1858–1878: Children in Queen’s Orphanage, Hobart Town, 1828–1863: Infants at Queen’s Orphanage, Hobart, 1851–1863: 34

More References for Tasmanian Children in Care, 1826–1899, all compiled by Joyce Purtscher, note the parents of children and if convict, usually have ship of arrival. Historic New Norfolk: St. Matthew’s Church Burial Records: 13 March 1826 to 30 October 1903, written by Stanley Cordwell, Joe Cowburn and Rita Cox has been published noting if convict/prisoner and often, ship of arrival. Many other church burial records are unindexed. Until the 1860s, these often state if still a convict and often those free by servitude have their ship of arrival noted. Cornwall Chronicle. Directory of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1835–1850; edited by Anne M. Bartlett (1990) has noted a few convicts, mainly those who died in accidents or who were executed. • •

Archives Office of Tasmania, 77 Murray Street, Hobart—see March journal for any research charges. Australian Joint Copying Project—for location see Part 1 of the handbooks—most good libraries have it! 

Maree has written two small books, Convict Records of Van Diemen’s Land and Abbreviations & Acronyms in Tasmanian Genealogy (useful when deciphering convict records) which are available from Hobart Branch Library. Also Dateline for Tasmanian Genealogists. There is a paper ‘Tasmanian Convict Records’ by Maree in Our Heritage in History—Congress Papers of the 6th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry which was held in Launceston.  TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

THE 1832 VOYAGE TO VAN DIEMEN’S LAND of the convict ship

KATHERINE STEWART FORBES

as set out in the Surgeon’s Report prepared by J. Stephenson, Surgeon Superintendant.

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URGEON Stephenson joined the ship at Deptford on the river Thames 26 January 1832. On 7 February the Military guard embarked, made up of:1 captain 1 subaltern 3 non-commissioned officers 39 privates 4 women and 1 child forty-nine souls in all. A medical inspection revealed a Private Pritchard of the 39th Regiment had suffered frequently from hepatitis and the surgeon recommended to the Staff Surgeon, Chelsea, that this man should be left behind—the request was not attended to. On February 8 the ship moved down to Woolwich and anchored a trifling distance from the convict hulks. The loading of convicts took place over several days: 80 Justitia Hulk 70 Justitia Hulk 32 Dock Yard February 13 40 Chatham By February 15 the whole of the convict contingent (222), the military (forty-nine) and the crew (thirty-seven), 308 persons in all, were on board and the ship was ready to sail. The ship’s departure was delayed for some reason for a period of ten days. The weather during this time was either rain or densely foggy, with now and again a fair day—this would have been the English winter of course. February l0 February l1

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The convicts appeared in good health; however, they were exposed a good deal to the elements whilst the prison quarters were cleaned. Many complained of stomach problems; but no serious cases occurred until 27 February, when a very strong young man was struck with cholera in its most malignant form and a few days later several others were similarly attacked. On the morning of 2 March, having then five cholera cases on board, the ship sailed for Plymouth and anchored in the sound that evening. The following morning they were peremptorily ordered to sea by the Port Admiral. On 3 March, after receiving, with difficulty, a small supply of medicine from the hospital and an assistant surgeon from the San Josef, the ship was towed out by a steamer, and for two days after was exposed to a strong gale of wind with constant rain, during which almost every prisoner on board was seasick. The night of 3 March and all the next day it blew very hard as the ship attempted to reach Milford. March 5 was tolerably fair, but the following day there was a heavy gale and they were obliged to make for Standgate Creek where she remained in strict quarantine until their final departure on 25 March. During these days, the patients, including the cholera victims, suffered severely. The surgeon and two attendants were the only ones able to work in the wet, dark and stinking hospital. Nearly everyone 35

else on board was seasick and the 200odd confined prisoners were filthy. By 7 March they got smooth water and fine weather and they were able to open the scuttles, ventilate the prison quarters etc. The surgeon was of the opinion that the spell of appalling weather and the resultant conditions created in the hospital contributed in no small measure to the death toll among the cholera patients. Up to this date, there had been twenty-six cases of cholera of whom eight had died. However, after this date, the disease claimed no more lives. The ship sailed again on 25 March and the weather was mostly favourable for the remainder of the voyage with the temperature not exceeding 85° F. (30° C.) whilst they passed through the tropics. In the month of June, scurvy appeared and in the early part of July increased rapidly. On their arrival at Hobart Town there were no less than thirty-nine cases on the list. Many of the cases were severe; however only five were confined to hospital. A diet of fresh beef and vegetables for ten or twelve days previous to going ashore made a wonderful alteration for the better in the health and general appearance of the convicts and more obviously in those labouring under any symptoms of scurvy, so that very few indeed were considered hospital cases. On 17 July a strict examination by the Colonial Surgeon took place and on 23 July the prisoners were disembarked; but orders were issued by the Lieut Governor in Council that every article of clothing, bedding, hospital furniture, or anything else used, or supposed to have been used during the voyage, should be

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destroyed—this order was of course carried out. The surgeon and his attendants did a wonderful job under extremely trying conditions and he was very thankful that they escaped cholera infection. He also points out that in the very early stages of the voyage there were some very severe bilious attacks which never terminated in malignant cholera as expected, and what was remarkable, those cases were entirely confined to the guard and ship’s company.  Compiled by

Terence A. Talbot

PO Box 48 Evandale Tasmania 7212

Workplace Harassment? East Portlemouth Poor Law records 3383A/PO4, Devon County Record Office.

In a List of Apprentices put out by the Overseers of the Poor was found: 1774 Rebecca Downing to Richard Jarvis;

Also noted by researcher Sheila Jewell, Rebecca Downing, age 15 years, poisoned Richard Jarvis 25 May 1782. She was later burnt at the stake. T. Grunnell.

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COLONIAL TIMES, 25 May 1831

An elopement took place about a fortnight ago between a nymph of the wash tub and a knight of the (butchers’) steel. The fugitives were pursued and overtaken at a leather breeches maker’s house not many miles from Murray-street, but the FAIR lady refused to return, and the unfortunate husband was obliged to console himself in the best manner possible.

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DEPARTURES

SURGEONS’ REPORTS Irene Schaffer

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NTERESTING information from Surgeons’ Reports can often be of great importance to the family researcher. For example, the article on the voyage of the Katherine Stewart Forbes, by Terence Talbot which appears in this issue. Surgeons’ Reports, while sometimes very hard to read, can give you extra snippets of background about your convict or soldier, and their family’s illnesses during the voyage. The guide to Convict Conduct Registers held at the Archives Office of Tasmania, lists in chronological order, the many ships which arrived in Tasmania, and under the column Surgeon’s Report, the relevant Admiralty reference. There are, however, many that are not listed. If you cannot find a surgeon’s report for a particular ship, then go to the Australian Joint Copying Project Handbook, Part 7 Admiralty, pages 69–71. Adm 101, Medical Departments, Registers, Medical Journals. ‘This class includes journals kept by the surgeons on convict ships, 1816–56, mostly travelling to Australia, and emigrating ships, 1825–53, bound for Australia and New Zealand. A number of the select journals that form the remainder of the class have also been copied.’ Not all these Surgeon’s Reports are available at the Tasmanian Archives (check AJCP Part 1 page 12 under Tasmanian Archives Office for those that are). Others can be ordered through the State Reference Library on inter-library loan.  TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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from Tasmania January 1845–August 1845 Irene Schaffer

ASSENGER lists of those who departed from Tasmania to Melbourne are few and far between. Under Colonial Office, Series 280 (CO 280/184 pages 118–138) at the Archives Office of Tasmania, is a list of people who left Hobart Town for Melbourne between 1 January and August 1845 ‘shewing (as far as practicable) the cause or motive of such Departure.’ At this stage many convicts had gained their freedom, but many were leaving without permission from the government. This precaution was necessary as Victoria did not wish to be overrun by convicts not yet free. The people are listed as Free, Free pardon, Free by servitude, Conditional pardon, Ticket of leave, Natives, (native born), or Females and children. Some of the reasons given are, To join husband; To Port Albert for England free passage (mostly free by servitude); Canadians per Buffalo (30 men 1 woman); Miners; To Sydney; To Adelaide; Visitor’s returning; education; employment; Left on visit to return. The passengers are listed under ship’s name and date, with the reason for departure. For example: James Watt for Sydney 8 Feb 1845—Mrs Pitt and 3 children, residents of Sydney. Lillias 17 March 1845—Alexander McKay—Free by servitude Marys 3 Jan 1845 for Adelaide—William Raynor and Henry Raynor—Natives Calcutta 6 January 1845 for England— Capt. Booth R. N., Person, children and servant—on visit to visit England.  37

THE MATERNAL & DORCAS SOCIETY

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Joyce Purtscher

N a farewell letter, Lady Harriett Gore Browne, wife of the governor in 1868, wrote:

“The Maternal and Dorcas Society was the first to welcome me on my arrival, and from that day to this I have received the most unvarying kindness and courtesy from every member of the committee. I need therefore hardly say how it pains me to say farewell, but I beg the secretary to send me an annual report of the proceedings, so that I may learn that the oldest society in Tasmania is still ‘not weary in well doing’, but continuing its labour of love among the sick and sorry. I shall always remember my colleagues in this Society with grateful affection and fervently wish them God speed. I am yours, Very sincerely, Dec. 24th Harriett Gore Browne”

The Maternal & Dorcas Society certainly was a long-running society, helping the needy from 1835 until 1949. This letter is amongst correspondence, minute books, account and subscription books, annual reports and a note book containing an alphabetical list of women (mostly surnames) receiving help which is held at the University of Tasmania Archives (RS 1/10). Amongst the collection is a fourteen page pamphlet of the history of the Maternal & Dorcas Society written by W. H. Hudspeth in 1942. (RS 1/11) On 9 July 1835 a group of ladies decided to form a society to be known as The Hobart Town Maternal and Dorcas Society. Dorcas was the lady known in the Bible for her reputation for good 38

deeds and handiwork, who after dying, was brought back to life by the Apostle Peter. The objects of the society were : a) To assist destitute married women during the time of their confinement and b) To extend relief to the poor as funds admit, especially to children who may be in want of suitable clothing to attend the Infant, Sabbath or other schools. The patroness was Mrs Arthur, wife of the Lieut Governor, George Arthur. Twenty-two ladies formed a committee with other positions of treasurers, secretaries and depositary (person responsible for the caretaking of goods to be discharged to the poor). Those appointed at that first meeting were Mesdames Bedford, McArthur, Millar, Barclay, Bilton, Barrett, Darling, Dunn, Giblin, Hiddlestone, Hopkins, Naylor, Palmer, Turner, Hopkins, Jennings Snr, Milward, Picking, Ross, Scott, Towner, Turnbull, J. G. Jennings, McLachlan, Miss Falkiner and Miss Jennings. This committee agreed to meet monthly in the rooms of the editor of the Gazette Dr Ross. Hobart Town was divided into districts to be canvassed by members for subscriptions. Each subscriber of a pound could recommend four needy cases who would receive 5/- each. Boxes (later to be bags known as the Dorcas Bags) were to be kept by the committee ladies for distribution. Each box contained set requirements which had to be clean and orderly, and when returned to the committee member within a month, a set of clothing for the infant was provided.

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The contents of each box/bag consisted of :

1 Bible, 1lb of soap, 2lb of oatmeal, For the mother—2 pairs of sheets, 1 pair of pillowcases, 2 bedgowns, 2 caps, 2 rollers For the infant—3 nightgowns, 3 caps, 2 blankets, 1 flannel, 3 shirts, 12 napkins, 2 rollers.

Later other items were added according to need e.g. bread, rice, loaf sugar, tea, bark, ginger, boots and wine. Whilst most of the beneficiaries would have been grateful, one woman had been reported to the police for selling her bag to the pawnbroker! The society provided groceries and weekly orders of 2/- each to pensioners of over 80 years of age or 1/6 for those over 70. Women who knew that they may need assistance could give from 1d to 6d per week and when in confinement or need, receive double the amount in clothes or provisions. This early form of insurance would have taken away the ‘charity’ stigma some people shunned. Bequests and donations by both the rich and the poor helped fill the coffers of the society. In 1868 the visiting Duke of Edinburgh donated £5.0.0 and in the 1890s there was a legacy of £30.0.0 from an old charwoman who had saved over £200.0.0 which she left to charities. There were times when the society’s bank balance was in the red. They gave big donations after the big city fire in 1854 and helped out with families when the breadwinner went to the goldfields. There were the depressions of 1847 and the 1890s and the Port Arthur fires of 1898. It seemed that the society’s help extended to regions of need outside Hobart. In 1903 a branch was formed at Brighton. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

The Minutes give descriptions of terrible events. A poor woman being sold up, even her bed; a woman who had been beaten up by her husband on the evening before she gave birth to a still-born baby; a woman who had been confined under a hedge on the Main Road; children without decent clothing; and children left motherless following childbirth. One great service the society provided to women was the payment of midwives’ services to poor women. Dr Crowther was worried about the standard of these nurses and in 1901 fought for the act of parliament compelling nurses to pass an examination and register before working. Dr Crowther was one of many doctors who gave generously of their services to the poor. Other doctors mentioned were Drs Bright, Bedford, Wolfhagen, Perkins, Butler, Giblin, Barnard, Clarke, and Scott. From the work of these doctors stemmed the opening of the Queen Alexandra Maternity Hospital, the Mothercraft Home and Baby Clinics. The Maternity Bonus Act of 1912 meant that very few women had to resort to the help of charities such as the Benevolent Society and the Maternal & Dorcas Society. When pensions for the old, widows and the sick came to pass the Maternal & Dorcas Society decided that it was no longer needed. It took until 1949 before the assets were divided among The Salvation Army, The Mothers’ Union, The District Nurses’ Association and the Child Welfare Association. Thus ended the good work of Tasmania’s earliest society. Reference RS 1-11 University of Tas. Archives

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AUSTRALASIAN CONGRESS IN NEW ZEALAND

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ROUND 700 amateur and professional genealogists attended the four days of the 8th triennial Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry hosted by the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. at Lincoln University near Christchurch. Many travelled from Australia, including the five pictured below from Tasmania. There were over thirty speakers, including ‘key note’ speakers Michael Gandy and Jane Cox from London, with Kevin Whelan, John Kitzmiller and Glade Nelson from America. Except for Sunday, there were two main sessions followed by general sessions with a choice of five different lectures for the remainder of the day.

Fortunately, most of the lectures have been printed in the congress papers which is now in the Hobart Branch Library. Supplement papers are to be printed for the remaining lectures not included. The choices did not end with lectures— exhibitions and book stalls were a wondrous magnet, and the buffet-style catering by the university was excellent with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Signposting, communication, including the daily Clarion, entertainment, food and accommodation were well organised. Congratulations must go to Jenny Mayne, her committee and NZSG for a wonderful experience. Western Australia surely has something to follow.

Photo: Denise McNeice

Dianne Snowden, Maree Ring, Mildred and Keith Hansen and Denise McNeice

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the true story of a ‘poor free’ settler Ailsa J. Herbert BA

ARY Ann’s family legend, with only some basic facts unchanged over the 100 years, was told to the Rev. J. Lewis Hurse and printed in a pamphlet for the Centenary Celebration of West Tamar Ministry at the Kirk in 1942. This tale left Mary Ann an orphan after a shipwreck in the North or Irish Sea (much worse—5 degrees south of the Equator in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and South America!) She was saved and placed in an Orphanage in England which was visited by Lady Franklin. When Lady Franklin heard Mary Ann’s story she took the child out of the orphanage and brought Mary Ann to Australia with her as her maid. Mary was reported to have lived for three years at Government House in Hobart until, at 17, she met Mr Fowler and they were married at Government House. They were then given a grant of land at ‘Bay View’ on the East Tamar from where they would make their way to services held in the Auld Kirk. Some years after Mr Fowler died Mary Ann married Mr Maumill. Since 1942 his folk story has been repeated in several booklets and lately in a book. In one recently published booklet the story has been embellished to include a Captain Campbell as Mary Ann’s father. Mary Ann’s family emigrated to Australia in 1832, probably as part of the British authorities drive to rid the country of the ‘free poor’, as the ship Hibernia, 456 tons, was loaded with poor and TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

orphans as steerage passengers. James and Adelaide Campbell, Mary Ann (12), James (9), Eliza (8) and Thomas (5), boarded the Hibernia at Liverpool 27 November 1832.1 It was an ill fated voyage. The ship had to turn back for repairs after being beaten about by gales for three days. She again left port on 6 December. On 5 February at about 10.30 a.m., the ship was at 5oS 20oW. The second mate, while drawing off a ration of rum, placed a lit candle too near the spirit vapour which ignited. The ship caught fire and was burnt to the water line. The family was lucky to survive, perhaps because of Adelaide’s advanced pregnancy and her slightly higher status to the other steerage passengers. She was receiving an army pension of £10 per year, paid every December by Mr George Chainney at Dublin Castle from the Concordatum fund,2 as the widow of a Meath Militia Lieutenant, William O’Brien. Only seventy-nine of the 232 passengers and crew survived as there were only three rescue boats: a longboat, a pinnace and a gig. All nine cabin passengers (seven male and two female) and all but three of the crew (as well as three pigs for food in the longboat) were saved! There was no male chivalry. The pinnace contained eleven males until the Captain helped the Campbell family into it. With seventeen (crew and passengers) and provisions in this small boat (it measured 20 ft long, 4 ft 6 ins wide, and 2 ft 9 ins deep) there was only thirteen 41

inches from her gunnel to the water line. It had to be rowed by four people. Those in the boats witnessed horrific events. Mrs Gillett, with her child clasped in her arm, tried to swim after her husband, who swam to and was picked up by the long boat. Mrs Gillett and her child drowned. Passengers were seen clinging to hen coops, spars and masts. The four Maider sisters hugged and kissed each other, joined hands and jumped into the sea. There were about twenty-five orphan girls, crying for help, left to die on the burning poop deck. The breakdown of those who were saved shows how the weak did not survive: Crew Male Female Children On board: 19+4 boys 79 80 50 Survivors: 16 40 17 6

The Campbell children were four of the six to survive. The other two were sisters Ann and Eliza Toole who were with their parents John and Julia. The pinnace drifted for eight days and nights and travelled over 600 miles. Those on board existed on a small ration of meat soup, bread and brandy, before they were picked up by a passing Jersey brig. They were transported to Rio de Janiero where a collection was taken up for those who had lost everything with the ship.3 The 252 ton brig Adelaide transported the survivors from Rio to Hobart. Adelaide, suffering badly from the ordeal, gave birth to a baby boy during the voyage. The baby died. The family arrived at Hobart on 19 May 1833. Both Adelaide and James were in such poor health that the Campbell children were placed in the Queen’s Orphan School for at least twelve months at the Relief Committee’s expense of £6 per year for each child 4 or until the authorities felt that their parents 42

were able to support them. Mary Ann and Eliza were admitted on 23 May 1833 to the Female School, James (23 July 1833) and Thomas (20 November 1833) The Orphan to the Male School.5 Schools first admitted children on 3 May 1828. Their buildings— construction started in 1830 and completed in October 1833—can still be seen at St John’s Park, New Town. The large barn-like buildings had no heating. The site was chosen so that the boys could work at the government farms. Conditions at the schools were dreadful (confirmed by Special Commissions which were eventually held in 1859 on the very high mortality rate of children from this institution). In fact the Committee’s choice of heads of the two schools was so poor that the first Master and Matron (the Chorley husband and wife team) were dismissed for stealing the childrens’ food to sell and feed the chooks! The girls and boys (from the age of three) were treated as prisoners rather than scholars. Parents were only allowed to see their children four times a year, on the first Monday of the months of January, April, July and October from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. in the presence of the Master or Matron. They could not leave the school without the permission of the Governor. They all rose at 6.30 a.m. summer and winter and had to wash with cold water (even the three year olds) in freezing outhouses. They suffered from beatings and malnutrition. The weekly menu was: Breakfast: oatmeal porridge with milk or bread and tea with sugar and milk. Dinner: Monday and Thursday: baked meat, bread and vegetables. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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The following is a complete list of the names of all the persons who have been saved from the wreck of the Hibernia;— James Abel Robt. Holmes Mr. [Charles] Atkinson George Honard Vincent Broomhall Thos. Horan Wm. Broomhall Ann Logan William Broomly Ann Mathews James Bryson George Meagan Eliza Bunker Tim. Morarty Ann Bushton Mary Moulton George Bushton John Murphy Tim. Bushton Mr. [R.] Murray John Byrne Rich. Perry Adelaide Campbell Peter Roy Eliza Campbell (child) Mr. P[eter] Sinclair James Campbell Emily Smith James Campbell (child) Isabella Smith M[ary] A[nn] Campbell (child) Ellen Sly Thomas Campbell (child) James Sly Ann Colbert Will. Starky Mary Connelly Mr. [Henry M.] Taylor [1st Mate] Patt. Connolly James Taylor Peter Dee Elizabeth Thomson Patt. Donnelly Ann Toole (child) James Eastby Eliza Toole (child) Thomas Elliott John Toole Mr. T. B. Favel [sailed for Sydney Julia Toole aboard Eliza 21.3.1833] Mrs. [Rachael] Watson Henry Gillett Cosmo Webster Eliza Ging James Williamson Mr. [William] Grace Eliza Wood Edwin Graham Mrs. Ridley and Mr. H. Palmer Thomas Graham left at Rio. Thomas Griffin [N.B. Cabin passengers were Mr. or Mrs.— Nath. Hartly Names sorted alphabetically]

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Tuesday and Friday: soup of meat thickened with oatmeal, vegetables and bread. Wednesday and Saturday: boiled or baked pudding with suet. Sunday: cold boiled beef, vegetables and bread. Supper: bread and tea with milk. There was an allowance of only ¼ pint of milk per day per child. Academic education was neglected. The Management Committee felt that the children should acquire abilities to fit them for their future role in life as servants, labourers, and if the boys were lucky, apprentices. Equipment deemed necessary for the girls’ school was one bell and material such as calico for the girls to sew; for the boys, saws, axes and tomahawks—no books or writing material of any kind! The Master of the boys’ school and the Matron of the girls’ school were responsible for everything. They used the older girls and boys as the homes’ servants, vegetable garden labourers, needle girls and laundresses.6 Eliza (8) was the only one of the Campbell children who managed to learn to write her name. The Master and Matron of the schools decided that Mary Ann (12) and James (9) were more useful as house-hold drudge and labourer. They were not taught to read and write.7 Thomas, at 5 years, was considered too young to begin lessons. At 9 he had still not been taught anything!8 After four and a half years the Campbell children were deemed ready to leave the school. Adelaide and James were now living in Launceston so the children were sent to Launceston on 11 December 1837 aboard the Tasman with only the clothes they wore and no bedding.9 44

Mary Ann was working as a servant on 7 February 1838 when she was assaulted by a fellow servant and her father (then described as an old man) made a complaint to the Launceston Police. The Cornwall Chronicle editorial which was written the following week (17 February) brought attention to the appalling fact that Mary Ann, after spending four and half years at the Orphan School, and through no fault of her own, could not read and write. Mary Ann married Ephriam Fowler, 32 years, then a ticket of leave wheelwright, at St John’s Church, Launceston on 5 March 1840. Ephriam, a carpenter and joiner, was sentenced at Nottingham on 17 October 1831, and transported from London on the England which arrived on 18 July 183210. He had been christened at St Peter’s, Nottingham on 26 October 1808.11 He was banished from Launceston later in 1840 for a minor offence. The couple were sent to the north Tamar area to work at Mr Lawrence’s property. His property was next to that of James Anderson at Spring Bay, East Tamar and across the river from James Reid at Richmond Hill. Ephriam was conditionally pardoned on 24 May 1842.12 A daughter, Lucy Ann, was born on 25 June 1842. A relative believes that she died at Launceston when she was 15 years old. Ephriam was working at Reid’s property at Richmond Hill, West Tamar about November 1842 when he had his first ‘fit’. He consulted Dr Smith who diagnosed a weak heart and bad cough. At about 6.00 a.m. on 4 February 1843, while they were living and working at Anderson’s property, Ephriam suffered frightening convulsions due to a massive heart attack and died. Mary Ann made a desperate attempt to aid him and sought help from her TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

neighbour, Mrs Jones. Mary Ann was summoned to give an account of her husband’s death to an inquest panel of the Coroner and six Jurymen.13 She had to describe Ephriam’s last illness in detail. She told the inquest that she had made an apple pie on Friday 3. She said that her husband had eaten all of it for supper. He went to bed about 9.00 p.m. complaining of feeling unwell. Mary Ann then added that she had partaken of the pie herself. The jury asked her to explain her contradiction and she couldn’t. She was sent out of the room. Dr. Smith and others of the all male jury, taking no account of Mary Ann’s obvious state of shock, distress and trepidation, then remarked that she was known to be of weak intellect. Dr Smith et al may have been referring to the Cornwall Chronicle’s publicity of Mary’s illiteracy or just reflecting their 19th century male attitude towards poor women in general. Dr Smith also told the jury that there was no doubt that Ephriam had died from a rupture of an aneurism of the aorta. Ephriam was probably the first to be buried by Rev. McKenzie, the first resident Presbyterian minister for the area, in the Sidmouth Kirk burial grounds. The Kirk had not yet been built. Mary Ann then married William Maumill. William Maumill was tried in Lincoln on 27 October 1829 and sentenced to transportation for seven years for stealing a sheep—he had no other recorded offences. His hulk report stated that he was orderly and single. He was 28 years old, 5 ft 2¾ ins tall, dark complexion, oval face, high forehead, long nose, dark brown hair and eyebrows, and grey eyes. He had a tattoo of a woman just above his right elbow joint and a large burn scar on the centre of his chest. He arrived in TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

Hobart on the Persian on 7 November 1830. He was punished six times for drunkenness between 1831 and 1836.14 In the census conducted in January 1842 William was living at Richmond Hill on the West Tamar. He was listed as being single, Church of England, and his trade was in the mechanics and artificers group. William signed an affidavit on 2 May 1843 in relation to his forthcoming marriage to Marianne Campbell (Fowler), in the Presbyterian Church faith. William and Mary were married by Rev. McKenzie, in his dwelling house at Sidmouth (Whirlpool Reach), on 5 May 1843. William was a mechanic. He had become a blacksmith and they were living on the West Tamar when their first child, Emanuel, was born in 1845. William bought his land in 185215 (Sec A 1a2r1p and Sec B 2a3r28p) at Whirlpool Reach. At the time of the first Valuation Roll of 1858 William had built his house and owned land in the township of Sidmouth. By 1865 he had increased the acreage of his land by leasing another ten acres (which he bought in 1871) from Mr W. Knowles of Launceston.16 In the early years William used to travel by boat up and down the Tamar working for landowners who needed his expertise. The first official record of his blacksmith shop was in the Valuation Roll of 1867. William Jnr. died from influenza complicated by snakebite on 10 November 1868 (the inquest report should have made snakebite the real culprit). His small gravestone is one of the oldest memorials in the Auld Kirk grounds. There is no official record of William Snr’s death. Evidence17 suggests that a clerical error occurred when Rev. Garrett, who was a very old man by this 45

time, wrote the incorrect surname of Cooper when William’s death was registered. This occurred 10 September 1871. After 1871 Emanuel’s (b.1845) name appeared in the Valuation Rolls. In 1873–74 Emanuel was listed as living in a hut on Section B and owning the blacksmith shop. The following year his wife, Susan, was listed as the owner. They had left Sidmouth and owned seventy acres at Silver Hills in the Westbury area by the time Herbert was born in February 1876. Emanuel was listed as a labourer. In July 1883 Mary Ann rented Sec A of her land and house, for £13 per year to the Education Department for the establishment of the first Sidmouth school, with Miss James as the teacher, on the 19 September 1883.18 Miss James resigned on the 31 January 1885 when Mary Ann wanted the house for her son Albert, who was a woodcarter at that time. Albert and Caroline, (daughter of George, a farmer, and Selina Kerrison) were married on the 29 October 1884, by the Rev. Tennent, at the Kirk. Miss James was not replaced and it was not until 1897, after the residents told the Education Department that they were willing to build a school, that a school was re-established with an enrolment of Caroline’s twenty-six students.19 widowed mother Selina married William Stonehouse at the house on 4 December 1885. Mary Ann died 29 September 1893. Adelaide Campbell, Mary Ann’s mother, died on 9 February 1853 of influenza. Her age was was given as 53 years. She had been living at Goulburn Street, Hobart. The registration stated that she was born in England. 46

James Campbell Snr, a labourer, died on 3 August 1860 in St Mary’s Hospital, which was built through the efforts of Dr Bedford to cater for the industrious poor. Its operation was to have been selffunded from Benefit Society members’ subscriptions. Unfortunately a guinea ($2.10c) a year was too much for most workers so the hospital was eventually forced to close. The building still stands on the corner of Davey Street and Salamanca Place, Hobart. James’ age on the death registration was 101 years and it stated he was born in Scotland. James Campbell (c.1824) may have married Louisa Robinson (c.1830) at Evandale Manse on 18 January 1853. Eliza Campbell (c.1825) was working as a servant at the time she gave birth to Eliza Reynolds Campbell in 1840. William Reynolds (1809) fulfilled his obligations to Eliza by marrying her at the Westbury Police Office before their second child, Ann, was born. William was convicted of theft at Warwickshire on 11 April 1829 and transported for fourteen years. He arrived in Hobart on 9 April 1830 aboard the Mary. William was a tailor but could not resist the temptation to take other people’s property and spent a couple of years doing time at Green Ponds between the births of Ann and Adelaide. He was eventually granted a pardon in 1854. Eliza died of malignancy in Hobart. William remarried Jane Kinder at St George’s Church, Sorell. William Reynolds died of natural causes in Hobart. Thomas Campbell, (c.1828) a child servant aged 12 years, was killed at George Town on 7 March 1840 when a dray overturned. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

References: 1 The Hobart Town Courier Friday, 24 May 1833 2

CSO 1/14662 Archives Office Tasmania

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Arguments were printed in 1833: Hobart Town Courier, May 17, 24, June 9: The Cornwall Chronicle May 21; The Colonist May 28, 31; The Austral-Asiatic Review June 4

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CSO 1/14662 Archives Office Tasmania

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CSO 5/93/2074 Archives Office Tasmania

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Minutes of the King’s Orphan School Committee, 1828. SWD 24. Archives Office Tasmania

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Cornwall Chronicle Saturday, 17 February 1838. p.1

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Letter to the Colonial Secretary, 21 February 1838 from the Rev. I. B. Naylor CSO 5/93/2074 p.91

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CSO Letter to Rev. Naylor from John Montague 11 December 1837 after receiving complaints from the Captain of the Tasman

10 CON 31/14; 31/37; and MM 33/6 11 IGI 1994 12 CON 31/37 13 SC 195/10/808 14 CON 31; 23/18/2; MM 33/6 15 Lands Department Records B26 pp.22–23 16 Lands Department Records B70; pp.72–73 17 Two older men died from natural causes on the same day in the area. Both were registered with the surname of Cooper. One, with a first name of William, was the same age as ‘our’ William. Rev. Garrett probably made a mistake with William’s death registration—as he did on Mary Ann Maumill’s marriage certificate to Thomas Owen on 5 November 1872. Her maiden surname was written as Brown—Mary’s sister Amelia’s married surname (L102). Emanuel was a witness.

Invading the Masculine Domain “Some of the members of the city’s most exclusive set have proved themselves daring and successful chauffeuses, and can manage the throbbing, restless big machines in a manner which compels admiration from masculine acquaintances ... “To command such a monster demands a woman who has steady nerves ... These noisy big fellows make so much bluster as they speed along that timid women would be thrown into a chronic state of prostration ... “The position of a woman in a motor car tends to reveal her best points: compelled to sit erect ... she presents a picture truly gratifying. She must be constantly on the ‘qui vive’ for approaching vehicles ... the tension of the nerves sends the blood in quicker circulation, thus bringing the red colour to the cheeks, and adding radiance to the eyes. It is regretted that this healthy, glowing vivacity is hidden by the thick swathes of veils and big owl-eyed goggles which are worn by women drivers to protect their delicate complexions ... “The question of this invasion into the masculine domain is causing much comment in motoring circles. While some express the opinion that motordriving for women is not quite feminine, nevertheless many of us feel that this evidence of independence and pluck in our womenfolk is very admirable, and  worthy of encouragement.”

18 ED LB 703, 1883 Archives Office Tasmania 19 ED 36/8385 Archives Office Tasmania 

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Extract from an article which appeared in a motoring paper in January 1904—From the Laurel Recipe Book and Household Guide, published by Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd.

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Thelma McKay

HEN I first started to research the McKay family back in the 1980s Catherine McKay’s burial was recorded to have taken place at St Andrew’s Cemetery in Hobart but her headstone had not survived. Catherine had died in childbirth in 1854 and was buried with two of her young children, Mary Ann and Charles McKay. Another daughter, Charlotte, died two years later and was also buried in the same plot. In 1953 the Hobart City Council recorded the headstones in St Andrew’s Cemetery and at this time the headstone was still there. In later years the cemetery was made into a park and remaining headstones were set into the walls at the entrance. This information was noted when I wrote an account of the life of Catherine’s husband in 1994, Alexander McKay This Prince of Bush Travellers. Just after publication I had a phone call from a McKay ancestor who informed me she knew where the headstone was; in her son’s shed down the Channel area. It seems another ancestor, who lived in Victoria, came to Tasmania on holiday many years ago and on seeing his great grandmother’s headstone apparently broken from its base, took it home to Victoria in the boot of his car. He had intended to erect it at his place, but his wife would not hear of it. So there it remained for several years. After his wife died he returned for another visit, bringing the very heavy headstone, intending to put it back in St Andrew’s Cemetery. But he found it was now a park and there was nowhere he could 48

safely leave it. While visiting his relatives he mentioned the headstone and it was decided to leave it in his nephew’s shed for safe keeping, and they would arrange to have it put somewhere. Yet again it remained in a shed for several more years. After I was told where it was and many phone calls later, a visit to see this headstone was arranged and photos taken. I was very glad to see the inscription which confirmed my research that the three children were all buried with their mother in St Andrew’s Cemetery. It was decided to erect the headstone in the Woodbridge Cemetery near other members of Catherine’s family in time for the McKay Family Reunion. Permission to do this was arranged with the Kingborough Council and a plaque was ordered with the full inscription. It was also noted they were originally buried in St Andrews, and re-erected to commemorate this occasion on 16 March 1997. It was placed at the foot of her husband’s grave by her great, great grandson, Ray McKay and three of our sons Guy, Lee and Brett.  Cemeteries of Southern Tasmania, Vol. 1, Woodbridge, compiled by Thelma McKay.

The first in a series to be published by Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Hobart Branch. Cost $10.00 plus p&p A history of the land, cemetery and church, taken from TAMIOT, with full transcriptions.

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RULES AND CUSTOMS ABOARD THE EAGLE IN 1853 The Eagle, commanded by Captain Francis Boyle and owned by Gibbs & Bright, of Liverpool, is a good example of a well-run ship in the Australian emigrant trade during the fifties. This account was published in a newspaper printed on board, and gives a very thorough account of the routine. On the passage during which this account was written, the Eagle came out from Liverpool to Hobson’s Bay in 80 days, her best 24 hours’ run being 315 miles. The Eagle is a first-class ship, 187 feet in length has three decks, viz., a spar or upper deck, main deck and ’tween deck. On the spar deck are placed the small boats, entrance to the cabin and main deck. Cabin and saloon passengers have the exclusive right to the poop; but, through the kindness of the captain, ladies from the ’tween decks are allowed to walk on it. On the main deck are situated the cabin and saloon, entrance to the ’tween decks, the galleys and the ropes to work the vessel with. The ’tween deck passengers have the right to walk on the spar deck from the poop to the bow. The captain generally appears on deck about 6 a.m. After breakfast he mingles with the passengers, ready to hear and redress grievances. At 10 a.m. Dr. Dunlevy attends at the hospital to give advice and medicine free of charge. The passengers are divided into four leading divisions viz.:—Cabin passengers, saloon or house on deck passengers, second cabin passengers, ’tween deck and intermediate or third class passengers, who are again subdivided into enclosed and open berths. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

The accommodation in the berths is first rate. In the cabin the berths are 8 feet 2 by 5 feet 6 for two persons. There are a few double berths for families. In the second cabin on deck, the sleeping berths are 6 feet by 4 feet 6 for two persons and there are a few double berths. The second cabin ’tween decks sleeping berths are divided into closed and open. The open berths are exclusively occupied by single men. The enclosed are occupied by families and single ladies. Young ladies’ sleeping berths are in compartments of 4 or 6 beds and placed on one side of the ship—young men on the opposite side of the ship; families occupy berths on either side. The same system is followed in the enclosed and open intermediate with the exception that some of the compartments for single people contain 8 beds. After being at sea for two or three days, Mr. Nolein, the purser, came round and arranged the ’tween deck passengers into messes, giving to each mess a card with the names of the parties forming it and also its number. On the other side of the card is a 49

printed list of the provisions for each adult per week. In the second cabin ’tween decks each mess consists of 24 adults; in the enclosed intermediate 12; and in the open 10. The first cabin is provided with three stewards and a stewardess, who attend on the passengers exclusively; and they are supplied with fresh provisions daily. The second cabin on deck has two stewards. In both cabins passengers have nothing to provide but bed, bedding and napery. In the second cabin ’tween decks each mess is provided with a steward. Passengers in this part of the ship only provide bed, bedding, napery and a small cask or tin bottle to hold their daily supply of fresh water. In the intermediate no attendance is provided. Messmen.—Each mess elects two of its number to act as messmen for one week. The messmen go to the purser to receive the provisions allowed it for the week. The day appointed on the Eagle for this purpose was Friday. They have also to go every day and receive the water; and divide it out to each individual if required. They have also to make puddings for the mess three times a week, as well as oatmeal cakes, loaf bread, etc. In the intermediate each mess has to provide bags or dishes wherein to keep the provisions for the week; and also a dish to bring their tea, coffee, beef, soup, etc., from the cook, as the company provide no utensils for this part of the ship. 50

Water.—Fresh water is served out by the third mate to every messman once a day. Each adult is allowed three pints per day and the same allowance is given to the cook for the tea, coffee, soup, etc., for each person on board. Hours.—The hour appointed for passengers going to bed is 10 p.m. When the bell strikes the purser comes round and sees that all lights are put out except those allowed to burn all night. Parties not going to bed at that hour must either go on deck or remain below in darkness, and they are not allowed to make any noise that would disturb those in bed. Each passenger is expected to turn out of bed at 6 a.m. The doctor generally comes round in the morning to see that all are up, more especially in the hot weather. Provisions.—Provisions are served out to each mess by the purser in rotation. He commences with the messes in the second cabin. He first serves out tea, coffee and sugar to mess No. 4, and goes over the whole messes by rotation with the same articles. The flour, oatmeal and rice are then served out in the same order and so on with the other articles until he has given out all the provisions. He then serves the intermediate, following the same order as the second cabin. Cooking.—The ship has two galleys, two cooks and four assistants. The provisions used in the first cabin, house on deck and second cabin ’tween decks are cooked in the starboard galley; and those used by the third cabin or intermediate passengers and crew in the larboard galley. They TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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THE WEEKLY DIETARY SCALE

Second Cabin.

Day of Week. Sunday.

Breakfast. Coffee, biscuits and butter

Monday.

do.

Tuesday.

Coffee, biscuits butter, cheese.

Wednesday.

Coffee, biscuits and butter. do. do.

Thursday. Friday. Saturday.

Porridge with butter, molasses or sugar.

Dinner. Preserved potatoes, preserved meat, plum duff. Pea soup, & pork, biscuits, mustard and pepper. Salt beef, preserved potatoes and plum duff. Same as Monday.

Tea or Supper. Tea, biscuits and butter

Same as Sunday. Pork & pea soup or salt fish with rice and butter. Salt beef and rice with molasses & biscuits.

do. do.

do. do. do.

do.

Intermediate Cabin. Day of Week. Sunday. Monday.

Breakfast. Coffee, biscuits and butter. do.

Tuesday.

do.

Wednesday.

do.

Thursday.

do.

Friday.

do.

Saturday.

do.

Dinner. Preserved meat & plum duff. Pork, pea soup & biscuits. Salt beef, plum duff & biscuits. Pork, pea soup & biscuits. Preserved meat & plum duff and biscuits. Pork, pea soup & biscuits. Salt beef, rice, molasses & biscuits.

Tea or Supper. Tea biscuits and butter. do. do. do. do. do. do.

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also cook anything extra as ham for breakfast. Loaves, oatmeal cakes, puddings, etc., must be taken up to the galley before a certain hour in the forenoon. Between meal times hot water is sometimes exchanged for cold water to old and delicate passengers. Breakfast, Dinner, Supper.—The hour for breakfast is 8 o’clock, dinner at 1 and tea at 6. As all the messes cannot dine at once, they take it week about in rotation: for example, if messes 1, 3 and 5 mess first this week, they will be last in the week following. The stewards in the cabins grind the coffee for their respective messes. The messmen in the intermediate grind their own coffee in the mill in the galley and carry water from the cook to infuse the coffee for their own mess. The stewards and intermediate messmen bring the dinners from the galley to their respective messes. Tea is brought in the same way as coffee. Coffee is generally used for breakfast and tea for supper. The floor of the intermediate saloon is scraped daily by the messes in rotation. Washing Days.—Two days are set apart in each week for washing clothes. If those washing have not saved up fresh or collected rain water, they must wash them in salt water. Whether fresh or salt, it is always cold and the clothes are dried by tying them in the rigging. Cleaning the Berths.—The stewards, besides scraping the floor, collect the slops of the mess every day.

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Ventilation.—As regards this most important point, the Eagle must be classed Al. The ventilation of the ship is on the same plan as that of the Cunard steamers. The first cabin saloon has two ventilators on deck, covered with glass panes at top and opening in the sides. The sleeping berths in the cabin are ventilated by windows in the sides and openings above each door. The second cabin on deck sleeping berths have the windows in the sides, which slide so as to admit plenty of fresh air and also openings above each door. The saloon into which the sleeping berths open is ventilated by a large skylight on deck. The second cabin ’tween decks has two ventilators, one on each side of the main deck. They are made of iron with openings all round, and are glazed on the top to prevent the water from coming down. The berths in the after part of it, right astern, are ventilated by windows in the stern and in the sides. In addition to all this, there are three hatchways, and a ventilator on the upper deck, glazed on the top; and four windows on each side of the main deck, which slide up to admit fresh air. A space is left at the top of each berth for the same purpose. The vessel is lighted by these windows and also by dead lights in the deck during the day; and at night by lanterns in each compartment and also by lanterns belonging to private individuals. The lights must be put out by 10 p.m., but one is allowed to burn all night in each division.

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Liquors.—Ale and porter are sold to the ’tween deck passengers from 10 to 12 a.m. Passengers must obtain an order from the captain to obtain wine or spirits. Provisions or groceries can be purchased at any hour of the day. Luggage.—Two small boxes, say 30 inches by 19 by 16, are much better than a large one. The one marked “not wanted on the voyage” is placed in the hold and brought to deck, if requisite, every three weeks. The other is for use on the voyage and is placed under the owners’ sleeping berth. A carpet or canvas bag with pockets in the inside will be found a most useful article. Clothing.—Each passenger must have two suits of clothing: one for cold, the other for warm weather. Any old clothing, provided it is whole, is good enough for use on the voyage. Coarse blue cloth trousers or fustian ones, with a short coat or jacket and vest of the same material, stand the voyage well; and light trousers such as canvas or shepherd tartan ones, that wash well, with an alpaca coat, are good for warm weather. Articles for Daily Use.—A knife, fork, table and tea spoon, a pen knife, a hook pot, a baking can, a tin pot, capable of holding 2 or 3 gallons of water, a lantern, brushes, combs, a mirror and tooth and hair brushes with washing basin and a slop pail for each mess.  Extracted from the book The Colonial Clippers, by Basil Lubbock, 1921 and reprinted with the kind permission of the publishers, Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd. Glasgow, Scotland.

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GUNNS PLAINS

BOUT 1860, Gunns Plains was discovered by Ronald Gunn. It is situated twelve kilometres from Ulverstone on the North West Coast of Tasmania. By 1880 land had been marketed and pioneers commenced to arrive. The lush river valley flats produced fine stock and crops. Many families lived, or passed through this area. In 1979 dairy and mixed farms were sold to accommodate the birth of the Hop Farm Industry. Descendants from some of the pioneering families still live in Gunns Plains today. Wings Farm Park has been developed in this area and history is being retained. Names have been researched and information utilised in the naming of holiday cabins available. Further development along with ongoing research will eventually provide a lasting tribute to the early settlers of Gunns Plains. I am researching names taken from the 1900–1950 Post Office Directories and would appreciate any help that can be given. Please contact Janette Winduss at 5 Flowers Grove Ulverstone Tasmania 7315 and enclose a SAE.

AND ULVERSTONE

The Ulverstone Local History Museum has just opened a study room. Research nights, every second Thursday from 7.00 p.m. are free. An interesting collection of records, maps, photos, etc. of their local area are available. At present I am compiling a file of about 500 pioneering family names from the district. Anyone with any interest in this area would benefit from a visit, or send a SAE to Janette Winduss, 5 Flowers Grove Ulverstone Tasmania 7315. 

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FANCY DRESS BALL

THE TASMANIAN DAILY NEWS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1855 A private Fancy Dress Ball was given in the large stores of Mr. Wilson, on Tuesday evening last. It was a strictly private entertainment, and we therefore do not feel called upon to do more than give the names, and, as far as we have been able to ascertain, the costumes of those ladies and gentlemen who received invitations. Abbott, Miss Neapolitan Abbott, Mr. T. Agnew, Dr. Allison, R Esq., M.L.C. Man-of-war’s Man Allport, Mr. and Mrs. Allport, Mr. and Mrs. J. Allport, Mr. C. Allport, Mr. Morton Lambro Anstey, Henry Esq., M.L.C. Selim Bey Anstey, Mr. Wm. Jun. Costume XVII. century. Anstey, Mrs. Circassian lady Arnold, Mr. Oxford Graduate Arnold, Mrs. Highland lady Ballantine, Mr. D. Junr. Ballantines, The Misses Barber, Miss Barber, Miss Jane Swiss girl Beaumont, Mrs. H. J. Gipsy Bedford, Mr. Edward Barrister Bedford, Mrs. Bell, Miss Egyptian Bell, Miss Emily Archeress Belstead, Miss Norma Best, Mr. Plain Best, Mrs. Swiss Peasant Birch, Mrs. G. Birch, Mrs. G. Gipsy Fortune-teller Bisdee, Mr. Isaac Monk Bisdee, Mr. John Bavarian Trumpeter Bisdee, Mrs. John Spanish lady Black, Miss Jeanie Deans Black, Miss

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Black, Mr. and Mrs. Black, Mr. James Black, Mrs. Lady Abbess Boot, Mr. Thomas a Citizen, 1790 Borges, Mr. M. Hamlet Boyes, Miss a Novice Bradbury, Mrs. Brewer, Miss Jeanette Brewer, Mr. Jeannot Brewer, Mrs. French lady, time Charles IX. Bright, Dr. and Mrs. and the Misses Brock, Miss Scotch lassie Brock, Mrs. Plain Dress Brooks, The Rev. Mr. Bachelor of Arts Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Bunster, Mr. G. Sir Walter Raleigh Bunster, Mr. William Asmodeus Bunster, Mrs. Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess, Mr. Gordon Burnett, Miss Catherine of Arragon [sic] Burnett, Mr. J. J. Student of the Propaganda College Burnett, Mrs. J. S. Mother Goose Buru, Miss Fancy Dress Buscombe, Mr. Jas. K. Friar Butcher, Miss Butcher, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butcher, Mrs. E. W. B. La Figlia del Reggimento Butler, Miss M. Huguenot Lady, XVIth century Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Charles

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Butler, Mr. Alfred Butler, Mr. H. Butler, Mr. J. Boomeran Butler, Mr. John Campbell, Miss Italian Costume Campbell, Mr. J. M. Sultan Campbells, Miss Carter, Miss Costume time of Queen Anne Carter, Miss E. Costume time of Louis XV. Carter, Mr. gentleman of the XIXth century Carter, Mrs. lady of the XIXth century Cassidy, Mr. John Cassidy, Mr. John Barrister Cassill, Mrs. Champ, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. a Roman lady Chapman, T. D. Esq., M.L.C. Clarke, Miss Bourgeoise, Louis XV. Clarke, Mr. Thomas an officer of Royal Wiltshire, in undress Clarke, Mr. W. J. R.C. Militia Collins, Mr. and Miss Colonial Secretary, The Colonial Treasurer Highland ball costume of the present day Constable, Miss M. Fancy Dress Constable, Mrs. M. Cope, Miss “Jenny Jones” Welsh costume Cope, Miss E. Coverdale, Dr. Collegian Cowle, Miss Mary, Charles II Cowle, Mr. Thomas P. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Cox, Mr. John F. Crook, Dr. Plain Crosby, Miss Crosby, Miss Bohemian Peasant Gir Crosby, Mr. John Man-of-war’s Man Cully, Mr. and Mrs. Cully, Mr. C. F. Une Paysanne Francaise

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D’Arch, Miss Costume XVIII. Cent. D’Arch, Mr. Davidson, The Misses Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Day, Major Day, Mrs. and the Misses Deering, Major Degraves, Mrs. Henry Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Dunn, Mr. James Capitaine des Debardeurs Ellison, W. G. Esq., M.L.C. Elliston, Miss Topsy Elliston, Mr. C. Elliston, Mrs. English lady Ely, Lieutenant Emmett, Miss Emmett, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Emmett, Mr. E. Ewing, Mrs. T. I. Evening Dress Fenton, Mr. John British Officer Fitzgerald, Mr. Robert Spanish gentleman Flaxmore, Mr. Mrs. and the Misses Fletcher, Mr. G. Fletcher, Mr. G. W. Zouave Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Fraser, Mrs. Highland Costume Fyfe, Miss Neapolitan Costume Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. A. Giblin, Miss Polish lady Giblin, Mr. T. Barrister Giblin, Mrs. T. Roman lady Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mrs. G. W. Court Dress Gregson, Miss A. Swiss Peasant Gregson, Miss Jane Gipsy Gregson, Mr. Archer Albanian Gregson, Mr. F. G. Jun. Fancy Dress Gregson, Mrs. Gregson, T. G. Esq., M.LC. Greig, Mr. jun. Gresley, Mrs. N. native of New Zealand Gresly, Mr. E. H. M. Ordnance

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Hall, Dr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. Fred Hall, Mr. H. I. Ethiopian Serenader Hall, The Misses Harris, Mr. Henslow, Mr. F. B. Henslowe, Mr. Friar Tuck Henslowe, Mr. Boyle Albanian Henslowe, Mrs. Hewitt, Mr. F. E. Hobbs, Miss Hodgson, Miss Spanish lady Hodgson, The Misses Hollings, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. A. B. Madras Cavalry Jones, Mrs. Kilburn, Miss Spanish lady King, Captain King, Miss Catherine of Aragon King, Mrs. Kirwan, Mr. Capt. Absolate Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Knox, Mr. James Physician, year 1800 L’Cope, Mrs. French Peasant Last, Colonel Lempriere, Dr. a Huntsman Lempriere, Miss an Enchantress Lempriere, Mrs. Diana Vernon Lewis, Miss Lewis, Mr. Neil Grecian Lewis, Mr. Thomas Lewis, Mrs. and Misses Lord, Miss Lord, The Misses Lord, Mr. and Mrs. Lord, Mr. John Man-of-war’s man M’Robie, Mr. Macnamara, Dr. and Mrs. Macrobie, Miss Jane Maid of Athens Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Manning, Mr. H. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Mayson, Miss Scotch lassie McCartnay, Dr. and Mrs.

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McGowan, Mr. Meaburn, Miss Queen of May Meredith, Charles Esq., M.L.C. “The Great Eagle” North American Indian Meredith, Master C. The Young Racoon Meredith, Mrs. C. “The Prairie Bird” Miller, Mr. Maxwell Barrister-in-law Miller, Mr. Richard Milligan, Mr. Modern Court Dress Milwards, The Misses Montgomerie, Captain Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Fancy costume Moses, Miss Zitella Moses, Mr. Samuel Mott, Miss S. M. Sophia Primrose Murphy, Mr. Murray, Miss Court dress in the Reign of Louis XIII. Murray, Miss M. Nichols, Mr. Peter Oldings, Miss Orr, Mr. A. Orr, Mrs. Russian Serf Parker, Mr. R. J. Turk Pedder, Mr. William London Twopenny Postman Perry, Miss Pitt, Mr. W. Prince Hal Proctor, Mr. G. H. Laplander Pryde, Mr. George Staff Officer of Marines Punn, Mr. Regimentals Punn, Mrs. May Read, Miss G. Scotch girl Reid, Mr. Alexander Ring, Mr. F. Native of New Zealand Roberts, Miss Quakeress Roberts, Mr. F. Fancy Dress Roberts, Mr. F. and the Misses Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. W. and Miss Robertson, Mr. John Robertson, Mr. John Highland Chieftain Robertson, Mr. Tertius

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Rogers, Miss Swiss Peasant Rogers, Miss L. Flower Girl Rogers, Mr. L. Rollaston, Captain Roope, Mr. Lavington Roope, Mrs. Lavington Spanish lady Russell, Captain and Mrs. Russell, Major Uniform Russell, Mr. F. B. court dress of present reign Seal, Mr. and Miss Seal, Mrs. Queen of May Smart, Dr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. Indian Planter and Wife Smith, Mr. B. F. Capt. Macheath Solicitor General, The Solly, Mr. B. I. B. Mussulman Merchant, Bombay Sorell, Miss Summer Sorell, Miss Ada Little Red Riding-Hood Sorell, Mr. Fancy Dress Sorell, Mr. H. Percy Royal Arch Mason Sutton, Mr. Huguenot Sykes, Miss Tobart, Mr. T. J. B. Student, time Charles I. Tobarts, The Misses Tribe, Mr. Frank C. Tribe, Mrs. Turnley, Miss Walker, Mr. John

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Walker, Mr. Robert Walker, Mrs. J. C. L’Antermno Watchorn, Misses Webster, M. Webster, Miss costume, time of James I. Webster, Mr. A. G. Webster, Mrs. and Miss White, Miss C. J. Fancy Dress White, Mr. C. J. gentleman of the time Charles I. White, Mr. James White, Mr. John Omer Pacha Wilkins, Mr. Alfred Wilkinson, Miss Peasant of Narni Wilkinson, Mr. C. Long Tom Coffin Wilmot, Mr. Chester E. Wilmots, The Misses Wilmott, Miss M. Wood, Miss E. Swiss Peasant Wood, Mrs. Word, Miss the Queen of Roses Word, Mr. Fred G. Gold-digger Wynne, Mr. Robert Young, Lady Court dress We have not been enabled to give a full list of the names in consequence of many of the cards having been lost. List submitted by

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Dear ... Sydney, Norfolk Island N.S.W. 20th October, 1796 Dear Father, After so long an absence, an account of my state of health and situation will no doubt be pleasing to you, and I have the pleasing satisfaction to acquaint you, that me and my family are all in perfect good health and thank God and my own industry very comfortably situated, my family at the present time consists of my wife and 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls - I had the unspeakable misfortune to lose 2 twins, Girls, by an accident, which could it be represented in proper manner would awaken the most tender feelings and melt the hardest heart into sympathy, it was by a fall of a Pine Tree which stood near my house which buried my lovely infants in the ruins and almost my worthy partner who nearly [sic] escaped with her life for she was dragged out in a situation in which her life despaired of. O’Father I am not able to express the poignant grief I felt on this very Shattering Scene - without dwelling long upon this unpleasing subject together with a variety of misfortunates liable to those who transgress the Laws of their Country - I can now with truth assert that I have surmounted them all, and with the Blessing of God I hope in the Course of Two Years to return to my native Country, with a competency for

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Life. I am Master carpenter of this Island for which I have a Sallary [sic] of 50 Pounds per annum - I have two Freeholds - consisting of 75 acres of land. I should be wanty [sic] very much to Gratitude if I did not acquaint you that my present good fortune is to be imputed in a great measure to the humane goodness and assiduous respect of Lieut. Gov. King who has ever promoted my interest since my residence on this island - which I believe to be one of the most fertile in the world - it produces two crops in the year one of Wheat and another of Indian Corn, the crop of Wheat is rather precarious on account of the variableness of the Climate. Potatoes and Vegetables of all kinds are produced here in great abundance, and will grow in any month of the year provided there is a little rain when planted. The Wheat Harvest generally commences about December and which is for the most part ... Not often undamaged with Thunder stormes [sic] - the Indian Corn is generally planted in June and January - This Island produces several kinds of fruit viz Water Melons, Bananas, a rich unique Berry, called Tomatoes and Gooseberrys, a native Fruit which grows upon vines - Grapes, Figs, Apples, Lemons, Persimmons and other kinds of fruit coming to great

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perfection, fish of the seas, of good quality and very plentiful on this Coast. Hogs are had here in great quantities, Poultry without ... quantity of sheep and goats - also ... under the direction of Lieut. Gov. King to construct a ... mill for the government and a windmill on my own estate. I have permission from His Honor Lieut. Gov. King for you or any of my friends to wait upon him who will afford any necessary assistance you may request. Do not fail in embracing the first opportunity of waiting upon him ... to all friends and ... farewell and may God Almighty bless. From Dr. father Your affectionate Son Nath. Lucas P.S. Remember me to my brothers and Sisters and to all enquiring friends and any one of my Relations may wait upon Gov. King who will acquaint you particularly with my situation. Please pay the Mother of Nathaniel Lucas the sum of Ten Pounds in compliance with this request and charge it to his account. Philip Gidley King. To: Mr. John Lucas, Thames Ditton, Nr Kingston Surrey Original held in the Mitchell Library, New South Wales; ‘contained in a volume of the papers of P. G. Governor King’ reference C189 pp.9–10: CY reel 891. Previously published in Fellowship First Fleeters Newsletter, December 1976 and Nathaniel and Olivia—The Lucas Family, edited by Rhonda Kroenhert and Betty Taber. This transcription sent by Allison Carins with permission of Lucas descendent, Fay Beswick. 

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VAN DIEMEN'S LAND & NORFOLK ISLAND INTEREST GROUP Instead of our regular end of year bus excursion I decided to give everyone a treat with a trip on the Lady Nelson. I was surprised to find not everybody was as keen on sailing as I am. After promising that nobody would get sick I finally had a full passenger list. Hoping to go up the river to New Norfolk where many Norfolk Island settlers were granted land after arriving on the Lady Nelson in 1808, we had to settle for a day’s sailing below the Bowen Bridge, as Captain Bern could not be present and our mast was too high. We returned at the end of a very relaxed day, with everyone agreeing it was an excursion with a difference, and nobody was sick. Two books have recently been printed by members of our group: • ‘German Immigrants Arriving in Tasmania per America 1855’, by Pat Harris This book has an alphabetical list of the men and women who came from Hamburg to settle in Tasmania. It gives names of the children who came on the ship, as well as those who were born after arrival, their marriages and where possible, their deaths. • ‘Discovery of the Missing Deeds Tasmania 1827–1828 and other Miscellaneous Papers’, Irene Schaffer. After nearly forty years, these missing deeds are now safely stored in special boxes at the Deeds Office, Murray Street. The work for this book was assisted by members of our group, who gave their time to help in recording these lists. Coordinator Irene Schaffer.  59

TASMANIANA LIBRARY, STATE LIBRARY OF TASMANIA

NEW ACQUISITIONS

This is a select list of books on history and genealogy which have been added to the Tasmaniana Library between early January and April, 1997. They are mostly, but not all, new publications; the Tasmaniana Library often acquires older works which relate to Tasmania and which it does not already hold. The list has been kept as brief as possible; normally only author, title and the Tasmaniana Library’s reference number are given. If you would like further information about any of the books listed, please contact the Tasmaniana Library at 91 Murray Street Hobart 7000 (telephone (03) 6233 7474, fax (03) 6233 7902). Further information is also available on TALIS, the State Library’s on-line information system. TALIS terminals are available in all city, and many branch libraries throughout Tasmania. It is also possible to connect to TALIS through the State Library’s Home Page on the World Wide Web; its URL is http://www.tased.edu.au/library/library.htm Please note that, while all of these books are available for reference in the Tasmaniana Library, they are not available for loan (although some of them may be available in city and branch libraries). Austral Archaeology, 36 Davey Street, Hobart: Conservation plan. (TLQ 725.10994661 AUS) Austral Archaeology and Paul Davies Pty Ltd, Philip Smith Building conservation plan. (TLQ 725.10994661 AUS) Australia Remembers 1945-1995. Tasmanian Committee, The ones who were left behind: Australia remembers: Oral history (of northern and north-west Tasmania during WW2). (TLQ 940.53946 ONE) Banks, Annette M., The family of Henry Hyland. (TLQ 929.2 HYL) Bellerive Historical Society, Bellerive heritage, Volume four. (TLPQ 994.663 BEL) Bingham, Mike, Suddenly one Sunday: the true story of the Port Arthur tragedy based on eyewitness accounts. (TL 364.1523 BIN) Branagan, J. G., Bush tram-ways and private railways of Tasmania circa 1850 to 1960. (TL 385.09946 BRA) Broxam, Graeme, Those that survive: vintage and veteran boats of Tasmania. (TL 387.209946 BRO)

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Celebrating 150 years of Christian witness to the people of St Leonards. (History of St Leonards’ Uniting Church.) (TLP 287.930994615 UNI) Chapman, Ronald A., Felix Wakefield: a life of fitful fever. (TLP 920 WAK) Church of St. Barnabas, Somerset, Tasmania: centenary celebration service, history of the church 1883-1983. (TLP 283.94636 BAR) Cowburn, J. J. (Joe), Royal Hobart Bowling Club centenary story 1891–1991. (TLPQ 796.3150994661 COW) Cubit, Simon, Recollections from the forest: 75 years of forest service in Tasmania. (TL 634.9209946 CUB) Dickens, L. P., The first 120 years: the history of W. Coogan & Co. Pty. Ltd. Part 1. (TL 381.14109946 COO) Downes, Max, Indexing sealer’s logbooks from Heard Island. (TL 639.29091675 DOW) Eldridge, Syd and Don Gregg, Rotary Club of Kingston: twenty-five not out, 19711996. (TLP 369.52 ROT) French exploration of the Australian coast. (Videocassette) (TLVC 919.4041 FRE) Hammond, David, Maritime Australia Volume 1: the Port of Hobart, Tasmania. (TLQ 387.10994661 HAM) Hilton, Philip and Susan Hood, Caught in the act: unusual offences of convicted Vandemonians. (TLP 365.9946 CAU) Ireland, Mark, Pioneering in north east Tasmania: as told by Mark Ireland about 1913. (TLP 622.09946 IRE) Jones, Marie, From places now forgotten: an index of convicts whose places of trial were outside the U.K. and Ireland. (TL R 929.394 JON) Kostoglou, Parry, Historic timber-getting in the southern forests: industry overview and assessment of its technology. (TLPQ 674.2099465 KOS) Linn, Rob, Power, progress and profit: a history of the Australian accounting profession. (TLQ 657.0994 LIN) Masonic Club of Launceston Inc., Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Masonic Club of Launceston Inc. (TLP 366.1 MAS) Morrison, Ian, The publishing industry in colonial Australia: a name index to John Alexander Ferguson’s Bibliography of Australia 1784-1900. (TLQ 016.994 MOR) Muir, Thomas, translated by Jonathan Wantrup, The transportation, exile and escape of Thomas Muir. (TL 994.102 MUI) TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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Nash, Michael, Cargo for the colony: the wreck of the merchant ship, Sydney Cove. (TL 910.45 NAS) Nyman, Lois and Graeme von Bibra, The von Bibra story. (TL 929.2 VON) Oldham, Wilfrid, Britain’s convicts to the colonies. (TL 365.60941 OLD) Paul Davies Pty Ltd, Claremont House, Main Rd, Claremont: Conservation plan, Volumes 1,2,3. (TLQ 727.90994662 PAU) Piggott, J. B. (Bruce), Reflections of a common attorney: the autobiography of a Tasmanian lawyer. (TL 340.092 PIG) Polya, John and Robert Solomon, Dreyfus in Australia. (The Sydney Sparkes Orr case reconsidered) (TL 378.946 ORR) Porter, George, An old-time penal settlement. (Port Arthur) (TLQ 365.9946 POR) Renison Limited, Mining tin in Tasmania, Australia. (TLPQ 622.345309946 MIN) Rennick, Elizabeth, A family portfolio: an account of the Ireland, Rowe, Hay and Ruffy families and others. (TLQ 929.2 FAM) Rodgers, Maria, Ireland to island: the story of John Bresnehan, Thomas Stapleton and their descendants, including the Bassetts of Kyneton, Victoria. (TLQ 929.2 BRE) Sherwood Hall (Latrobe). (TLP 994.632 SHE) St. Ann’s Rest Home, St. Ann’s 50 years of service: 1946-1996. (TLP 362.160994661 STA) Smith, B.G. and P.C., A convict pioneer and his descendants. (The family of Cooper Smith) (TL 929.2 SMI) Syme, Marten, Seeds of a settlement: a perspective of Port Fairy in the second half of the nineteenth century through the surviving buildings and their inhabitants.(TL 994.57 SYM) Thomas, Shirley, Greetings from Malta, World War II. (TL 940.5421458 THO) Woolley, Ritchie N., The Woolley family in Australia and New Zealand. (TLQ 929.2 WOO) Young, David, Making crime pay: the evolution of convict tourism in Tasmania.Smith, (TL 338.4791946 YOU) Zeid, Naiem Abu, It is not too late to get a PhD at 50 even if you have cancer. (TL 610.92 ZEI)

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GENES ON SCREEN Computer Pages

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Vee Maddock

HAT a wonderful place, the Internet. I began writing this article with a topic in mind, but as I browsed the Internet the usual happened and I became distracted by the myriad of other useful places, links and ideas that lurk around each page on the Web. One interesting site that I recently came across on the Internet is the ‘Barrel of Links’: http://cpcug.org/user/jlacombe/mark.html

This amazing site, with hundreds of genealogy related links is a joy to browse. Many of the linked sites are highly American biased, but hidden among those are links to maps, specific societies, area links, e.g. to French or Czech research, links to professional researchers, to search engines and to even more lists of genealogical links. It has been said that the genealogical side of the Net is one of the fastest growing areas, and this site shows that with the vastness of choices available. There is a link for mailing lists. Mostly indexed by the surname to which they refer, these lists give you quick and easy access to others researching the same name all over the world. Simply send off the message to join, and watch. Soon you will have emails coming to your computer with information, tidbits, indexes and queries. Post your own particular query and reach others who may be researching your family. I joined the Maddock list and get between two and ten emails a week, and this on a name that I thought no-one else was researching. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

If you are contemplating writing your own family history, then take a look at: http://www.researchpaper.com/writing_cent er/110.html for information on

grammatical style and correct forms for citing sources from both electronic and printed documents.

Genealogy covers such a wide range of topics, so I am including the following link for a quick lookup of a word in an online dictionary: http://www.bucknell.edu/~rbeard/diction.h tml

This page also contains links to hundreds of other language-related sites and on line dictionaries in a large selection of languages. If you are struggling to translate a Latin motto or decipher a phrase in your records, a Latin dictionary can be accessed at this address: http://www.math.ubc.ca/~cass/frivs/a.html

Simply replace a.html with whatever letter of the alphabet you wish to search. For a list of Latin terms commonly found in genealogical records, visit: http://www.familytreemaker.com/00000012 .html

There are several companies currently demonstrating new language-translating software on the web. One of these: http://www.globalink.com/scripts/service.ix e?category=Free+Translations offers a free

translation into or from French, Spanish, German or Italian of up to 1000 characters, approximately 250 words. This service can be accessed directly from the web, or by emailing a form. 63

Within twenty-four hours your translated text will return, as an email message. If, whilst browsing, you come across a page that may contain the information you need, but unfortunately is written in a language other than English, try giving the URL (the page address) at this site: http://www.systranmt.com/translate.html

which offers to translate pages from one language to another. However, you do need to identify the original language in order to tell it what to use. Translators in several other languages are also available. Visit the Rivendell International Communications page at: http://rivendel.com/~ric/resources/dictiona ry.html

to view a comprehensive list of available translators and dictionaries. People researching NSW records between 1850–1920 may wish to visit the Internet History Resources site at: http://www.ihr.com.au At this site, for a fee, copies of documents from original sources such as Government Gazettes and parliamentary papers, including such things as stock returns, school listings and lands, mining and other occupational information may be viewed. Looking for ideas on how and what to include in your family history? Take a glance at: http://homepage.interaccess.com/~arduinif

This well presented history of the Arduini and Pizzo families includes easy to use indexes, photos, coats of arms and heraldry information, family tales and legends, information on geographical areas of importance to the history, several tree diagrams and charts, report form information and family pages. Well worth a look for anyone contemplating any sort of family history publishing. 64

BOOK AND SOFTWARE REVIEWS Computer Genealogy Update, written and published (1997) by David Hawgood. ISBN 0 948151 14 5, A5 paperback, 32 pages, £3.20 overseas surface mail from Family Tree Magazine, 61 Great Whyte, Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE17 1HL England. This book contains up-to-date listings of various genealogy programs for a variety of systems. Clearly organised by their function there are references to reviews and articles on the programs, contact details for purchase and/or publication in the UK, price indications, comments and comparisons. As well as covering the general lineage-linked genealogy packages for personal users there are programs on heraldry, transcription and indexing and IGI conversion. Included is a list of useful CD-ROM or floppy disks for genealogists and relevant books and magazines. Information can also be obtained from the author’s home page: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepage s/David_Hawgood/

Web Publishing for Genealogy, by Peter Christian, published February 1997 by David Hawgood, ISBN 0 948151 15 3, 52 pages. £4.55 overseas surface from Family Tree Magazine, 61 Great Whyte Ramsey Huntingdon Cambs PE17 1HL. This concise and clear book illustrates how to put your family history on the World Wide Web. Including information he has gained in publishing his own pedigree on the Internet and information on how to promote your history once it is there, this book details the steps to create pages, design the set up, include images and other add-ons. A practical guide, which includes up-to-date references to genealogy packages and publishing

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utilities. Supported by the author’s web site, this book is a good guide for anyone contemplating, or wishing to understand Web publishing. My Family History, Genealogy Software for Windows, BlackFire Technology, PO Box 817 Capalaba Queensland 4157, price $59.00. This program is similar in setup to Reunion (reviewed in December journal) without a lot of the fancy trimmings. As a beginners’ program it is easy to operate and set up, and will produce basic links and charts without problem. It lacks the referencing ability of Reunion and has reduced choices in chart setup and report outputs. However for the budget conscious family historian these are small inconveniences which can easily be overcome. The easy-to-navigate form setup and ability to edit and view all information at a click make this program a good starting point for anyone doing their family tree. CD-ROM—Biography Database 1680– 1830. Personal research edition now available from Avero publications Ltd 20 Great North Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PS England (£75 +p&p) This CD contains information in a highly searchable database which can be accessed, from a variety of sources such as Gentleman’s Magazine, birth, death, marriage, promotional and bankruptcy records and UK and US directories of town and trade. The CD is set to run under Windows and requires a small amount of hard disk space for set up. For more information on this resource, including a list of the contents of the CD, contact the above address. 

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N 1999 a hundred years will have passed since the commencement of the Boer War in South Africa. Patriotic Tasmanian nurses went to this war, many paying their own way and enlisting on arrival. Records are scanty, as it was preFederation and Tasmania was still a colony. I am seeking help in locating the names and details of these Tasmanian girls who were the first of many very gallant military nurses over the last century. If you are able to help with any information please contact: Mrs Rosemary Macintyre, 21 Culloden Avenue East Moonah Tasmania 7009.

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Names already listed are: • Lucy H. M. Ryan • H. A. Roberston • Mabel Gertrude Ashton-Warner • Kate Octavia White • Lily Dawson • A. Grace (Reference:. ‘Heroes All—Tasmanian Casualties in the Anglo Boer-War’ by Reg A. Watson) • Elizabeth Orr (Reference: Royal Hobart Hospital Nurses’ Museum) 

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OY Nelson, who lives in Johannesburg, South Africa, was holidaying in Port Elizabeth, Cape Province, South Africa, and found some interesting memorial inscriptions, all on one large cross in the Anglican cemetery of St John the Baptist, Walmer.

Reynolds, George A beloved husband Edith A Reynolds born 24/4/1880 died 28/10/1918 - our dear mom and dad

Cunningham, Linda Charlotte, wife of J C D Cunningham, daughter of T W and E A Reynolds, born Hobart Tasmania 26/5/1887 died P[ort] E[lizabeth] 4/10/1911

The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority offers a service to those with Tasmanian convict ancestors. They are able to search for the relevant convict records, whether the convict was at Port Arthur or not, and provide a copy of the filmed originals and a typed transcription of the conduct record if requested. Visit the Education Centre, or write to ‘Clougha’ Port Arthur Tasman Peninsula Tasmania 7182 for a list of charges or call Susan Hood or Phil Hilton on  (03) 6250 2731. 

Reynolds, Eliza Annie wife of T W R born 3/12/1860, died at Tasma [sic] 19/11/1920 Reynolds, Thomas A late of Hobart Tasmania born 24/4/1831 died 29/5/1918 Reynolds, 26/5/1927

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... and Found Marbract Services, a Transcription Agent, have access to NSW birth, death and marriage certificates held at Thomas Street in Sydney and can transcribe information contained in them for those researching their families. The Service covers the period 1788–1905 for births and 1788–1918 for deaths and marriages. This is a cheaper method of obtaining information without the expense of a certificate. Current charge for a full transcription of a civil registration is $10.00 plus postage and handling. For further details write to Marbract Services, PO Box 38 Menai Central NSW 2234, fax (02) 9541 1246 or email [email protected]  New microfiche, Argus Missing Friends Index, Victorian Argus Court Reports Index 1851–56 and Victorian Criminal Sessions VPRS 502 which cover the period 1855–1920 are available from Marion and Westley Button, PO Box 540 Gisborne Victoria 3437. They ask for expressions of interest in the possible production of a CD-ROM of the Port Phillip Herald & Argus Passenger Indexes 1840–1865.  Chippendale’s Family History Research Service offers birth, death or marriage certificates from the New Public Record Office Central Reading Room— incorporating St Catherine’s House— for $15.00 including a five year search. Information on wills from Somerset House for $5.00. Write to Neil Chippendale, 65 Brook Road South Brentford Middlesex TW8 0NP England for more information on other services. Or fax 0011 44 181 569 5330 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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Interesting titles are to be found in a brochure from Sutton Publishing. Amongst the list are Criminal Ancestors, a guide to historical criminal records in England and Wales and Railway Ancestors, a guide to the Staff records of the Railway Companies of England and Wales 1822–1947, both by David T. Hawkings; A Survey of London, written in 1598 by John Stow; The Taxpayers of Medieval Gloucestershire by Peter Franklin plus several Regimental histories. This brochure should be available at your branch library or write to Lucy Williamson, Littlehampton Book Services, 10–14 Eldon Way Lineside Estate Littlehampton West Sussex BN17 7HE England. Also found on the Internet at http://www.bookshop.co.uk/sutton The Attorney-General’s Department and the South Australian Office of Consumer and Business Affairs has announced the release of further indexes to the general registers of births and marriages. The birth indexes covering the period 1907–1922 and marriages 1917–1937 are availabale on fiche from GPO Box 1351, Adelaide South Australia 5001.  The Cape Banks Family History Society now provides a Research Service for non-members. They will research from their own records plus the NSW State Archives and NSW State Library including convict records, immigration, births, deaths and marriages in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania. For further information contact Cape Banks FHS Inc. Research Service, PO Box 67 Maroubra NSW 2025.  67

A new publication Index to Agreements between Masters of Vessels and Crews signed on at Hobart, Tasmania 1850 1860 has information taken from Marine Board records (MB 2/33) held at AOT (and available through LDS FHCentres). An aid for family historians searching for the birthplace of a seafaring ancestor who may have settled in Tasmania or other Australian state. Other information generally available from the Agreements, but not listed in this Index, includes the vessel on which each man last served, his place and date of discharge from such ship, his place (usually Hobart) of entry on this ship, and in what capacity he has been engaged (AB, Mate, Cook, Boatsteerer etc.). Available from Colleen Read 4 Westbrook Street Bellerive TAS 7018 or email: [email protected]  The Genealogical Society of South Africa has a new address: Suite 143 Postnet X2600 Houghton 2041 Republic of South Africa.  For that hard to find Irish place name, try sending a request to the Ordinance Survey Office, Phoenix Park Dublin 8  A ‘Local History Publications’ catalogue has been received from the University of Nottingham. If you are interested in this area, a copy should be available from your local branch librarian.  The new Family Record Centre has opened at Myddleton Place, Myddleton Street Islington London EC1. It is a joint facility housing records from the Public Search Room at St Catherine’s House and the Central London Reading Rooms of the Public Record Office, formerly in Chancery Lane.  68

Index of Obituaries from Walch’s Tasmanian Almanacs The “Red Books” 1870–1979/80 Compiled by Sandra Duck

The Index includes the year of publication of the obituary in the almanac, surname and christian name or initials of the deceased. Most entries also give occupations, place and date of death. Available from: 71 Gibson Street, Kings Meadows, Tasmania 7249 $18.00 + $3.60 p&p

INDEXES now available

for three well known Bruny Island History Books

“Recollections of North Bruny Island” and

“Further Recollections of North Bruny Island” by F. Oliver Gray PLUS “South Bruny Island - Tasmania” by Richard Pybus Both indexes have been published by the Bruny Island Historical Society. All sale proceeds go to the Society. Available from retail outlets on the Island—or phone: Kathy Duncombe

(03) 6260 6287

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From the Exchange Journals Thelma McKay

‘Computer Corner’ by Helen Smith in Southern Suburbs Scroll, the South Suburbs Branch of the GSQ journal, Vol. 12, No. 2, May 1996, pp.14–16. This article has some very useful information regarding taking your laptop computer with you when travelling overseas. These include insurance, security, travelling by plane. Do not take disks through the xray scanner at the air port as you will lose information. The need to use batteries in libraries as many do not have power plugs, are just some of the points noted. ‘Military Pensioners’ by Lucille Andel in The Genealogist the journal of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc. Vol. 8, No. 6, June 1996, pp.254–56. A total of 222 Military Guards had arrived in VDL on convict ships by December 1850. Many were accompanied by their families. The conditions on which these pensioners were engaged and their pay is explained in this article. The author has several hundred records regarding these pensioners and will answer queries. Write to Lucille Andel, 33 Minerva Ave Balwyn North VIC 3104. Please send a SSAE. ‘Lancashire Sources in the GSV Library’ by Linley Hooper in Ancestor, the journal of the Genealogical Society of Victoria, Winter 1996, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp.9–16. If you have Lancashire ancestors it may be worth checking this comprehensive index held by the GSV library. The list is featured in this article and includes: directories, registers of births, deaths and marriages, (the dates

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and places are listed). Cemetery transcripts, wills and maps, plus many local records cited in journals and books on Lancashire. Two articles are featured in Origins, Vol. 22, No. 2, the journal of the Buckinghamshire Family History Society’s June 1996 issue. 1 ‘Merchants and Tradesmen of Buckinghamshire’ by Julian Hunt, pp. 64–67. This covers an illustrated talk by Julian Hunt at a recent meeting of this society when he showed slides of various streets, businesses and places in Buckinghamshire where tradesmen had their businesses. These included milling, malting, tanning, coach building, lace dealers to name just a few of the trades. 2 ‘The British Lying-in Hospital’. This is a continuation from previous journals to be found in June 1994 and 1995. These lists cover the years 1797 to 1840 of children’s names, date of delivery, parents’ names with their age and the parish they came from, father’s occupation and the child’s baptism date. ‘Census of Egleton Rutland 1797/8’ by Mrs Rovy Slater in the Summer 1996 edition of the Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society’s newsletter No. 84, pp.11–13. An early form of census, taken from a notebook, map included, of the Finch Estate in 1797. It lists twenty-four families with a description of each family, e.g. number of children, comments are included. Mrs Slater would be interested to hear from anyone connected with these families and has a computer print-out of Parish Registers 1538-1900. These are not on the IGI.

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She is especially interested in Egleton and has copies of all census returns. Mrs Slater can be contacted at 50 Melbourne Road Bramhall Cheshire SK7 1LS UK. ‘Presbyterian Burials at Milton Cemetery (Lang Park)’ in Generation, the journal of the Genealogical Society of Queensland Vol. 18, No. 4, June 1996, pp.163–68. John Sinclair found these burials in the Presbyterian section of the Milton or Lang Park Cemetery while doing voluntary work on the church archives in Brisbane. The earliest burial was recorded in 1854, no complete list exists. A partial list shows names, date of burial with remarks. ‘Local Parish Histories’ in the Catholic Ancestor, journal of the Catholic Family History Society Vol. 6, No. 2, June 1996, pp.52–54. Consult this issue for the full list of Local Parish Histories held by the Catholic FHS. A few noted include Bermondsey, Edmonton and Surrey. To purchase contact Val Fontana, 43 St David’s Road Southsea Hants PO5 1QJ UK or Lilian Gibben, 1d Uplands Park Road Enfield Middlesex EN2 2PS UK. Price £1.25p UK. ‘Sydney City Archives’ in the June 1996 issue of The Endeavour, the Botany Bay Family History Society’s journal, No. 47, pp.6–7. The Sydney City Council was founded in 1842 and their archives are open for research. Their records include plans and maps, assessment books from 1845, council minutes, photos and rate books. Charges do apply and bookings are essential. Their address is Unit 9 Century Estate Ellis Ave Beaconsfield NSW 2015. ‘Fife Emigrants and Their Ships, part 1, Australia and New Zealand.’ The Scottish Genealogist, the journal of the Scottish Genealogy Society, June

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1996, Vol. 43, No. 2, p.68. A book review outlines the work done by Andrew Campbell the editor of the Fife FHS journal. He has compiled, with the assistance of several members of the society, over 400 biographies of Fife emigrants noting the ship of arrival in Australia or New Zealand. This A5, 57 page book is available for £3.00 plus £1 overseas postage from 30 Brown Street Buckhaven Fife KY8 1JW Scotland. The book has also been reviewed in The Tay Valley Family Historian, The Journal of the Tay Valley Family History Society along with another interesting book titled ‘Fife Convict Transportees, 1752-1867’ covering all convicts transported overseas (America, West Indies and Australia) who either belonged to Fife or whose crimes/misdemeanours were committed in Fife. The book is A5, 29 pages and costs £2 + £1 postage overseas. ‘Newspaper Index’, June 1996 issue of the Dorset Family History Society’s journal, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp.103–05. A sample of surnames (S—W) from the society’s Newspaper Index, is listed. Information for the index has been extracted from five newspapers (circa 1865–91) which cover Dorset. The New Forest area of Hampshire and the Salisbury area of Wiltshire. Information on names is available to members and non-members for £1.00 per surname plus sae/2IRC. Write to Mrs Doreen Giles, 39 Grants Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4NS UK. ‘The New Parish Register Project’ by Chad Hanna in the Berkshire Family Historian, the journal of the Berkshire Family History Society Vol. 19, No. 4, June 1996, pp.146–49. A major new project is planned to computerise and index the Parish Registers of Berkshire,

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by scanning typewritten transcripts. The printout will then be checked against the original registers. ‘Index of Select Pioneers in the Northern Rivers District of NSW 1860–1900, part 1’ Progenitor the journal of the Genealogical Society of Northern Territory, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp.52–57, June 1996. Part one covering names A to F have been taken from a school text book held by the Darwin High School. The book, Pioneering Rural Australia 1860–1900 details names, occupations, location and the page number in the book has been added to the index. This article will be continued in a later edition. ‘The Miners’ Emigration Movement’ by George Bell Vol. 21, No. 2, Summer 1996 edition of The Journal of the Northumberland and Durham Family History Society, pp.42–43. This is the story of the miners from County Durham who migrated to Australia in the 1850s to seek gold. A list of passengers who came on the Saldanna in 1856 is included. Metropolitan the journal of the London and North Middlesex Family History Society for July 1996 Vol. 18, No. 4 has a medical theme. Starting with ‘Sources of Medical History’, information on medical archives with addresses. ‘The Development of Medicine in London’ includes dates when hospitals were first opened and ‘Poor Law Infirmaries 1870-80’ in the metropolitan area. ‘The Old Alberton Cemetery’ in The South Australian Genealogist Vol. 23, No. 3, pp.6–8, July 1996, South Australian Genealogy and Heraldry Society. This article was originally written by Mr A T Saunders and was entered in the Register in 1924. The

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cemetery dates from 1846 and this article was reproduced in regard to the valuable information that Mr Saunders has recorded from when he was a child. He describes many of the tombstones in the Alberton Cemetery and stories regarding their circumstances. Two articles in Western Connections the Dubbo and District Family History Society’s journal for June 1996, No. 43. 1 ‘The 1881 Census’ compiled by Valerie Moses, pp.5–8. If using the 1881 census, this article explains in detail the information contained on each set of fiche within each county. These are colour coded for each index and the symbols are listed. 2 ‘Adoptees: Help at Hand’ compiled by Cynthia Foley, p.12. NSW introduced legal adoption in 1923, previous to this children were fostered out. The records may be found through the Deeds of Arrangement held by the Deed’s Registration Branch Registry of NSW. Various addresses are listed to help with tracing adoption records. ‘Archives Anecdotes - news from the Archives Office of NSW - Muster and Census Records’ by Janet Knight Acting Client Liaison Officer AONSW. Descent the journal of The Society of Australian Genealogy Vol. 26, No. 2, June 1996, pp.94–96. This article covers the various Musters and Census records that have survived for NSW from 1800 to 1901. 1 ‘1801 Census for Highworth’ in Wiltshire Family History Society No. 62, July 1996. Another pre 1841 census is to be included in a reprint of this societies’ publication Miscellaneous Censuses Part II. This census is for Highworth in March 1801 and a list of the 350 householders is printed in this article. Other information

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given is number of males including children (excluding soldiers and sailors): number of females including children; and number chiefly employed in agriculture; number chiefly employed in trade, manufacture or handicraft; and number not so employed. 2 ‘Wiltshire Man Unknowingly Contributes to History’ by Lorna Spackman, pp.18–19. This article describes a diary kept by Charles Spackman on voyage from Gravesend to Wellington New Zealand in 1879 per Maraval. No passenger list for this voyage has survived. The author lists those names listed in The New Zealand Mail on arrival in New Zealand, and others taken from a shipboard newspaper Maraval Jackdaw written during the voyage; now held at the Taranaki Museum at New Plymouth, NZ. The question is asked ‘Did these people remain in NZ or were they like Charles Spackman and sailed on to Sydney Australia?’ ‘The Story of the Changi Quilt’ by June Chapman in Oxfordshire Family Historian Autumn 1996, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp.91–98, Oxfordshire Family History Society. Two of these quilts are in the Australian War Memorial Museum in Canberra, the third is in Barnett Hill, Oxford United Kingdom. The whereabouts of the fourth quilt is unknown. There are sixty-six squares in each quilt and a list of names of women who embroidered the squares, many nurses, who were held in internment camps in 1942, along with an illustration of one of these quilts in featured. ‘1851 Census Surname Indexes For Devon’ published by Devon Family History Society in The Devon Family Historian No.79, August 1996, pp.22–24,

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the journal of the Devon Family History Society. To help find which micro-film is needed in the various parishes in Devon this society has published thirtynine film numbers showing all the parishes each film holds. These are referenced under HO 107/... and will be beneficial when ordering an 1851 census film through the LDS libraries. ‘The Suffolk Regiment Archives’, by Gwyn Thomas, Senior Area Archivist, Bury St Edmonds Record Office; in Suffolk Roots, the journal of the Suffolk FHS Vol. 22, No. 2 August 1996, pp.88– 89. The records of the Suffolk Regiment, formerly at the regimental museum, have been placed on deposit in the Bury St Edmonds branch of the Suffolk Record Office. Official records, i.e. created as result of everyday activities, are at the PRO. This collection contains a great deal of source information relating to individual soldiers—Gazettes, lists, rolls of honour, diaries, Old Comrades Association, photographs etc. ‘Notes for Searchers’ is available free of charge from the Bury St Edmonds Record Office. An article on John Grundy, a convict tried in York and transported to Tasmania in 1850, written by Joan Harrison is in The Lemon Tree Vol. 11, No. 2, June 1996 issue of the Tilligerry Family History Group newsletter. pp.3–5. A reproduction of the original letter written by John Grundy at Taylors Bay on Bruny Island in 1881, plus a photcopy of John and his wife Mary nee Long is included. John and Mary Grundy settled on Bruny Island where John had a timber mill. John wrote many letters and number nineteen tells of family life.

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COMING EVENTS TASMANIA

Unless otherwise notified, all Tasmanian Historical Research Association (THRA) Meetings take place in the Royal Society Room, Custom House, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Macquarie Street, Hobart starting at 8.00 p.m. 7–8–9 June 1997 Tasmanian Celtic Winterfest at Princes Wharf, Hobart. 10 June—THRA Remembering Sir John Franklin, Mrs Joan Woodberry. 21 June Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Annual General Meeting at the Lucas Hotel, Latrobe. 8 July—THRA Charles Davis: From Convict Capitalist, Dr Alison Alexander.

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11–12 October ‘Trades, Traders, and Trading’. Tasmanian Local History Societies Fourth Biennial Conference, Reece High School, Devonport, Tasmania. Potential speakers welcome. Please contact Devon Historical Society Inc., PO Box 173 Devonport Tasmania 7310. 14 October—THRA Art of memory: The Portrait in Van Diemen’s Land, Mr Paul Paffen. 8 November Woodbridge Regatta. A Celebration of Maritime Woodbridge—Yesterday and Today. It will include water and shore activities to contrast the past with the present. Enquiries Graham Rae  (03) 6267 4503 or Joyce Hocking  (03) 6267 4665 11 November—THRA Alexander Hume (1848–1925): Newspaperman and Historical Bower Bird, Dr Richard Ely. 9 December—THRA Members’ Night.

INTERSTATE AND OVERSEAS 28 June Yorkshire Family History Fair. To be held at the Knavesmire Stand, York Racecourse. Many stalls and cafeteria facilities, admission £1.50p. Further details from Mr A. Sampson, 1 Oxgang Close Redcar Cleveland TS10 4ND England. 73

COMING EVENTS 11–16 August English Genealogical Congress 1997 at Durham titled ‘Time gentlemen please!’ Details from Miss S. Colwell, Congress Organizer Woodland View, Polstead Hill, Colchester Essex CO6 5AH. 3–6 September ‘Unlock Your Heritage,’ Conference of The Federation of Genealogical Societies at Dallas, Texas. Details from: Dallas Genealogical Society, PO Box 12648 Dallas TX 75225–0648 USA. 3–7 September ‘Faith, Hope and Charity’, Eighth British Family History Conference organized by the FFHS at York. Information from: The Joint Conference Organizers, C/- 2 Florence Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 0LD on receipt of SAE or IRCs. 19–20 September Timekeepers: Forging Links in Local Studies. The First National Local Studies Conference to be held at South Perth Heritage House, Perth Western Australia by the Australian Library and Information Services. Contact: Margaret Pember, Department of Information Studies Curtin University of Technology GPO Box U1987 Perth WA 6845. Email: [email protected] 22–28 September Third Irish Genealogical Congress: St Patrick’s College Maynooth Kildare. Contact IGC Committee, C/- National Archives, Bishop Street Dublin 8 Ireland. 74

10–12 October Computers and Genealogy conference at the Old Castlemaine Gaol, Victoria, organised by Victorian GUM Inc. Proposed subjects include ‘Introduction to Computers and Genealogy’, various genealogy packages available including shareware, CD-ROMs, digital imaging, cameras, scanning, printing options, publishing options, together with up-todate information on Bulletin Boards and the Internet. Residential conference attendees will have the unique experience of spending the night in accommodation which would have once been at ‘the Governor’s pleasure’. Numbers limited. Registration forms from Victorian GUM Inc., 5th Floor 252 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000. 24–25–26 October A Journey of Discovery, the Annual Conference of the NSW Association of Family History Societies, hosted by the Newcastle Family History Society Inc., at Mayfield Ex-Services Club, Hanbury Street Mayfield. Speakers, bookstalls, displays and demonstrations. Further details from Conference Secretary, Newcastle Family History Society Inc., PO Box 189 Adamstown NSW 2289. December 1997 One-day workshop at the ANU, The Australian Immigrant in the 20th Century: Searching Neglected Sources, the fifth seminar in the series in the Visible Immigrants series. Contact Anthea Bundock, History Program, RSSS ANU Canberra ACT 0200 or email [email protected]

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LIBRARY NOTES St Catherine’s House Index Roster

1868–1878 1879–1889 1890–1900 1901–1911 1912–1922

19/5/1997 15/8/1997 Burnie Devonport Hobart Huon Launceston

18/8/1997 14/11/1997 Launceston Burnie Devonport Hobart Huon

17/11/1997 20/2/1998 Huon Launceston Burnie Devonport Hobart

23/2/1998 15/5/1998 Hobart Huon Launceston Burnie Devonport

18/5/1998 21/8/1998 Devonport Hobart Huon Launceston Burnie

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Accessions—Books Information folder containing reference to assorted record offices and Family History Societies etc. in England * Into History—The Australian Historical Directory, compiled by Ralph and Amy Reid * Making Crime Pay, David Young * The Surnames of Wales, Ian and Sheila Rowlands * Tasmanian Year Books, 1901–1907, 1968, 1970 and 1971 Accessions—Fiche South Australian Marriages 1917–1937 South Australian Births 1907–1922 * Indicates items donated

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Accessions—Books * The Advocate (large bound volumes) 1995 June, July, August, September, October, November and December 1996 January, February, March, April, May June, July, August and September The Advocate, Photocopies of Personal Notices pages 1996 * Burnie, Wynyard and Circular Head,‘Yesterday’s Tasmania’ Series No. 3 Pete Jermy, Michael Simco * The Forefathers—A Dictionary of Biography of the Jews of Australia 1788–1830, John Simon Levi Fourth Fleet Families of Australia, C. J. Smee Historic New Norfolk, Series VI People and Places—Anglican Parish of New Norfolk Baptismal Records 1826–1904 Index of Obituaries from Walsh’s Tasmanian Almanacs “The Red Books”, Sandra Duck Ireland—Old Age Pension Claims—Introduction to the Claims and Guide to the Names Index Parts 1 and 2 More Children in Care, Joyce Purtscher

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Norfolk to Huon and Beyond—Clement and Sarah Reeve, Ismay Bye, Eileen Geeves and Merle Whittle Pubs in Hobart from 1807, David J. Bryce * Researching Family History in Wales, Jean Instance and E. E. Camm Sawdust, Sails and Sweat, Faye Gardam * Writing and Publishing Your Family History, John Titford Accessions—Fiche Argus Missing Friends Index 1854–1855 Divorce Sydney Morning Herald 1920 Index to BDM and Obituary Notices Kiama Independent 1863–1919 Index to Probationary Convicts into Sydney and Moreton Bay 1849–1850 Index to Passengers into Port of Newcastle, NSW 1865–1881 Ireland—Old Age Pension Claims Name Index 1841–1851 Census Abstracts and Miscellaneous Sources Parts 1 and 2 South Australian Births Index 1907–1922 South Australian Marriages Index 1917–1937 * Indicates items donated

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Accessions—Books * A Short Story of the Lady Nelson 1799–1825, Irene Schaffer Australian Joint Copying Project Handbooks, Parts 8–9–10, National Library Cemeteries of Southern Tasmania, Vol. 1, Woodbridge, Thelma McKay * Cousins Galore—Walker Family of Braeside, L. Dimmock * First Name Variants, A. Bardsley * German Immigrants per arriving in Tasmania per America 1855, Harris and Schaffer * Hobart—From Old Photographs, Dan Sprod Index to Mercury Births 1921–30, J. and F. O’Shea * Ireland to Island, Bresnehan and Stapleton, Marion Rodgers James and Rosina Luckman, Convicts in Tasmania, Clice Luckman Landfall in Southern Seas, Proceedings of 8th Australasian Congress Local and Family History Sources in Tasmania, 2nd ed. A. Bartlett Log of Logs vol. 2, Ian Nicholson New Zealand Family Research Directory 1997 * Sixty Years of the CWA, CWA * The British Army, its History and Traditions, I. Swinnerton * Wharfedale FHG Members’ Interests, Sally Brown Accessions—Fiche 1881 Census of Lancashire Re-Index of the Deane Index Donegal - BDM Indexes 1997 Members’ Interests Richmond-Tweed FHS * Indicates items donated

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Accessions—Books A Directory of Scots in Australasia 1788–1900 Part 1, David Dobson Catholic Parishes in England, Wales and Scotland, edited by Michael Gandy * Dictionary of Biography of the Jews of Australia, J. S. Levi How to use the Census Returns to find your London Family, Lawrie Styles * Index of Obituaries from Walch’s Almanac, Sandra Duck Ireland—Old Age Pension Claims (Guide), Janice Beresford Brooks Scots-Irish Links 1575–1725 Surname Index 1851 Census Warwickshire England Vol. 1, BMSGH Surname Index 1851 Census Staffordshire Vol. 13, BMSGH The East & South East of England, Thomas Moule The West Tamar People, Lois Nyman * Using Baptism Records for family Historians, Pauline M. Litton * Using Record Offices for Family Historians, Tom Wood Accessions—Fiche Index to Inward Passengers to Victoria from Foreign Ports 1852–1869 Ireland—Old Age Pension Claims Re-index of the Deane Index * Indicates items donated

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SOCIETY SALES

The GST Inc. has published the following items which are all (except the microfiche) available from branch libraries. All Mail Orders should be forwarded to the Sales and Publications Coordinator, PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. Microfiche GST Inc. TAMIOT Records (p&p $2.00).

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Please note that items advertised below are only available from the branches as listed and must be ordered from the address given.

DEVONPORT BRANCH SALES An Index to the Advocate, Tasmania, Personal Announcements 1990-1994 Vol. 1 Engagements, Marriages, Anniversaries . . . . . . Vol. 2 Births, Birthdays, Thanks . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 3 Deaths, In Memoriams . . . . . . . . . . North West Post Index Vol. 2 1901–1905 . . . . . . . . Family Record Binder Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Record Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Tree Ancestral Record . . . . . . . . . . . Gloves (for handling photographs) . . . . . . . . . . Pens (for writing on backs of photographs) . . . . . . . . Devonport Branch Holdings List . . . . . . . . . . . Family Group Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pedigree Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coloured folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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LAUNCESTON BRANCH SALES The Launceston Branch has the following items available for sale at its branch library. Branch Publications Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages from the Examiner newspaper:Vol. 1 (1900–1910) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 (1911–1920) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 3 (1921–1925) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 4 (1926–1930) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 5 (1931–1935) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 6 (1936–1940) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 7 (1941–1950 Births) . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 8 (1941–1950 Deaths) . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 9 (1941–1950 Marriages) . . . . . . . . . . . Vols 7–9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p&p for up to 4 volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cornwall Chronicle: Directory of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1835–1850 (p&p $4.20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carr Villa Memorial Park Burial Records on microfiche (p&p $2.00) . . . Lilydale and Nabowla Cemetery on microfiche (p&p $2.00) . . . . . Index to Passenger Arrivals and Departures from early Launceston newspapers 1829–1840 on microfiche (includes postage) . . . . . . . . Index to Passenger Arrivals and Departures from early Launceston newspapers 1829–1840 - set 2 books ($7.70 postage) . . . . . . . . . Other Publications Index to Births Deaths and Marriages from early Hobart Town newspapers Vol. 1 1816–1840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 1841–1846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engraved in Memory, Jenny Gill . . . . . . . . . . . Army Records for Family Historians . . . . . . . . . . Lilydale: Conflict or Unity, 1914–1918, Marita Bardenhagen . . . . The Jordans of the Three Isles, Alma Ranson . . . . . . . .

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OUR HERITAGE IN HISTORY Papers presented at the 6th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry Two volumes at reduced price only $10.00

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NEW RELEASE St Mary’s Hospital Hobart Index to Registers

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HOBART BRANCH SALES An abridged list of publications available for purchase from the Hobart Branch Library. Whitton Index to Hobart Mercury BDM, 1854–1900 3 Vol. set . . . . . . $40.00 O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury BDM, 1854–1900 3 Vol. set . . . . . . $50.00 (Companion index to Whitton Index) O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury 1900–1910 Births . . . . . . . . . $12.50 O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury 1900–1910 Deaths . . . . . . . . . $18.00 O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury 1900–1910 Marriages . . . . . . . . $20.00 O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury 1911–1920 Births . . . . . . . . . $12.50 O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury 1911–1920 Deaths . . . . . . . . . $22.50 O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury 1911–1920 Marriages . . . . . . . . $20.00 O’Shea Index to Hobart Mercury 1921–1930 Births . . . . . . . . . $24. 00 Cemeteries of Southern Tasmania, Vol. 1, Woodbridge. . . . . . . . . $10.00 Other Publications sold by Branch FFHS News and Digest (2 issues per year) . . . . . . . . . . $4.00 Abbreviations & Acronyms in Tasmanian Genealogy (p&p $1.50) , M. Ring . . . *$5.00 Application to Queens Orphanage, Hobart, J. Purtscher . . . . . . . . $14.00 Children in Queens Orphanage, Hobart 1828–1863, J. Purtscher . . . . . . $12.00 Convict Records of VDL (p&p $1.50), M. Ring . . . . . . . . . . *$5.00 Father Murphy’s Saddlebag Records—Catholic Baptisms in Huon 1855–1864, J. Purtscher $8.00 German Immigrants Arriving in Tasmania per America 1855, Pat Harris . . . . $20.00 Hobart Town Land and Stock 1827, I. Schaffer . . . . . . . . . . $6.50 Index to Early Land Grants 1804–1823, T. McKay . . . . . . . . . $8.00 Index to Photographs of WWI Servicemen and Women in Tasmanian Weekly Magazines Vol. 1 Weekly Courier, W. Knolle . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Vol. 2 Tasmanian Mail, W. Knolle . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 Infants in Queens Orphanage, Hobart 1851–1863, J. Purtscher . . . . . . . $7.50 Juveniles Requiring Education in Tasmania 1821–1822, T. McKay . . . . . $6.00 More References for Tasmanian Children in Care 1826–1899, J. Purtscher . . . . $16.00 Profiles of Norfolk Islanders to VDL 1807 Vol. 1, T. McKay & I. Schaffer . . . $10.00 Profiles of Norfolk Islanders to VDL Porpoise, Vol. 2, pt 1, T. McKay & I. Schaffer . $20.00 Profiles of Norfolk Islanders to VDL Porpoise, Vol. 2, pt 2, T. McKay & I. Schaffer . $20.00 Register of Early Land Grants 1824–1832, T. McKay . . . . . . . . . $10.00 Sick and the Poor in Tasmania, J Purtscher & I. Schaffer . . . . . . . . $14.00 Tasmanian Children Boarded (Fostered) out 1865 J. Purtscher . . . . . . . $10.00 Tasmanian Industrial Schools and Reformatories, J. Purtscher . . . . . . . $12.00 VDL Early Marriages 1803–1830, T. McKay . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 VDL Early Marriages 1831–1840, T. McKay . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Postage and packing: Single items marked *—$1.50, all other single items $2.50. Bulk orders (maximum of 6 items with packaging) $8.30. All mail orders should be sent to Hobart Branch Library, GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001. A more comprehensive list can be obtained from the same address. Please include postage when ordering. 80

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BRANCH LIBRARY ADDRESSES, TIMES AND MEETING DETAILS BURNIE Library Meeting

Phone: (03) 6431 7404 (Branch Secretary) 62 Bass Highway, Cooee (above Bass Bakery) Tuesday 11.00 a.m. 3.00 p.m. Saturday 1.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. Branch Library, 62 Bass Highway, Cooee 8.00 p.m. on 3rd Tuesday of each month, except January and December. The library is open at 7.00 p.m. prior to meetings.

DEVONPORT Phone: (03) 6424 5328 (Mr & Mrs Harris) Library Rooms 9, 10 & 11, Days Building, Best Street, Devonport Wednesday 9.30 a.m. 4.00 p.m. Friday 9.30 a.m. 4.00 p.m. 2nd Sat. of month 1.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. Meeting Branch Library, First Floor, Days Building, Best Street, Devonport on the last Thursday of each month, except December. HOBART Library

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Phone: (03) 6228 3175 (Branch Secretary) 19 Cambridge Road, Bellerive Tuesday 12.30 p.m. 3.30 p.m. Wednesday 9.30 a.m. 12.30 p.m. Saturday 1.30 p.m. 4.30 p.m. Rosny Library, Bligh Street, Rosny Park, at 8.00 p.m. on 3rd Tuesday of each month except January and December. Phone: (03) 6264 1335 (Branch Secretary) Soldiers Memorial Hall, Marguerite Street, Ranelagh Saturday 1.30 p.m. 4.00 p.m. 1st Wed. of month 12.30 p.m. 2.30 p.m., 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Branch Library, Ranelagh, at 7.30 p.m. on 2nd Tuesday of each month except January.

LAUNCESTON Phone: (03) 6331 2145 (Branch Secretary) Library 2 Taylor Street, Invermay, Launceston Tuesday 10.00 a.m. 3.00 p.m. Wednesday 7.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m. Saturday 2.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m. Meeting Kings Meadows High School, Guy Street, at 7.30 p.m. on 1st Tuesday of each month except January.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. Membership of the GST Inc. is open to all interested in genealogy, whether resident in Tasmania or not. Assistance is given to help trace overseas ancestry as well as Tasmanian. Dues are payable each year by 1 April. Subscriptions for 1997 98 are as follows:Ordinary member Joint members (2 people at one address) Student/Pensioner/Unemployed over 6 months Joint pensioners Corporate members (Institute or Society)

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Membership Entitlements: All members receive copies of the society’s journal Tasmanian Ancestry, published quarterly in June, September, December and March. (NB Airmail postage is extra.) Members are entitled to free access to the society’s libraries. Access to libraries of some other societies has been arranged on a reciprocal basis. Application for Membership: Application forms may be obtained from the GST Inc. State Secretary, or a branch and be returned with appropriate dues to a branch treasurer or sent direct to the GST Inc. Treasurer, PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250. Dues are also accepted at libraries and branch meetings. Donations: Donations to the Library Fund ($2.00 and over) are tax deductible. Gifts of family records, maps, photographs, etc. are most welcome. Research Queries: Research is handled on a voluntary basis in each branch. Simple queries from members will be answered on receipt of a large stamped addressed envelope when membership number is quoted. For non-members a fee is charged. A list of members willing to undertake record searching on a private basis can be obtained from the society. The society takes no responsibility for such private arrangements. Advertising: Advertising for Tasmanian Ancestry is accepted with pre-payment of $25.00 per quarter page in one issue or $75.00 for 4 issues. Further information can be obtained by writing to the journal committee at PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. ISSN 0159 0677

QUERIES ALCOCK/RICE Sara ALCOCK born 1830 Hobart, married 1854 Hobart, Henry John RICE born 1829 Hobart. Children: Mary J. born 1855; James Henry born 1856 married Elizabeth Jane BOSWOOD; Sara Annie born 1859; Thomas Barnard born 1861 married Emma ADAMS; Hannah born 1862; Edward John born 1864; Martha Henrietta born c1865 married Thomas BRIMFIELD; Hugh William born 1856; Elizabeth Magdaline born 1866; Honora Theresa born 1869 and Emma Angelina born 1899. Any information on above appreciated. Mrs C. M. Charlton, PO Box 505 Ulverstone TAS 7315. BENSON Bridget BENSON born Sligo Ireland about 1824. Tried Sligo Court 7 March 1849. Transported for stealing clothing. Arrived Hobart from Liverpool 9 May 1850 with a child per Earl Grey. Brother Patrick in Sligo. Married John KNOTT Church of St Joseph, Hobart, 19 December 1853. John Knott sponsored Mary FENEY from Mayo, his step-daughter, maybe daughter of Bridget. She came on Percy 1860 to Hobart. Also, John Knott sponsored Matthew Benson (16) and Bridget Benson (21), nephew and niece of Bridget. They came aboard Percy, arrived Hobart 24 December 1861. Wanted information of descendants from Sligo/Mayo or other. Mrs Edna Matthews, 13 Napoleon Street Richmond TAS 7025. CAIRNS/PICKEN John CAIRNS and Frances PICKEN. No information has been found on either except they had six children; Henry George born 1882, married Mary JONES 1911, died 1942 aged 61; female born 1883; Victor John born 1887, died 1913; Harold born 1892; James Frederick born 1894; Pricillia Carbinnea born 1896 and Mary Ann Fran Gladus born 1899. All born in Tasmania. Any information would be greatly appreciated by Helen Cameron, 203 Albert Street, Reservoir VIC 3073. CONNORS James CONNORS married Mary HYDE nee Darvin/Davon at Westbury in 1866. They had some children—James, Patrick and Bridget and one other. Bridget married a RUSSELL at Latrobe and apparently a Ewan CAMERON at a later stage. They went to Katanning, Western Australia where Mary Connors died in 1906. Mary Connors had seven or eight children by her first husband George HYDE. Any information gratefully received by June Humphrey, 9 Tilden Place Cook ACT 2614. DARCY/CONNORS Convict brothers William and Martin DARCY arrived in Tasmania on 31 October 1851 on the ship Blenheim. They were tried in Queens County (Laois) Ireland and sentenced to 10 years for stealing sheep. William Darcy’s trade was ‘Weaver’. He worked on probation at Weavers’ shop Cascade factory and was granted Conditional Pardon 17 July 1855. He subsequently married Elizabeth Agnes CONNORS at Franklin on 17 June 1869 and it is believed their children were Margaret, Martin, Michael, Angus(?) William, Mary Ann, Ellen Elizabeth (Lizzie), Ethel and James. Their eldest daughter TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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Margaret, married John Patrick WOOLLEY at Franklin on 2 October 1889. William and Elizabeth Darcy are buried at Jackson’s Point RC Cemetery along with many members of the DARCY family. They also lived at Castle Forbes Bay. Any information on these families would be appreciated. Mrs V. Pollitt, PO Box 4056 South Mackay QLD 4740. FREEMAN I have genealogical information on the maternal line of Iva May McGregor FREEMAN (birth daughter of Isabella Mary FREEMAN of Hobart) who was born 1896 at Carlton Women’s Hospital Melbourne and believed to have been adopted. I am happy to supply to any descendants. Leonie Carpenter, 6 Wentworth Street South Hobart TAS 7004. GEORGE Information required re Mrs Jane GEORGE, maiden name unknown, who arrived Hobart aboard the ship Jupiter November 1823. Husband Alexander George, a Pensioner from the Royal Artillery, came as Overseer for the Government and was living in Hobart when he died in 1837. Couple probably married at Woolwich, Kent, about 1821. Last known information on Jane was when she gave permission for her daughter Anne to marry Joseph GODFREY in 1842 at Brighton. Information also on William, born 1825 in Hobart. Did Jane marry again, did William marry and if so, where and to whom? Any information greatly appreciated. Mrs Dorothy Jean Joycey, 21 Weatherhead Avenue Ashgrove QLD 4060. GUNNS PLAINS PIONEERS Picturesque Gunns Plains is situated on the Leven River about twelve miles from Ulverstone, on the North West Coast of Tasmania. Discovered around 1860, many pioneering families have passed through this valley. I am compiling information on most of the families found recorded in Tasmanian Post Office Directories. Pieces from this information are being incorporated into the local caravan park. Anyone who may be able to assist me with this venture please contact: Janette Winduss, 5 Flowers Grove Ulverstone TAS 7315. HUMPHREYS Charles HUMPHREYS bootmaker, Hobart, married Susan HARRIS, Chalmers Manse, Hobart 10 May 1884. His father, William Humphreys, mother Esther/Hester O’FLAHERTY, sister Esther who married William HARRIS. Would like to hear from relatives or any information on family. Mrs Edna Matthews, 13 Napoleon Street Richmond TAS 7025. ILES/ISLES Samuel (ex convict) and Catherine BRUCE nee MAGUIRE from Enniskillen Fermanagh, Ireland and their children; John married Amelia LE-COMPTE, Christopher married Bridget HARDMAN, Samuel Montgomery married Catherine SPOTSWOOD, Sidney (Sydney) Janet married Richard SMITH, William Bruce married Charlotte HAYDEN, Margaret Jane married Edward BIRCHALL. Any descendants are asked to contact Susan Ford, PO Box 73 Innaloo WA 6918.  (09) 4464745. ii

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KEMP Richard and Mary and their children, Mary born 1824, Ann 1825, Eliza 1828, Charlotte 1830 and Hannah 1849. Any descendants are asked to contact Susan Ford, PO Box 73 Innaloo WA 6918.  (09) 4464745 (H) MORRIS Interested in information concerning Charles MORRIS, convict, arrived aboard Lady Raffles 1841. Mother Margaret (Liverpool), brother Edward, sister Letitia (married Henry SHIP). Contact Mrs Glenn Burt, 168 Agnes Street George Town TAS 7253. PARRY nee DEVINE I am looking for information on Sadie Jane PARRY (nee DEVINE) born circa 1894, Belfast, Ireland. She was a nurse. Her parents were William Devine, a meat inspector, deceased before December 1944, and Esther Devine (nee WILLIAMS). Sadie married James Leon WILLIAMS aged 46 on 30 December 1944 at Holy Trinity Church, Rockford Street, Erskinville, NSW. At the time, she lived in Taylor Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney. Witnesses to the wedding were Alice WINDIBANK and Ernest M. WILKINS. Any records, photographs, details would be appreciated. Mrs B. M. Jacobson, 39 Quarry Road Bellerive TAS 7018. SMITH John SMITH and his wife Ellen Mary HALFPENNY (sometimes registered as HALFPIN) married at St Joseph’s church, Launceston in April 1851. They had seven or eight children including a Frances. Are there any descendants? It is believed that Ellen Mary Halfpenny had a son George SMITH born around 1849 or 1859 prior to her marriage to John SMITH. A George Smith is listed as the father of George. Ellen Mary and George were not married at the time of the birth of George junior. Ellen Mary was born in London, May 1832. She had a sister Margaret born December 1833. They were the daughters of Joseph HALFPENNY and his wife Maria. Information sought by June Humphrey, 9 Tilden Place Cook ACT 2614. THORNLOE I believe that an article was written some time ago about the THORNLOEs. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who might have knowledge of this publication or of any information about Joseph Thornloe who was the toll keeper at Bridgewater’s ferry and died there in 1851. Also information on Hannah Hickson BRIGGS who was his wife and also died at Bridgewater in 1855. Mr Bene Cochran, PO Box 1560 Townsville QLD 4810. Queries are published free for members of the GST Inc. (provided membership number is quoted) and at a cost of $10.00 per query (surname) to non-members. Members are entitled to three free queries per year. All additional queries will be published at a cost of $10.00. Only one query per member per issue will be published unless space permits otherwise. Queries should be limited to 100 words and forwarded to The Editor, Tasmanian Ancestry PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY June 1997

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NEW MEMBERS' INTERESTS NAME ALLINSON ARMSTRONG Elizabeth BARTLETT Lillian BAUCH Hevene? BEAMISH BEAUMONT BELBIN Elizabeth BENKO Luise BEZZETT John BLIZZARD BLOWER BOGLE Eliza Jane BRIGGS Pheobe BROWN BULLOCK BURKE John CAMPBELL CASEY CLARK(E) CLEAR CLESBY Thomas COLE COLE COLE Henry COPPIN/COPPEN COSTELLO Richard COVENTRY William CROSS CROSS (nee TERRY) Frances CROSS John CUMMINS John CURE Ruth Eva DAVERN Elizabeth DAVIES Rachel DEANE James DEANE James DICKSON Charles DIXON Charles DODD John DOWNIE John EDWARDS James EDWARDS Mary EDWARDS Mary Langdon FERGUSON William FEW FLEXMORE George GEAKE Jemima GIBSON John William GOODGER Margaret E GOVEY GRIFFITHS Archibald GRIFFITHS Emma Louise GRIFFITHS Henry GRIFFITHS John GRIFFITHS Jonathon HAHN Kate E L

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NEW MEMBERS' INTERESTS NAME HAIG James HALL HALL Charles HAMILTON HANNAFORD HANNON HANSLOW HANSLOW Benjamin HARVEY David H HILLS HILLS Sarah HOLLOWAY Albert Edward HOORE HURST James George KILE Charles KRINGLE LANE LEAHY LEES Robert A LEGROS Catherine (nee PLANT) LEGROS George LUCAS Thomas LYNCH LYONS MANNION MARCH MAYNE McARTHUR McARTHUR McCOY McGARRY Martin McGEORGE Thomas McKENZIE McMAHON Ann McWILLIAMS James McWILLIAMS John McWILLIAMS John MEDCRAFT Caroline J MENDE Kurt E NAINE Sarah NEE Sarah NICHOLS William NICHOLSON William O'BRIEN Thomas OWENS James Allison OWENS James Allison PAGE William Humphrey PEARCE James PEARSALL John PERRY Goerge PLACE Alexander PUGH QUAMBY/QUARMBY RIDLEY Walter ROBERTS James Gandy ROBERTS Thomas Isaac

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If you find a name in which you are interested, please note the membership number and check the New Members’ listing for the appropriate name and address. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and don’t forget to reply if you receive a SSAE.

SAWDUST, SAILS AND SWEAT A History of the River Don Settlement, N. W. Coast, Tasmania By Faye Gardam Settled in the 1840s, long before the twin towns of Formby & Torquay (now Devonport) this social history covers all aspects of everyday life at the River Don Settlement up to the present day. 374 pages: with maps, biographies, 160 B&W photographs, fully indexed. Available from the author from early March 1997. Available at $39.00 per copy plus p&p within Tasmania $5.65 from the author: Mrs F. Gardam, 116 Summerhill Drive, Port Sorell 7307.

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GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. Volume 18 Number 2—September 1997

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250 Patron: Emeritus Professor Michael Roe Executive: President Vice President Vice President Executive Secretary Executive Treasurer Committee: Mrs Elaine Burton Mr John Dare Mrs Denise McNeice

Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr David Harris Mr Rex Collins

(03) 6344 5258 (03) 6424 5328 (03) 6431 1113

Ms Sharalyn Walters

(03) 6452 2845

Mr Peter Cocker Mrs Isobel Harris Mrs Colleen Read Mrs Dian Smith

By-laws Officer Exchange Journal Coordinator Journal Editor Journal Coordinator Library Coordinator Members’ Interests Membership Secretary

Mrs Denise McNeice Mrs Thelma McKay Mrs Rosemary Davidson Mr David Hodgson Huon Branch Mr Allen Wilson Ms Vee Maddock

Publications Coordinator Public Officer Research Coordinator Sales Coordinator TAMIOT Coordinator VDL Heritage Index

Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr Jim Wall Mr John Dare Mrs Pat Harris Mrs Betty Calverley Mr Neil Chick

Burnie: Devonport: Hobart: Huon: Launceston:

Mrs Dawn Collins Mrs Pat Harris Mrs Rosalie Riley (03) 6228 3564 (03) 6229 3149 (03) 6278 2464 (03) 6229 7185 (03) 6264 1335 (03) 6244 1837 (03) 6243 9592 or 015 311 400 (03) 6344 5258 (03) 6248 1773 (03) 6424 7889 (03) 6344 3951 (03) 6344 5608 (03) 6228 2083

Branches of the Society PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001 PO Box 117 Huonville Tasmania 7109 PO Box 1290 Launceston Tasmania 7250

Volume 18 Number 2

ISSN 0159 0677

September 1997

Journal Committee Rosemary Davidson, Cynthia O’Neill, Maurice Appleyard, Jeannine Connors, David Freestun, David Hodgson, Charles Hunt, Lucy Knott, Vee Maddock, Denise McNeice and Kate Ramsay. Postal Address: PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250 Email: [email protected]

Contents Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President’s Message and Meritorious Service Awards . . . . . President’s Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . Griffith’s Valuation of Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . Annual General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lilian Watson Family History Award . . . . . . . . . Branch News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Forgotten Women Convicts of Macquarie Harbour, Irene Schaffer . Non-state Records, an untapped source, Mary Ramsay . . . . . A Background to Early Judaism in Tasmania, Tom Schlesinger . . . The Promised Land, Arch Flanagan . . . . . . . . . . All in the Family, Maria Brandl . . . . . . . . . . . Van Diemen’s Land and Norfolk Island Interest Group . . . . . Telling the Sarah Island Story, Hamish Maxwell-Stuart . . . . . What’s in a Name? Wayne Smith . . . . . . . . . . . Did You Know? Wayne Smith . . . . . . . . . . . Dover, Port Esperence Burial Places—Part 1, Norm Beechey . . . Genes on Screen, Vee Maddock . . . . . . . . . . . Dear ... and A Little of Rita’s Story . . . . . . . . . . Tasmaniana Library, State Library of Tasmania, New Acquisitions . . Lost, Stolen or Strayed ... and Found! . . . . . . . . . The Elizabeth Simpson Award . . . . . . . . . . . Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overseas Exchange Journals . . . . . . . . . . . . Australian Exchange Journals . . . . . . . . . . . From the Exchange Journals, Thelma McKay . . . . . . . Coming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Projects Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Society Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GST Inc. Hobart Branch are hosting a seminar by

If you will be in Sydney at the beginning of January 1998, check out the exhibition of ‘Love Tokens’ to be held at the Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Queens Square Macquarie Street. It should start about 5 January. These tokens, known as transportation tokens, were given by convicts to their loved ones as keepsakes before they were transported to Australia. They are very rare, and few knew of their existence. The owner of the collection has over 100, many of which were engraved on the 1797 copper cartwheel penny. The quality and style differ— some only have a name and date while others have poems and messages. The journal committee are trying to obtain a list of the convicts, as it is unlikely the exhibition will travel to Tasmania. We will be interested to hear from anyone who gets to see them! In each journal we aim to include all new members and their interests, and together with regular news from state, branches and libraries, it is a constant balancing act to stay within the weight constraints of posting the journal. However, we hope that the range of subjects in this issue will be of interest. Congratulations to Anne Bartlett of Launceston branch, the previous journal editor, who is now the new president of our society. We wish her well in her new role. Rosemary Davidson Cover:

View overlooking Morris’ Store & Oyster Bay, Swansea, Tasmania Pencil drawing © Greg Waddle

See ‘Non-state Records, an untapped resource’ by Mary Ramsay, page 99, with reference to the Clark family and William Knibb Morris.

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Janet Reakes

Thursday, 16 October 1997 7.00 p.m. Glenorchy Masonic Centre

Peltro Street, opposite the Police Station

The topic is

Certificates & Census

English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish certificates and census records

How to access them, what’s on them, how to use them—availability, money saving ideas.

It will be a 2½ hour seminar with a cost of $15.00 per head Book and Stationery Stall Janet is happy to answer questions, even before the seminar, so be early! Book now to secure your place! For further information contact the secretary

Cynthia O’Neill (03) 6228 3175 or

email:[email protected]

The opinions expressed in this journal are not necessarily those of the editorial committee nor of the Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Responsibility rests with the author of a submitted article and we do not intentionally print inaccurate information. The society cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers for services or goods that appear in the journal, or be responsible for the outcome of any contract entered into with an advertiser. The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or reject material. © The contents of Tasmanian Ancestry are subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act and may not be reproduced without written permission of the editor and author.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 3 April 1997 I am writing to say how pleased I was to see the March issue of the Journal devoted to police records - a fascinating source for the genealogist, and vastly underused. Congratulations on a most interesting issue. Could I just point out however, that the extracts from the Victoria Police Gazette which I forwarded, and which were published in 1987–88 in the Journal, did not relate to former Tasmanians who had joined the Victorian police force, but simply to Tasmanians who were mentioned, for various reasons, in the Gazettes. Those Tasmanians who did apply to join the Victorian police force, and whose letters of application have survived, are given in my index to Candidates for the Victoria Police Part One 1852–1872. The Hobart branch has a copy of this microfiche. I have recently completed Parts Two and Three of this Index, and further Tasmanians, including police members, are included. For example, Daniel Burke wrote from Moriarty in 1893; he had been in the force seven years, but ‘there are so many Sub Inspectors above me with Political Influence at their backs that I see no chance of promotion for many years ... ’ I enclose details as to the availability and cost of these fiche. I have also just completed an Index to Tasmanians in the Victoria Police Gazette 1853–1893. This gives the name of the person and the date the information appeared in the Gazette. The Gazettes are freely available in Victoria, unlike

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some other States, and there are many extracts from the Tasmanian Crime Report [the title of the Tasmanian Police Gazette] within them. ... There are nearly 10,000 entries, and some contain information which it would be hard to locate anywhere else. For example: In December 1880 Simon Finn of Hamilton Tasmania sought information on his brother John, who arrived in Melbourne per ship Somersetshire in January 1875. In July 1879 the American Consul, on behalf of Charles E. Green of New York, sought information on Merrill Green, who arrived in Hobart in the whaling vessel Kingston in 1846 and was imprisoned for neglect of duty. In October 1869 information was sought of George Hanbury Learmonth, a native of Launceston, who was last heard of over two years before, as being on his way to the Peak Down diggings, Queensland. In many cases the original letter of enquiry and the subsequent police investigation. has survived, and is held within police correspondence files, but is not always easily located. A copy of our book Cops and Robbers. A guide to researching 19th century police and criminal records in Victoria Australia is, I think, also held in the Hobart branch library, and this gives details of how to access the correspondence files. I hope this additional information is of use to your members. Yours sincerely, Helen D. Harris, OAM

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LETTERS continued 12 May 1997 Thank you very much for printing the ‘A Triple Wedding?’ on page 247 of Volume 17 Number 4—March 1997. The last wedding, Isaac Henry Biggs Draper who married Annie Hodgins, was of great interest to me. Annie Hodgins was the sister of my Great Grandfather, Adam Hodgins of Somerset House, Elizabeth Street, Hobart. Annie was born on 2 October, 1832 in Barnane, County Tipperary Ireland, and migrated together with her parents Thomas and Elizabeth (nee Lee) Hodgins and several of her siblings around 1840. Unfortunately I do not know what happened to Annie after her marriage to Isaac Biggs and can find no further references either to her or to her family. I would be most grateful therefore, if any other members of the society are following the Biggs family, if they would be so kind as to share their knowledge with me. Interestingly, Annie’s father Thomas was a District Police Constable, first at Pontville and later at Spring Bay where he died after an illness lasting eight days. Therefore I was most interested to read in the same volume of your magazine the very good article relating to the police in the early days and I was therefore able to gain some information relating to Thomas Hodgins from the Tasmanian Archives. Your magazine proved most helpful to me at this time! Thank you for the hard work which obviously has gone into this publication. Yours sincerely, Mary McKinlay (Mrs) PO Box 166 Ulverstone Tasmania 7315

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The Mercury 27 January 1925

FIFTY YEARS AGO. (From “The Mercury” of January 27, 1875.)

The trumpery offences which are occasionally brought before the magistrates at the City Police Court are really laughable. The time of the bench of magistrates, the whole of the court staff, and the reporters is wasted over such charges as that of stealing a threepenny walking-stick, a penny roll, and other articles of insignificant value. At the Court yesterday a poor woman was solemnly charged with having stolen from the Queen’s Domain a branch of a tree, valued at 6d., which the unfortunate woman had evidently picked up and appropriated for the purpose of having a fire in an otherwise cheerless home. In consequence of a flaw in the information the woman was discharged. It must not be thought that we advocate the cause of these poor people for stealing, but we think that in such trumpery cases a caution would meet all requirements.

Joyce O’Shea

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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IRSTLY congratulations to Devonport Branch for a successful Annual General Meeting. Although not present for the whole weekend, the various reports I have heard were all complimentary. Out of town members were grateful for the opportunity to use the Branch Library. During the Annual General Meeting the nominations of six members to receive the ‘Certificate of Meritorious Service’ were accepted by the members of the society. These certificates will be presented at functions organised by their branch during the ensuing months. I would like to thank the recipients for their dedicated work for the society. I would like to take this opportunity to remind members that they should be considering their nominations for the 1998 awards. All that is required to nominate a person is for two members to send a nomination to the state secretary, including a resumé of service the award is to recognise. Nominations must be received before 1 February. At the May executive meeting it was decided to use the society’s surplus funds to purchase a number of records published on microfiche. The following sets are being purchased: Probate Calenders for UK 1858–1942 St Catherine’s House Indexes 1923–1942 GRO Indexes of Overseas BDMs Old Parochial Records, Scotland 1881 Census Indexes for Scotland Griffith’s Valuations for Ireland

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HE following members were awarded the Certificate of Meritorious Service in recognition of their long and dedicated service to the society and genealogy. Merle Fitzmaurice, Devonport Branch for long service on the branch committee and as Branch Librarian. Audrey Hudspeth, Hobart Branch, for service to the society as Journal Editor for ten years and for long service to the Hobart Branch as a Library Assistant and other services to the Society, history and genealogy. Theo Sharples, Hobart Branch, for her work in establishing the Society’s Library, later the Hobart Branch Library and for long service as Hobart Branch Librarian and then as a Library Assistant and participant in Branch projects and activities. John Grunnell, Launceston Branch, for service to the Society and Launceston Branch, as State Secretary and President, member of the Congress Committee and Launceston Branch Committee Member, President and Treasurer. Thelma Grunnell, Launceston Branch, for service to the Society and Launceston Branch, as State Secretary and member of the Congress Committee and Launceston Branch Committee member, President and Secretary. Anne Bartlett, Launceston Branch, for service to the Society and Launceston Branch as Journal Editor for five years, State Publications and Sales Co-ordinator, VicePresident, member of the Congress Committee and editor of Local and Family History Sources in Tasmania. Service and at Branch level Publications Co-ordinator, Vice President and President.

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GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC.

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N presenting this, my third and final report as president of the society, I would first like to express my gratitude to Dawn Collins, our secretary for the last three years. Regrettably, Dawn is unable to be with us today due to other commitments but I would like to record that without Dawn’s efforts during the last three years my task would have been a great deal more difficult and time consuming. I would also like to thank especially our treasurer Sharalyn Walters who came forward after the last annual meeting to volunteer her services to fill the vacant treasurer’s position. As a relative newcomer to the society I think the water may have been deeper than Sharalyn anticipated but I am pleased to report we haven’t had to send out the rubber duckie. It has been very pleasing to see some new faces around the table at executive meetings during the year but equally the continued presence of familiar faces lent an air of stability to our deliberations. From time to time all of our branches run into snags or find themselves facing a crisis in one form or another. Despite this, all branch presidents have given very positive reports on the activities of their respective branches with all being involved with projects and/or publications. All branches too have tried hard to finalise their TAMIOT work, at least as far as this can ever be finalised, so as to leave the way clear for the final preparation of a new edition of the TAMIOT microfiche. Circulated today for later tabling are the individual reports of most of our coordinators. As these reports indicate, 86

there have been some very difficult times due to illness, personal and family problems, yet in all cases other members have rallied to help and I find this spirit most encouraging for the continuing operation of the society. International recognition for the work of Anne Bartlett and her team of helpers who prepared our journal for five years was received in the form of notification from the Federation of Family History Societies that Anne’s last journal (June 1996) had been judged runner up in the prestigious Elizabeth Simpson Award. Congratulations to Anne and all her team. On a sadder note I must report the retirement due to continuing ill health of the Federation’s founding chairman and only president, Colonel Iain Swinnerton. Iain, who is well known to many of us from his visits here in 1991 and 1994 will retire formally in September. At the national level we have had considerable interaction with AFFHO, currently based in West Australia, and whilst the executive has not always agreed with the changes proposed by AFFHO Council we are always given a fair hearing through Alison Brain, our appointed representative. The AFFHO Census working party chaired by Nick Vine Hall has been well supported by this society and can claim some of the credit for the establishment of a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into the treatment of census forms. Written submissions to this committee must be made before 15 July 1997. During the year Denise McNeice has accepted appointment as the society’s

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By-Laws Officer, a position which had become necessary to review and update our operational by-laws to keep pace with our changing needs. Thanks Denise for putting your hand up again. A major decision made this year with the unanimous approval of all branches was to invest state-held funds into research material which would be beyond the financial capacity of any one branch. Approximately $18,000 has been allocated to this end, and as the material comes to hand it will start to circulate around the branches in a similar fashion to the very successful circulation of the St Catherine’s House microfiche. The executive has also moved to publish our annual Members’ Interests lists on microfiche as well as hard copy, and to supply these microfiche to all societies with whom we exchange journals. This will greatly expand the areas in which your individual research interests will be made known, as the society exchanges journals with a large number of societies both here in Australia and overseas. First steps have been taken to simplify and standardise the financial record keeping requirements at branch and state level and I fervently hope that this process will proceed further in the coming year. I believe that this last year has been the most personally rewarding of my term in office and I sincerely thank all those members who at all levels have given so generously of their time, advice and most importantly friendship. In vacating the president’s chair I am accepting appointment to a chair further down the table from which I will be able to offer my support to the incoming president and executive. David Harris. 

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GRIFFITH’S VALUATION OF IRELAND

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civil servant, Richard Griffiths, was responsible for the listing and assessment for taxation of all but the smallest properties throughout Ireland, covering the period 1848-64. Prior to this, Tithe Applotment Books were compiled for the period 1823–37 which determined the amount in tithes that occupiers of agricultural property should pay to the established Church of Ireland. The Griffith’s Valuation was originally based on the Poor Law Divisions, as the revenue raised was to fund workhouses, usually located in the major market towns. Griffith’s Valuation shows the amount and annual valuation of property held by each person, and includes names of lessors. It names the head of the household, male or female, and gives the townland and description of the property—land, buildings, domestic and commercial, even ruins. In descending order of size, the five civil and ecclesiastical subdivisions of Ireland —the provinces, Ulster, Connaught, Leinster and Munster—are further divided into 32 counties. These are subdivided into over 300 baronies, then over 2,400 parishes and further into 62,205 townlands. The names occurring in both the Tithe Applotment Survey books and Griffith’s Valuation Survey have been indexed for each county in the surname index compiled by the National Library of Ireland. C. O.  [This is part of the purchase of research material made by the state executive for the benefit of all branches. See page 138 this issue for circulation information—Ed.]

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Lucas Hotel, Latrobe 21 June 1997

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N a cold and foggy morning, members and visitors from all over the state arrived at the Lucas Hotel, Latrobe for the 1997 Annual General Meeting. A blazing wood fire was a welcome sight and it was a pleasure to meet friends, and put faces to familiar names. Our patron, Professor Michael Roe, announced the winner of the 1997 Lilian Watson Family History award for home-produced book which was presented to John Meehan for his work entitled From Shere to Eternity. Nominations for six Meritorious Service awards were read and accepted. They were Anne Bartlett, Merle Fitzmaurice, Thelma Grunnell, John Grunnell, Audrey Hudspeth and Theo Sharples. The after-dinner speaker, local identity Mr Ivan Eade, entertained with an amusing and at times risqué monologue and those attending won’t forget the raspberries! Thank you to Devonport branch for an enjoyable weekend and for opening their library on the Sunday morning to visiting members. ♦

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John Meehan, winner of the 1997 Lilian Watson Family History Award with Audrey Weeding and June Ball who helped with research.

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HE Lilian Watson Family History Award for 1998 will be for a manuscript. A manuscript is defined for the award as a work hand-written or typed, not reproduced for any manner of sale or public distribution at the closing date of the award acceptances. It is the fore-runner of any type of book. Whilst a significant Tasmanian content is required, the history need not be wholly Tasmanian. It must be the story of a family, not of an individual person. The competition is open to the general public as well as to members of the society. The winner will be selected by an independent judging panel appointed by the society. Closing date for entries is 31 December 1997. Further information about the 1998 award and entry forms are available from the Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Branch Libraries or by applying to the Family History Award Coordinator, GPO Box 640 ♦ Hobart TAS 7001.

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WINNER OF 1997 LILIAN WATSON FAMILY HISTORY AWARD

FROM SHERE TO ETERNITY When awarding the Lilian Watson Family History Award to John J. Meehan at the 1997 AGM, Michael Roe sketched the contents of the prize-winning work, From Shere to Eternity, A History of the Moody Family of Van Diemen’s Land. The following is a synopsis of Professor Roe’s statement.

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HE judges were unanimous in giving first place to John and my own voice was strongest in that preference. That reflected my being an historian rather than a genealogist, for the particular virtue of this study is its presentation of John’s forebear, James Moody, as remarkable in his historical import. Born in 1782, convicted in 1808 (on two-year old charges of highway robbery and assault), transported to Sydney 1810, re-transported to Newcastle in 1812, Moody was sent down to Hobart in 1812. Tom Davey then ruled as Lieutenant-Governor of Van Diemen’s Land: our hero lived until 1858, into the era of selfgoverning Tasmania.

Moody brushed with colonial authority more than once, not gaining his Conditional Pardon until 1833, but ever showed himself equipped and enthusiastic to take advantage of the opportunities which Van Diemen’s Land offered in its youthful hey-day. Moody was a carpenter, perhaps too a rope-maker. While never literate, he developed business and property investments, the Liverpool-Barrack

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streets’ intersection being his base from the outset and in time his empire. He traded in booze. Atop all this, Moody bought a farm from one of the Norfolk Island grantees along Sandy Bay. With business booming and a Conditional Pardon secured, James married Ann Barnes (herself probably of Norfolk Island background) in 1834. She had just turned 30, and one wonders how the two earlier spent their sexual energies and how rare it was for so mature a couple to begin a family which soon numbered five children. So doing suggests much confidence in themselves and the society around them. In the late 1840s James donated the land on which ultimately rose St Stephen’s Church of England, Sandy Bay: what a classic example of respectability-winning! Ann died in 1852, and thereafter family matters dimmed. The next generation enjoyed more advantages than their parents, but less opportunity. Withal, most had their progeny, providing the materials for John Meehan to tell their story, which he does with skill and affection. It is worthy of James and Ann. ♦

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BRANCH NEWS Burnie

President Doug Forrest (03) 6431 1882 Secretary Ray Hyland (03) 6431 7404 PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320

Following the AGM in April a question and answer session was held, together with general library research. The highlight of the meeting in May was a fascinating talk by Mr Fred Reid on early shipping and ships which came to Australia and to Tasmania. Shipping has been a lifetime interest and hobby for Mr Reid and the dedication shown in this work was seen to be very similar to the work undertaken by genealogists. At the June meeting, many members provided information about their house names and the historical value for genealogical research. This was followed by a question and answer session for members seeking help with their research. Fourteen members of the branch are currently attending a six week TAFE course on Basic Internet Skills. The course is structured with a leaning towards genealogy research and all attending have found the experience quite absorbing. We are pleased to have Peter Crocker as a new delegate on the State Executive this year. We know that Peter’s contribution to the executive will be of good value. Committee members for 1997–98 President Mr Doug Forrest 6431 1882 Vice President Mrs Dawn Collins 6431 1113 Secretary Mr Ray Hyland 6431 7404 90

Treasurer Mr Rex Collins Research Mrs Sybil Russell Committee Mrs Judy Cocker Mr Peter Cocker Miss Vernice Dudman Mrs Shirley Medwin State Delegates Mrs Dawn Collins Mr Peter Cocker Alternate Delegate Mr Ray Hyland

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Devonport

President Sue McCreghan (03) 6428 2288 Secretary Isobel Harris (03) 6424 5328 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310

The topic for the April meeting was land grants and tracing ownership of land. The discussion was led by Christine Morris, Glenice Brauman and Rosie Marshall who gave details of ways of locating the land which ancestors once occupied. Kerrie Whitely was the guest speaker at the May meeting. She spoke about the indexing project and the photographic display which was the result of the acquisition by the Devonport City Council of the negatives and other photography material from the Robinson & Sons Studio. Craig Broadfield’s subject for the June meeting was the Ulverstone Local History Museum and the records which are available. After a brief history of the Central Coast area he showed examples TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

of the photographic holdings, manuscripts and the information that can be accessed by computer. The branch announces the completion of two further indexes. They are The ‘Personal Announcements from The Advocate’ and cover the years 1995 and 1996. They have been published in two yearly volumes and are available from the branch at $15.00 each plus postage. It was a pleasure to host the 1997 Annual General Meeting which was held at the Lucas Hotel, Latrobe. Congratulations to Merle Fitzmaurice whose nomination for a meritorious Service Award was accepted. The raffle conducted by the branch was won by John Dare. Committee members for 1997–98 President Mrs Sue McCreghan 6428 2288 Vice President Mr John Dare 6424 7889 Secretary Mrs Isobel Harris 6424 5328 Treasurer Mr David Harris 6424 5328 Librarian Ms G. Brauman 6424 7577 Research Mrs Frances Yates 6425 3236 TAMIOT Mr Adrian Loone 6426 1470 Committee Mrs D. Grant 6424 6367 Mrs Barbara King 6425 2689 Mrs Rosie Marshall 6426 7334 Ms Christine Morris 6427 8461 Miss Louise Richardson 6424 4930 State Delegates Mr John Dare 6424 7889 Mrs Isobel Harris 6424 5328 Ms Christine Morris 6427 8461 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

Hobart

President Bryce Ward (03) 6243 7884 Secretary Cynthia O’Neill (03) 6228 3175 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001

For the past year, the indecision about our library lease has been an inhibiting factor on long term planning. No decision has yet been made, but we have been informed that our present lease has been extended until the end of the year. By then, the Council will have developed its new policy for leases or will have been swallowed up in an amalgamation. Whatever happens, we hope that we will be able to negotiate an appropriate lease for our present premises. Branch monthly meetings are continuing to attract good attendances and Maree Ring keeps on finding interesting speakers for them. The meetings are always followed by happy half hours around the supper table which often continue until lights out. Many thanks to Nola Ward and Pam Jensen for making these social sessions possible. The final session each month extends into the car park where the computer enthusiasts continue their discussions until the chill defeats them. The recording of the inscriptions at Cornelian Bay is almost complete thanks to the excellent organisation of Les Young, some Sunday Working Bees and in particular the weekly sessions of Thelma and Ray McKay and their small band of helpers. Les has areas which need checking and Mike Howe has records to be entered on computer if you need a job, or are lonely. Les is also working on a plan to transcribe the crematorium records—stay tuned. Thelma can also use more helpers in her

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Monday checking and recording group. If these don’t suit you, then talk to Colleen Read about how you may be able to help on a library project. If you don’t make our other meetings, try to come along on 18 November for our Christmas break up. We hope to have some entertainment related to our interests and our Christmas Supper. September will bring Miranda Morris to our meeting to talk on ‘Looking at Women’s Heritage’. In October we will have Anne Killalea on ‘Polio in the 1930s in Tasmania’ and November Christmas breakup—to be confirmed—Riverside Arts: Historical Fashion Parade and Christmas carols. Don’t forget that we have many records in the library which can help you. We hope to see you there. Committee members for 1997–98 President Mr Bryce Ward 6243 7884 Vice President Mrs Colleen Read 6244 4527 Secretary Mrs Cynthia O’Neill 6228 3175 Treasurer Mrs Jeannine Connors 6228 2836 Librarian Mr Maurice Lansdell 6223 2226 Committee Mrs Anne Hay 6244 2984 Mr David Hodgson 6229 7185 Mr Michael Howe 6244 7062 Mr Charles Hunt 6244 6943 Ms Vee Maddock 6243 9592 Mrs Maree Ring 6272 9650 Mr Leslie Young 6243 9131 State Delegates Mrs Colleen Read 6244 4527 Mrs Denise McNeice 6228 3564 Alternate Delegate Mrs Anne Hay 6244 2984

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Huon

President Betty Fletcher (03) 6264 1546 Secretary Elaine Burton (03) 6264 1335 PO Box 117 Huonville TAS 7109

Our branch is proceeding to index the old Huon and Derwent Times newspapers. We are organising a progressive dinner to raise money to help purchase material. We have purchased the latest O’Shea indexes and several others. The library attendance is improving. Denise McNeice came down and put the TAMIOT records on the computer for us to recheck. We have been busy working out the cost of our library holdings and have passed it on to the state treasurer. The following officers were elected at our April AGM. Committee members for 1997–98 President Mrs Shirley (Betty) Fletcher 6264 1546 Vice President Mrs Gwen Burton 6264 1245 Secretary Mrs Elaine Burton 6264 1335 Treasurer Mrs Joan Balmer 6266 4260 Librarian Mrs Rosalie Riley 6264 1036 Assistant Librarian Mrs Shelley Oates 6266 4461 Research Mrs Shelley Oates 6266 4461 TAMIOT Mrs Shirley (Betty) Fletcher 6264 1546 State Delegates Mrs Rosalie Riley 6264 1036 Mrs Elaine Burton 6264 1335 Alternate Delegate Mrs Shirley (Betty) Fletcher 6264 1546 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

Launceston

President Jenny Gill (03) 6331 1150 Secretary Thelma Grunnell (03) 6331 2145 PO Box 1290 Launceston TAS 7250

It is with regret that we record the passing in the same week in June of two of our longstanding members, Mrs Jean Jones and Mrs Jean Peck. Our sincere sympathy to Alan and Roy and their respective families. Hurray for volunteers! At our AGM in May we were pleased to have some action from the floor and have recycled a previous treasurer, Geoff Rapley, into a committee member and Alan Leighton is now vice president. At the last executive meeting Anita Swan, a research team and library duty member, was appointed as committee member. So we are now functioning at full capacity. Members informed and entertained the meeting with newspaper references of historical and family history content. On a very chilly June night we were delighted to be joined by three members from Burnie branch and some members of the Launceston Historical Society for Rhonda Hamilton’s talk on Launceston photographers to which photos were brought for possible dating. We have secured more suitable premises for the branch meetings which will now be held at the St John’s Parish Centre. As a fund raising project and to support the wool industry we are having a sock sale drive.

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Programme dates: October 9 (Thursday) at Launceston City Library, second floor, 6.30–8.30 p.m., ‘Genealogy on the Internet’ led by Aileen Pike and Robyn Conway. November 4 ‘Early recollections of a Launceston retailer’, Mr Charles Rose. December 2 ‘From Land’s End to John O’Groats on foot’, Mr David Lindsay. Committee members for 1997–98 President Miss Jenny Gill 6331 1150 Vice President Mr R. Alan Leighton 6326 2318 Correspondence Secretary Mrs Thelma Grunnell 6331 2145 Minute Secretary Mrs Judith Whish-Wilson 6331 6017 Membership Secretary Ms Helen Stuart 6331 9175 Treasurer Mr John Grunnell 6331 2145 Librarian Mrs Alma Ranson 6394 4404 Assistant Librarian and Sales Mrs Dian Smith 6397 3330 TAMIOT Mrs Betty Calverly 6344 5608 Publications Mrs Anne Bartlett 6344 5258 Committee Mr Geoff Rapley 6344 2118 Mrs Anita Swan 6326 5778 Miss Jan Welsh 6331 3648 Mr Joe Stephens 6344 5969 State Delegates Mrs Pat Harris 6344 3951 Mrs Dian Smith 6397 3330 Alternate Delegate Mrs Thelma Grunnell 6331 2145

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THE FORGOTTEN WOMEN CONVICTS OF MACQUARIE HARBOUR 1821-1826

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ACQUARIE Harbour was the first penal settlement to be established in Van Diemen’s Land. It existed for twelve years before closure in 1833 and was later reopened in 1846 for one year. The main reason for choosing such a remote place was to confine re-sentenced convicts (mostly for absconding) to where escape was considered impossible. The 110 persons who went with the first party were made up of the officers and men of the 48th Regiment who were dispatched from Port Dalrymple, along with four soldiers’ wives and their eleven children, forty-four convicts of bad character, eleven convict tradesmen (who were promised their Ticket of Leave on completion of work), the pilot James Lucas and eight convict women.

The party left Hobart aboard the Sophia and the Prince Leopold 12 December 1821. It is not known how many of the party the Sophia carried. Being a brig of only sixty tons, (the same size as the Lady Nelson) she was restricted in the amount she could take on board. After battling bad weather for three weeks the Sophia arrived at the mouth of Macquarie Harbour. The Prince Leopold was swept out to sea and eventually turned up at Port Dalrymple. The Sophia, because of her narrow draft, was able to negotiate the narrow passage, (later known as Hells Gates), after unloading the ship. Once across the bar she reloaded and made her way to Sarah Island. 94

The records state there were eight convict women in the first party.1 At first, only six were located. The 1821–22 Muster at Macquarie Harbour shows there were ten convict women. Four of these did not arrive in Hobart until after the two ships left for Macquarie Harbour, therefore the muster would have been taken mid 1822.2 The missing two were later discovered in other records. So why were they sent to Macquarie Harbour? I can find no official document that explains why they were sent with this first party. In Philip Tardiff’s book Notorious Strumpets and Dangerous Girls, Convict Women in Van Diemen’s Land 1803–1829, we can follow each of these women. What it does not show, except for three, was that they went to Macquarie Harbour, either because this information was not been entered on their conduct records, or the M.H. was mistaken for a person’s initials, not a place. Their crimes, after they arrived in Hobart, were no worse than many others under sentence at that time. A large number of early convict women married soon after they arrived. Only two married before they were transported to Macquarie Harbour. From studying their conduct records it seems that some were connected with the hospital when they first arrived in Hobart. The 1821–22 Muster refers to them as ‘in the hospital’ although it is not clear if it meant as a nurse or patient. Some were later recorded as not doing their hospital duties at Macquarie Harbour. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

After the Sophia unloaded the party at Sarah Island she returned to Hobart, this time taking only four days, arriving 7 February 1822. The Prince Leopold, in the meantime, left Port Dalrymple 10 February and made her way back to Sarah Island. It is possible the Sophia took the additional four convict women, who had arrived a few weeks earlier on the Providence, when she again left for Macquarie Harbour on 23 February. What sort of a life did these women lead in this remote area? A hard day-to-day existence, not only for these convict women, but for the soldiers’ wives and their children. It would have been the worst possible existence in a place that had no comparison in the whole country. It could almost be compared with being shipwrecked on a desert island. From glimpses of their conduct records some of the convict women had problems with the overseer John Anderson and assistant surgeon Crockett, resulting in two of them being placed in the stocks for two hours each day for six days. This took place in May, when the winter days would have made it a very cold and uncomfortable time for them. Nine inches of rain are often recorded during the month of May. The iron collar was also used for some crimes. All of these convicts (except Margaret Keefe), were returned to Hobart by 1824. Most of them, once their sentences were completed, disappeared from the records. Two died while still under sentence. Sarah Griffin died in 1832. The remainder, except Margaret Lucas (Keefe) were still in trouble up to 1850. Altogether, I have found fifteen convict women who were sent to Macquarie Harbour in the early years. Limited TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

information has been found about two, Elizabeth Bannister and Maria Allen. Details from the lives of thirteen of the early women follow. Others were sent later, including Jane Davis, neé Cropper, born on Norfolk Island and tried in Hobart 1824, who was sent with her husband to Sarah Island for receiving stolen sheep. Their third child was born there in 1825. The First Convict Women at Macquarie Harbour

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1 [220] Sarah Griffin (25) aged 19 was sentenced to 7 years at Nottingham in 1817 for larceny. The surgeon on the Friendship in 1818 described her as a prostitute who was filthy and lazy. She was sent with fifty-four other women from the Friendship to Hobart on the Duke of Wellington in 1818. She was in trouble within a month. She married William Wordey Silister (Sillitoe) in 1818 and continued her bad habits until 1824, when she received her Ticket of Leave. There is a gap on her record from July 1821 until May 1822 when she is charged with raising scandalous false reports prejudical to the character of John Anderson, Overseer, along with Margaret Morgan. They were both sentenced to wear an iron collar and sit in the stocks at Macquarie Harbour. She was also sentenced for disobeying the assistant surgeon in leaving the hospital at Macquarie Harbour on 23 December 1822. 2 [443] Margaret Morgan (27), aged 16, was sentenced to 7 years at Antrim in August 1817 for picking pockets. She arrived in New South Wales on the Elizabeth in 1818, and in Hobart on the Princess Charlotte in 1820. From her conduct record, she was to sit in the

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stocks for six hours for neglect of duty at the hospital in February 1821. On 7 May 1822 she was sentenced to wear an iron collar for 7 days for raising a scandalous false report prejudicial to the character of John Anderson, Overseer, at M.H. (Macquarie Harbour). By May 1823 she was back in Hobart and continued to commit all sorts of crimes, even breaching the Dog Licensing Act by having a dog without a licence. Poor Margaret died at the Female House of Correction in 1832, aged only 31 years. 3 [444] Mary O’Hara (or Hare) (37H) aged 15, was sentenced to 7 years at Antrim in March 1817 for picking pockets. She was also on the Elizabeth and the Princess Charlotte. Her conduct record begins in April 1823, making a gap of two years from when she arrived. Again it seems that she was sent to Macquarie Harbour, although it is not on her conduct record. On the 1823 Muster she is the servant of Mrs Nairn at Coal River. In 1826 a felony case against her was dismissed. There was a child born to a Mary O’Hara in Launceston in 1844. No further information. 4 [458] Margaret Keefe (25) aged 25 was sentenced at Wexford in 1818 for shoplifting. Arriving in Sydney on the Lord Wellington in January 1820, sent to Hobart on the Princess Charlotte, she was at the hospital in Hobart in 1820. Margaret led a lively life of crime soon after her arrival in Hobart—breaking and entering, assault and receiving. For the latter she was sentenced to Newcastle in February 1821. However, she was again in court for absconding later in 1821, so it appears that she was not sent. Margaret is the only one whom I was able to fully trace. Although there is nothing mentioned on her conduct record, she was

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sent to Macquarie Harbour and was listed on the 1822 Muster at Macquarie Harbour. This large gap of seven years at Macquarie Harbour is not recorded on her record, nor is there any indication that she was in trouble while serving her sentence there. She received her free certificate in 1828. It was at this most unlikely place that her life changed dramatically. After her arrival, or maybe on the voyage to Macquarie Harbour, she met and later lived with the pilot James Hunt Lucas. Their first son was born at Macquarie Harbour in 1824. The couple married at Sarah Island on 3 March 1829. James Hunt Lucas was the son of Lt James Hunt Lucas and Sarah Griggs, a convict. He was born on Norfolk Island in 1794. The couple remained at Macquarie Harbour until late 1829 when, with their four sons, they transferred to the Derwent River, where another six children were added to the family. James died at St Mary’s Hospital Hobart, after an accident at sea in 1853. Margaret survived for another twenty years. She died at her home at Kingston Tasmania in 1872, aged 75. 5 [493] Mary Ann Furze (12) aged 24–28, was sentenced to 7 years at Middlesex for Larceny from a person. She arrived in Sydney on the Janus in 1820 and Hobart on the Princess Charlotte in 1820. In 1821 she absconded into the woods without a pass for several months and was sentenced to be sent to the territory for the the remainder of her sentence. Because she was on the 1821–22 Muster it appears she was sent to Macquarie Harbour, where she remained until 1824. In May 1824 she was sent to solitary confinement for disobeying orders and spent three days on bread and water. In August 1824 she was

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in the hospital at Macquarie Harbour and was charged with destroying the fresh water kept for hospital use. (There was no permanant water supply on any of the islands). By 1828 she was in Hobart with the last entry in May 1831. Two years later she received her Ticket of Leave. A Mary Ann Furse married Benjamin Horton in 1830. No further information. 6 [558] Margaret Graham (22) aged 24, was sentenced to 7 years at Cumberland in 1820 for larceny. The surgeon’s report from the Morley, which arrived at Hobart in 1820, was very good. In August 1821 she was sentenced to be sent to the territory for stealing from her master. There is a gap in her record from 1821 until 1824. This appears to have been the time she spent at Macquarie Harbour, as she is on the 1821–22 Muster. Back in Hobart in 1824 she continued to abscond from her master and the Female Factory until 1828 when she married John Homer in Launceston. She was still in trouble until 1845. No further information. 7 [220] Judith Chambers (6) age 21, sentenced to 7 years at Wexford in 1815 for stealing apparel. Arriving Sydney on the Alexander in 1816, she left for Hobart on the Kangaroo in 1816. From May 1817 until July 1821 she was in trouble, mainly for drinking. On the 1821–22 muster she is at New Norfolk. Then a gap until April 1823. From 1825 until 1829 she continued to get into trouble in Hobart. In sworn statements taken at Macquarie Harbour on 20 June 1822, Judith Chambers and Thomas Allmet claimed that the day before, three soldiers named Maurice Walsh, Terence Cahill and Henry Leech arrived at the Island (Small Island later named Grunnet Island) where the convict women worked and TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

shared a hut with Thomas Allmet, the convict hut keeeper who was also a hospital attendant, and the overseer. This island contained a wooden penitentiary, with the hospital nearby. Allmet questioned the soldiers as to how they had came onto the island, and if they had a pass. They admitted they didn’t. Allmet then went to make a signal to Sarah Island (half a mile away) but they stopped him. They did not want to be reported as they had been given the boat by the mate off the brig to go fishing. The soldiers left, but not before threatening that, as the women had beds, they may stay on or come back later.3 The soldiers were later sent to Hobart on charges of repeated misconduct which were dismissed for lack of evidence. There were three Elizabeth Chambers who married—(1) Thomas Miller at Pittwater in 1826; (2) George Spooner in 1834 and (3) John Kelly in 1836. 8 [218] Mary Ann Corbett/Cahill/ Dalany (36) aged 21, sentenced to 7 years in Dublin in May 1815 for forging bank notes. She arrived in NSW on the Alexander in 1816 and was sent to Hobart on the Kangaroo in April 1816. In June 1816 she married John Simmons. From 1816 until November 1821 Mary Ann was in trouble for receiving, assault, drinking and abusing, resulting in the loss of her Ticket of Leave and being sent to H. M. Gaol. Nothing further on her conduct record. She was, however, mentioned as being at Macquarie Harbour by F. Fitzsymonds in his notes on Judith Chambers. It does seem possible that she was one of the first eight convict women sent to Macquarie Harbour. [The other women mentioned in his notes were Mary Ann Furze, Mary Graham, and Elizabeth Bannister.] 97

9 [604] Sarah Hammond (46) aged 39, sentenced to 7 years at Surrey in 1820 for stealing wearing apparel, arrived in Hobart on 8 December 1821 on the Providence 11. She absconded from her master’s premises in August 1822, then there is a gap until 1825. Because she is on the 1822 Muster, it seems she was at Sarah Island for some of that time. In 1825 she was sent to the factory in Hobart, received her Free Certficate in 1827, then no further information. 10 [623] Mary Revlett (24) aged 37, sentenced to life at Middlesex in 1820 for larceny from the person. (Widow, native place Jamaica). She also arrived on the Providence ll in 1821. Nothing is recorded for her until 1824 but she is listed on the 1822 Muster, so it seems she was at Sarah Island until her return to Hobart in 1824. She remained in trouble, absconding, assault, etc. until 1844 when she received her Ticket of Leave. She died in April 1847 and was buried in the grounds of the Prisoners’ Barracks, Hobart. 11 [630] Elizabeth Slater (46) aged 18, sentenced to 14 years at Middlesex in 1820 for uttering forged notes. Also on the Providence 11 in 1820. Her first crime in Hobart, for stealing from Mrs Sarah Birch, earned a sentence of six months in the Hobart Gaol. In October 1822 she was ordered to sit in the stocks for six days for unbecoming and indecent conduct during her time as a nurse in the hospital at Macquarie Harbour. Again in June 1823 for quitting the hospital and later in June for disobedience to Assistant Surgeon Crockett at Macquarie Harbour. By 1827 she was back in Hobart. In 1834 she was Free by Servitude, but continued to be in trouble. She is on the 1821–22

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Muster at Macquarie Harbour. No further information. 12 [665] Isabella Hammill (49) aged 34, was sentenced to 14 years at Lancaster for forging notes. Surgeon’s report states ‘swearer and disorderly’. (Native Place Tyrone, Ireland). Arriving in Hobart on board the Mary Ann l in May 1822, she continued her criminal activities. For ‘receiving 300 shirts and five pairs of trowsers, stolen from H. M. Magazine in Hobart,’ she was sent to Macquarie Harbour for 5 years in September 1822. On 17 November 1823 she was placed on bread and water for 7 days for abusive language to the Assistant Surgeon Henry Crockett at Macquarie Harbour. In November she was again in trouble for false scandalous and malicious expressions on a late trial at Macquarie Harbour. She was assigned in Hobart in 1832 and by 1835 was Free by Servitude. No further information. She is on the 1821–22 Muster at Macquarie Harbour. 13 [602] Elizabeth Gould (30) age 21, was sentenced to 14 years in London for forging bank notes. She arrived in Hobart on the Providence ll (first voyage) on 18 December 1821. In 1823 she married John Boothsryde in Launceston, [gap of 2 years from arrival] and 29 August 1823 for receiving, she was to be sent to Macquarie Harbour for three years. She was in trouble until 1827 when her husband died. She married George Wellington in Hobart in 1829 and continued to be in trouble until 1833. Sources 1 HRA lll IV p.44 2 AJCP Reel 65 pp.138–146 3 Fitzsymonds. E, A Looking Glass of Tasmania pp 17–20; CSO 1/177/4305 

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NON-STATE RECORDS

A

AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE Mary Ramsay

wealth of untapped genealogical and local history information can be found in the private family papers held within various library systems in Tasmania. This information is very hard to find at present. Most of the indexing associated with these deposits is rather sketchy. Tracking down the papers and extracting this information relies partly on luck and partly on educated guesses. The full benefit of these papers will not be felt until much better indexes are compiled and circulated. For example, unless one can obtain a copy of the relevant guide, it requires quite extensive knowledge, or a chance conversation with the right person, to find out that within the Clark-Weston Papers held by the Royal Society of Tasmania are many of the papers of John Clark, son of the original settler Captain William Clark of the 6th regiment of Foot, when John worked as a government official in Launceston, Hobart, George Town and Bothwell.1 The University Archives, through a system of volunteers over many years, has indexed most of the family papers it holds. For about six years I spent a few hours each Tuesday morning reading through old letters and documents and noting items I thought should be mentioned in the guide to the papers and names and subjects to be included in the index. This was then computerised and a hard copy printed out for the University Archives Search Room. The family papers I read were from the Clark family of Cluny Park Bothwell and Mauriceton near Kempton, and the Morris family TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

who were associated with Fingal, Swansea and Hobart. The Clark family were army people. Four of Captain Clark’s five sons were in the army. His eldest son, Thomas Noble Clark (1793–1853), spent most of his adult life in an army mental asylum after a head injury in the Light Dragoons. This fact, or even his existence, would be impossible to glean from most of these family letters. Three of his early letters written to his sister Jane in 1815, 1816 and 1820 are included in her papers2. The Clark papers start with an 1812 letter from the Duke of Gloucester’s secretary, regretting Lt Clarks being a prisoner of war. The Duke offered to pay the expenses of one of his sons at military college. The Clarks were friendly with Governor Arthur and his family, and Jane, the elder daughter, became governess to the Arthur children. They experienced many of the hardships and privations of early settlers, especially those who were not accustomed to farming life. Ann Clark wrote to her sister Jane in an undated letter3 (probably in 1825 as Ann married William Pritchard Weston of Longford in 1826). Really the dirt we live in would astonish you. The clothes I took off this morning will be when put into water mud - if the viranda [sic] was paved we might be cleaner ... I put on my night cap to save my hair which I find most difficult to keep tolerable.

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hostelries he used in the 1830s during his duties as a magistrate, accounts from various shops and tradesmen in Bothwell, Hobart and Launceston and copies of letters he wrote to government officials. There is one series which includes a copy of a letter expressing his indignation in November 1840 when the Police Magistrate went off to the Regatta in Hobart although he had been told bushrangers were in the area. Subsequent letters in this copybook tell of the murder of stock-keepers by these bushrangers and John Clark’s role in organising a search for the murdered men. He graphically described to the Governor their appearance when he found them, including a map of where the bodies were located. John Clark’s correspondents included Matthew Curling Friend and his wife Mary Ann who built The Grove at George Town and Newnham near Launceston, and William Barnes, the brewer of Launceston who built Trevallyn, now demolished. Dr Edward Swarbreck Hall was also his friend and one letter describes the Halls’ removal from Bothwell to Westbury in 1843 and what he found there, the shops poorly supplied and very dim.4

Jane Clark lived at Mauriceton near Kempton until her death in 1873. Her correspondence contains mostly letters from family and friends. Her sister Ann’s children and grandchildren—Guthries, Morrahs, Archers and Westons wrote to her at intervals over the century as did others including Maria Pedder, wife of Sir John Pedder, the early Van Diemen’s Land judge. 100

These papers are incomplete. From the Colonial Secretary’s Office records in the Archives Office of Tasmania we know that Capt. William Clark maintained a steady correspondence with the Governor but copies were not made of these letters, nor are the replies he received on file. John Clark’s correspondence is complete for some years but sadly lacking in others. The papers are complemented by the Weston Papers held in the Queen Victoria Museum in Launceston.

Cluny Park [AOT]

William Knibb Morris aged 22 emigrated from England with his father per Boomerang in 1855. His brother James was already settled in Hobart with his wife Elizabeth and her father Mr Bryant. William was able to report home that reports of Mr Bryant’s drinking were false. He also wrote home. We did not lose a single adult by sickness during the whole voyage and only 5 children most of [whom] were very sickley [sic] when brought on board.

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William, who worked mostly as a clerk or shop-keeper, wrote home monthly to various members of his family. The collection spans almost fifty years of happenings within the Morris family. The letters have a wider appeal however, because William was a lively chronicler of anything new—the railway system, the electric telegraph, developments in photography, undersea cable and the telephone, to name some of them. He also left Tasmania and travelled on the mainland where he worked in Sydney, Gundagai and Orange in New South Wales and Gayndah in Queensland. He has some very good descriptions of Gayndah, which is inland from Maryborough in Queensland and the aboriginal inhabitants he observed there. Eventually he returned to Tasmania and became a storekeeper in Fingal. His parents ran a branch of his store at Mangana and both of them died and were buried in Fingal. William married Sarah Rebecca Rothwell in 1869 and they both helped build the Methodist Church in Fingal. Following a downturn in business the Morris family moved to Hobart in 1877. He wrote that his creditors all treated him kindly except P. O. Fysh. In Hobart William became involved in photography and other scientific pursuits once again. In 1880 he detailed the fortunes of an evening newspaper which was started in Hobart, The Star, whose proprietor he tried unsuccessfully to help and reported to Tom that it would soon be setting6. In 1882 he wrote to his brother Tom that he and Rev. Palfreyman who lived opposite him in Arthur Street West Hobart had rigged up a telephone line between their houses using porcelain cupboard door handles as insulators.

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Although there is an article on Morris in Kerr’s dictionary of Australian artists,7 his letters in the University Archives are not mentioned. They do, however, get included in the references in Long’s Tasmanian photographers.8 In hindsight, I feel the indexing of these two sets of papers was not detailed enough. Perhaps every name should have received an entry on the data base and every event also noted. The advent of computerised data bases has made this sort of indexing much easier and the information more easily disseminated. I enjoyed my work on these two very different families and hope to find more family papers to work on in the future. List of boots supplied by John McWaide —Tanner of Bothwell to John Clark of Cluny Park Bothwell submitted by bootmaker William Merry 15 June 1839 Kitchen Knat George Groom Cole Henery Dan Costen Devine Isack Thos Hilton Mark Bennet Paul Holland (not Hough) References: l See Mary Ramsay, ‘John Clark, JP, and his George Town magisterial records 1830– 1835’, Tasmanian Ancestry Vol. 16 no. 1 June 1995 2 University of Tasmania Archives, Royal Society Papers RS8/F3 3 op.cit. RS8/F6 no. 15 4 op.cit.RS8 B23 5 University of Tasmania Archives, Morris papers Ml3/1 6 op. cit. M13/6 7 Kerr, Joan ed., The Dictionary of Australian artists. Melbourne, 1992. 8 Long, Chris., Tasmanian photographers 1840-1940. Hobart, 1995.  Photograph of Cluny Park from the Weekly Courier, 13 February 1904, page 17, is reproduced with the permission of the Archives Office of Tasmania.

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A BACKGROUND TO

EARLY JUDAISM IN TASMANIA compiled by

M

Tom B. Schlesinger

ANY Jews played a colourful and important part in the early history of Tasmania. Their story makes good telling, because it has everything. Humour, tragedy, drama, violence, love, hate, fear and self sacrifice, involving those Jews who arrived during the early decades of settlement in Van Diemen’s Land. Their combined stories would fill many volumes. Suffice it for the purposes of this article to fill in some of the background and some events only, which I, as a collector and gatherer of facts from many sources, find interesting. Eight Jewish convicts landed from the First Fleet, some of whom in due course found their way south to Tasmania. They were followed by hundreds more, transported for transgressions ranging from picking pockets to organized crime on a large scale. Some continued life as criminals in Australia, including murder. Such Jews were hanged, flogged or sent to hellish outer settlements. Other Jewish convicts, both men and women, had experiences which read like dramatic fiction. One became the leader of a gang of bushrangers, while his brother ended up as a most honoured citizen, becoming a newspaper proprietor and a partner in the Hobart Theatre Royal. Before becoming a press owner, he was at one time convicted for criminal libel and at another time worked as a chief constable in New South Wales. His proudest possession,

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the paper that he turned into a daily in Hobarton, now is part of the world wide Rupert Murdoch media empire. The period 1788–1830 included the arrival of the first Jews, and the commencement of free Jewish migration to Australia. In VDL there were sufficient numbers to afford some measure of comparison between the two early Australian colonies of Sydney and Hobart. It also was the Jewish community convict era. By 1830, free settlers outnumbered convict arrivals. Also by 1830 an organised Jewish community had emerged and the settlement in Van Diemen’s Land was quickly losing its military bearing and penal character. Nearly all the early arrivals, whether convicts or free settlers, came from the Jewish community of London. Until the 1830s, with the exception of a few magnates, (Isaac Goldsmid, David Ricardo, Nathan Rothschield and Moses Montefiore) the entire metropolitan Jewish community continued to be found in the East End of London. From Bishopsgate to the Tower lived the Jewish hawkers, stall owners and small dealers, shopkeepers and dealers in old clothes. The bustle of the City, the street markets in the East End of London’s ‘Rag Fair’, anchored the community securely to its traditional home just as surely as did the geographical location of London’s Sephardi and Ashkenazi synagogues in Bevis Marks and Duke’s Place.

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It has been estimated that in 1791 the Jews in England numbered at least 12,000 to 16,000. The majority of immigrants who had arrived in London from the continent had no useful trade or calling, as they were the product of centuries of humiliation and discrimination, coming from countries where religious and social intolerance had made refugees of them. They faced familiar problems in their new land. From the Jewish community itself the traditional dietary laws and Sabbath prohibitions helped to build effective barriers to economic integration. It was not simply a matter of being unable to function as equal citizens in the precincts of the City of London. There was also the tradition of anti-semitism which inflicted grave scars upon the individual and communal life of the Jews in England. There were problems confronting Jews in their choice of schools and professions which arose from the general structure of the community and churches and education. As each outbreak of European persecution sent more Jews to England, the leaders of London Jewry tried to stem the apparently inexorable human tide. Whilst the wealthier, established and Jews sent to Australia 1788–1799 1800–1809 1810–1819 1820–1829 1830 Year unknown

54 34 124 150 16 6

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more tightly knit Sephardi Jews had their own charitable institutions, the newer Ashkenazim desperately ex-communicated law breakers and applied to the Government for aid in preventing the migration of impoverished Jews into England. By 1779 poverty was such an acute problem within the Ashkenazi community of London, that riots broke out and a society had to be set up to supply food and coal to the Jewish poor. I have always felt that, as the crimes committed by some of the convicts brought out from England seemed so petty, it seemed likely there were many folk living in London at the time, who considered that to receive a sentence of transportation, was preferable to starving and/or freezing to death in the streets of London. So they turned to petty larceny to escape. The pattern of transportation of the Jews reflects one that can be seen in the general convict statistics and in the earliest years of Australian history appears to represent a fairly constant 1% of the total convict group. However, as the London-tried convicts diminished, the proportion of Jews among those sent to Australia also diminished.

Number of convicts sent from England

% of Jewish convicts 1788–1830

5,808 3,274 10,265 20,947 4,399

0.93% 1.07% 1.21% 0.72% 0.37%

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The character and social status of the Jewish community in London is illustrated by the occupations listed in the convict records. Just over half of the convicts were listed with their English trade of occupation. A surprising variety of different skills was recorded: tailors grooms pencil makers watchmakers butchers pen cutters shoemakers jewellers tobacco manufacturers glass cutters furriers hatters Others lesser in number included: brewer barber baker chimney sweep dentists ostrich feather manufacturer sailmaker cooper cotton wick maker musician sailor spectacle maker upholsterer silversmith brickmaker calico glazier engraver cane gilder The rest were messenger boys, orange boys (who sold oranges in the London streets) sweeps, unskilled labourers and prostitutes. Among the ‘dealers’ the street fruit sellers, pedlars, and old clothes men are high on the list of Jewish convicts. There were six clerks, a ships’ broker and a diamond broker. As can be seen, the Jewish involvement in the clothing trade clearly emerged, even from within the ranks of the convicts. One third of the group consisted of old clothes men, furriers, tailors, hatters and shoemakers. In Australia these convicts would play a part in the creation of a retail clothing industry. Just how different these details are from the pattern set by the general non-Jewish population, can be inferred from the 1841

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census in New South Wales, which listed only 1774 shopkeepers and other ‘retail dealers’ representing 3.1% of the population. At that time there were 856 Jews in all of Eastern Australia constituting 0.7% of the total population and at least half of the bread winners in this Jewish group were retailers. The Jews brought with them a long tradition of close family and communal life. They were accustomed to making a living in a hostile environment. They possessed a deep respect for education, so that it was common for the poorest Jews to be able to read and write in an era when illiteracy was the rule rather that the exception. A sense of kinship was heightened by familiarity with poverty, exile and sudden expulsion. Their names and faces were distinctive and their social background and economic status very similar. All these qualities which merge into a flexible ability to make the best of circumstance, they brought with them. For decades there was no official or organized Jewish community and yet Australian Jews maintained helpful social contact and a feeling of shared responsibility. This in many ways has lasted to the present day. 

Compiled by Tom B. Schlesinger, Hobart, Tasmania, May 1997. From records of the Hobart Synagogue, plus information from writings by Rabbi John Levi and Dr G. F. Bergman.

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THE PROMISED LAND

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Arch Flanagan

OR Thomas it had been a long night of fitful sleep. Without a watch he had waited anxiously for the dawn bringing the blissful day that would re-unite him with his family after six long years. Throughout the dark hours the rapturous hopes of the last two years had erratically come and gone. For two years ago he had learned that it was now Government policy to send out the families of good conduct convicts, and, ever since, every day more surely, his wildest aspirations had become a great up-lifting certainty. They were now in Launceston, Eliza and the children, and today, after so many years of despair and hardship, they would be with him at last. He had wondered yet again about their journey out on the emigrant ship, Northumberland; the bitter cold numbing them through the icy climes, the tropical heat stifling them in the crowded, foetid quarters below. What of their ship’s captain and surgeon? Would they be efficient, caring and sober, as so many weren’t? Would raging seas terrify and sicken them? How would his beloved Katie, two years old when he was suddenly taken from them, handle the ordeal? Soon he would know all. At the first tinge of light he was astir and dressed. A bowl of oatmeal and then to the stables to harness the horse. Mr Brickford had told him the previous day, ‘They’ll have much luggage so take a dray. Leave early. Twelve miles into town. Four hours. Home before dark.’

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He was a good man, Brickford. On his extensive and well-organised estate worked forty or more persons, free, convict, ticket-of-leave, men and women. A good master, unlike some others hereabouts. Thomas had heard stories of unjust treatment, cruel and abusive. Like Brickford’s brother. Only last muster a bitter young Londoner had furtively shown him the scars crisscrossing his back. ‘Him,’ he snarled. ‘May the bastard rot in hell and everyone of his family.’ At a brisk pace Thomas passed through Longford township where as yet scarcely a chimney sent forth its morning smoke. Out past Muddy Plains, and on to the Deloraine Road. Near here was a stream, crystal clear and rippling, where he rested his horse awhile, as well as his own legs, for he was no longer young. Well, Bridget would be 16 now, Patrick 14 and John 12. And little Katie 7. Just fancy that, Katie 7. The sun was straggling through the gums now, a lovely February morning. His back against a sturdy tree, his thoughts whirled again. His arrest back in Roscommon for stealing grain to defy the Great Famine, he and five others, the trial and the sentence, each seven years, Kilmainham Gaol. The memory of that gaol forever haunted him, for here the full understanding of his hopeless position had penetrated his understanding, the every-growing certainty of transportation, the yearning for his family, the knowledge of their now more desperate plight. Nothing ever again was as bad as

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that, not even the journey out on Aspen with a bullying captain and a surgeon who drank constantly rather than defy him in the interests of his defenceless charges. Upon arrival in Hobart, being of good conduct, he had been granted a ticket-of-leave which meant he could seek work anywhere, and eventually he had come to Longford and gained employment at Brickford’s. Within months he had made a request for his family to join him—or rather Mr Brickford had, because neither Thomas nor any of his family could read nor write. But the wheels of bureaucracy had ground slowly and it was two years before Thomas heard the glad tidings that they were due to leave Ireland on the Northumberland in October, 1852. Then the anxious wait until finally came news of their arrival in Van Diemen’s Land. ‘They’re here,’ Mr Brickford had told him, ‘at the mouth of the Tamar. A few days there for inspection and reports, then up to Launceston and we’ll collect them from there.’ A fortnight passed before the further news that they were to be released at last. Beside this lovely stream he now resolved that there they would rest on their return journey and eat the lunch that cook Jane Bearnside had provided. Jane, a young convict girl separated from her family, related to Thomas’ day of happiness and had supplied him well. Yes, here they would chat and talk. So much to tell. He pushed on again, past Travellers’ Rest, past a man and boy erecting a log fence who vainly sought talk with him. A coach overtook him, the passengers clinging precariously outside it greeting him cheerfully. Soon he topped the Sandhill and saw Launceston, lightly

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veiled by the wood smoke from its chimneys, sprawled before him. Half way down the hill he met a squat, black-whiskered man pushing a barrow laden with a trunk and smaller boxes, apparently the property of the tall, pallid girl who traipsed behind him. He lowered the barrow and greeted Thomas. ‘Have you anything to drink?’ Thomas proffered the bottle he’d re-filled from his stream and the man took a hearty gulp and handed it back. ‘What about her?’ asked Thomas. ‘Oh, yeah. S’pose so. She’s off the Northumberland. They’re all in Conolly’s in Charles Street waiting to be picked up.’ He nodded towards the girl. ‘Not a bad buy. Eight pounds for a year. Keep too, of course.’ Unanswering, Thomas drove on. Since he’d left Roscommon he’d seen others like him, hard men for their own purposes. He thanked God that his Bridget would not become the property of such. Mrs Brickford would employ her, Mr Brickford the boys, and all would be well. As he entered the town he passed three convicts in irons working on a rough section of street. Hard cases, he thought, pushing the system to its harsh, inevitable end. Nearby a soldier sat on a doorstep, gun propped against the wall. He passed a house showing a sign that read Transportation Must Cease and a shop with another that said more bluntly No More Convicts. He asked a couple of boys towing a billycan of firewood where Connolly’s Store was and they directed him with enthusiasm. As Thomas approached the store a tense eagerness welled up within him. At first TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

he could see no-one, but as he entered the front door he was rudely seized and his long lost sons were upon him, pummelling his hand, hugging him. They burbled words of greeting to each other, while Thomas marvelled at their growth and they at his oldness. Finally he asked, ‘Where are the others? Where are they?’ The boys vanished within the building and almost immediately Eliza and Bridget burst forth. It was Bridget who reached him first, her arms around his neck, hugging, hugging; then Eliza, her soft, loving body pressed against his, five years of loneliness surpassed by one ecstatic moment. Finally they broke apart and Thomas exclaimed, ‘Katie! Where’s my little Katie?’ They seemed to step back a pace and he could see them, all four, the boys at the side, heads averted, Bridget slightly behind her mother, and Eliza facing him, all silent. ‘Where is she?’ he repeated, ‘Where’s Katie?’ In the long pause that followed the answer came to him in a sudden, stunning burst of understanding. Then Eliza spoke. ‘It was the little ones. They had the least resistance. They just faded away. It was worse after you left. It was so bad. It went on for so long.’ She paused. ‘For years.’ The boys were looking away. Bridget’s eyes were downcast. ‘So many of them died. The Heaneys lost three. The Hogan twins both went.’ For what seemed an age they stood there like carved figures, motionless, silent. Then Thomas heard a voice he scarcely

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recognised as his own. ‘We must be on our way,’ it said. ‘We have a long way to go.’ As the boys brought forth the luggage, Thomas silently placed it in the dray and the little party moved off, Thomas walking ahead beside the horse, the others trailing behind, marvelling at this strange, sprawling, colonial town, but depressed and saddened by the effect their news had wrought. Back up Wellington Street they went, past the sullen road gang, past walking women laden with shopping, past tradesmen’s carts and the gigs of the wealthy, on up the Sandhill to the flatter road beyond. Thomas plodded on ahead, glancing at nothing. Why, oh God, why? Surely they could have saved her. I wanted them all, but perhaps I wanted her most. They passed Travellers’ Rest and finally came to the bush stream. Here they were to have eaten and gossiped, so much to tell. Here he was to have lighted a fire with the boys, Australian style, with crackling gum tree bark and sticks wafting forth their sweet smoke. Instead he gave them the hamper and told them to boil the billy. He would rest a while, he said, the morning trip had tired him. Overhanging the creek was a gnarled and ancient tree and he went and leant upon one of its ample branches, chin cradled in his arms. Eliza sat on a fallen tree while the boys busied themselves around the fire. Bridget came and leant beside him and, like him, silently gazed into the hurrying water. Thomas knew that she had come

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to comfort him, and after a while he spoke. ‘She would have been seven now,’ he said. ‘Yes, Da, seven in August. She’ll always be some age, Da. Strange with little ones who die, isn’t it. What age are they, always a sweet four as she was or do they grow older and lovelier? You’d been left Kilmainham only a few months when she died. We couldn’t let you know. All the way out it hung over us like a black cloud, telling you. But Mammy said it was her duty, she’d do it.’ She paused awhile. ‘It was Mammy who saved us back there. We would have all died but for her. In our most terrible times, when we were hungriest and all hope had gone, she held fast.’ She paused again, put her hand on his arm and looked into his eyes with an unspoken plea. Finally he squeezed her hand gently and moved away. He went to Eliza and sat beside her. After a time he spoke. ‘I’m sure you’ll like it here,’ he said. ‘Plenty of food, meat and vegetables and fruit. You’ll never be hungry again, never. And the weather’s lovely, even in winter the sun shines often and at night there are blazing log fires. I’m sure you’ll be happy.’ He put his hand gently on hers and she looked at him, almost coyly, as in their courting days back in Ail Finn a hundred years ago. ‘’Tis the Promised Land,’ she teased. ‘Yes,’ he answered solemnly, ‘I think it is, and ’tis you who led them out of the Wilderness.’ ♣

NOTE: Arch Flanagan’s moving story, whilst fictional, was written after family research had revealed that both his great-grandfather and his wife’s great-grandfather had applied, as Ticket-of-Leave men, to have their families join them from the famine-stricken Ireland of the early 1850s. Arch has combined the factual events from convict and shipping records, his intimate knowledge of the Longford-Launceston area, his knowledge of Tasmanian social history and his talent as a writer to weave wonderful pictures of convict family life. Joyce Purtscher.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

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Maria Brandl

ITTLE did my greatgrandparents know that a family secret that they had carefully concealed would emerge one hundred and twentyfive years later when a family historian was trying to track them down. A secret is always fun to uncover. I found it as I was checking records and my experience raises the question of what can facts (or records) tell you that memory (or family traditions) can’t or won’t? It is particularly satisfying when the revealed information can result only in good and no one remains to be affected by repercussions, legal or emotional. The story begins with my starting in the text-book fashion with myself and working back to parents and grandparents collecting birth, marriage and death certificates along the way. I also found a living elderly relative on my mother’s side willing to write to me about oral family history. Our letters went back and forth quite genially until one brought me up short. What he told me threw into question a lot of the information I had been collecting so carefully. My correspondent wrote: ‘I may be reading your charts wrongly but I do know that your grandmother was a sister to my father, not his cousin. We always called her auntie’. Further, he had looked her up in the old school records and she is down there as his father’s sister. I went into overdrive. I checked the Index to Pioneer Births again and printed out all references with a name like my grandmother’s. Only one had been born in the state within the ten year period I TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

was searching so it must be my grandmother. Her birth certificate named her parents as Michael and Mary. But her certificate of marriage named another set of parents, Michael’s brother John and his wife Margaret, but no record exists of her being born to them. So what was happening here? The simplest explanation is that both families had a daughter of the same first name, only one of which was registered. But born in the same year? Had one of the infants died? No likely reference occurred in the index to deaths. So I began to check other certificates, particularly the death certificates of both ‘mothers’. Curiously the daughter with my grandmother’s name had dropped off Mary’s death certificate but appeared on Margaret’s. I decided to appeal to Church records. It took much longer to track down the old baptism register than to send for a government certificate, but I located it eventually with the priest of a neighbouring parish. The baptism had occurred one month after the birth. It bore the same date and place as on the birth certificate, but not the same parents. More puzzling still, the birth had been registered by the birth mother three months after the birth, and two months after the baptism—when the second parents were named. The question still remains. What was happening here? Well, I have a theory which involves a panorama of nineteenth century history, two continents and three families. I would be interested in any alternative theory from more experienced researchers. 109

The brothers Michael and John came from County Clare in Ireland as assisted labourers to South Australia and then went on to the goldfields in north-east Victoria where they later took up land and settled. Michael and Mary had married in Cratloe, County Clare in 1854 before they emigrated. Both were in their early twenties, Catholic and ready to begin a new family in a new land. They were to have eight children: three sons and five daughters—one of whom was my grandmother. Michael’s brother John, who was younger, followed later and married Margaret, also from County Clare, in 1865 and had four sons. My grandmother’s birth parents, Mary and Michael, had brought with them her widowed mother Bridget and her sister, Catherine. This aged lady and her two daughters were the only members of their family which had included a father and six children to survive the Great Famine in Ireland in the 1840s. Both Michael and John would also have had vivid memories of that dark time, Clare being one of the western counties hardest hit. So far as I have been able to find out, John’s wife-to-be Margaret emigrated alone. She was also from County Clare. So three families are involved in this family secret: that of both fathers and those of each of the two mothers. When my grandmother was born in 1871 Mary’s mother was dead and her sister was married with her own family. The new baby was the fifth daughter, for Mary, adding to a surfeit of daughters at a time when sons were needed to help with the labour of clearing the selected land. The other mother Margaret had no extended family, nor a daughter, and her

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house was full of males and all the midnineteenth century household tasks that resulted: washing, cleaning, cooking, bed-making, sewing. To add to this, my grandmother’s birth mother was to become pregnant again at age 38 in the same year her seventh child was born. In these circumstances it was not surprising if an informal adoption occurred. The families were close-knit and clannish in the Irish way, the child’s surname would remain the same in her new family as would half of her ancestry. Her birth family would gain a bit of relief before the next mouth arrived to be fed and her smaller family of adoption would gain a much needed female in the household. Everyone seemed a winner. In the small rural community where these families had taken up their selections it is puzzling how the adoption was kept a secret. The midwife knew, as would the older children in both families one would have thought. And neighbours? Members of the congregation? Perhaps to an outsider one Irishman’s tribe of children appeared much the same as his brother’s. Even more tantalising is why it was kept secret? Were such adoptions against church edict? Was shame attached to ‘giving a child away’?—even to a family member as close as one’s brother? In many cultures around the world it is common practice for a person to adopt a sibling’s offspring, but was that true of the nineteenth century Irish? My grandmother grew up believing herself to be the child of one particular set of parents and raised her two children in the same belief. Yet she was in fact the niece of the man she called father and no blood relation to the woman she called mother. She was a first cousin to the

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boys she called brother, and she had brothers and sisters she thought were her first cousins. Moreover she lost as relatives all the children of her real mother’s sister who have became a very large family indeed. An intriguing sequel to this one hundredand-twenty-five-year secret is that my cousin, presently in partnership with an old playmate and friend, finds now they are related by blood. The two business partners are both greatgreatgrandsons of old Bridget who survived the Great Famine and came with her two daughters to start again in a new land. For someone as interested in female lines of descent as I, other outcomes from this research are worth noting. The woman whom my grandmother believed to be her mother passed on to her oral traditions of her own family background in Ireland. We, as descendants, benefit from my grandmother having not only a family of birth but also a family of upbringing. It certainly keeps this family historian happy and makes for a richer heritage. I am a beginner at family history but I am now asking myself why did I leave it so long? Not only is it enjoyable and interesting to do but if I had started earlier, as we all know, I would have learned so much more from older family members. Facts always have a story behind them which they cannot tell for only memory can do that. While I have certainly found out how much those bare official records can reveal, our family may never know the real story of my grandmother’s adoption. 

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Descendants of

James HAINES

who arrived Port Adelaide on the Lysander 1850 James married 1 Eliza SHERGOLD 2 Ann RATTEW 3 Eliza ROGERS Some associated names: Kent, Humphries, Nitschke, Jackway, Opperman, Bott, Gray, Duck, Wyatt, Foley, Day, Randall, Hann and Nilsson. A HAINES reunion organised by Thelma Opperman at Millicent in 1975 was to be followed by publication of a book. This book is now being compiled by The South East Family History Group Inc. at 14 Stuckey Street Millicent SA. For information please contact: SEFHG Inc. Box 758 PO Millicent SA 5280

Index of Obituaries from Walch’s Tasmanian Almanacs The ‘Red Books’ 1870–1979/80 Compiled by Sandra Duck The Index includes the year of publication of the obituary in the almanac, surname and christian name or initials of the deceased. Most entries also give occupations, place and date of death. Available from: 71 Gibson Street, Kings Meadows, Tasmania 7249 $18.00 + $3.60 p&p

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VAN DIEMEN’S LAND AND NORFOLK ISLAND INTEREST GROUP

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T the last meeting of the group, Hamish Maxwell-Stuart was our guest speaker and told of his research on Sarah Island. He now has a list of well over 1,000 convicts who were sent to Macquarie Harbour, many of whom have nothing on their conduct record to show this. Some have the letters M.H. which have often been mistaken for an official’s initials. Hamish sent a copy of the list to Tasmanian Ancestry and the group, but it is much too long to include in the journal. Queries or any information welcome. 

TELLING THE SARAH ISLAND STORY Dr Hamish Maxwell-Stuart

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N September of last year the playwright Richard Davey and I secured a grant from the Australia Foundation to upgrade tourist facilities at Sarah Island. Sarah, or Settlement Island, was the headquarters of Macquarie Harbour penal station founded in early 1822 and closed down in January 1834. Both Richard and I have been fascinated by the Sarah Island story for a number of years. Although we have until recently worked independently, we have discovered that we have been wrestling with the same conundrum. How can a penal settlement with a reputation for ‘woe, despair and depravity’ have doubled as an important colonial shipyard? Although still the subject of 112

much amicable discussion, Richard and I have fashioned some alternative histories of Sarah Island which suggest a number of ways in which the settlement might have operated. Many of these turn existing assumptions on their heads. We are currently writing the script for a new guide book which will explore the day-to-day operation of the site through the eyes of one convict. Our man, John Knight, was retransported to Macquarie Harbour from New South Wales in the early 1820s. An absconder form Port Macquarie, Knight initially laboured in a timber rolling and carrying gang in the lower Gordon and Kelly’s Basin. From there he was promoted, via the saw pits, to work in the shipyards. While there are many other convicts we could have selected to tell stories about Sarah, we have settled on Knight for a number of reasons. During his time at Macquarie Harbour, Knight was both a dobber and a cobber, engaging in fawning exercises designed to gain official praise while simultaneously plotting behind the scenes with other convict moral economists. Our aim is to use his story to convey the complexities of life in a colonial penal station to a public who have hitherto been fed a lean (and largely boring) diet of tired old tales. In order to reinforce our point, we would like to include an appendix which detailed some of the contributions made to Australian society by the descendents of the men and women who lived and worked at Sarah. Can any of your members help? Dr Hamish Maxwell-Stewart Department of History & Classics University of Tasmania GPO Box 252-81 Hobart Tasmania 7001 Australia

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

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Wayne Smith

NE of the most exciting tasks we ever undertake is to choose a name for our new-born child. In a world where communication with others is our most important social responsibility, we could hardly survive without some system of labelling to apply to people, places, possessions, flora and fauna etc., to enable us to carry on a sensible conversation and identify who, or what, we are talking about. All names are important, but place names play an especially vital role in our lives. Imagine living in a world with no place names. How would we describe where we are, where we are going, or where we have been? From the earliest times in history, geographical features have been given names to identify them and Australia has inherited its method of naming places largely from Europe (principally the United Kingdom) and from the names applied by Australian and Tasmanian Aborigines. Tasmania has something in excess of 30,000 official names to identify its mountains, creeks, hills, islands etc. This state is blessed with a number of wonderful place names which have mystifying origins. My natural curiosity made me wonder where on earth some names sprang from. For example, what fertile mind conjured up the following place names? The Vertical Acre, Aw Kaw Creek, Bag and Rake Gully, Bag o’ Bones Creek, Ballahoo Island, The Ballroom, Barber’s Bottom, Batchelor’s Flat, Bed Chambers Hill, Beginners Bay, Belcher’s Lookout, Bellas Hole, Big Raggedy Head, Big TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

Sarah Anne, Black Charlies Opening, Black Mary’s Lookout, Blackguards Hill, Blessed’s Shore, Blue Stocking Creek, Boot Jack Flat, Brains Hill, Bread and Butter Gully, Breakneck Creek, Breakspeare Creek, Bust-me-Gall Hill, Chick’s Perch, Chucklehead, Coffin Bay, Deadman’s Gulch, Death and Judgement Corner, Defrieze Bay, Desolation Bay, Devils Sewer, Diabobble Hill, Doctor Lever’s Head, Dunnies Creek, Eggs and Bacon Bay, Gallows Hill, Gibbet Hill, Humbug Point, Hungry Flats, Ladys Bay, Linger and Die Creek, Linga Longa Hill, Pudding Bag Lane, Masons Downfall, Murderer’s Plains, Madman’s Hill, Mount Slaughter, Mother Brown’s Bottom, Mouldy Hole, No where Else, Old Woman’s Head, Round Bottom, Sisters Beach, Skeleton Rock, Skullbones Plain, Smoke Signal Hill, Smokers Bank, Starvation Bay, Suicide Bay, Thieving Hill, Tom Ugly’s Point, Wetpants Creek, Wiharaja and so on. Many of these fascinating names had their origins in our unique past where bushrangers and Aborigines terrorised the early settlers. Other names preserve some quaint Old English terminology which is not used today. Let us now analyse how most of our place names originated. Out of the mists of the past the ancient races named features for their significance to them at the time, identifying good hunting/fishing grounds, camping spots, waterholes, danger points etc. As an example, some Aboriginal tribes in Western Australia added the suffix up to the end of a word to symbolise water. 113

Naturally in a dry state like WA, water is arguably the most significant ingredient to sustain life. Therefore, good camping spots were identified with the place name bearing final syllable up. Therefore, we can be assured that we can find water at Barringup (watering place), Boilyup (water bubbling in a soak), Manjimup (bullrushes near a waterhole), Wardup (water all summer) and Winderlup (a permanent creek). The Tasmanian Aborigines used the affixes lie, lia, rena, mena, deena and teena to indicate water and many names given by the Hydro Electric Commission to their dam sites reflect this connection with water. For example, Lietinna (cold water), Liawenee (cold water) Liapoota (creek), Waddamana (from Waddamena) (river), Wayatinah (creek) and Tungatina (rain shower). Some other Tasmanian place names indicating the presence of water are: Liena (fresh water), Lileah (fresh water), Lialeeta (sea), Rinadeena (raindrops) and Renah (water rat). However, when lia is added to the end of a word it often means something quite different from water, e.g. Tarraleah (kangaroo). The ancient European tribes also commonly used descriptive names for water locations. For example, some early Briton tribal groups used the suffix ea, ey, y at the end of a word to signify water in the same way as the Aboriginal up is used. This word is closely related to the French eau which also means water. Therefore many river names culminate in ey (e.g.) Mersey (meaning Boundary River), Romney (Broad River), Waveney (Wavy River) etc. However, just to confuse us, in other cases the suffix ey can mean an island, e.g. Bardsey Island (Bardr’s island—Bardr being a tribal 114

chief), Romsey (Rum’s island) Bermondsey (Beornmund’s island), Battersea (Beaduric’s island) and Anglesey. The last mentioned means Angles (i.e. Anglo-Saxon’s) Island (although some authorities dispute this and suggest it means Ongull’s island). All the early invaders of Britain arrived by boat, eventually forcing their way inland up the numerous waterways. No doubt the invaders asked the vanquished inhabitants the name of the waterway they had used for access and were simply told avon which was the ancient Briton word to signify a river. As a general rule, tribes which settled around a particular river simply called it the river (i.e. the avon) in much the same way as Hobartians today simply refer to the Derwent as the river and Mount Wellington as the mountain. Consequently, there are eight Avon Rivers in England today. There are also several Ouse Rivers in Britain because another Celtic variation applied to many rivers was the name ouse which is simply a word meaning water. This word appears to be closely related to eau, the French word for water. Roman invaders interpreted the word ouse as Isca and many English streams still use this name in a corrupted form, e.g. Exe, Ux, Axe or Esk. The word ‘river’ (from the French Riviere) was not added to the names of British streams until the Normans invaded England in 1066 as they did not realise that Avon and Ouse, Esk etc. actually meant river or water. Paradoxically, Avon River, Ouse River, Esk River etc. then meant River River or Water River. When nomadic tribes moved from stream to stream, it was necessary to differentiate each waterway and in these cases another TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

descriptive name was applied, (e.g. the Thames means dark). The word Thames was corrupted over the years and other dark streams now bear the name Tame, Teme, and Tamar etc. Other descriptive names used for rivers were Wye (winding), Stour (strong?), Trent (wandering) etc. The rivers Darwen, Derwent, Darent, and Dart are all derived from the Celtic word for oak trees signifying that the river wended its way through groves of oaks. The invading Angles and Saxons added a few descriptive names themselves such as Waveny (wavy), Blythe (merry) and Blackwater etc. The English also introduced the words brook and bourne (or burn) for minor streams and when these words are given a descriptive prefix they become Blackburn, Redbourn (reedy), Sherborne (shear, clear, bright), Woburn (crooked) and so on. As a matter of interest Melbourne means millstream. These few examples clearly demonstrate that Australia is indebted to the ancient inhabitants of Britain and their invaders for many of our present names. 

HELP WANTED I am currently collating information to create a book on Huon nomenclature and would be most grateful to get family history information on the old Huon pioneers. Names like Fletcher, Pilling, Perry, Riseley, Skinner, Hudson, Jarrett, Rathbone, Pettit, Watson, Wilson, Herlihy, Direen, Kruse, Guy, Gaylor, Bacon, Glover, Winters, Steele, Toby, Lowe, King, Dalco, Bell, Salter etc.  (03) 6248 7210 Wayne Smith

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DID YOU KNOW? Wayne Smith

If readers show enough interest, I would be delighted to regularly list nomenclature quizzes, sometimes accompanied with short pen sketches of the historical origins of the various names. Incidentally, if readers disagree with my comments or they are aware of the origins of some other place names, I would be pleased to hear from them. • That the Egg Islands opposite Cradoc in the Huon River were named after swan’s eggs. An article in the Hobart Town Courier of 6 June 1829 stated: They are called the Egg Islands, from the great number of swans that make nests among the long grass which overgrows them.

• That Sale Street, Huonville was known as Pudding Bag Lane in the early 1900s. It is alleged that at Christmas, rows and rows of Christmas pudding bags were suspended beneath the verandahs of buildings fronting this street. Apparently in windy weather the bags swayed to and fro and proved quite hazardous to customers from the nearby Picnic Hotel when staggering home down the lane. • That Eggs and Bacon Bay was named after a yellow pea-flowered wildflower. Local resident Ed Penny claims that this bay gained its unusual name as the native plant Dillwynia glaborinia commonly called Eggs and Bacon (alternatively Native Daphne) grows prolifically here. • That Southport was previously known as Hythe (after Hythe in Kent England which means Landing Place). Hythe was surveyed, streets planned and set aside as a township in 1838.

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Dover, Port Esperance Burial Places—Part 1

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HREE main burial sites have been used at Esperance over the years; Faith Island, once known as Dead Island, a site near the Dover township known as Owen’s Hill and the church yard of the Community church. Details of burials at the Community church are given as Part 1 of this article and the other burial places will be dealt with in Part 2. Dover Community Church This church, built in 1876, was the second church built at Dover following the Roman Catholic church built in 1866. It was originally built as a bethal or nondenominational Protestant church but was mainly used by Congregationalists and in 1923 was sold to the Congregational Union. The first burial made there was that of James Hoskins, aged 18, who had been drowned on 24 February 1877 although the church was not officially opened until 6 May 1877. Of the original graves at this church graveyard the following remain: 1 Thomas BEDDOES, accidentally killed at Ida Bay 21.9.1888, aged 85. 2 Catherine STANLEY, relict of the late Henry JONES, died 8.11.1883, aged 90 years. 3 Charles Philip AUSTIN, died 7.6.1877, aged 10 years. 4 James RIGDON, died 30.10.1890, aged 66 years. 5 John GRAY, died 23.7.1884, aged 89 years. and Annie, wife of Robert GRAY, died 12.1.1886, aged 44 ?

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and Margaret, relict of John GRAY, died 3.2.1890, aged 96 years. Alice M. DRYSDALE, died 12.8.1885. Adam SLACK, died 21.7.1887, in his 66th year. David CHAPMAN, died 24.6.1884, in 68th year - born Bathgate, Scotland 16.12.1817. and David CHAPMAN died 18.12.1878, aged 32 years [nephew of 8.] John Cane JUDD, died 27.2.1888, aged 64 years. William DONALDSON, died 20.6.1883, aged 84 years. and Benjamin T. DONALDSON, died 28.2.1893, aged 73 years. and Ann, wife of above, died 30.11.1901, aged 86 years. Dennis Joseph STUBBS, died 6.4.1891, aged 26 years. Ann, wife of William Potts CLENNETT, died 21.5.1886, in 57th year, and Albert, youngest son of above, died 17.5.1878, in 12th year, and William Potts CLENNETT, died 20.6.1898, aged 72 years. Mary Ann DAVIS, died 14.6.1891, aged 63 years. and Thomas DAVIS, husband of above, died 27.1.1893, aged 68 years. James [HOSKINS], drowned 21.2.1877, [son] of James & Mary Hoskins, and Mary An[n] [H]OSKINS, mother of above, died 10.1.1897, aged 79 years, and James HOSKINS, died 10.10.1918, aged 90 years. and Alfred Varnuls H[O]SKINS, drowned [?], aged 19 years. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

In 1949, part of the church graveyard was made into a park, authorised by an Act of Parliament (Dover Cemetery (Vesting) No.2 of 1949), and a large number of gravestones removed. The stones removed were placed in a pile at the new Dover public cemetery, the intention being to re-erect them there. This was not done, and for some years the stones were left just outside the public tip opposite the cemetery. In 1991 the remaining stones, twenty-seven in number, probably only a fraction of those removed, were returned to the churchyard. Many were broken, some in several pieces and with pieces missing; the intact stones and those that could be well repaired were stood up in the churchyard with a brass plaque telling their story. The badly broken ones were embedded in concrete in the ground. The stones recovered were : 1 Annie ATKINSON, wife of George Atkinson, died 8.1.1898, aged [55,35,33?] and George ATKINSON, husband of above, died 9.6.1924, aged 75 years. 2 Thomas Henry BAKER, died 29.8.1894, aged 18 years, and Bertie Patrick BAKER, died 31.8.1894, aged 7 weeks. 3 Henry BRADSHAW, died 27.9.1912, aged 47 years, and Alice M. I. daughter of above, died 4.1.1907, aged 11 years. 4 Peter Craig BROWN, died 4.1.1907, and Alexander James BROWN, died 4?, aged 14½ years, and Ann BROWN, 8.1.[?], aged 54 years. 5 Sarah, wife of William CASEY, died 19.11.1896, aged 74 years. 6 Selina, wife of Joseph CLAYTON, died 26.6.1911, aged 71 years,

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and Joseph, died 29.12.1917, aged 83 years. Anna Kathleen CLENNETT, died 9.4.1896, aged 11 weeks, and Lance Corporal H. Guy CLENNETT, died 4.8.1917, killed on active service, Pozier, [France], aged 23 years. William Francis DALE, died [?]1906, and Ella Valerie DALE, died 24.3.1900, aged 10 years. Sarah, wife of John DAVIS, died 29.11.1907, aged 42 years. William DAVIS, died 22.1.1893, aged 64 years, and Ann, wife of above, died 10.8.1903?, aged 70 years. John DRYSDALE, died 22.2.1909, aged 62 years. Herbert W. son of J. & E. EBERY, died 22.4.1906, aged 20 years. Catherine, wife of J. FRANCIS, died 22.5.1926, aged 65 years. Benjamin GRAY, died 22.10.1896, aged 31 years, and John Harper GRAY, died 2.8.1913, accidentally killed, aged 45 years, loved husband of Evelyn GRAY. John, husband of Mary HORNSEY, died 3.1.1918. John JUDGE, died 2.3.1916, aged 73 years. Ann, wife of William KILLINGBACK, died 10.6.1903, aged 62 years. William KNIGHT, died 20.12.1891, aged 72, and Sarah Louise, died 1.12.1911, aged 80 years. Margaret Mary PULFER, born 20.1.1875, died 24.7.1927. Mary PURVES, died [?]4.1907, aged 82, and William PURVES, died [?]1908, aged 79 years. 117

21 Dorothy Ernestine, daughter of R. & M. RISELEY, died 9.3.1918, aged 10 years. 22 Mary, wife of Henry Robert STUBBS, died [20?].12.1905, aged 71 years. 23 Rebbecca TAYLOR, died 28.12. [1925 or 1923]. 24 Wadea[?], Son of A & H N[ASSER], died 29.7.[?]in 12th year. 25 Hugh WALLACE, died 1.3.1900, aged 72 years, and Charles, infant son of above, and Ann WALLACE, died 16.7.1922, aged 72 years, and Hugh WALLACE, son of above, K.I.A. in France, 7.10.1916. 26 Samuel Walter WOOD, died 28.11.1919, aged 64 years. 27 [no name], died 22.5.1932, aged 77 years. Notes on the above. 1 Tasmanian Pioneer Index [205/1898] age, 53. 4 TPI [685/1892], son of Peter Brown & Annie Ekins, born Esperance, 20.6.1892. and Ann Brown was formerly Hannah Ekins, TPI [492/1854] F. born Hobart 22.12.1853, therefore died 1908? 8 TPI [662/1881] Wm Fr. Dale born Esperance 21.11.1881, son of Elijah Dale & Annie Berry. and TPI [500/1899], Ella Vallie Dale born Esperance, 12.12.1898, Dau. of Elijah & Catherine Annie Barry. 10 Ann Davis, according John Harper, she died 10.8.1905. 24 The family name was Nasser, an earlier photo of this stone says ‘12 year’. 27 David Purves, relict of Agnes Purves. 

[These will appear on the updated edition of TAMIOT currently being prepared for publication which may be available by the end of the year. There are discrepancies with some data so check all sources including O’Shea indexes—Ed.]

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GENES ON SCREEN Vee Maddock

FOUND a couple of very useful sites full of links during my surfing. http://www.rootsweb.com/~bwo/ireland.html

A listing of ‘genealogical saints’, people who own books concerned with Irish genealogy who have volunteered to look up information in response to queries. A similar list for English resources appears at

http://www.rootsweb.com/~bwo/england.htm l Books listed include old street directories,

family trees, electoral rolls, names and coats of arms and a lot more. The majority of genealogical information on the net is not commercially associated, and sites such as the above just show how far a little generosity can go. In the previous journal I suggested a list of mailing lists for various names. Many of these lists were hosted as a community service by larger corporations or educational institutes. Unfortunately one of the main mail servers [email protected] was spammed recently (that is, someone sent thousands of email messages to it, causing an overload). This server is no longer operational and is offline indefinitely. Many of the several hundred lists that were housed there are slowly finding new homes, so please be patient and if you find a name on the list with a maiser address, keep rechecking to see when a new location is posted. http://www.rootsweb.com/~irish/index.html

Irish Genealogical Society, International (IGSI)—Certainly many other sites could use this as an example. Organised into ‘seekers links’ and ‘finders links’ which cover 70 pages of links and ‘discovery links.’ A wonderful resource list and I don’t have any Irish connections—yet.

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Dear ... Myalla Tasmania June 24 Dear Auntie Hilda, I only received Auntie Florries news this afternoon. She said the letter could be opened by Dad so I read it & then wrote him. I wrote a letter to Granny & you last January & have been expecting a reply. I was very grieved when I heard about Granny. Although I never saw her I have seen her Photo & her letters have made me love her & want to see her. But that was impossible. I was always proud of her & used to tell people of her. Dad always says I am very much like her & that always pleased me. Dad will feel this as he was very fond of Granny & often talked of how we would go home to England & see you all when he made his fortune. But that was not to be. You can not imagine Auntie how sometimes Id love to be in England to see the country in spring with the bluebells & cowslips growing wild. Gran Bramich often tells me about it & then my English blood calls & Id just long to see them. It seems hard to be right out here away from you all & worse still to never see Granny or be with her at her end. And Auntie I know how you would feel with first Jean & then your mother, for I lost my mother too & it still feels hard to me & brings memorys when I think of her. But Gods Will be done. Its has to be. And we know they are happy. I have been expecting to hear from you but now I understand your silence. We do not have the chance of seeing TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

Uncle George so have not seen him for years but his son Maurice has a daughter. I also have another niece now almost a year old & is not dad proud of them, the little boy is the apple of his eye and simply runs over him. You know what these Grandfathers are like I suppose. He is well, lives at Smithton Tasmania C/o B. H. Williams Electrician, that is my eldest Brother he has studied Electricity and was apprenticed to the trade for seven years. Reg my next brother is in Queensland at present cutting cane & picking cotton & sheperding sheep in turns. He had never been out of Tasmania before so it is quite an eye opener for him. It is my third brother Norm who is married. He has a very good job forman of a big Saw mill at Smithton. They are doing very well for a young married couple. Colin is the youngest boy. He has charge of a farm about 5 miles from here. He is a big strapping fellow. And as for me I live with Gran Bramich & look after the house & the Post Office. Gran does some of the office work so Im pretty well tied down just now. I will never leave here while she is here. I am now 17 years, Colin 20, Norm 23, Reg 25, Bern 27, so we are all growing up even Dad who was 60 last January 4th. Well Auntie I will have to say Goodbye for now as I have to go to the office. Hoping to hear from you soon. I am hoping as always to see you sometime & that you are all well. Your loving niece Rita. W. Give my love to the other Aunts & Uncles 119

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RITTEN in the mid 1930s, this letter arrived on the editor’s desk from Mary Simmons of Birmingham, England, in the hope of finding descendants of the letter writer’s family. Mary found the letter only a few years ago amongst her late aunt’s possessions. Unable to contain my curiosity, I checked the telephone directory and found a B. H. Williams listed in Wynyard. One call and there was Mrs Bern Williams, Rita’s sister-in-law. As is often the case, I discovered Rita died only last year on 11 April 1996 in her 77th year. Since then I have heard from other family members who told me Rita married (14 April, year unknown) Wesley Lawson, a bush worker who was later employed at the pulp mill in Burnie. They lived for some time in Upper Natone and raised three children, two boys and a girl. Wesley died in 1975 and Rita spent over twenty years working at Wynyard General Hospital and the nursing home. She never did get to see the bluebells and cowslips growing wild in England but was able to visit at least one of her brothers while on a holiday in Queensland. She was a ‘lovely lady,’ in the words of her niece. Hobart Branch President, Bryce Ward remembers Bern Williams as a very clever man, always inventing things, especially parts for machinery. R.D. 

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FIRE.— Last Saturday, between 11 and 12 o’clock, a fire took place among those buildings situated between Bathurst and Melville-streets, and forming an angle with Mr. Oliver’s public-house. The fire very soon rose high, and all the exertions that were employed to put it out were for some time unavailing. At length the Police engines, the Cornwall, the Tasmanian, the Derwent and Tamar, and the Military engines were brought to play upon the volume of flame which sometimes rose fully as high as 50 feet. At about two o’clock the flames were extinguished. The fire commenced in a domicile at the rear of a shop occupied by a basket-maker, near Messrs. Waterhouse & Brother, in Elizabeth-street. As usual, no one knows how the fire commenced. Too great praise cannot be given to the regiment in garrison, and the crew of the “Havannah,” upon the occasion, for their voluntary aid in strangling the enemy. The estimated loss is not more than £1000, though many houses were consumed. They were wooden tenements chiefly, rotten from age. Mr. Whitney lost a considerable quantity of flour, and all of his valuable pigeons. [Mr Oliver’s public house was the ‘George and Dragon,’ earlier known as the ‘Verandah House & Wine Vaults,’ on the north-eastern corner of Elizabeth and Bathurst Streets. Wonder what happened to the people made homeless as a result of the fire?—Ed.]

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TASMANIANA LIBRARY, STATE LIBRARY OF TASMANIA

NEW ACQUISITIONS

This is a select list of books on history and genealogy which have been added to the Tasmaniana Library between early April and the end of June, 1997. They are mostly, but not all, new publications; the Tasmaniana Library often acquires older works which relate to Tasmania and which it does not already hold. The list has been kept as brief as possible; normally only author, title and the Tasmaniana Library’s reference number are given. If you would like further information about any of the books listed, please contact the Tasmaniana Library at 91 Murray Street, Hobart 7000 (telephone (03) 6233 7474, fax (03) 6233 7902). Further information is also available on TALIS, the State Library’s on-line information system. TALIS terminals are available in all city, and many branch, libraries throughout Tasmania. It is also possible to connect to TALIS through the State Library’s Home Page on the World Wide Web; its URL is http://www.tased.edu.au/library/library.htm Please note that, while all of these books are available for reference in the Tasmaniana Library, they are not available for loan (although some of them may be available in city and branch libraries). Altman, Dennis, Defying gravity: a political life. (TL 306.766 ALT) Bates, Joseph, The autobiography of Elder Joseph Bates. (CRO 286.7 BAT) Boxall, George, An illustrated history of Australian bushrangers. (TLQ 364.30994 BOX) Brief history of West Pyengana 1900-1996, A. (TLPQ 994.682 BRI) Broadfield, Craig R. (Ed.), Historical images of central coast, Volume 2: Ulverstone & its people in 1893. (TLP 994.634 ULV) Brown, Bruce, Gatty: prince of navigators. (TL 629.13251 GAT) Bye, Ismay and Ellena Geeves and Merle Whittle, Norfolk to Huon and beyond: Clement and Sarah Reeve. (TLQ 929.2 REE) Clive Lucas, Stapleton and Partners Pty. Ltd., Woolmers Estate, Longford, Tasmania:conservation plan (4 volumes): Final report. (TLQ 363.690994621 CLI) Cloudsdale, Matthew A., Alanvale College 1975-1996. (TLQ 373.2380994611 ALA) Colman, Patricia Margaret, Just a simple soul. (TL 920.72 COL) Correy, Joe, What a pain in the neck. (TL 618. COR)

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Dimmick, Leonard W., Cousins galore: the Walker family of Braeside, Tasmania. (TLQ 929.2 WAL) Duck, Sandra, Index of obituaries from Walch’s Tasmanian almanacs, the “red books”. (TLPQ 929.3946 IND) Duncombe, Kathy, Index to F. Oliver Gray’s “Recollections of North Bruny Island” and “Further recollections of North Bruny Island”. (TLP 994.651 IND) Evans, Kathryn, Convict sites Tasmania historical research project. (TLQ 363.6909946 EVA) Frankland, George, Five letters from George Frankland. (TL 994.602 FRA) Friends of Chauncy Vale Inc., Day dawn: Nan Chauncy’s home. (TLP 820.A FRI) Gardam, Faye, Sawdust, sails and sweat. (TLQ 994.632 GAR) Gardner, P. D., Names of Bass Strait. (TL 910.014 GAR) Garrett, Margaret, The Crosbys of Hawthornden: by one of them. (CROP 387.509946 CRO) Harris, Pat and Irene Schaffer, German immigrants arriving in Tasmania per “America” 1855: passengers’ lists, trades, births, marriages and deaths. (TLQ 929.3946 GER) Jermy, Pete and Michael Simco, Burnie, Wynyard and Circular Head on old picture postcards. (TLP 994.63 JER) Kepars, I., Tasmania (World Bibliographical Series, Volume 194). TLR 016.9946 TAS) Kerr, Greg, Lost Anzacs: the story of two brothers. (TLQ 355.0092 KER) Kociumbas, Jan, Australian childhood: a history. (TL 305.23 KOC) Kostoglou, Parry, Dawson’s Road: the first road to nowhere: an archaeological survey of the road and its features. (TLQ 363.690994628 KOS) Kostoglou, Parry, Historic timber-getting in the southern forests: statements of site significance and management recommendations. (TLQ 674.2099465 KOS) Launceston City Band, Centenary 1876-1976, Launceston City Band. (TCP 785.122 LAU) Luck, Nonus C., Looking back: Mowbray and Invermay. (TLP 994.611 LUC) Markham, S. F., and H. C. Richards, Directory of museums and art galleries in Australia and New Zealand. (1934 ed.) (TLQ 069.02594 DIR) Martin, Stephen, A history of Antarctica. (TLQ 998.9 MAR) Mawer, G. A., Most perfectly safe: the convict shipwreck disasters of 1833-42. (TL 994.02 MAW) Methodism in Burnie 1868-1968. (TLP 287.0994636 MET) 122

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Montgomery, Henry, A generation of Montgomerys. (TL 920. MON) Moyes, John L., Exploring the Antarctic with Mawson and the men of the 1911-1914 expedition. (TLQ 998. MOY) Nash, Michael, Shipwrecks of the Furneaux group. (TL 910.452 NAS) National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). Southern Region, Register: classified and recorded buildings, places and objects, City of Hobart. (TLR 720.994661 NAT) Nyman, Lois, The West Tamar people: the story of the early settlement and its wellestablished families. (TL 994.61 NYM) Oatlands remembers. (Video tribute to the men and women of the former Oatlands Municipality who served their country during World War 2) (Videocassette) (TLVC 940.539463 OAT) Perry, T. M. and Dorothy F. Prescott, A guide to maps of Australia in books published 1780-1830. (TLR 016.91294 GUI) Pink, Kerry, Tullah remembered: the Farrell Mining Field, 1897-1997. (TLP 622.09946 PIN) Polding, John Bede, The letters of John Bede Polding, Volume 2, 1844-1860. (TLQ 262.120994 POL) Purcell, Marie, Dozens of cousins: a story of the O’Donnell and Purcell families 1841-1991. (TLQ 929.2 ODO) Scott, Margaret, Port Arthur: a story of strength and courage. (TL 364.1523 SCO) Smee, C. J., The pioneer register, Volume XXVI. (TLPQ 929.394 SME) Smee, C. J., The pioneer register, Volume XXVII. (TLPQ 929.394 SME) Tiberius, Blow, bugle, blow: memoirs: the 12 originals of the Latrobe Federal Band (established 1872). (TL 785.06294632 FIR) Tiberius, 1875. (A history of brass bands in Devonport) (TLP 784.9 FIR) Tiberius, More than a century. (A history of the City of Devonport Brass Band) (TL 784.9 TIB) Ulverstone Municipal Band, 25th anniversary of the Ulverstone Municipal Band: souvenir 1958 to 1983 with earlier history. (TLP 785.067 ULV)

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EFINITELY LOST ... A lady has contacted the Hobart branch with a sad, but not uncommon tale of woe, and wants it known to others to beware! This lady saw an advertisement in a local paper by a person willing to do family history research. Without checking any credentials, the lady’s daughter gave the man $100 and her collection of papers and family photographs. In return she received some photocopied material which was not relevant to her. This smooth-talking gentleman persuaded our lady to part with another $100, and in return she got more of the same irrelevant material. Now the ‘researcher’ has moved to New South Wales and written requests for the return of her research and photographs have been ignored. She wants other people to be careful and to check with their local family history societies for recommendations of people undertaking research for others. 

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OBART Branch Research has received an interesting letter forwarded from Mary Bennett of South Africa who is researching the Bennett and Gilbert families. Aimée Guilbert/Gilbert (born 25 December 1842) became the concubine of a Sir John Bennett, 1814–1893, clockmaker and sheriff, presumably in England. Aimée Gilbert died in Australia in August 1931 and Mary believes some of her descendants are in Tasmania. Two older children died overseas, but Violet Bennett Gilbert 1869–1931, Rose Bennett Gilbert 1873–1962, Horace Bennet Gilbert 1876– 1900, Gerald Bennett Gilbert 1877–1954 and Douglas Bennett Gilbert 1884–1968,

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all died in Australia. Mary would be delighted to hear from any descendants. Mary Bennett, PO Box 212394 Oribi 3ZO5 South Africa. 

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AN Nicholson has written to say that Volume 3 in the series Log of Logs is about to go to press and asks that any further contributions relating to Australia, New Zealand and the surrounding seas, be sent to him promptly. Brief details of any logs, shipboard letters and diaries or voyage narratives of any type, whether original, a copy or published version, acquired since early 1993 (or not already listed in Log of Logs Vols 1 or 2) would be appreciated. Information desired is name of vessel (and Master if available), year or actual dates of voyage, ports of origin and destination, type of narrative, by whom, and whereabouts/reference call number. Ian’s address is: I. H. Nicholson, 18 Wunnunga Crescent Yaroomba Queensland 4573.  (07) 54 462142 

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OST someone? Gone to the gold fields or perhaps somewhere else in Victoria? Helen Doxford Harris has compiled three new indexes—‘Index to Tasmanians in the Victoria Police Gazette 1853–1893’, ($10.00 plus $1.00 postage within Australia), ‘Index to Candidates for the Victorian Police, Part Two: 1873–1893’, ($15.00 plus $1.00 postage within Australia) and ‘Index to Candidates for the Victorian Police, Part Three: 1852–1893’, ($7.50 plus $1.00 postage within Australia). All available from Harriland Press,. PO Box 92 Forest Hill Victoria 3131. 

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... and Found Irish-Australian Studies, Papers delivered at the Eighth Irish-Australian Conference, held in Hobart July 1995, edited by Richard Davis, Jennifer Livett, Anne-Maree Whitaker and Peter Moore—available from Crossing Press, PO Box 1137 Darlinghurst NSW 2010. Other titles include Irish Convict Lives, edited by Bob Reece; Poverty to Promise, the Monteagle Emigrants 1838–58, by Christopher O’Mahony and Valerie Thompson; A Cause of Trouble? Irish Nuns and English Clerics by M. M. K. O’Sullivan.  An ‘exchange’ copy of the Register of One-Name Studies, 1997, has arrived. This is the thirteenth edition, again on microfiche and will be available at Hobart branch library.  Norma Jones writes “Did Tasmania have many Cornish immigrants?” I have a wealth of material on all parishes in Cornwall. If any members are interested in Cornish names I could be of some help. As this is her hobby, Norma will gladly send a copy of information in regard to a surname, no charge, if you send a SAE with your request: N. Jones, 25 Police Rd Mulgrave VIC 3170.  Interested in Northern Ireland? Sheelagh Proctor has an Ordnance Survey map for sale. Sheet 29 ‘The Mournes’ (the south of County Down).  (03) 6272 6426. The Australian Institute Genealogy (AIGS) offers a research service— $10.00 per hour for members, $20.00 for non-members. Brochure should be available in your branch library or write to AIGS, PO Box 339 Blackburn VIC 3130 enclosing a SAE.  TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

Anyone with an interest in the ’FortyFive, the Jacobite Movement, Eighteenth Century Scotland or Military History will be interested in Alan Gibson Macpherson’s A Day’s March to Ruin, a documentary narrative of the Badenoch Men in the ‘Forty-Five and biography of Col Ewan Macpherson of Cluny, 1706–1764. Ewan of Cluny was a significant figure in the events leading to the Rising, a Highland colonel active in the rising itself, and a Jacobite agent and exile in its tragic aftermath. It also highlights a regimental history—the first for any of the Jacobite regiments involved in the Rising—complete with an annotated muster roll of the Badenoch men. Published by the Clan Macpherson Association in 1996 it can be ordered from Ewen S. L. Macpherson, Talla-Shee, Straloch, Enochdhu, Blairgowrie Scotland PH10 7PH or Andrew Macpherson, Curator Clan Macpherson Museum, Newtonmore Scotland PH20 1DE. An order form can be down loaded from: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~macphers on/daysmrch.html  Newsletter No 2 May 1997 of Ireland 1798 Australia, celebrating the bicentennial of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, contains information of their 1798 heroes’ database, 1798 descendants’ database and research services. Tours to Ireland in 1998 are being organised and the counties of Wexford and Wicklow are planning commemorative events. Further information from PO Box 1137 Darlinghurst NSW 2010 or phone/fax (02) 9699 3395. 

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S announced in the last issue of Tasmanian Ancestry, the June 1996 edition, produced by Anne Bartlett and her panel in Launceston, was runner up for the 1996 Elizabeth Simpson Award. This award was introduced in 1979 by the Federation of Family History Societies. After searching through old copies of the Family History News and Digest in Hobart Branch Library for information on the award, and especially of Elizabeth Simpson, a letter to the Federation was the next step. As a result, Elizabeth has generously written a letter detailing the origins of the award.

Chairman, Treasurer and me began the Federation. Most of the ‘work’ was done by me as I was the one who received and answered all the mail—but my Chairman kept in really close touch and monitored my progress! When we began there was a mere handful of FH Societies in UK and I set out to create one in each county—this was my dream and of course eventually not only was this realised but in many counties there are now several groups— Lancashire - Yorkshire London—all have many groups being so large they eventually took the meeting to the people instead of expecting the people to come miles and ‘Many years ago I was miles to the meetings! sitting in a waiting room Later I began to recruit and picked up a copy of The original HARO cartoon, now Elizabeth overseas groups too! Simpson’s logo and used as the design for one of our broadsheet the Elizabeth Simpson Award Someone suggested heavy Sunday newspapers that an E. S. Award be (the Observer) in which there were a run organised as a tribute to me when I of letters from folk saying they were now passed the secretaryship over to the next retired and had nothing to do and were person and it was decided that as I had BORED! I had only recently begun to ‘do’ my own family history and so been a successful editor of the North penned a letter to the editor suggesting Cheshire FHS and was keenly interested that these bored folk take up family in the need for a really GOOD magazine, history as it would give them a really the award should be for the best worthwhile hobby! This letter was magazine. So now each year societies printed the following week in the paper submit a mag of their own choice to and set around the HARO cartoon ... I compete with all their peers for the ‘bought’ the original from him ... and award. have used it ever since as my logo. When I was in the Isle of Man on Then came the Federation of Family holiday and research one year ... a dear History Societies—of which I was the founding secretary. Three of us—a friend who works in pewter agreed to reproduce the Haro drawing in pewter and hence the prize which is given out each 126

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year—it is a plaque in pewter ... We used to send it abroad—but the Australians and New Zealanders won it so often that it began to look decidedly travel weary and it was then agreed to house it in the Society of Genealogists rooms whenever an overseas society won it but UK societies would continue to be allowed to have it if they so wished. It is returned each year for the next winner of course. This year—for the first time—I was actually sent the last 6 mags to reach the final, to read for myself, and hence I have actually read your Tasmanian magazine and found it to be well worth the consideration which it was given. The standard is extremely high these days and this is a real joy to me as I am keenly interested in the worth of the magazine to your members—for some it is the only contact and thus MOST important. ... I wish you all out there continued success with your endeavours and hope that you will perhaps win the award outright for yourselves one day—you are well on the way!’ The first meeting of the Federation was held in June 1974 when fifteen societies were present. There are now over 200 societies in the Federation. Elizabeth Simpson, the Federation’s first secretary, later became a vice president and then a Fellow of the Society of Genealogists. Although the award has changed over the years, it is currently presented annually to the society whose journal has, in the opinion of the panel of judges, made the best contribution to family history during the past twelve months. Each journal’s contribution in each of three key areas—articles, information and presentation, is taken into consideration TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

by the judges. There were thirty-nine entries for the award in 1996—the Launceston panel can be justly proud of the result. Unfortunately the Powys FHS do not exchange journals so if anybody has a copy we would love to see one!

Past winners: 1979 North Cheshire FHS 1980 Genealogical Society of Victoria 1981 Devon FHS 1982 Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy & Heraldry 1983 North West Kent FHS 1984 Cornwall FHS 1985 West Surrey FHS 1986 Genealogical Society of Victoria 1987 Manchester and Lancashire FHS From 1988 until 1992 the award was for the best article.

1988 Douglas J. Browning Genealogical Society of Victoria 1989 Donald Hansen Genealogical Research Institute of New Zealand and Judith Russill Gwent FHS 1990 Donald Hansen NZ Society of Genealogists 1991 Marjory Harper Ontario Society 1992 North West Kent FHS Editor: Mari Alderman 1993 NZ Society of Genealogists Editor: Vivien Parker 1994 Buckingham FHS Editor: Alan Dell 1995 Lincolnshire FHS Editor: Tom Wood 1996 Powys FHS, Cronicl R.D. 127

BOOK REVIEWS Computers For Genealogy, A guide, by Phil Young; originally by Jan Worthington for the Society of Australian Genealogists, 120 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000. A5, soft cover, 128pp $14.95 + $2 p&p. This comprehensive and well thought out book is recommended to anyone considering buying a computer or computer program for genealogy. Covering the basics, from what is needed in a machine, to reviews of several programs available, it provides a good basis for your research. Lists and contact details, as well as web addresses are supplied for many programs, covering several different operating systems. (Mac, Amiga, DOS etc.) The reviews are detailed, averaging two pages, each with additional diagrams and sample printouts from each program. They appear to have been written by people who actually use these programs, many including not only the glowing high points of their chosen program, but also the faults. Also included is a detailed section on communications, covering bulletin boards, the internet and details of basic requiremrnts to connect and use these facilities. Scanners and their details are also discussed along with explanations of a lot of the techno babble encountered when looking to purchase and use a scanner. An added advantage is that this is an Australian produced book which means the information is for the large part relevant to most of the country, including details of many computer related genealogy groups. Vee Maddock 

The Genealogical Services Directory 1997: A pocket guide to services available for family historians, researchers and genealogists, published by G R Specialist Information Services, 33 Nursery Road, Nether Poppleton York YO2 6NN, A5 soft cover, 70pp, £3.50 inc p&p. This directory is the first issue of what is planned to be an annual publication. Everyone interested in English research will find this book a ready source of helpful information. For the beginner there is a short section on ‘Starting Your Family History’, followed by several pages of contact addresses of individuals and businesses offering genealogical research in specified counties, and of the usual support services (e.g. photographic restoration, computer supplies and genealogy software, microfiche reader etc.) The last part of the book is devoted to a list of addresses for record offices, archives and repositories, as well as those libraries and museums with relevant facilities, all conveniently grouped under county or other headings. It is rare to find such a comprehensive list of addresses in the one affordable publication; a real bonus, especially for genealogists not living in Britain. Colleen Read  Chippendale’s Family History Research Service wish to notify they have increased their charges from $15.00 to $17.00 65 Brook Road South Brentford Middlesex TW8 0NP England (See June journal, Vol.18 No.1, page 67)

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EXCHANGE JOURNALS & NEWSLETTERS—OVERSEAS ENGLAND Berkshire FHS Berkshire Family Historian Birmingham and Midland SG & H Midland Ancestor Bristol & Avon FHS Bristol & Avon FHS Journal Buckinghamshire FHS Origins Calderdale (Yorks) FHS The Scrivener Cambridgeshire FHS Cambridgeshire Journal Nth Cheshire FHS Nth Cheshire FH Journal Channel Is FHS Channel Islands Journal Cleveland FHS Cleveland FHS Journal Cornwall FHS Cornwall Journal Cumbria FHS Newsletter Derbyshire FHS Derbyshire Branch News Devon FHS Devon Family Historian Dorset FHS Dorset Journal East Surrey FHS East Surrey Journal Essex Soc for FH Essex Family Historian Folkstone & Dist FH Kentish Connection Hampshire GS Hampshire Family Historian Herefordshire FHS Hereford Journal Hertford Family & Population History Soc Hertfordshire People Hillingdon FHS Hillingdon Magazine Isle of Man FHS Fraueyn As Banglaneyn London & Nth Middlesex FH Metropolitan Kent FHS Kent Journal NW Kent FHS North West Kent Lancashire FH & Heraldry Lancaster Journal Leicestershire & Rutland FHS Newsletter Liverpool & SW Lancashire Liverpool Family Historian Manchester & Lancashire FHS Manchester Genealogist W Middlesex FHS West Middlesex Journal Norfolk GS Norfolk Ancestor Northamptonshire FHS Footprints Nottinghamshire FHS Nottingham FHS Journal Northumberland & Durham FHS Northumber &Durham Journal Ormskirk & Dist FHS Ormskirk Family Historian TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

Oxfordshire FHS Oxfordshire Family Historian Shropshire FHS Shropshire FH Journal Somerset & Dorset FHS The Greenwood Tree Suffolk FHS Suffolk Roots Sussex FH Group Sussex Family Historian Westminster & Cent Middlesex Greentrees Wiltshire FHS Wiltshire Woolwich & District FHS Woolwich & District Yorkshire Arch Soc FH Yorkshire Family Historian IRELAND Irish Family Society Irish Family History North of Ireland FHS North Irish Roots NEW ZEALAND NZ Society of Gen The NZ Genealogist NZ FHS Family Tree SCOTLAND Borders FHS Borders FH Soc Magazine Glasgow & W Scot FHS Glasg & West of Scot Scottish Gen Soc Scottish Genealogist Tay Valley FHS Tay Valley Family Historian UNITED KINGDOM Catholic FHS Catholic Ancestry FFHS Family History News & Digest Institute Heraldic G Studies Family History Soc of Genealogists Genealogists Magazine WALES Glamorgan FHS Glamorgan Journal Gwynedd FHS Gwynedd Roots BELGIUM Vlaamse Stam CANADA Ontario Toronto Br GS Toronto Tree CANADA Saskatchewan GS Saskatchewan Bulletin USA Int Soc for British Gen & FH Cleveland Newsletter The collection is housed at Hobart Branch Library but items are available for inter-branch loan. Request a loan through your local branch

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EXCHANGE JOURNALS & NEWSLETTERS—AUSTRALIA ALL Aus Inst of Genealogical Study The Genealogist Fellowship of First Fleeters First Fleeters Newsletter Soc of Aust Genealogists Descent 1788–1820 Pioneer Assoc Pioneer Gazette ACT Heraldry & GS of Canberra Ancestral Searcher NEW SOUTH WALES Bega Valley GS The Valley Genealogist Bland District FHS The Mallee Stump Blue Mts FHS The Explorers Tree Botany Bay FHS The Endeavour Burwood-Drummoyne & Dist Ances-tree Cape Banks FHS Kith & Kin Casino & District FHS The Crossing Place Coffs Harbour & District Genie-Allergy Cowra FH Group Eagle Eye Dubbo District FHS Western Connections Goondiwindi & Dist FHS Goondiwindi Griffith Gen & Historical Soc Ibis Links Gwydir FHS Insearch Hawkesbury FHS Hawkesbury Crier Illawarra FH Group Illawarra Branches Kiama Ancest Research Soc Khanterintee Lithgow & Dist FH Lithgow Pioneer Press Liverpool & District FHS Links ‘n’ Chains Manning Wallamba FHS Fig Tree Milton-Ulladulla GS Pigeon House Tidings Nepean FHS Timespan Orange FH Group Orange Family History Parkes & Dist Hist Soc Parkes & District Richmond–Tweed FHS The Cedar Log Shoalhaven FHS Time Traveller Singleton FHS Patrick Plains Gazette Tilligerry FH Group Lemon Tree Wagga W & Dist FHS Murrumbidgee Ancestor Wyong FH Group Tree of Life Young & District FHG The Lambing Flat Leader

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NORTHERN TERRITORY Gen Soc of NT Progenitor QUEENSLAND Cairns & District FHS Origins Central Coast FHG The Muster Central Qld Gen Ass Cent Qld Genealogist Darling Downs FHS The Gazette Journal FH Assoc Nth Qld Relatively Speaking Genealogical Soc of Qld Generation Gladstone Branch GSQ Time Line Gold Coast & Albert Gen Soc Rootes Gold Coast FHRes Gr The Family Historian Gympie Ances Res Soc The Researcher Ipswich Gen Soc Bremer Echoes Maryborough District FHS Forebears Mount Isa FHS Mount Isa Journal Proserpine Branch GSQ Branching Out Qld FHS Qld Family Historian Sthn Suburbs Branch Sthn Suburbs Scroll SOUTH AUSTRALIA SA Gen & Heraldry S Aus Genealogist South East FH Group South East Aus Newsletter VICTORIA Bendigo Regional GS Golden Links Descendants of Convicts Grp The Mail Geelong FH Group GSV Pivot Tree Genealogical Society of Vic Inc Ancestor Hastings Valley FHS Footsteps Lakes Entrance GS Fiche-ing Around Mornington Pen FHS Peninsula Past Times Swan Hill G & HS Mallee Roots Vic Genealogists Using Computers VICGUM Wangaratta GS Wangaratta Threads Yarram Gen Group Newsletter WESTERN AUSTRALIA WA Gen Soc Western Ancestor The above references are brief, but they should be helpful if one is interested in a particular area. All journals and newsletters are worthy of examination and many a surprise will delight the diligent! C.O.

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From the Exchange Journals Thelma McKay

‘Banished to Canada’ by Perry Snow in the East Surrey Family History journal, Vol. 19, No.2, June 1996, pp.13–17. The search for the parentage of Frederick George Snow led to the records of the Child Emigration Scheme in England. Over 100,000 children were sent to Canada from England between 1880– 1930. Frederick Snow had corresponded for sixty years with the children’s society in an effort to find any information about his family. His son Perry Snow in Canada continued the search to uncover this sad story of his father. The Child Emigration Scheme also sent 15,000 children to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. This scheme continued until the 1960s; many children believed they were orphans. ‘Left Holding the Baby or Some New Zealand Illegitimacies 1877–1925’ by Derek Griffis. The New Zealand Genealogist September–October 1996, Vol.27, No.241, pp.296–97, journal of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists. While searching the NZ Police Gazettes the author came across many notices by mothers of illegitimate children, seeking the alleged fathers for maintenance. The fathers’ names were listed in the indexes of these gazettes but not the mothers’. Derek Griffis has compiled and cross referenced these, and the computerised list has revealed many interesting facts, e.g. mothers having children to different fathers. Some of these children could still be alive today and caution is requested before contacting Derek at 94 Ngaio Road Waikanae NZ.

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‘A History of Adoption’ by Lynne Cowley in Berkshire Family Historian, the journal of the Berkshire Family History Society. Vol.20, No.1, September 1996, pp.6–10. This very interesting article on adoption describes not only where to look for adoption records but also the sort of information they provide. Just some of the subjects covered are ‘Why Adoption’; ‘Registration’; ‘Certificates’ and ‘Adoption Agencies’, plus the many Child Adoption Acts in force over the years. ‘Archivista—News & Views from the NSW State Archives—Records of Seamen & Engine Drivers’ in Progenitor Vol.15, No.2, June 1996, journal of the Genealogical Society of Northern Territory, pp.43–45. This article describes and lists records for tracing seamen which can be found in the NSW State Archives. A certificate of competency contains much valuable information about an ancestor. Also featured are records of engine drivers for the years 1902–54. ‘Wrockwardine Parish Papers’ by Beryl Brown in the Shropshire Family History journal September 1996, Vol.17, No.3, pp.77–80. A collection of documents recently deposited in the Shropshire Record Office had been found in a disused cupboard in the Wrockwardine Parish Church. These documents include settlement certificates 1657– 1796, removal orders 1690–1844 plus apprenticeships, poor house records, and a copy of the 1831 census. Examples of the various records are given.

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‘Tracing Marriages in Durham and Northumberland—A Beginners Guide, Part II–Before 1837’ by Magnus Carter in the journal of the Northumberland & Durham Family History Society Vol.21, No.2, Summer 1996, pp.56–59. In a Questions and Answers format, this article discusses various problems in tracing marriages in Durham and Northumberland districts before 1837. The questions include ‘What is Boyd’s Marriage Index?’; ‘Tell me about Parish Registers’ and ‘What about Transcripts?’ Answers include addresses, dates of surviving parish registers and where they are deposited. ‘Lost an Ancestor between 1855 and 1880? Try Barrow-in-Furness’ in The Ormskirk & District Family Historian, the journal of the Ormskirk & District Family History Society, August 1996, No.12, p.12. After the discovery of iron ore, the small village of Barrow in England expanded between 1855 and 1880 to an industrial town with over 50,000 people. A shipyard and steel works were constructed, and this building industry brought many workers with their families to the town for the project. ‘Some Sussex Women Who Strayed’ Parts 3 & 4, by Brian Roser in Sussex Family Historian Vol.12, No 3, September, pp.106–8 & No.4, pp.150–55 December 1996. Two more articles in this series by Brian Roser on ‘Women Who Strayed’. Caroline alias Hopper, neé Butterworth and Sarah Bell neé Elliott both convicted in Sussex and transported to VDL are featured in Part 3. The life of Mary Ann Laing (neé? Ann Lownde) as a convict is described in Part 4. Many names of people to whom Mary Ann was assigned are mentioned throughout this article.

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‘The Nation’s Memory—The Story of the Public Record Office’ by Susan B. Lumas in the newsletter of the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History, Vol.18, No.3, July–September 1996, pp.33–36 and 39. The records held by the Public Record Office in England date back to the Domesday Book. An explanation of their origins is given in this article by Susan Lumas who has been employed at the PRO for twenty-two years. By 1851 new premises were needed and the foundation stone for the repository was laid in Chancery Lane. ‘Wylam Removal Orders’ in the journal of the Northumberland & Durham Family History Society Vol.21, No.3, Autumn 1996, p.95. The Northumberland Record Office hold records relating to removal orders. A list of cases from 1821–51 is featured. This contains names, dates, parish of origin and where sent. The original records include more information and the reference is supplied. ‘Oh Gill, this was Hell On Earth’—‘A Register of British and Dominion Servicemen Killed at Gallipoli 1915– 16’ pp.14–17 by Patrick Gariepy, 3966 Robin Ave, Eugene Oregon 97402, USA 541-461-4728 in The Norfolk Ancestor, Vol.1, No.1, September 1996, the journal of the Norfolk Family History Society. The title of this article was quoted from a letter sent by a member of the Auckland Mounted Rifles from his hospital bed in England to a friend in New Zealand during 1916. Born in Australia to German parents, he reversed his surname from Trenue to Eunert in order to enlist. A register is being compiled of over 42,000 men who died at Gallipoli; to date 20,000 servicemen have been recorded with as much information as possible

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included for each person. The author intends to publish the register in sections e.g. New Zealand; Australia and is interested in receiving any information on these men. ‘Did any of your forbears Tread The Boards?’ by Murray Brazier in the East Surrey Family History Society September 1996 journal, Vol.19, No.3, pp.32–35. From his research for an ancestor who was a Music Hall artist, the author gives a good insight into the different organisations holding relevant records. Contact addresses are supplied. The Dorset Family History Society’s September 1996 journal Vol.9, No.4 has a Crime & Punishment Theme. Some of the articles included are ‘Life in Dorchester Gaol 1816’; ‘Dorset Labourers join Captain Swing’; ‘A Calendar of the Prisoners in the County Gaol at Dorchester, 10 January 1831’; ‘Tolpuddle, a Mockery of Justice ...’ and ‘Transported’. This last article relates to early research on convict William Lodder who arrived in VDL per Arab in 1834. ‘St Teath—The Final Parish’ by Ian Dunn in the Cornwall Family History Society journal No.81, September 1996, pp.14 & 16. This article relates how invaluable parish registers (1558–1994) and other church records for St Teath have been finally deposited for safe keeping with the Cornwall Record Office. Also in this journal is an item in the Cornwall Record Office News section advising that microfiche copies of every ancient parish in Cornwall are now available for research. The CRO accepts postal enquiries.

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‘Book Reviews—Bound For Van Diemen’s Land’ by John Howard in the Cleveland Family History Society journal October 1996, Vol.6, No.8, p.9. M. S. Thompson has reviewed the book ‘Bound For Van Diemen’s Land’ the story of the voyage and life on board the Gilmore from England to VDL in 1843. The passengers and crew (place of birth included) are listed, also names of the convicts and dates of conviction. Two articles in Metropolitan the London & North Middlesex Family History Society journal October 1996, Vol.19, No.1. 1 ‘Burial Index Project’ p.12–13. Overviews this very interesting national project to transcribe burial entries from parish registers 1812–1837. 2 ‘A Call to Arms, Soldiers’ documents of the Great War’ p.25–26. Details information on the first batch of records being made available at the PRO, Kew pertaining to British WW1 soldiers and non-commissioned officers. ‘London to Hobart—1836. A Journal of Samuel Elliott’ by Walter Sutherland in The Pivot Tree the Geelong Family History Group journal October 1996, No.51, pp.8–14. A transcript of the journey from London to VDL on the emigrant ship William Metcalfe in 1836 written by passenger Samuel Elliott. His wife Mary and their four children Eliza, Caroline, John and Betsy accompanied him. The names of several families, and passengers who died on the voyage, are mentioned. Exchange journals are held at Hobart Branch Library and may be borrowed  through local branches.

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COMING EVENTS TASMANIA

Unless otherwise notified, all Tasmanian Historical Research Association (THRA) Meetings take place in the Royal Society Room, Custom House, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Macquarie Street, Hobart starting at 8.00 p.m. 9 September—THRA Forgotten Factory: The George Town Female Factory, Professor Campbell MacKnight and Ms Diane Phillips. 4 October ‘Hobart’s History—the last 200 years’. The Professional Historians Association Tasmania are holding a conference in conjunction with the Hobart City Council at the Centre for the Arts, University of Tasmania. Coordinator, Kathy Evans  (03) 6239 0333. Cost—$30.00 or $20.00 concession—all welcome. 11–12 October ‘Trades, Traders, and Trading’. Tasmanian Local History Societies Fourth Biennial Conference, Reece High School, Devonport, Tasmania. Potential speakers welcome. Please contact Devon Historical Society Inc., PO Box 173 Devonport Tasmania 7310. 14 October—THRA Art of memory: The Portrait in Van Diemen’s Land, Mr Paul Paffen. 8 November Woodbridge Regatta. A Celebration of Maritime Woodbridge—Yesterday and Today. It will include water and shore activities to contrast the past with the

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present. Enquiries Graham Rae  (03) 6267 4503 or Joyce Hocking  (03) 6267 4665 11 November—THRA Alexander Hume (1848–1925): Newspaperman and Historical Bower Bird, Dr Richard Ely. 9 December—THRA Members’ Night. 26 January 1998 Start of the Tall Ships Australia race from Sydney to Hobart with about 100 vessels. 1 February 1998 Finish of the Tall Ships Australia race in the Derwent River. 7 February 1998 The Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation 1998 following the Tall Ships event.

INTERSTATE AND OVERSEAS

3–6 September ‘Unlock Your Heritage,’ Conference of The Federation of Genealogical Societies at Dallas, Texas. Details from: Dallas Genealogical Society, PO Box 12648 Dallas TX 75225–0648 USA. 3–7 September ‘Faith, Hope and Charity’, Eighth British Family History Conference organized by the FFHS at York. Information from: The Joint Conference Organizers, C/- 2 Florence Road Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 0LD on receipt of SAE or IRCs. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

19–20 September Timekeepers: Forging Links in Local Studies. The First National Local Studies Conference to be held at South Perth Heritage House, Perth Western Australia by the Australian Library and Information Services. Contact: Margaret Pember, Department of Information Studies Curtin University of Technology GPO Box U1987 Perth WA 6845. Email: [email protected] 22–28 September Third Irish Genealogical Congress: St Patrick’s College Maynooth Kildare. Contact IGC Committee, C/- National Archives, Bishop Street Dublin 8 Ireland. 10–12 October Computers and Genealogy conference at the Old Castlemaine Gaol, Victoria, organised by Victorian GUM Inc. Proposed subjects include ‘Introduction to Computers and Genealogy’, various genealogy packages available including shareware, CD-ROMs, digital imaging, cameras, scanning, printing options, publishing options, together with up-todate information on Bulletin Boards and the Internet. Residential conference attendees will have the unique experience of spending the night in accommodation which would have once been at ‘the Governor’s pleasure’. Numbers limited. Registration forms from Victorian GUM Inc., 5th Floor 252 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000. 11—12 October Central Highlands Historical Association Inc. presents The Annual History Fair. The Army Ranger Barracks, Curtis Street Ballarat, 10.00 a.m.–4.00 p.m. 24–25–26 October A Journey of Discovery, the Annual Conference of the NSW Association of TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

Family History Societies, hosted by the Newcastle Family History Society Inc., at Mayfield Ex-Services Club, 58 Hanbury Street Mayfield. Speakers, bookstalls, displays and demonstrations. Further details from Conference Secretary, Newcastle Family History Society Inc., PO Box 189 Adamstown NSW 2289. December 1997 One-day workshop at the ANU, The Australian Immigrant in the 20th Century: Searching Neglected Sources, the fifth seminar in the series in the Visible Immigrants series. Contact Anthea Bundock, History Program, RSSS ANU Canberra ACT 0200 or email [email protected] May 1998 3rd Victorian State Conference on Family History to be held in Melbourne. 27 September–1 October 2000 Let Records Speak, the 9th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry at University of Western Australia, Perth Western Australia.

Archives Office of Tasmania 77 Murray Street

SATURDAY OPENING The Archives Office will be opening on a number of Saturdays for a trial period for the financial year 1997/98. The hours of opening will be from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on each of the Saturdays listed below: 19 July 1997 17 January 1998 23 August 1997 21 February 1998 27 September 1997 21 March 1998 1 November 1997 18 April 1998 13 December 1997 30 May 1998 Ian Pearce—State Archivist—June 1997

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PROJECTS REPORT—21 JUNE 1997 This shows the status of all known projects being undertaken by branches and individuals. Members are encouraged to notify the coordinator of any project to avoid duplication of work.

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Burnie Branch Published References to Names of Early Settlers, Index to BDMs from The North Western Chronicle, Index to BDMs from The Wellington Times, Index to BDMs from The West Coast News, Index to BDMs from The Zeehan & Dundas Herald, Index to BDMs from The Banner, Index to BDMs from The North West Post, Index to BDMs from The Mt Lyell Standard and Strahan Gazette, Index to BDMs from The Leven Lever, Index to BDMs from The Emu Bay Times, Index to BDMs from The Devon Herald, Index to BDMs from The Deloraine—Westbury Advertiser, Index to BDMs from Coast News, Index to BDMs from The Circular Head Chronicle, Index to BDMs from The Advocate, –1960, Index to Cemetery Indexes

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Devonport Branch The Advocate—Personal Announcements 1980– , Index to Ongoing: 1995–1996 published BDMs in The North West Post 1887–1916, Index to Ongoing: 1901–1905 published Cemetery Indexes Ongoing Hobart Branch Accession list of books held in Hobart Branch Library Ongoing Australians of the 3rd Regt in the NZ Maori Wars, 1863–64, Index to On computer Cemeteries of Southern Tasmania Vol. 1 - Woodbridge published Family File Index Completed Hobart St Mary’s Hospital Registers 1841–1862, Index to Published Microform held in Hobart Branch Library, Index to Ongoing Newspaper cuttings in scrap books held in library, Index to Current O’Shea Index to The Mercury—Births Deaths and Marriages—Pre 1900 Published O’Shea Index to The Mercury— Births 1900– Ongoing: 1900–1930 published O’Shea Index to The Mercury—Deaths 1900– Ongoing: 1900–1920 published O’Shea Index to The Mercury—Marriages 1900– Ongoing: 1900–1930 published Surnames in manuscripts held at Branch Library, Index of Ongoing Tasmanians mentioned in footnotes of Bean’s books on WW1, Index to On computer Transcribe and index record books of P. J. Keating Current Whitton Index—Computerise index of BDMs from The Mercury pre–1900 Published

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Huon Branch Births from The Huon and Derwent Times

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Launceston Branch BDMs in the Launceston Examiner 1900– , Index to Ongoing: 1900–1950 published BDMs in The Cornwall Chronicle 1835–1880, Index to Ongoing: 1835–1850 published Northern Tasmanian Cemeteries Ongoing: Lilydale and Nabowla published Passenger arrivals and departures from shipping columns in early Launceston newspapers, Index to Ongoing: 1829–1840 published Private Apprentices—Absconders 1860–1883, Joyce Purtscher Published BDMs in The Mercury 1991, Index to, Morris Lansdell Ongoing Index to BDMs, Inquest Drownings, Accidents, etc. from The Colonial Times The Hobart Town Courier and The Hobart Town Gazette—1860, Anne Bartlett Ongoing: 1816–1846 published Births in the Southern Star, Wally Short Completed Boys and Girls in Tasmanian Industrial Schools and Reformatories, Joyce Purtscher Published Chelsea Pensioners from the AJCP reels, W022, 1844–1880, Index to, Grahame Thom Ongoing Children in the Queens Orphanage 1828–1863, Index to, J. Purtscher Published Deaths/Burials in Tasmania 1803–1840, Index to, Alex Buchanan Published German immigrants on the America, Index to, Pat Harris Published Hill Street Burial Ground, Rosemary Davidson Published Infants at the Queens Orphanage 1851–1863, Index to, J. Purtscher Published Juveniles requiring Education, Thelma McKay Published Land Grants Register 1824–1832, Thelma McKay Published Marriages in Tasmania 1803–1830, Index to, Thelma McKay Published Marriages in the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, Index to, Maureen Martin Ongoing Masters and Crew Agreements 1850–1860, Index to, Colleen Read Published Mathinna from beginning to 1916, Charmaine Lowe ? News Items about WW1 personnel in Weekly Courier, Index to, W. K. Knolle Current? News Items about WW11 personnel in The Examiner, Index to, W. K. Knolle Current Passengers, etc. on Trade Wind immigrant ship 1858, Index to, Patricia Quarry Completed Perkins in Tasmania, Index to, Bev and Bill Perkins Ongoing Photographs of WW1 servicemen and women in the Tasmanian weekly magazines, Wendy Knolle Vol. 1 Weekly Courier: published Vol. 2 Tasmanian Times: published Return of free men, Norfolk Island, 1794, Thelma McKay Spouses, Witnesses and Informants 1803–1840, Index to, Alex Buchanan ? Tasmanian Ancestry Index, Denise McNeice Ongoing The Sick and the Poor in Tasmania 1870, Irene Schaffer and Joyce Purtscher Published Top of the World Swimming Club, Leonie Carpenter Ongoing Compiled by Anne Bartlett, Publications Coordinator

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LIBRARY NOTES St Catherine’s House Index Roster

1868 1879 1890 1901 1912

1878 1889 1900 1911 1922

18/8/1997 14/11/1997 Launceston Burnie Devonport Hobart Huon

17/11/1997 20/2/1998 Huon Launceston Burnie Devonport Hobart

23/2/1998 15/5/1998 Hobart Huon Launceston Burnie Devonport

18/5/1998 14/8/1998 Devonport Hobart Huon Launceston Burnie

17/8/98 20/11/98 Burnie Devonport Hobart Huon Launceston

GRIFFITH’S VALUATION SERIES All microfiche received and processed by the next executive meeting will be placed in the back of the drawers containing the 1879–1889 St Catherine’s Index microfiche and will commence their circulation at Burnie.

Entries in the 1997 ‘Lilian Watson Family History Award’ will commence circulation as shown below at the next executive meeting 16 August 1997.

1997 Lilian Watson Family History Award Entries 18/8/1997 14/11/1997 Hobart

17/11/1997 20/2/1998 Huon

23/2/1998 15/5/1998 Launceston

18/5/1998 14/8/1998 Burnie

17/8/98 20/11/98 Devonport

Thereafter the books will be deposited in branch libraries as listed. Shere to Eternity, John James Meehan Hobart Branch To See the Morning, Collen Arulappu Hobart Branch The Land of Our Adoption, Leanne Baker Burnie Branch The Family of Henry Hyland, Annette M. Banks Burnie Branch The Foster-Jones Family Pedigree, Edward Arthur Jones Hobart Branch A Baker’s Dozen, Dian Elizabeth Maney & Gail Dodd Hobart Branch Eliza Beames and Robert Hunt 1831–1853, Marjorie M. Porter Launceston Branch From Soldier to Convict, Jayne Reed Burnie Branch The Plain People, Cheryl Timbury Launceston Branch

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BURNIE Accessions—Books Advocate Index 1927–1929 German Immigrants Arriving in Tasmania per America 1855, P. Harris & I. Schaffer GST Inc. Members’ Interests 1996/97 Index to Agreements between Masters of Vessels and Crews Signed on at Hobart, Tasmania 1850–1860, Colleen Read *Links—The Dudman Family, Vernice Dudman *Names of all Tasmanian Personnel who lost their lives from whatever cause in World War 2 O’Shea Index to The Mercury Births 1921–1930 *Penguin & South Riana Cemeteries Pubs in Hobart from 1807, David J. Bryce St Mary’s Hospital, Hobart, Index to Registers 1841–1862, Joyce Purtscher * Indicates items donated

DEVONPORT Accessions—Books A History of Campbell Town ‘The Children of Erin’, Geoff Duncombe Bendigo Regional Genealogical Society Members Interests 1996/1997 Cemeteries of Southern Tasmania Vol. 1 Woodbridge, Thelma McKay German Immigrants Arriving in Tasmania per America 1855, P. Harris & I. Schaffer How to use the Census Returns to Find Your London Family, Laurie Styles Index to Agreements between Masters of Vessels and Crews Signed on in Hobart, Tasmania 1850–1860, Colleen Read O’Shea Index to The Mercury Births 1921–1930, J. & F. O’Shea Railway Ancestors—Guide to the Staff Records of the Railway Companies of England and Wales 1822–1947, David T. Hawkings St Mary’s Hospital Hobart Index to Registers 1841–1862, J. Purtscher *Wellington College Register 1859–1984, compiled by the Old Wellington Society *Wichmann’s German Dictionary Accessions—Fiche Biographical Index of South Australiana 1836–1885 Index to more Tasmanian Convicts–Papers re Convict Ships 1814–1845 Index to Tasmanian Convicts Miscellany 1821–1824 * Indicates items donated

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HOBART Accessions—Books Civil Registrations, Tom Wood Computers for Genealogy, Phil Young GRD 1997, Keith A. Johnson & Malcolm R. Sainty *GST Inc. Members’ Interests 1996–97 Heraldry for Family Historians, Iain Swinnerton In Search of the Nesbit Family in Edinburgh, Mark Nesbitt Index to Agreement between Masters of Vessels and Crews Signed on at Hobart, Tasmania, 1850–1860, Colleen Read *Newspapers on Microfilm January 1997, from State Reference Library O’Shea Index to The Mercury, Marriages 1921–1930 Pubs in Hobart Town from 1807, David Bryce *St Luke’s School South Hobart 1863–1949, Monica Ward St Mary’s Hospital Hobart Index to Registers 1841–1862, Joyce Purtscher Surnames Index 1851 Census Warwickshire St Martin Vol.1 Part 1 Birmingham FHS *The Pilcher Family from Foord 1808–1995, Ian D. Woolley *The Timeless Land, Eleanor Dark Using Baptism Records for Family Historians, Pauline M. Litton Using Death and Burial Records for Family Historians, Lilian Gibbens Using Marriage Records for Family Historians, Pauline M. Litton Using Merchant Ship Records for Family Historians, Peter L. Hogg Wills, Probate & Death Duty Records, Jane Cox Accessions—Fiche *AEC Tasmania Electoral Rolls as at November 1996 *Nottinghamshire Members’ Interests Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Wills 1858–1940 *Wharfdale FHS Members’ Interests, Sally Brown Woolwich & Dist FHS Members’ Interests 1997 * Indicates items donated

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LAUNCESTON Accessions—Books *A Register of Pioneer Families Vol. 1, The 1788–1820 Pioneer Association *Bridging The Tamar, Thomas Jewell *Electoral Roll—Leven 1913 *Electoral Roll—Deloraine 1913 Cemeteries of Southern Tasmania—Woodbridge Vol. 1, by Thelma McKay Escape From Port Arthur, Ian Brand German Immigrants arriving in Tasmania per America 1855, Pat Harris & I. Schaffer Index to Agreements between Masters & Crews Signed on at Hobart 1850–1860, Colleen Read Memories of Badger Head, Joan Lyons New Zealand Cemetery Records, A list of Holdings by NZSG *Prizes, Named, Memorial & Gifted—Launceston Church Grammar School O’Shea Index to The Mercury Births 1921–1930 Pubs in Hobart from 1807, David J Bryce *Road Atlas of Great Britain & Ireland St Mary’s Hospital, Hobart, Index to Registers 1841–1862, Joyce Purtscher Short History Guide to Port Arthur 1830–1877, Alex Graeme-Evans & Michael Ross *Surname Index 1851 Census, Staffordshire. Vol. 15 West Bromwich, Part 1 BMSGH Tasmanian Rogues & Absconders 1803–1875 Vol. 2, Middle Years 1821–1836, Alex Graeme-Evans Tasmanian Rogues & Absconders 1803–1875 Vol. 3, A Passing Trade 1830–1875, Alex Graeme-Evans Accessions—Fiche Children’s Registers of State Wards in the Colony of Victoria—Receiving House Vols 10–17, 1889–1895 Deceased Estates, NZ Gazette 1866–1900 Index to Candidates for the Vic. Police Force Part 2 1873–1893 Index to Candidates for the Vic. Police Force Part 3 1852–1893 Index to More Tasmanian Convicts—Papers re convict ships 1814–1845 held Mitchell Library, NSW Index to Tasmanians in the Vic. Police Gazette 1853–1893 Intestate Estates, NZ Gazette 1843–1869 List of Graduates—Glasgow University 1772–1897 Marriage index 1800–1837 Gloucestershire, England *Monumental Inscriptions—St Mary’s, Buckenden, Huntingdonshire 1711–1993 New Zealand Cemetery Records—1995 Supplement New Zealand Probates Vol. 1—index to pre 1900 records Passenger Lists Victoria, Australia outwards to NZ, Part 3 1866–1870 Roll of Honour cards 1914–18 War, Royal Australian Navy Roll of Honour cards 1939–45 War, Royal Australian Navy * Indicates items donated

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SOCIETY SALES The GST Inc. has published the following items which are all (except the microfiche) available from branch libraries. All Mail Orders should be forwarded to the Sales and Publications Coordinator, PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. Microfiche GST Inc. TAMIOT Records (p&p $2.00).

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BRANCH SALES Please note that items advertised below are only available from the branches as listed and must be ordered from the address given.

DEVONPORT BRANCH SALES An Index to the Advocate, Tasmania, Personal Announcements 1990-1994 Vol. 1 Engagements, Marriages, Anniversaries . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Vol. 2 Births, Birthdays, Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Vol. 3 Deaths, In Memoriams . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Index to the Advocate, personal Announcements 1995 . . . . . . . . . $15.00 Index to the Advocate, personal Announcements 1996 . . . . . . . . . $15.00 North West Post Index Vol. 2 1901 1905 . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.00 Family Record Binder Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.50 Family Record Binder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50 Family Tree Ancestral Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 Gloves (for handling photographs) . . . . . . . . . . . per pair $1.70 Pens (for writing on backs of photographs) . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00 Devonport Branch Holdings List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00 Family Group Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.15 Pedigree Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.15 Coloured folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.25 Plastic Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.20 Mail orders should be forwarded to the Secretary PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310. Please allow extra for postage. 142

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LAUNCESTON BRANCH SALES The Launceston Branch has the following items available for sale at its branch library. Branch Publications Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages from the Examiner newspaper:Vol. 1 (1900–1910) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 (1911–1920) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 3 (1921–1925) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 4 (1926–1930) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 5 (1931–1935) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 6 (1936–1940) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 7 (1941–1950 Births) . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 8 (1941–1950 Deaths) . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 9 (1941–1950 Marriages) . . . . . . . . . . Vols 7–9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p&p for up to 4 volumes . . . . . . . . . . . . The Cornwall Chronicle: Directory of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1835–1850 (p&p $4.20) . . . . . . . . . . . . Carr Villa Memorial Park Burial Records on microfiche (p&p $2.00) . . Lilydale and Nabowla Cemetery on microfiche (p&p $2.00) . . . . Index to Passenger Arrivals and Departures from early Launceston newspapers 1829–1840 on microfiche (includes postage) . . . . . . . Index to Passenger Arrivals and Departures from early Launceston newspapers 1829–1840 - set 2 books ($7.70 postage) . . . . . . . . Other Publications Index to Births Deaths and Marriages from early Hobart Town newspapers Vol. 1 1816–1840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 1841–1846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engraved in Memory, Jenny Gill . . . . . . . . . . . Army Records for Family Historians . . . . . . . . . . Lilydale: Conflict or Unity, 1914–1918, Marita Bardenhagen . . . . The Jordans of the Three Isles, Alma Ranson . . . . . . . .

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BRANCH LIBRARY ADDRESSES, TIMES AND MEETING DETAILS BURNIE Library Meeting

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. Membership of the GST Inc. is open to all interested in genealogy and family history, whether resident in Tasmania or not. Assistance is given to help trace overseas ancestry as well as Tasmanian. Dues are payable each year by 1 April. Subscriptions for 1997 98 are as follows:Ordinary member Joint members (2 people at one address) Student/Pensioner/Unemployed over 6 months Joint pensioners Corporate members (Institute or Society)

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Membership Entitlements: All members receive copies of the society’s journal Tasmanian Ancestry, published quarterly in June, September, December and March. (NB Airmail postage is extra.) Members are entitled to free access to the society’s libraries. Access to libraries of some other societies has been arranged on a reciprocal basis. Application for Membership: Application forms may be obtained from the GST Inc. State Secretary, or a branch and be returned with appropriate dues to a branch treasurer or sent direct to the GST Inc. Treasurer, PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250. Dues are also accepted at libraries and branch meetings. Donations: Donations to the Library Fund ($2.00 and over) are tax deductible. Gifts of family records, maps, photographs, etc. are most welcome. Research Queries: Research is handled on a voluntary basis in each branch. Simple queries from members will be answered on receipt of a large stamped addressed envelope when membership number is quoted. For non-members a fee is charged. A list of members willing to undertake record searching on a private basis can be obtained from the society. The society takes no responsibility for such private arrangements. Advertising: Advertising for Tasmanian Ancestry is accepted with pre-payment of $25.00 per quarter page in one issue or $75.00 for 4 issues. Further information can be obtained by writing to the journal committee at PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. ISSN 0159 0677

QUERIES ANDERSON/ANDERSSEN Bernard and Rose Hannah ANDERSON or ANDERSSEN, arrived in Launceston about 1880 with infant son George Burnett who was born Adelaide in 1879. Children born in Tasmania were William Thomas 1881, Jane Augusta Wilson 1883, Charles 1887 (died Hamilton 1888) Bernard Oscar Gustav 1891 and Elsie May 1893. There may also have been another three children, dates of birth unknown, Alexander, boy (Charles?) and a daughter who died as a young child. Bernard was a fishmonger in Wellington Road Launceston from 1887–1906 and lived in Upton Street. The family moved to Preston Melbourne in 1906. We are searching for details of the years 1880–1887 as to where they may have lived and worked. George Burnett may have worked on a farm in the Longford/Cressy area around 1900. Any information or photos would be appreciated. Mrs Kaye Pilkington, RSD 37 Danbury Drive Riverside Launceston TAS 7250. BASSETT/BAKER John BASSETT born 18--? married Sarah BAKER in 1840 in Launceston Tasmania. Their children were Sarah born 1841 died 1844; John born 1844 married Martha HYLAND; Sarah born 1846 died 1846; William born 1849 married Susan GOODYEAR; Maria born 1852 married Thomas LANCASTER and Samuel born 1853. It is also possible that after John’s death in 1854 Sarah remarried William COLE and had more children. Could anyone help me with some information. Please contact Annette Banks, 46 Payne Street Burnie TAS 7320 or  (03) 64311 7475. COOPER Abraham and Catherine COOPER came to Victoria from Ireland 1854, then to Tasmania. Children born Ireland; John born Wicklow 1834/5; Mary born Ireland 1836/7 married Edward COLLINS in Tasmania; Margaret born 1840/1 married Francis McIVOR and Abraham born 1843/4 married Elizabeth BROWN at Sidmouth, West Tamar. I would like to hear from any descendants of this family. Gwen Smith, 12 Warwick Place King’s Meadows Launceston TAS 7249. DICKENSON/COOKE Robert DICKENSON born c1783 Leeds, Yorkshire England. Arrived Hobart on the Lady Ridley in 1821. Died 1843. Married Hobart to Elizabeth COOKE born c1819 , died 1900. Children: Mary Ann born 1835 married Joseph FRANCIS; Maria born 1837 married Samuel BROWN; Robert born 1840 married Eliza CORNISH and Emma born 1842 married Thomas SWIFTE. Elizabeth remarried to William DEORLING in 1848, no known issue. Any information on above appreciated. Mrs C. M. Charlton, PO Box 505 Ulverstone TAS 7315. FITZGERALD James FITZGERALD married Ellen ROACH, Buttevant, Ireland, St Mary’s Church R.C. 2 March 1824. Family: John, baptised 7 January 1825, Ellen, baptised 14 June 1829, Patrick, baptised 17 March 1832 and Anne, baptised 4 February 1837, all at St Mary’s Church. Grandaughter Sarah Fitzgerald, baptised 1 March 1846, parents Ellen TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

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(junior) and Peter CURLEY. Would appreciate information, photos of descendants. Mrs Edna Matthews, 13 Napoleon Street Richmond TAS 7025. FRANCIS/RICHARDSON We are attempting to find descendants of James and Emily FRANCIS. James Francis married Emily RICHARDSON at Hobart 30 November 1882. They had four children all born in Hobart. May born 1883, Edith Emily born 1885, James Henry born 1889 and Amy Archer born 1892. In 1883 James and Emily lived 11 Patrick Street. By 1885 James was the Keeper of the Hobart Baths. Post Office Directory shows they lived at the baths as caretakers until early 1900s. Any information appreciated. Rosemary Davidson, 1 Clarendon Street New Town TAS 7008. GARVEY In September 1854 Michael GARVEY, agricultural labourer from County Clare, arrived as an assisted immigrant in Hobart on the Maitland with his wife. In December they were assigned to Mrs Lukin of Wharf House, Launceston where they remained until July 1856 when I lose track of them. I am interested to know whether this was the same Michael Garvey (father James, mother Mary BERMINGHAM) who arrived in 1856 in South Australia on the Australia. Also whether anything more is known of those eighteen months they spent in Van Diemen’s Land. Maria Brandl, 8 Roberts Street Hobart TAS 7000. GOODGER/GOODYER Am seeking contact with relatives of Margaret Emma GOODGER/GOODYER who married Owen RIDLEY 27 February 1889 at Launceston, Tasmania. Ruth Ridley, 295 Southern Cross Drive Holt ACT 2615. HANLY Thomas HANLY migrated to Tasmania from Doneraile, Ireland in 1855. He married Jane Louisa BARRETT in Launceston 1860. Believed to have had at least five children including Catherine Jane, William Alfred, Bridget and at least two other sons. Children born between 1861 and 1871. Any information gratefully received by: June Humphrey, 9 Tilden Place Cook ACT 2614. HAYDEN/HAYDON Charles and Eliza married 18 April 1842 at Sorell and their children, Charlotte Elizabeth born 1851, Ellen Eliza born 1854 and Emily born 1855. Any descendants are asked to contact Susan Ford, PO Box 73 Innaloo WA 6918.  (09) 4464745 (H). HORTON/BEST Would like to make contact with the descendants of Mrs Georgina Margaret HORTON, neé BEST, late of New Town Tasmania, born c1919, died 1994 Hobart, daughter of Clem BEST and Rita WILLIAMS (my mother’s 1st cousin). She had two known children, one a daughter named Deborah Horton. Would be grateful if anybody can put me in contact with any members of this family. Mrs Nancy Campbell, 14 Parker Street Bundaberg QLD 4670. ii

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KERRISON/TAYLOR Leonard Lamperie KERRISON, Caroline Emma TAYLOR, married Launceston 1903, lived at Gormanston. Any descendants please contact: Aileen Armstrong, 2 Walkers Avenue Newnham TAS 7248. KING Sydney Henry KING married Emily (Emma) TURNER at Illawarra Road church, Longford 28 October 1874. They had nine children—Matilda Ann born 1875, Albert Henry Miles born 1877, Edith Amanda born 1879, David Rockcliffe born 1882, Hubert Aubrey born 1885, Eva Elvia born 1888, Jane Emily born 1890, Sydney Clyde born 1894 and Claude Charles Jacob born 1898. Any information would be greatly appreciated by: Barry King, 1 Freeland Crescent Launceston TAS 7250  (03) 6327 3757. LAIRD/BESTON/FAHEY Thomas (William) LAIRD married Bridget BESTON, Hobart, 10 April 1872. Children; Thomas Henry Crighton born 20 January 1873, Clara Hilda born 21 January 1875. No trace of Bridget’s death. Thomas married Kate Ann FAHEY 21 November 1883 in Launceston. Issue all born Emu Bay; May Ethel 8 March 1890, William Henry 11 August 1892, Thomas 27 July 1895 and Margaret 30 December 1897. Any information appreciated. Mrs Bet Jenvey, PO Box 614 Swan Hill VIC 3585. MARTIN Am seeking info re my gggrandfather, John MARTIN (c1800–1870), including how he arrived in Tasmania, his parents, etc. Married Sarah YOUNG, St David’s Hobart, 20 March 1841. Six children—John (1841–1841), John (1842–1886?) married Martha BEAMS, Robert James (Jim) (1845–?) married Mary Louisa OVERELL, William Alexander (Alec) (1847–1934) married Eliza ILES, Joseph Henry (1849–1849), Joseph Henry (1852–aft 1871). Leasee of Hobart hotels, including Cornish Mount, then farmer at Brandy Bottom (Colebrook) and Glenorchy. Possible he arrived as convict per Competitor 1823, but cannot prove connection. Any info greatly appreciated. Alan Lüdeke, 157 Binney Street East Euroa VIC 3666  (03) 5795 2875. MEDCRAFT/HEARPS Thomas MEDCRAFT married Sarah HEARPS 1858 in Launceston. Children were Caroline Jane born 1859 married Henry COLE, John born 1860 married Mary Ann DONOHUE, James Henry born 1866 married Florence Eva BARKER, Charles Henry born 1868 married Annie DONOHOO, Walter William born 1870 married Mosella COSTELLO and Robert Arthur born 1873. Any information greatly appreciated. Ruth Ridley, 295 Southern Cross Drive Holt ACT 2615. NEWSTEAD COMPETITIONS Patricia Gryta is researching her grandfather William QUIGLEY and amongst the family ‘treasures’ is a copper or bronze coloured medallion which belonged to him. The size of a twenty or fifty cent piece, it’s circular with a hole through the centre in which there’s a ball. It has the words ‘NEWSTEAD COMPETITIONS 1906’ on the front while the reverse has ‘Presented by Sutton’. William Quigley came from TASMANIAN ANCESTRY September 1997

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America and is thought to have jumped ship in Stanley about 1900, enlisted in the army at Kingston and moved to the Claremont area c1913 where he worked for the Fehlberg family. Any information, particularly about the medal, would be appreciated. Patricia Gryta, 243 Carella Street Howrah TAS 7018. PRICE Robert PRICE arrived Swan River WA 1829 with the HENTY family from Tarring, Essex. Subsequently moved to Launceston and married Hannah HILLS in 1833. Their son Robert Henry Price was mayor of Launceston in 1894. Any information on R. Price and H. Hills would be appreciated. John Robertson, 8 Richmond Parade Sandy Bay TAS 7005 (03) 6225 1702. SMITH/GORE Charles SMITH born c1819 London, married Ruth GORE born c1820 London. They came to Hobart on the ship Orleana in 1842. Children: Eliza born 1841 London married 1861 Hobart to George CHAFFEY; Mary born 1847 Hobart married 1870 Hobart to Edward DEAN. Any information on above appreciated. Mrs C. M. Charlton, PO Box 505 Ulverstone TAS 7315. ‘SUNNYSIDE’, Kingston TAS This property is believed to have been the home of Edward INNES (1827–1913), who was police clerk at Kingston from 1855 until 1883, and Southern Stipendiary Magistrate from 1883 until 1893. Edward and his wife Anne (nee PEACOCK 1833– 1899) are buried at St Clement’s Kingston a church with which they had a close association. The Innes family is also believed to have owned Eagle House in King Street Sandy Bay. Is ‘Sunnyside’ still in existence? Where was/is it? Does anybody know anything of its history? Contact Louise Ryan, 6 Toora Street Ivanhoe VIC 3079. WHITE I am seeking information on descendants of Joseph WHITE born 1795–1800 England and Harriet TOZER born Devon. Joseph and Harriet were married December 1831 in Sydney. Children of that marriage were John Thomas born 1834 Sydney, Jane Campbell born 1836 Sydney, George Francis born 1837 NSW, possibly William born 1841 NSW, Louisa Ann born 1843 Sydney, Emma Maria born 1846 Hobart, Charles Henry born 1848 Hobart and Harriet Lavinia born 1851 Hobart. Related surnames include PRATT, WILL, FOUNTAIN, MEECH, ANDREWS, PATTON and JOHNSTON(E). Grateful for any information: Susan Murphy 12 Kullindi Court Bellerive TAS 7018. Queries are published free for members of the GST Inc. (provided membership number is quoted) and at a cost of $10.00 per query (surname) to non-members. Members are entitled to three free queries per year. All additional queries will be published at a cost of $10.00. Only one query per member per issue will be published unless space permits otherwise. Queries should be limited to 100 words and forwarded to The Editor, Tasmanian Ancestry PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. iv

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NEW MEMBERS' INTERESTS NAME ADAMS Thomas ALEXANDER Joseph ALLAN ARMSTRONG William ATKINS ATTHOW Newton AUSTEN Abraham AUSTIN Ann AYERS John BARNES Elizabeth BARNES James BARTLETT Richard BATTEN Richard BECK Loiusa BENNETT Annie BERESFORD BERRESFORD BLAUBAUM Rev BLEEZE Charles BOA John BOLAND David BOLAND Martin BONNEY BOON Clarence BOREHAM BOW John BOWES JOHN BOYD William BRENNAN Margaret BROAD BROOMHALL James BROOMHEAD BROWN BROWN Thomas BRYAN Thomas BULLOCK Robert BULLOCK Robert BURKE William BURNS William Charles BURR BUSCOMBE Henry BUSCOMBE James Kestell BUSCOMBE John BUSHBY Sarah Alice BUTLER Edward BYATT William BYE James CAMERON William CAMPTON CANN Ivatt CAPON CARROLL CARSON-SMITH CASH CASWELL Samuel CAVANAGH

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NEW MEMBERS' INTERESTS NAME STARK David STEVENS STINGEL Heinrich STONE John STONEHOUSE William STUART Rebecca SUMMERS Thomas TAYLOR Elizabeth TAYLOR Robert TAYLOR William TEMPLAR TEMPLING Ann THOMAS THOMSON John C TRETHEWIE TUNSTALL TURNER Isabel TYNDALL Joseph USHER VAUTIN Claude Theodore VINEY Charles WAIGHT WALKER John WARD James WATTS WELLS Andre Charles WELSFORD WELSFORD WHEELER WHITE Emma Lillian WIDGER James WILLIAMS Elizabeth WILLIAMS John WING WOOD Henry WOODS Wm James Mason WOODWARD William WOOLDRIDGE WROUGHTON YOUNG YOUNG

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GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. Volume 18 Number 3—December 1997

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250 Patron: Emeritus Professor Michael Roe Executive: President Vice President Vice President Executive Secretary Executive Treasurer

Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr David Harris Mr Rex Collins Miss Muriel Bissett Mr John Grunnell

Committee: Mrs Elaine Burton Mr John Dare Mrs Denise McNeice

Mr Peter Cocker Mrs Isobel Harris Mrs Colleen Read Mrs Dian Smith

By-laws Officer Exchange Journal Coordinator Home Page Coordinator Journal Editor Journal Coordinator Library Coordinator Members’ Interests Membership Secretary Publications Coordinator Public Officer Research Coordinator Sales Coordinator TAMIOT Coordinator VDL Heritage Index

Burnie: Devonport: Hobart: Huon: Launceston:

Mrs Denise McNeice Mrs Thelma McKay Mr Peter Cocker Mrs Rosemary Davidson Mr David Hodgson Mrs Rosalie Riley Mr Allen Wilson Ms Vee Maddock Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr Jim Wall Mr John Dare Mrs Pat Harris Mrs Betty Calverley Mr Neil Chick

(03) 6344 5258 (03) 6424 5328 (03) 6431 1113 (03) 6334 3188 (03) 6331 2145 Mrs Dawn Collins Mrs Pat Harris Mrs Rosalie Riley (03) 6228 3564 (03) 6229 3149 (03) 6435 4103 (03) 6278 2464 (03) 6229 7185 (03) 6264 1036 (03) 6244 1837 (03) 6243 9592 (03) 6344 5258 (03) 6248 1773 (03) 6424 7889 (03) 6344 3951 (03) 6344 5608

Branches of the Society PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001 PO Box 117 Huonville Tasmania 7109 PO Box 1290 Launceston Tasmania 7250

Volume 18 Number 3

ISSN 0159 0677

December 1997

Journal Committee Rosemary Davidson, Cynthia O’Neill, Maurice Appleyard, Jeannine Connors, David Freestun, David Hodgson, Charles Hunt, Lucy Knott, Vee Maddock, Denise McNeice and Kate Ramsay. Postal Address: PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250 Email: [email protected]

Contents Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Branch News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My Three Ladies, Cherie Kirkpatrick . . . . . . . . . . . Interchangeable Surnames and Personal Names in Scottish Highland Registers, and the problem of identification, Alan Macpherson . . . . . . . Genes on Screen, Vee Maddock . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publishing your Family History on the Internet, Andrew Tweedie . . . . The Pauper and the Prince, Joyce Purtscher . . . . . . . . . . The Harvest Home Hotel—and Tom Jennings . . . . . . . . . The New London Family Records Centre, Kate Ramsay . . . . . . . The Official Opening of the Bruny Island History Room . . . . . . . The Grant of Arms to the Federation . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucas Marriages in Tasmania . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reunions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The IGI and Researching your Ancestors at LDS Family History Centres, Amanda Cavenett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What’s in a Name, Wayne Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did You Know? Wayne Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Port Davey and Strahan on the Lady Nelson, Irene Schaffer . . . . . A Second Chance, David Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tasmaniana Library, State Library of Tasmania, New Acquisitions . . . . Lost, Stolen or Strayed ... and Found! . . . . . . . . . . . From the Exchange Journals, Thelma McKay . . . . . . . . . Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Society Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline dates for contributions: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October

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For this issue of our journal, Alex Wanders has produced another of his wonderful pen drawings. It depicts the former Harvest Home hotel as it is today and can be compared to the work of A. T. Fleury, (see page 171 this issue) probably in the 1930s. It is interesting to see how the road level has changed. Fleury obviously used considerable artistic licence as mine host, Thomas Dewhurst Jennings, died many years earlier. The hotel can be seen in several early colonial paintings, looking more like it does today without the verandah, than in Fleury’s work. William Duke painted it in The Main Road at New Town, 1840s, now in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Knut Bull completed New Town c.1854, now in the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, State Library of Tasmania. A watercolour, Valley of the Derwent, New Town near Hobarton, December 1847, by John Skinner Prout, is in the Rex Kivell Collection in the National Library of Australia. It was from the front entrance of the hotel that Henry Gritten painted Main Road New Town, in 1856, held in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and he also included the hotel in his work, ‘Perseverance’ coach on Main Road at New Town in 1857— Queen Victoria Museum, Launceston. The next journal, due March 1998, will concentrate on things medical, although there appears to be a definite lean toward nursing. Please send articles, or any amusing items soon, before they get forgotten in the excitement of Christmas.

Don’t forget the Archives Office of Tasmania will be open on some Saturdays—13 December, 17 January and 21 February over the next three months. The journal committee wishes all members a happy festive season—and happy hunting. Rosemary Davidson

The opinions expressed in this journal are not necessarily those of the editorial committee nor of the Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Responsibility rests with the author of a submitted article and we do not intentionally print inaccurate information. The society cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers for services or goods that appear in the journal, or be responsible for the outcome of any contract entered into with an advertiser. The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or reject material. © The contents of Tasmanian Ancestry are subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act and may not be reproduced without written permission of the editor and author. Cover:

Harvestholme, New Town Road, Hobart, Tasmania Pen drawing © Alex Wanders 1997 See ‘Harvest Home Hotel’ page 171

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am happy to report that the society has purchased a number of significant resources for members’ use. The St Catherine’s House Indexes 1923–1942, the GRO Indexes of overseas BDMs and the Griffith’s Valuations for Ireland have already been received and they will be circulated along with the existing St Catherine’s House indexes. Details of which branches will hold them for the next three months will be found in this issue of the journal. The Old Parochial Records for Scotland and the 1881 Census Indexes for Scotland have been ordered but not yet received. The Probate Calenders for the United Kingdom 1858–1942 have also been ordered. There will be some delay in receiving this last set, however, as the fiche are produced following the receipt of orders. As the supplier had just ordered a number of sets prior to the receipt of the GST’s order, there will be a considerable delay before further sets of fiche are produced. At the August executive meeting, it was agreed that the Executive would provide a copy of the 1997 edition of the BIG R for each branch of the society. These have been ordered and will be delivered to the branches when they are received. A number of changes have occurred within the state executive since the Annual General meeting in June. The position of state secretary was vacant following this meeting as no nominations were received. Muriel and Betty Bissett, two members of the Launceston branch, have agreed to share the duties of correspondence secretary. Delegates from the branches will take it in turns to

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take minutes at the quarterly executive meetings. At the August executive meeting Sharalyn Walters, the state treasurer, resigned and the executive appointed John Grunnell of the Launceston branch, to replace her. John has indicated, however, that he will not act in this capacity after June 1998. I would like to take this opportunity of thanking Sharalyn for her services as society treasurer for the last fifteen months and Betty, Muriel and John for volunteering to be appointed to their various positions. The society could not function without the services of the members who give their time and talents to serve the society as library assistants, members of working bees, fundraisers, indexers, transcribers of headstones and memorials, typists, researchers, computer operators, proofreaders and as office bearers at branch and state level. If you are benefiting from what these volunteers are doing and are not contributing to the society in this way, I would ask you to consider doing so. Talk to members of the state or your branch executive, or to people on duty in your branch library to explore ways in which you can contribute to the society. Finally, the society is preparing a home page for the Internet, and when completed the Home Page will contain details of the society, membership form, list of items published by the society and the contents page and one article from the latest issue of Tasmanian Ancestry. Peter Cocker of the Burnie branch has been appointed Home Page coordinator. Anne Bartlett 

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BRANCH NEWS Burnie

Devonport

President Doug Forrest (03) 6431 1882 Secretary Ray Hyland (03) 6431 7404 PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320

President Sue McCreghan (03) 6428 2288 Secretary Isobel Harris (03) 6424 5328 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310

At the July meeting members related their experiences of research in the UK and Ireland. Mrs Edie McArthur also gave a brief preview of her talk for the September meeting. At the September meeting, a most comprehensive and interesting talk was given by Mrs Edie McArthur describing her experiences and opportunities for research in the UK during a six month stay last year. Her talk answered many of the questions regarding the value of time and facilities available and provided us with a lot of other information—things which we all think about but are never really sure what to expect. Edie described the travelling to research facilities and the layout of many of these places with their long easel type benches (which allowed for standing only) and the awe of personally handling many very old books and manuscripts. Prices, procedures, membership of groups, information sources, availability of pedigrees at libraries, accommodation and its humourous incidents, wills, certificates, horse brasses and unusual experiences were amongst some of the other aspects discussed. A lively question time followed. Well known Australian genealogist, Janet Reakes will conduct a seminar in October on ‘Cabbage Patch Ancestors’. Two previous visits by Ms Reakes have been most worthwhile and well received.

John Dare was the speaker for the July meeting. He gave an interesting and amusing insight into his researching efforts as he discussed ‘Research Findings and its Problems’. At the August meeting, Mr Phillip Kennedy discussed various genealogical computer programmes. He also provided several demonstration discs for members to use and make their own discoveries and evaluations. It was a pleasure to welcome several new faces to the September meeting. After a short meeting the library was open for general research and help was given to those with research problems. A Projects and Publications Coordinating Committee has been formed to assist in bringing projects to fruition. Work is continuing on several projects and further publications will soon be completed. The final function for 1997 will be a Christmas meal on 10 December at the Bridge Hotel, Forth. The major fundraiser has once again been the Christmas Hamper Raffle and this will be drawn at the branch library 12 December. Plans are being made for a trip to Stanley in February 1998. The library will continue to open the second Saturday afternoon of each month only while there is sufficient interest. For the Christmas break the library will close 12 December 1997 at 4 p.m. and reopen on 9 January 1998 at 9.30 a.m.

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Hobart

President Bryce Ward (03) 6243 7884 Secretary Cynthia O’Neill (03) 6228 3175 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001

As our calendar year comes to a close, it gives me great pleasure to do two things—firstly to thank all of our members who have assisted us to have a very successful year in the branch. We have never been short of helpers for special projects or for day to day routines and we have never been short of members wishing to get on with their research. Secondly, I wish to express the very best possible Christmas greetings to all of our branch members. Many of our members make little use of our facilities as they reside some distance away, and many are doing only limited research at this time. Even if we do not see you often, you are very important members. We need your continuing support and from time to time we value your advice. Through these articles we hope that you feel part of our branch and the society. Our library will close on Saturday, 20 December at 4.30 p.m. and will reopen in 1998 on Saturday, 17 January at 1.30 p.m. Should there be any special visitors or emergencies either Colleen Read or I may be contacted. After the break, we look forward to seeing you attacking your research with recharged batteries and renewed enthusiasm. Don’t forget to send Christmas wishes to all your connections, they may send back a snippet which will fill a gap in your records. There will be no general meeting in January. Our program for the new year will begin in February with Michael Sprod talking about Old Books—Their TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

value—How to store them—What to collect. In March, Wayne Smith’s topic will be, What’s in a Name—Place Names in Tasmania. Of course April will be our annual meeting and election of officers and a guest speaker. We have started a series of booklets on country cemeteries. Between now and the year 2000 we hope to produce more. If we know of special events coming up we may be able to produce a booklet on the area. Of course we need quite a deal of notice to compile the information and produce a booklet. We are also looking for ideas on how we may be able to celebrate the 2000–2001 period and our twenty-first birthday. Do you have any ideas ? Happy researching. Please try to make our February meeting.

Huon

President Betty Fletcher (03) 6264 1546 Secretary Elaine Burton (03) 6264 1335 PO Box 117 Huonville TAS 7109

Our small but dedicated group continues to work hard and the indexing of the Huon and Derwent Times newspapers is progressing. We are continually adding new fiche to our library—we aim to purchase records mainly of mainland Australian interest as Hobart branch has many from overseas. Janet Reakes will conduct a seminar in October on English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh records including Census, IGI and Registration. She has asked for a tour of the Huon district to see some of our historical sites and we hope her visit will stimulate our members and encourage others to join in our activities. 149

Launceston

President Jenny Gill (03) 6331 1150 Secretary Thelma Grunnell (03) 6331 2145 PO Box 1290 Launceston TAS 7250

We regret to record the death of a founder member of BIG, [British Interest Group] Bert Greenwood, our ‘quiet English man’ will be sadly missed by all who knew him. A keen participant in all branch activities for many years, his last involvement was the library duty roster. Our sympathy to Mary and family. Attendance at the Frame Makers exhibition in August was disappointing especially as it was a private viewing for our members. Those who attended were treated to a most interesting talk by Therese Mulford. The exhibits themselves ranged from moulds for frame decoration to a frame makers workshop fully equipped with tools loaned by descendants of Tasmanian frame makers. Ancestors unusual occupations was the theme of the September meeting in the comfortable, well lit, premises of the St John’s Parish centre. Members enjoyed a bus trip to the Saturday opening of the Tasmanian Archives on 27 September. Beginners classes have continued during the winter but attendance at these is less than in previous years. Branch library will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 9 December, reopening 10 a.m. Tuesday, 20 January. Interstate visitors may make an appointment for special opening. The research team will be in recess during the above dates. SOS—Due to our present cleaners leaving the state we need volunteers to vacuum and dust the library premises 150

once a month—one person full time or someone willing to do a month each year would be very much appreciated. Contact Alma, Dian, or another committee member if you would be willing to help. Many thanks to Margaret and George Beckett who have fulfilled this role for quite a number of years. For security reasons will members direct all correspondence to our Post Office Box number and not to the Taylor Street address. Wishing all members a very happy Christmas and successful ancestor hunting in the New Year. Programme 3 February—Joe Stephens on ‘Research discoveries in Welsh Archives’. March—Another Archives trip is planned.

LOCAL HISTORY CONFERENCE On 11 October, the Devon Historical Society, on behalf of the Tasmanian Local History Societies, hosted their fourth biennial conference—Trades, Traders and Trading. It began with a slide show, accompanied by a narration, showing scenes of early local trading ports. Lloyd Harris spoke of his ancestor, Robert Harris, Peter Macfie of his great grandfather H. H. McFie and Snow Thomas of Bartholomew Thomas. Other personalities presented were Charles Davis, J. Bidencope and G. P. Taylor. Freda Gray told of early tradesmen on the Calcutta. Jill Cassidy and Jill Bignall both gave interesting talks on flour milling while Tim Jetson’s paper was Snaring and Hunting. Stefan Petrow spoke of Unsavoury Odours, Noxious Trades and Maurice Hallam on the Marketing of the Resources of Tasman Peninsula. The papers are to be printed by THRA. 

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MY THREE LADIES

A Brief Glimpse at Three Working Class Women in Hobart 1870–1900 Cherie Kirkpatrick

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Y three ladies’ left no diaries, they performed no great feat that would ensure their name would be remembered. In fact, if it wasn’t for the fact that they formed part of a genealogical study into the surname ‘Wooby’, they would have remained anonymous and uncared for. However, once I had found ‘my three ladies’ (my g. grand aunts) and researched their lives further they came to take on a persona that I found fascinating. These three women embodied, for me at least, the very lives and social mores that were part and parcel of a working class woman’s interaction with the societal complexities of the time. I have dubbed them ‘My three ladies’. This however could be seen as a misnomer by some. According to Ann McMahon, There were three orders of women within early society in Australian colonies, the female, the woman and the lady. The females were the convicts transported to the Australian colonies … The women were of several social groups but what distinguished a woman from a female was that she was accorded basic human qualities … Colonial ladies held the superior rank in society by virtue of their husbands position 1.

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feel that the class structure may have changed to a certain extent. However the basic rules still applied throughout the nineteenth century, perhaps more so in Hobart because of its population being so heavily weighted with convicts, emancipists and those born free in the colony. In light of this perhaps I should call my three case studies ‘My three women’, however they have been ‘My three ladies’ for some time now, and I find that I cannot think of them in any other way. Besides which ‘My three women’ has a proprietary air to it, and I think you will find that these three women, each in their own way, belonged to no-one. Mary Ann Amelia Flexmore came from a well respected family. Mary Troy is said by family members to have left Hobart in order to pursue an acting career in New South Wales, and Julia Elizabeth Simmons married knowing, in all probability, that the marriage was bigamous. Now I don’t know about you, but when I see a cupboard with ‘Skeleton’ emblazoned upon the door, I don’t tiptoe past, I rip the door off the hinges. I had gone from having three names on a database to three lives through whose eyes I could gain a glimpse, albeit a hazy one, of nineteenth century Hobart. Three lives that I could use to explore the way society regarded women that belonged to that social strata known as working class. Where did they live? What sort of employment would they have been seen to have the skills for? The 151

make up of society, open and closed, that the heading ‘Quality or Profession’. surrounded them, and a myriad of Evidently you were of quality or you questions that arose in relation to ‘My pursued a profession. Either way the three ladies’—and the question to be dealt man’s status was tied to his ability to with in this paper—why were their lives provide an income, and it was this ability, put into that closet marked skeleton? or lack of ability, that afforded him the Today their actions would not raise an right to have his full name and occupation eyebrow or even a mention. However this recorded. In this way it was easier to is now, and they lived during a time when assign him to his proper social position. a woman was judged most harshly, and It should be remembered that it was not arbitrarily, by her peers and even family only women, but men also who were members. For now, let’s deal with Mary bound by societal conventions. However Ann Amelia Flexmore a woman’s only access to this because (a) she was born Now I don’t know valuable criteria was through first and (b) her life covers a about you but when her male partner and so it greater amount of the time was that much more easy to I see a cupboard sublimate her to the extent span of the era dealt with in with ‘Skeleton’ this paper. During her life, that her full name was not 1833–1901, transportation emblazoned upon deemed to be a necessary ended (1853), Van Diethe door, I don’t requirement. I am glad to men’s Land became a self that birth certificates of tiptoe past, I rip say governing state and changed subsequent children gave her the door off the its name officially to name as Maria Thompson. hinges. Tasmania (1856), the She was a woman who faced economy went from boom to great hardships in providing a bust and to a limited extent back again home life for her family and as such and the population rose from 34,928 to deserves to be remembered in much fuller 172,500 2. detail than just ‘Unknown’ Maria. N the 25 June 1868, Mary Ann As society at that time was patriarchal and Amelia married John Wooby (RGD hierarchical, Mary Ann Amelia would have 37/247). She was thirty one years of age spent her first years as part of a middle to and had three children to a former upper middle class family, as this was the marriage to one John Dettmer Dodds position held by her father. Even though Jackson (RGD 37/495). On her baptismal her father had arrived in New South certificate in 1833 (RGD 32/4842) her Wales aboard a convict ship (1790) and parents are given as George Flexmore and her mother had been born in the colony of ‘Unknown’ Maria. His ‘Quality or NSW, they arrived in Hobart as free Profession’ was given as ‘settler’. Note settlers with a considerable land grant. that the mother’s surname is unknown, This grant was given in lieu of holdings however her father’s status is considered that had to be surrendered when the an important piece of information. It is convict settlement at Norfolk Island was interesting to see that it is recorded under closed. George had in fact arrived as a guard on the Neptune, the same ship upon 2 which his brother Francis was a convicted Census

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felon 3. Francis also was given a land grant 4. He seemed to go to greater pains than George to overcome the stigma of emancipist. Arriving free and holding land did not erase the fact that he had originally arrived as a convict. George on the other hand, was safe in the knowledge that he had no convict record to live down. He would have automatically been placed in a slightly higher class than his brother Francis. There is little detail available on George except for land records. Francis on the other hand became a scion of the upper middle class aristocracy. The families lived at Glenfern, Kempton, for many years and there is evidence that he rode to hounds 5 and that he, on several occasions, donated considerable amounts to the Hobart Benevolent Society6. He also was made a warden appointed by the Governor 7. So how did my first lady become a member of the working class? Very simple—she married a working class man. In a patriarchally based and biased community such as Hobart, the social laws operating in England were clung to tenaciously, for by upholding the social values of England the colonies reiterated their allegiance to ‘The Mother Country’. A woman’s status was governed by that of her father before marriage and this ‘ownership’ of her place in the social hierarchy was then transferred to her husband. ‘Woman instead of being elevated by her union with man … generFlynn, M. The Second Fleet: Britains Grim Convict Armada of 1790. p.276 4 Schaffer, Irene. Land Musters, Stock Returns and Lists Van Diemen’s Land 1803-1822 5 MacLeod, T.R., A History of Green Ponds p.7 6 Hobart Benevolent Society Papers, Archives Office, Hobart 7 op cit p.8 3

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ally loses her individuality and she becomes absorbed into him, and henceforth is looked at, and acts through the medium of her husband’ 8. I feel that I should point out here that it is not my intention to dwell on patriarchal oppression or offer a doom and gloom portrayal of working class females. It is my contention that men were as much a victim of societal dictates as were women. It is all too easy to look back in hindsight and judge those who went before and thus lose sight of the fact that these people lived according to what was seen to be socially acceptable at the time. Having said this, I feel that it is not judgmental but merely stating the facts when I articulate the premise that women, not just working class, but all women, were afforded very different treatment than their male counterparts. … [I]n Australia’s sex segregated society they are a very unequal part … All forms of femininity in this are constructed in the context of the overall subordination of women to men and there is no position in which femininity is similar to hegemonic masculinity among men, thus the power remains in the man’s control 9.

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two of my simple criteria, once she was married to a working class man she immediately became a part of his social strata and there she seemed to stay. The bones of my first skeleton were slowly building up. It is not my intention to dwell here on the mundane facts of her life or deal with the make up of the society that they were part of and the views of that status by those considered higher up the social hierarchy. What is of far more interest at this point is that it was not by marrying ‘beneath’ her that caused her family to gnash its teeth in chagrin, it was the fact that she did not retire quietly to her chosen place. Strike one. After all, two of her sisters married working men, a steward and a fireman respectively, however they seemed to be quintessential and never heard of except for the birth certificates of their children. Mary Ann Amelia however was a different case. On 26 January 1870 Mary Ann Amelia Wooby and Mary Troy were tried for larceny from the person. Mary Ann Amelia received six months imprisonment, Mary Troy three months. 10 So, two of my ladies spent time behind the walls of (probably) Campbell Street Prison. And, as the policy at the time was that children could be housed with their mothers, and there being no evidence to the contrary, it would seem this would have been the case as far as their children were concerned. Strike two. And the third and final strike against her occurred on 6 August 1872 when she, her husband John, son Jeremiah and an assigned servant Henry Manly, attempted to 10

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forcibly remove the tenants from her land in Sandy Bay. This fracas resulted in her son Jeremiah being charged with ‘Shooting with Intent’. 11 Add to this the fact that her father-in-law John, an habitual drunkard, was murdered for reneging on a wager the very next day12 and that both cases received extensive newspaper coverage, surely ensured that she would never be received in any ‘respectable’ house no matter what she did. This theory is supported by the fact that she much later appears on the books of The Hobart Benevolent Society. There is an entry showing that—‘Mary Ann Amelia Wooby reports that her son John Jackson is cohabiting with Alice Roper at the house of Ellen Thompson (in government aid). Thompson is reported to be keeping a bad house—Case is in the hands of the police’. From this entry it is possible to see that John Jackson appealed for aid from the society and that his mother did not agree with the fraudulent nature to which he seems to have resorted. It is also interesting to note that John Jackson is not mentioned in his mother’s will. (3 August 1900). However he was made sole executor and trustee of his father’s last will and testament (14 December 1901). John may have married ‘above’ himself, (not a very common occurrence and so worthy of mention) and it is true that he is listed as a farmer of Sandy Bay on the will, however it can be pretty certain that he did not enjoy any real increase in status by his marrying Mary Ann Amelia.

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difficult one. According to Mary Troy’s g. grand daughter, Diane, Mary left Hobart in order to pursue an acting career. It is here that part of the problem of recounting her life begins. As her name does not seem to appear on any records in Hobart or New South Wales as having been of any importance in Thespian circles I can only suppose that she was an aspiring actress rather than one of any consequence, or therefore success. Secondly—where do I place her? Nineteenth century morality was such that actresses were seen to be wanton creatures, unstable and unsavoury, definitely not the sort to be taken home to meet mother by a respectable man. No official records exist to point to Mary Wooby as being of this nature. Perhaps I am doing her a disservice by placing her in this category. There is also the unhappy circumstance that her husband, Thomas, appears to have been engaged in a long term relationship with Elizabeth Simmons, the woman who was to become his second wife—and incidentally my third lady. So, did Mary leave the town of Hobart to engage in Thespian pursuits, or is that a story she told her family in order to hide the hurt she felt at being thrown aside by her husband? An old adage is that when you read something your initial gut reaction is usually the correct one. Sorry Mary, but I have just consigned you to the status of actress, which in the time period we are looking at was just a tad below working class. Supposition is a hard taskmaster, for in engaging in this type of endeavour it demands hard cold factual evidence to support it, and when it comes to this section of the family I unfortunately have no such real evidence, just a casual remark made by a descendTASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

ent. Family lore is notoriously fraught with inaccuracies, however there is often a kernel of truth hidden within it. Having made these admissions I still feel that her situation demands some sort of recognition and so here it is. Mary Troy was born on the 11 July 1851 (RGD 33/557). Her parents were Timothy Troy and Mary Spellman. They married in Hobart on the 16 December 1850. (RGD 37/548) They had both arrived in Hobart as convicts several years earlier. In fact it seems that many of Mary’s family, except her mother, were sent to the colonies as convicts over a period of several years. Once their sentences had expired it appears that they settled down to a relatively quiet life—just two working class people working hard to ensure that their children had a reasonable upbringing. Despite the fact that many history books paint a bleak picture of life for the ‘lower’ classes, it is my contention that those who inhabited those areas denigrated, did not feel the same animosity to their surroundings. To them life may not have been all peaches and cream, however they were too busy with the act of getting on with life to expend energy on agitating for changes that were often too slow, or when put into place, totally inadequate. One such change was the introduction of The Ragged Schools. ‘In October 1854 a ragged school was successfully started in Watchorn Street in the center of a depressed area of Hobart … and in August 1858 the foundation stone of a … building, specially designed for school purposes was laid in … [Lower Collins Street]’. 13 As this is the area that 13

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Mary and her family lived in, it may have been there that Mary Troy learnt to sign her name. Her signature appears on her marriage certificate when she married Thomas Wooby on the 3 November 1868 (RGD 37/304). As she professed to wanting to carry on a career in acting it is only natural to suppose that she could read. Either that or she learnt her lines by rote whilst someone read them for her. During this time the New Wharf was a hive of business and activity, despite the fact that the recession of the 1870s was looming. It was a port and any port has its share of sailors, speculators, warehouses and of course hotels. Sullivans Cove and the New Wharf area was also the site of important industries such as Peacock’s, soon to be Jones’, jam factory. And of course it was an area that was home to a great many people. Peter Bolger estimated that in 1860 the cost of living for a family with two children was 146 pounds (annually) and that the annual wage of labourers, such as Thomas, was only 49% of this. 14 At this time Thomas and his brother William (my g. grandfather) were proprietors of a wood and coal yard in Liverpool Street. (The building and yard are still standing today.) However they were one of many such businesses. The economy was failing and so it is not a great stretch of the imagination to place his wife amongst those who would be searching for additional income and who also craved a little frivolity in their lives. As we have already learnt, Mary was convicted of larceny from the person in 1870 and subsequently spent three months in prison. Also we know that she 14

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married Thomas in 1868. Why then did she give her name as Mary Troy when sentenced? Was it to save her husband’s face? Was it because she was an independent woman willing to take responsibility for her actions? Or (purely playful supposition here) was it because the arresting officer could not cope with two Mary Woobys? After all it is an unusual surname. I like to think that it was because she had spirit. And it was this touch of spirit that led to her leaving the colony of Hobart for the much more cosmopolitan one of New South Wales. The position of women, especially those placed in the lower strata of the social hierarchy was one of uncertainty and of scrutiny. A woman must be seen to embody the virtues of submission to her husband, unfailing concern for her children and of following the social standards set down by society at large. Most of all they must not show their ankles in public or frequent theatres. In a community such as Hobart it would have been common knowledge in thirty seconds flat if a woman stepped beyond the pale. And in choosing an acting career my second lady most definitely breached the boundaries of acceptable behaviour. However I must point out that if this, my second lady, had succeeded in making a prosperous career out of acting, then her story may have been a little different. She would still have suffered the disapproval of most of society, however it would have been tinged with a certain amount of grudging admiration. And she most definitely would not have been put in that closet marked skeleton. Poor, unfortunate child, may God help you if, as you say, the die for evil is cast. I can only pray, as the only chance to save you, TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

that you make too decided a failure ever to try again … How can a woman bid with pleasure farewell to her best and happiest pleasure - name, reputation, affection - to allow her every look and movement to be criticized by all the common jeering mouths and minds of the public. 15

Although this letter was not written to Mary it sums up the sentiments expressed by most people concerning a woman wishing to take up an acting career. It is all too true that ‘In the 19th and 20th centuries women were considerably better off in the theater than in almost any other occupation. Social restrictions did not operate within the theater, but outside there was social stigma’. 16 Whilst the theatre was hierarchical to a certain extent, it was also a place that eschewed a very certain type of camaraderie and offered its fellows a membership to another, much more exclusive and protecting society than the one found outside the theatre walls. Mary died on 13 June 1897. Her name never graced a handbill, nor was it emblazoned upon a theatre wall (as far as we know). And although it is a purely sentimental desire on my part, I hope that she was unaware of her husband’s liaison with Julia Elizabeth Simmons—my third lady.

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girl. There are no records of her being in trouble with the law, no records of her undertaking a career of any sort. In short, a plain, ordinary, everyday female. There are, however, a couple of diversions from this. One is that she had her first child to Thomas Wooby in 1893 (RGD 33/742). This was four years before her marriage to him on the 11 January 1897 (RGD 37/240). And for those keeping track, this marriage took place six months before Thomas became the widower that he claimed to be on his marriage certificate! Obviously theirs was a friendship of long standing and as such it is good to see that they became united in marriage. Except of course for the fact that the marriage was bigamous. On Mary Ann Amelia’s death certificate it stated she had been in the colony of New South Wales since 1891. In light of this, one can hardly blame Thomas for searching for solace in another relationship. He was a man in his prime, a given age of 41 years, and Julia was above the age of consent when they married, being 28 years old. Here is where the quandary for me begins. I had at first thought ‘Why didn’t Thomas just divorce his estranged wife?’ However, further research showed that this option was time consuming and very costly and as such was not really a viable option for him. So my second question was two pronged. Did he lie to Julia about his wife dying? Or did he and Julia collude together to enter into marriage knowing that Mary was still alive and so shared the burden of deceit? Although there are no records that Thomas owned land, he was indeed the operator of a coal and wood yard, and in marrying him Julia 157

would then enter a slightly higher strata of society. After all it was an established business of long standing, her liaison with Thomas was also one of long standing and so she had everything to gain and nothing to lose by marrying him—unless of course someone denounced the marriage as being bigamous. However it would not have been a probability as Mary and the children were in New South Wales, his family probably couldn’t have known the difference, and so there were none to question the union. Whichever way you look at it they would have wanted that cupboard marked ‘skeleton’ padlocked with an even sturdier lock than the one purchased at Port Arthur by the proprietor of Mr Wooby’s, a ‘goody’ stall situated on the New Wharf and owned (probably) by his brother John. (Indeed Mr Wooby’s is a well known business even today.) I feel that I should say here that I have been in contact with descendants of Thomas Wooby and they are delighted that they belong to a family that has a story or two to tell. As such, I am not trespassing on the privacy of others and so feel very comfortable with bringing these three women to the light of day. 

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FAMILY LEGEND Patricia Coy

Great uncle George, they said, went to sea. I think he was a pirate, between you and me. But according to the records there’s never a trace. We don’t even know if he increased the human race. Granny had a secret that never was told. She covered up the truth, although she got old. She used to pray a lot and read the Bible as well. I think she was frightened of going to Hell. Aunt Edith disappeared off the face of the earth. No records exist except that of her birth. She didn’t get married or die to our knowing. Perhaps she’s immortal and still keeps on going. Great grandfather went to the goldfields, they said. But nobody knew just when he fled. He can’t be traced either so we really don’t know What happened to him in those days long ago. About Grandfather little was said. We know for a living he used to bake bread. He moved his family around quite a lot, And he liked to have a tipple, believe it or not. Great grandmother Bridget has a lot to tell. Her story’s intriguing and full of facts as well. She didn’t write a diary to leave for you and me, But her deeds are well recorded for everyone to see. About her we knew nothing. According to the lore She lived a life of innocence and ‘died young’, at 94. But when I did some research out of curiosity, I found to my surprise a convict on the tree. I had a family legend that was hard to verify. It took an awful lot of time the facts to clarify. But since I’ve started delving into the distant past The picture’s getting clearer and I’m seeing light at last. And you never know what we’ve yet to find. It depends upon the tracks they’ve left behind. But what will they say about you and me When our great grandchildren do their family tree? TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

INTERCHANGEABLE SURNAMES AND PERSONAL NAMES IN SCOTTISH HIGHLAND REGISTERS AND THE PROBLEM OF IDENTIFICATION

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HE following article is a cautionary note for the benefit of persons who may be researching family origins in the Scottish Highlands. One of the causes for disappointment while searching Highland parish registers is the failure to recognise that traditional Highland families sometimes used more than one surname, and that most Gaelic personal names had an Anglicised form and a biblical or classical equivalent which could be, and often were, used interchangeably. Unless a researcher is aware that this might be the case in a parish register of marriages and baptisms, much vital information may be passed over as irrelevant, results will be incomplete, and awkward and puzzling gaps in the family record will occur. The best known example of the use of alternative surnames among the Highlanders is that of Rob Roy MacGregor alias Robert Campbell (16711734); his son Duncan MacGregor used the alias Drummond. The assumption of different alternative surnames within the same family, however, was peculiar to the MacGregors. The clan name had been proscribed by law in 1603, and various clansmen took protection under the cover of names like Campbell, Drummond, Graham, and Buchanan. Dispersing under the persecution of the law, some MacGregors took refuge with other clans with whom they had intermarried; several TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

families, for instance, came to reside among the Macphersons of Badenoch in southeast Inverness-shire and assumed that surname for purposes of public transaction. The more common case of alternative surnames can be illustrated from the registers of the Parish of Laggan in the headwaters of the Spey. Parishes elsewhere in the Highlands would undoubtedly provide other examples, peculiar to the vicinity. The Laggan community in the last quarter of the eighteenth century consisted of some 300 families; the dominant surname was Macpherson, men of that clan heading a third of the resident families. Other wellknown clans were present in smaller numbers: MacIntosh, Maclntyre, MacGregor, MacDonald, Campbell, Robertson, Cameron, Fraser, Grant, and Stewart. Other less prominent surnames were also present. This composite structure was typical of the Highlands and represented the true nature of the clan system as it operated in local land tenure, economic activities and politics. Within the Laggan community four cases of alternative surnames can he found in the Church of Scotland registers, each illustrating a different basis for the practice. The surname MacKay (to rhyme with ‘sky’) is a phonetic rendering of the Gaelic MacDhabhaidh or MacDha’idh, which translates ‘son of David’ or 159

Davidson; MacKay and Davidson were used interchangeably in the baptismal register by the same families. Similarly, the surname McAlchynich or McGilchynich, a rendering of the Gaelic MacMhaol Choinnich or MacGhillechoinnich which translates ‘son of Gilchynich’, an old Gaelic personal name meaning ‘the servant of St Kenneth’, was interchangeable with the more recognisable MacKenzie. In one entry a baptising mother was identified as ‘Katherine MacKenzie alias Nickilcheynich’ (daughter of Gilchynich). MacKenzie, of course, simply means ‘son of Kenneth’. The third example is that of families which used the surnames Cattanach and McIntosh interchangeably. In this case the basis of the practice was apparently political and more akin to that of the MacGregors. The fourth example concerns families called MacGilvantich, a rendering of MacGhillemhanntaich, ‘son of the stammering lad’, who also appear in the register under the simplified surname, Mann, and also identified themselves as MacDonalds. Whether they were a branch of the Clan Donald or were simply taking protective colouring from a more powerful clan with whom they were closely associated is uncertain. In all these cases it can be argued that the more recognisable and acceptable surname was a substitute for one that would have been regarded as quite outlandish outside the Highlands. The same argument can be used in the case of personal names given to boys throughout the Highlands. In this case a name taken from biblical lore or classical literature, or from a famous character in European history, was substituted for the Gaelic-derived name. Thus Donald (Domhnull) was interchangeable with 160

Daniel; Alistair (Alasdear) with Alexander; Angus (Aonghuis) with Aeneas; Ian (Iain, Eoin) with John; Murdoch or Murdo (Muireach) with Maurice; Farquhar (Ferechar) with Frederick; Duncan (Donnach) with David (or Dennis in Ireland); Ewan (Eoghan) with Evan or Hugh; Hugh (Aodh) with Adam; Hutcheon (Huistean) with Hugh; Hamish (Seumas) with James; Patrick (Padruig) with Peter; Sorley (Somhairle) with Samuel; and Gillespick (Gillesbuig) with Archibald. In all these cases, and perhaps others, searchers in Highland registers must be ready to recognise where a head of family appears in one baptismal entry as Donald and in the next as Daniel; the clues to a identity are (1) the name of the mother - always her maiden name in the Scottish registers - (2) the sequence of baptisms following the marriage, and (3) usually the name of the farm residence where the baptisms took place. The complexity that can occur in a single family history can be illustrated by the case of the author’s great-great-greatgrandfather. He was baptised Mories, son of James McPherson and Margaret Smith in Culloden, Parish of Inverness, on the 14 February 1761. He appeared as Murdoch McPherson, volunteer, when he married Janet Shaw in Inverness on the 6 July 1798, and reappeared as Maurice McPherson, taylor, at the baptism of their first son James in Inverness on the 25 April 1799, but as Murdow McPherson at the baptism of their second son William, 28 October 1801. On the 11 August 1809 he appeared in the Edinburgh register as Morice McPherson, 10th

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Militia, with his wife, at the baptism of their third son Morice. The 10th Militia was raised in Inverness-shire and was stationed at Edinburgh to defend the coast between Leith and the English Border between 1803 and 1816 when it was disbanded; like all army units it required the presence of tailors within its ranks. From 1816 to 1827 he was listed in the Edinburgh City Directories as Morris McPherson, tailor in the Fleshmarket Close, High Church Parish, whence his eldest son James was married in 1820. A man with several versions of his personal name, he could only be identified as one individual from the circumstantial evidence of his wife’s name, his occupation, and his association with the militia. 

About the author: Alan Macpherson is a retired Professor of Geography at Memorial University, St John’s, Newfoundland. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he has a long experience in Scottish genealogical research and clan history. Alan is the author of A Day’s March to Ruin: the Badenoch Men in the ‘45 Rising, published by the Clan Macpherson Association, 1996; 318pp. and obtainable from the Clan Museum, Newtonmore, Scotland PH20 1DE.

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GENES ON SCREEN

INTERESTING INTERNET SITES Vee Maddock http://www.cohsoft.com.au/afhc/ The Australian Family History Compendium is an Internet resource for people researching their family tree. It contains information on a wide variety of categories related to genealogy, with a strong emphasis on Australian material. Everything from a function to search the compendium for topics of interest to links to articles on genealogy, indexes, surname lists and abbreviations. One interesting link from this site is to a document on possible scams. ftp://ftp.cohsoft.com.au/pub/genealogy/guides/s cams.txt This appears to have been formed from a variety of entries to a bulletin board with various individuals’ experiences of various ‘your family name’ book offers. Included is a detailed account of what may be found in one such book that is widely offered. http://www.users.on.net/proformat/tasnames.htm l Names being researched in Tasmania. Mostly entered by non members of the GST Inc. so a great place to view and advertise more interests. http://www.users.on.net/proformat/ Links to many South Australian resources, indexes of graves, shipwrecks and transported convicts with links to books and more information. http://www.users.on.net/proformat/kinship.html Useful table and methods for figuring out relationships between members of the same family. Just who is your third cousin once removed? 

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PUBLISHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY ON THE INTERNET Andrew Tweedie

This article originally appeared in two parts, July 1997, Vol. 13 No.9 and August 1997, Vol. 13 No.10, issues of Family Tree Magazine. Following a request from a member, it is reprinted with the permission of Family Tree Magazine and Andrew Tweedie.

Part I Introduction There are more than 30 million people connected to the Internet. A recent survey showed that one of the first things people look for when connected is information on their name. Since publishing a page on the Internet around a year ago I have had numerous e-mails from people with a like interest. I use my pages on the Internet to introduce the subject of the Tweedie genealogy, give some basic information on the family and then to ask for correspondence with others with the same interest. Each day when I log onto the Internet I look forward to such communications from around the world and, even with my rare surname, I can expect to receive five to ten e-mails a week. Firstly, I should declare that my interest is in all aspects of one particular name. Sometimes known as a one-name study, it involves recording all occurrences of the name worldwide. Over many years I have collected together more than 22,000 separate references to people with the Tweedie or Tweedy surname. These are logged onto a computer database, in my case Microsoft Access. From this information I can construct a broad picture of the family as it migrated from a localised area in the Scottish 162

borders to all parts of the UK and then to India, America and Australasia. This broad approach to genealogy has introduced me to a wealth of interesting characters in the past—mostly unrelated to me except by name—but nonetheless interesting for that fact. It also has the advantage of giving a wider geographical spread to the research than the more common study of the genealogy of one particular family. My research does not place much emphasis on the collection of the 2:4:8:16:32:64 set of names and dates so popular amongst some genealogists. If this is your area of interest and you only want to know of close blood relatives, then publishing your interest on the Internet probably will not help very much. Although some 30,000,000 people are connected to the Internet, the majority of these are in North America. Unless you are interested in the overseas connections, you will be unlikely to gain very much from the effort. As the Internet grows, the chances of making contact with a relative will increase, but we are some way from that stage yet. Information from the Internet Publishing on the Internet will introduce you to many interesting people with a like interest. The majority of correspondents will be from the US and Canada, where the interest in genealogy and the Internet seems so much greater TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

than in the UK. I have had communication with, and sometimes later met, people who have extensive family trees of the branch of the Tweedies who emigrated from the UK. I have received copies of memoirs of their grandparents who tell of hardships that led to them leaving the UK and Ireland. It has led me to information on parts of the family who went to South Africa and Australia. One gentleman with whom I correspond lives in Mississippi and is so proud of his Scottish ancestry that he has joined a Gaelic society and now speaks the language. His studies of early P-Gaelic have helped us both understand the origins of our surname better. Last month I linked together two distant Tweedie cousins in the US. Each had seen my pages on the Internet and e-mailed me with details of their families, but neither knew of the other’s existence. The amount of information received from my Internet pages has proved to be better than almost any other source. The only comparable result I have had was a run of small advertisements in the onename study section of Family Tree Magazine a year or so back, which brought a different and complementary set of information to that obtained on the Internet. Another key area that I exploited at a later stage was to use the site to publish old and scarce information about the family. Back in 1902 a member of the family published a comprehensive history of the Tweedies, but copies of the book are now very rare. The many long years of work he put into the task were largely lost to later researchers because of the book’s scarcity. I have helped to preserve this effort on his part by transcribing the main section of the book and making it TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

freely available for anyone to download from the site. If you enjoy communicating and exchanging information with other people with a similar interest, then the Internet is for you. In Part II, I will explain how to produce pages for the World Wide Web and include some examples. Part II Introduction Publishing on the Internet can be most rewarding. A simple page outlining your area of interest can start correspondence with researchers with a like interest. As I outlined in Part I of this article, since I published information about my one-name study on the Tweedie/Tweedy family, I have received a wealth of interesting correspondence. There are other advantages, also, of getting on the Internet. Two of the key ones concern communication: the ease and the low cost. E-mails are simply typed into the computer without the need for addressing, printing, finding and addressing an envelope and then posting. Most replies on the Internet take just a couple of minutes to complete. This means that you have the time to answer the enquiries and the recipients have the time to respond. Because of the speed of dispatch and reply, it can be almost like having a conversation. The cost saving is considerable, as a local telephone call immediately dispatches pages of information anywhere in the world. Sending a dozen pages of information to the US or Australia by post will cost a couple of pounds and take a week to get there. So how difficult is it to publish on the Internet? The honest answer is that it is very easy if you just have some basic computer knowledge and some patience. 163

Most service providers—the people who connect you to the Internet—also offer an amount of free space on their server for publishing information. Typically, this is one or two Mbytes—more than enough to start the project. One year ago, I set out to see what the results of publishing a Tweedie page would be and I took up the free space offer. Figure 1 shows part of the index page. After one year the site has grown and moved to its own space and is now a dozen pages with some additional compressed files. I change and add to it almost every week. Page creation Firstly, the writing of a page and uploading it to the site is not difficult. The language of the Internet is HTML (Hyper Text Mark-up Language) but there is no need for a special program to write in this language: a simple text editor like Notepad, supplied with Windows 95, is ideal and most word processors will also do the job, provided you use them in text (TXT) mode. The easiest way to learn is to look at a simple page on the Internet for which you like the layout and then look at the code that generates the page. This is easily achieved by using one of the menu options in your browser. Because of the way the Internet is designed, the code for every page is readily viewable through the View/Source menu, and Figure 2 shows the code for the index page depicted in Figure 1. More than 90 per cent of the people on the Internet use Netscape or Windows Explorer as the browser and my comments relate to these types. Copy the source code for the page into your word processor and then try changing some lines to see the effect. Re-save the file with an HTM extension and then view it

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again with the browser—use File/Open— and see the effects of your changes. If you would like to look at and copy the code of the simplest of pages try an example I have placed at http://www. apgate.com/fam_his/example1.htm which is depicted in Figure 3 together with its source code in Figure 4. To view the pages that I currently use effectively, try http://[email protected]/ fam_his/index. html or type Tweedie into the AltaVista search engine. Remember that when designing the page, you do not need fancy graphics and effects. You are not trying to be a commercial site, just to register your interest with the world and to start a correspondence with other enthusiasts. Of course, graphical sites allow you to put that extra pride into the site, and the knowledge and equipment to do that can come later. Clever graphical pages are no more likely to be found on the Internet than your simple text-based version, and as you learn to improve the appearance of the page, the changes can be uploaded and made available to the world literally in seconds. Publicising the pages The key to success in publishing on the Internet is to ensure that your pages can be found. There are more than 70 million pages currently stored on the Internet. If you can imagine these as physical pages printed on paper the thickness of the pages of your telephone directory, the book of the Internet will be around one and a half miles thick. Simply up-loading your newly designed pages to your site will not enable anyone to find them among the other 70 million. To help pages to be found on the Internet there are a number of search engines and indexes. Each of them has TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

instructions on how to freely link your page into the search engine. Take time to understand how each of these will index your page. For the best results you will need to ensure that the key word—usually the name you are researching—appears in the document title, the main heading and in the body text of the document. It will also pay you to read a little deeper and to understand how to use the META tags to control what is shown in the index. Because of the workload these engines undertake, it will usually be several weeks before they can actually direct anyone to your page, so ensure you immediately link the page to as many engines as possible. Conclusion And what of the future? Increasingly, the Internet will be the main way of connecting up people with a common interest in a family. It will not become a substitute for the hard work of research, but will enable you to gain from sharing the results of your work and receiving information on the work that other people have already done. I encourage you to make the effort, for it has certainly provided hours of fun and enjoyment for me.  About the Author: Andrew Tweedie of Devon has been involved with genealogy for more than twenty-five years and the interest has brought about visits to the USA, Australia, New Zealand and India. Until recently he was director of several companies but has now formed his own computer and Internet programming and industrial training company.  Family Tree Magazine July 1997, Vol. 13 No.9 p.27 August 1997, Vol. 13 No.10 pp.27–28

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THE PAUPER AND THE PRINCE

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T is rare to find correspondence written by convicts or paupers, but the following letters were written by an ex-convict pauper whose only wish was to have his fare paid back to England. Whether the contents of his letters were figments of his imagination or fact, it must be said that he was indeed persistent about his cause. He wrote to people at the top of the social strata—governors, prime ministers, archbishops and Queen Victoria’s Consort as well as the following letter to the Queen’s son, the Duke of Edinburgh, who visited Australia in 1868. Included here are the replies and responses to his petition.

From a relative of a late British Admiral To His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Government House Hobarton Private Only Port Arthur Invalid Depo. Jany 1868 Most Illustrious Prince. I trust you will Pardon, ah Pardon a Relative of that Hero whoes Name will Ever shine in Glory upon the Naval Records off Great Britain the late Immortal Lord Nelson in addressing a Prince of the blood royal as a Pauper but as a Captain in the Navy Only I have made bold to do it as Every officer therein holds the Name of Nelson as a true British Example to Follow; 166

Your late Lamented Father only six Months before his death assured me through his Private Secretary Colonel Phipps my Petition to him for a Free Passage Home should meet with his influence with the Crown authorities as He was satisfied with the testimonial inclosed of Lord Nelsons Family as to my being a Member of it which letter still remains in the Charge of Colonel Phipps, But alas this Lamented Prince and real Christian Samaritant was not By that Mighty Being who not only rules the Destinies of Princes but also of Nations and Empires to carry his kind intention to the destitute Pauper into effect, Therefore Can his Illustrious Son do it He will snatch a Heros relative from a Pauper’s Grave. I have been twenty years Free of the Colony and Seven years a Pauper, and two late Governors told me they had no Funds at their command to send me Home, Denison and Young, Therefore Illustrious Prince I now implore your Influence and shall ever bless you for it with the Governor Colonel Brown as at a Princes request I have no doubt Funds would soon be Found. I remain Most Illustrious Prince Your most Obedient Servant Robert Wyondham Nelson Thornton To the Duke of Edinburgh please to Direct to the care of Mr John Brooks, Paupers Depo.

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Accompanying this petition was a letter by Thornton which was an abridged version of his statement given to Commandant Boyle transcribed below.

For Minister – His Royal Highness has referred this petition to me and I shall be obliged if Minister would make the necessary enquiries. If the petitioner’s case is true and it is desirable for himself that he should be sent home H.R.H. would wish his petition complied with. If otherwise he should be told that H.R.H. will not interfere. TGB 9 Jany

Referred to the Comptroller General for any information he may be able to obtain respecting petitioner. B. Travers Solly 14 Jan’68

This document is forwarded to the Civil Commandant with a request that he will report as to the accuracy of the statement contained therein, and also as to the Mental and physical condition of the writer – W Nairn Comptroller General 17 Jany 68

Statement of Pauper John Brooks at Port Arthur My proper name is Robert Wyondham Nelson Thornton. I was born at Calcutta on 23rd April 1793. My mother was the widow to the Revd Robert Thornton late chaplain to the Honble The East India Co. Her maiden name was TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

Suckling – she was 2nd cousin to Lord Nelson. By her I was borne to Lord Nelson. I am therefore Lord Nelson’s son – illegitimate. In 1802 I was brought to London with my mother and resided with her in Hatton Garden until she died in May 1806. She was interred at St Andrews, Holbourne. After her death I was under the guardianship of a retired Merchant named Ross who resided at Clapham near London. He was a bachelor and was informed of my pedigree. In 1820 he died. When I became of age in 1814, he paid over to me, after deducting my minority expenses – £2,000 in the 4 per Cent Stock, it being the remains of my Mother’s property. He also gave to me a letter written by Lord Nelson from abroad in 1801 to my mother,– directed to the care of His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence (afterwards King William 4th) who personally delivered it to my Mother. It contained an order for a large sum of money on his Bankers. Mr Ross desired me to carefully preserve the letter as it might be of great use to me should I ever be thrown into adversity Soon after my unfortunate conviction, in the year 1840 I showed the letter to Admiral Sir Edward Codington, and that gentleman was pleased to order my exemption from Hard Labor in the Dockyard at Portsmouth in consequence. A short time after my arrival to the Colony in 1842, upon the muster ground in the Prisoners’ Barracks, Hobart Town and in the presence of the Superintendent Mr Gunn I showed Lord Nelson’s letter together with Sir Edward Codington’s note to the then Governor of the Colony, Sir John Franklin, who ordered me to 167

Government House and told me that when my probation was completed he would see what he could do for me,– but Sir John left the Colony prior to my probation being completed & I received no benefit. Sir John Franklin returned my letter, and before leaving the Colony handed it over to the Comptroller General in whose Office it remained until 1847 when the late Captain Moriarty obtained it for me as I had become free from 7 years Transportation for Larceny from Magdeline College, Oxford. In 1853 I applied to Lieutenant Governor Sir W Denison to be allowed a passage Home, and showed him the letter of Lord Nelsons but he informed me that he had no means for that purpose. In 1856 I wrote to the Honble Benjamin Disraeli, which letter was answered by Mr Labouchere who held Office in the Colonial Branch, I believe as Secretary, enclosing a red letter form from the Home Office for me to fill up and return completed through the Governor of this Colony, which I did, but have received no further intelligence on the matter. In 1863 I addressed a letter to His Royal Highness, the Prince Consort on the same subject, but after waiting a considerable time without receiving any reply, I wrote again to him and enclosed Lord Nelson’s letter. I received a reply to this 2nd communication from Colonel Phipps, Windsor to the effect that an enquiry should be made at the Colonial Office respecting me, and that he (this Colonel) had no doubt but that I should be sent home as His Royal Highness seemed to pity my condition. Early in 1865 I addressed a letter to the Rt. Honble Sir George Grey pointing out my case, and enclosed to him the 168

reply I received from Colonel Phipps.– this letter was acknowledged also the enclosure; but was informed that Sir George Grey had no means at his disposal to send me home. Sir George Grey’s reply I enclosed in another letter which I sent to the Honble Sir B Disraeli early in 1866 and to which I have received no reply as yet.– I also enclosed to him Earl Russells reply to a communication which I had sent to him,– which reply was in substance, like that aforementioned re eived from Sir George Grey. To all of these personages I made known that I was the illegitimate son of Lord Nelson. In the year 1857 I represented my case to Governor Sir H E J Young of this Colony who informed me similar to Lieut Governor Denison. I showed Lord Nelson’s letter also to Governor Sir H E J Young. I carefully retained Lord Nelson’s letter, myself, until I enclosed it to the Prince Consort in 1863 as before mentioned. I may add that I held a situation at Mr Scott’s a wholesale Grocer, in Lower Thames Street, London for 10 years and there became acquainted with Mr Coutts the Banker. I left Mr Scott in 1833 and went to Highwickham as Shopman at a Grocery Establishment for 4 years.– from 1837 to 1840 I had no regular employment. Although I had Lord Nelson’s letter so many years in my possession I am unable to state the purport of the same further that it contained money affairs. The Venerable Archdeacon Davis of Hobart Town saw Colonel Phipps’ letter to me. He saw it at Longford in the year 57 or 58, and Colonel Phipps’ letter had reference to Lord Nelson’s letter which letter I had in my possession 49 years TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

with the exception of the time it laid in the Comptroller General’s Office, Hobart Town. I think I could almost take upon myself to swear that there was an expression in Lord Nelson’s letter to the effect the money is for “my boy’s board & education”. How I came to know that Lord Nelson’s letter was in the Comptroller General’s Office, was, when I was at Lovely Banks I asked Captain Forster the then Comptroller General about it and he told me that Sir John Franklin had left it in his office for me – sealed up with his own seal – this was about the year 1844. I think that Sir John Franklin kept Sir Edward Codington’s letter as it was addressed to him. In my letter to the Honble B Disraeli I informed him of my condition here, and reminded him of my having voted for him at an Election at High Wickham – also that I was the illegitimate Son of Lord Nelson and thought I had a claim on the country and wished to be sent home & it was in reply to his letter that the red form was sent out to me from the Home Office about the year 1857. The substance of Mr Labouchere’s letter was that according to the Honble B Disraeli was he had forwarded the enclosed form for me to fill up & transmit through the Governor. The Honble B Disraeli thought that being a relation of the late Lord Nelson, had a claim on the country. This letter I left with some other papers at my lodgings at Launceston. I lodged with Mr Kennedy on the Sand Hills in Launceston. I left there in 1858. I did not write to Sir George Grey first, he wrote to me stating that he received a letter from Colonel Phipps & regretted that he could not comply with TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

my request in forwarding me home – that was the substance of it. It was an error of judgement on my part in stating that I had, myself, represented my case to Rt. Honble George Grey first. I wrote to His Grace the Duke of Newcastle about the year 1862 and explained to him the circumstances of my relationship to Lord Nelson & requested to be sent home to which His Grace replied, that he could not accede to my request. When I showed Colonel Phipp’s letter to Archdeacon Davis at Longford I was in destitute circumstances. He gave me 7 shillings at the time – the Archdeacon had my letter and left it for me in the care of the late district Constable Mr Hortel, who personally returned it to me at my lodgings at Longford. my letter referred to my case saying that the Prince Consort would use his influence on my behalf as the Son of Lord Nelson – that was the substance of it. I am aware that there is a discrepancy in my statement as to the dates or period when I said I wrote to the Prince Consort and receiving Colonel Phipp’s reply, and showing that reply to Archdeacon Davis. I cannot account for the discrepancy, but the Archdeacon will remember the circumstances no doubt. I now applied to any of the Nelson family for assistance – Rt Wyondham Nelson Thornton Jany 22 1868 Witness J Boyd Commandt & J.P. P.S. In the event of my being sent home, I could call upon the Grocers’ Company of which I was a member, for maintenance and I think that I could obtain assistance from old living friends who knew my respectability in former years. I have no relatives from whom I could expect support in England. R.W.N.T. 169

Forwarded – the man Brooks alias Thornton has been in the habit of writing letters to persons of distinction and in the present instance I strongly suspect has attempted to impose upon His Royal Highness. I have referred to the ‘Life of Nelson’ and cannot find that his Lordship was ever in the East Indies after 1773. He appears to have been residing when Captain Nelson at Burnham Thorpe Norfolk with Mrs Nelson from the time of his marriage in 1787 until his appointment to the ‘Agamemnon’ in 1793 when he proceeded to the Mediterranean and served there for several years. J Boyd, Civil Commandt Port Arthur 25 Jany 1868. The Honble The Comptroller General & & &

I beg to forward the statement of the Pauper Brooks whom I have always regarded as a person of weak mind. His physical health is good – J Boyd, Civil Commandant 22/1/68

Forwarded to the Assist Col. Secretary with the report of the Commandant as to Brooks – W. Nairn 29th Inst. 68

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Colonial Secretary’s Office Memo The Colonial Secretary has to inform Robert Wyndham Nelson Thornton in reply to petition addressed to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh that the Government have no funds available for the payment of his passage to England. 1 Feb 1868 Robert Wyndham Nelson Thornton, Invalid Depot Port Arthur

John Brooks, alias Robert W N Thornton, was transferred to the New Town Invalid Depot and died there 29 July 1879. He was buried in the Pauper Section of Cornelian Bay on 2 August 1879. For him, his letter writing was in vain, but for us it is a mystery to ponder. On checking the IGI records at our Genealogical Library, I found that Lord Nelson’s mother’s maiden name was Suckling, which could have meant Lord Nelson was as Thornton stated, the second cousin of the widow Thornton.

References: Archives Office of Tasmania CSD 25/18/1546 CON 33/21 CON 14/13 TGB—Thomas Gore Browne

[Family History, the journal of the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, Vol. 18–No. 152, p.317, July 1997, comments on an article in Genealogists’ Magazine, March 1997, stating that Lord Nelson may well have been a direct descendant of Henry VIII, probably his 6xgreat grandson.—Ed.] TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

THE HARVEST HOME HOTEL

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The Harvest Home hotel with Tom Jennings, seated in his special chair.

HE photograph is an example of the many pen and wash drawings of old Hobart hotels and other buildings by A. T. Fleury, reproduced in the Tasmanian Mail in the 1830s. Andrew Thomas Fleury was born in Ireland and arrived here in 1864 with his family. According to Sue Backhouse in her book Tasmanian Artists in the Twentieth Century, he was ‘largely self taught though possibly trained in painting, graining and gold leaf by his father’. He earned his living by painting and died in Hobart in 1947. A more detailed account of his family and work may be included in a future journal. The building once known as the Harvest Home Hotel still stands on the Main Road at New Town, not far from the TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

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junction with Augusta Road, but now bears the name of Harvestholme. The Hotels Index in the Archives Office of Tasmania records Ann Lee as the first licencee in 1840/41. She was replaced the next year by Thomas Flude—perhaps the same Flude who applied for the position as Overseer at the Launceston Goal in 1859. In quick succession he was followed by John Allen, William Smith, Thomas Large, Samuel Payne, William Harvey and Andrew Woods. Woods was formerly of the 96th Regiment and held the licence from 1851 until his death in 1877 when Richard Carpenter applied for a transfer of the lease. Undoubtedly the most famous of all its landlords was Thomas Dewhurst Jennings. 171

‘DEATH OF “TOM JENNINGS”.— At 9 o’clock yesterday morning, Mr. Thomas Jennings, licencee of the Harvest Home Hotel, New Town road, passed quietly away. He had been ailing for some time past and when dropsy set in his end was not altogether unexpected. However, it came with somewhat of a suddenness, for death, even when expected, must necessarily prove a shock. He had partaken of his usual breakfast, had taken a look around the stables, spoken of getting a new set of harness for his horse, and talked cheerily, but suddenly feeling unwell, he retired to his own room where, seated in his specially constructed chair, death overtook him. It is by the more familiar appellation, “Tom Jennings,” that he is best known, and will be long remembered. His great weight, for he was the biggest man in Australia, led to his house being a resort for visitors of all classes. None would think of leaving Hobart without a run out and chat with “Old Jennings.” He was most affable to all, and consequently became a general favourite. This applies not only to Tasmania, but the other colonies he had visited. In New South Wales and Victoria, places he had several times resorted to for a change of air, he is well known. When there he had audience of those highest in office and was well received, besides being generally welcome wherever he went. His weight was 32st., his height 5ft. 10in.; chest measurement, 68in.; waist, 82in.; and calf, 20½in. He was born at Stream Head, Allerton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, October 6, 1824, and was therefore in his 66th year. He was the son of Mr. Jos. Jennings, who came to Tasmania, and grandson of Mr. Joshua Jennings, a wellknown woollen manufacturer at Stream Head. It was in the year 1831 that his father came to Tasmania, and 10 years later his son Tom followed. He landed first in 172

Victoria, and afterwards came on to Hobart in a ship commanded by the late Capt. Clinch. His father was at that time in business as a basket-maker at the corner of Liverpool and Watchorn-streets, and he being the only son, joined him. Some years later he married the second daughter of the late Mr. W. Garlick of Cambridge, by whom he had two daughters, neither of whom survive him. He then entered business as a basket maker on his own account. The shop he took was in Liverpool-street, now occupied by Mr. Moore, the fruiterer. A little later he moved into the Harrington-street Bridge, just opposite to where Wignall’s well-known basket-making establishment now stands. In 1862 he gave up the basket-making business, and took the Derwent Inn, at the same time working the Risdon Ferry. He was at that time, though a big man, not unusually stout. He spent some 15 years of his life there, gradually assuming the vast proportions mentioned. Afterwards he took the “Harvest Home,” an inn now as well known to visitors as Mount Wellington, where he settled down to a tenancy which death alone has disputed. His two sisters, Mrs. Wignall of Harrington-street, who came to the colony in 1854, and Mrs. Cowburn, landlady of the All Nations Hotel, who followed her a year later, are his only surviving near relatives. The deceased was one of the oldest Freemasons in the Colony, having been installed in the year 1855, and he had been a subscribing member of Lodge 345, I.C., since that time. Although taking no active part in the work of the Craft, he was deeply respected by all, and his cheery face will be sadly missed by the members of the Craft, more than one of whom he has benefited by his unostentatious charity.’ Hobart Mercury, 2 April 1890

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THE NEW LONDON

FAMILY RECORDS CENTRE

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N May and June this year I visited the Family Records Centre to use the old St Catherine’s House indexes. Other records to be found at the Centre include census returns and copies of wills and administrations. The indexes are printed in large books which are much easier on the eye than microfiche but hard work when constantly lifting them on and off the shelves to the tables. Ordering the certificates does take a little while waiting in queues but the postal service for sending them is excellent. It is guaranteed that they will be posted out within four days by first class mail. Those I ordered on my first visit were waiting for me when I returned to London two weeks later. I could then use this information to continue my search and order some more certificates which followed me home arriving within three weeks. Having found my great grandparents’ marriage certificate on the first visit I then had an accurate age for my great grandmother and successfully found her birth certificate. All other records had indicated that she was two years younger than she actually was. I also ordered an overseas death certificate, in this case a young English soldier who had died in the Boer War. I had worked out in advance what registration records I wanted to look for, as my time on both occasions was limited and this paid off in being able to use it to the best advantage. In contrast, I achieved nothing trying to find information in the Wills section as I really didn’t have a clue TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

how to go about it. There was a query desk, however, and it seemed that all the staff were very helpful so I’m sure I would have been able to get some assistance if I had spent longer there. I wished I had known about the Scottish Registration index terminals beforehand and, while it is not large, still found the bookshop a trap. With baggage restrictions, buying books to bring home is not a good idea! I was fascinated by all the people searching the records. Many were obviously professional researchers, especially the young men in suits with their mobile phones and filofaxes, working in twos and threes to trace names through the volumes. Genealogy is clearly big business! The refreshment facilities are fairly basic —the vending machines for tea and coffee were not working properly, either out of order or keeping the money fed to them but not providing any drinks, and certainly not giving any change—and only chocolate bars, chips and similar snacks to eat. Still, it provides somewhere to sit down— seasoned visitors come prepared with packed lunches—and meet some local family history researchers. It would seem we all have the same difficulties with our ancestors the world over. Lockers are available but they are not large, fitting only a moderate sized bag and a coat or jacket. It would seem advisable to use them in light of 173

The constant security warnings given over the loudspeakersystem to be on the alert for belongings being stolen. While the Centre is in a central London area it is some ten minutes walking distance from the Angel tube station [on the Northern line—Ed.] which is the nearest and a bit further from others at Chancery Lane, Farringdon or King’s Cross/St Pancras. There are bus stops nearer than any of the stations and I have details of which bus routes go there if anyone wants more information. There are nearby car parks, if anyone is game to drive in London, but parking meters are limited. The facilities are obviously a major improvement on what was available before and English family historians are fortunate to have such an abundance of genealogical records in one place.  The new centre is at 1 Myddelton Street (in the Finsbury area, not far from Pentonville Road) London EC1R 1UW. The telephone number for certificate enquiries is 0171 233 9233 and for other services e.g. general enquiries, census, wills etc.—0181 392 5300 and if you feel like calling from Australia dial—0011 44 181 392 5300.

HOBART’S HISTORY

In early October, the first of an intended series of conferences was held at the Centre for the Arts in Hobart by the Professional Historians Association of Tasmania. It was titled, ‘Hobart’s History—the last 200 years’. The audience was treated to a wide range of interesting topics, the keynote speaker being Kay Daniels who spoke on the convict women of Tasmania. A sumptuous array of seafood was enjoyed at lunchtime. 174

The Official Opening of the

BRUNY ISLAND HISTORY ROOM

Photo: Kathy Duncombe

Bev Davis and Peter MacFie

Historian Peter MacFie opened the History Room in the Old Court House building at Alonnah on Saturday, 30 August. This is a joint venture of the Bruny Island Historical Society and the Community Association with the aim of making the Bruny Island Collection available seven days a week all year round. The collection ranges from aboriginal history to the European explorers, churches and cemeteries, bush nursing, whaling, shipwrecks, industry, local government and family histories. The Centre will be open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free Group bookings welcome by arrangement. For further information contact: Bev Davis (03) 6260 6366 or Kathy Duncombe (03) 6260 6287 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

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THE GRANT OF ARMS TO THE FEDERATION

HE Federation of Family History Societies has received a Grant of Arms which was presented to the Chairman, David Lambert, by Norroy and Ulster King of Arms at the 25th Anniversary Conference at Chichester.

Interpretation The Arms: The blue and gold field is in the form of a series of ‘Ts’ which represent the family trees which all family historians aspire to produce. The red border represents the Federation enclosing all those family trees and the eleven gold acorns stand for the eleven founder societies: the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry, the Kent Family History Society, the Norfolk and Norwich Genealogical Society, the Sussex Family History Group, the West Surrey Borders Family History Society, the Irish Genealogical Research Society, Scottish Genealogical Society, the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, the Bath Heraldry Society, the Macclesfield Heraldry Society and the Genealogical TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Crest: The crane is the traditional bird of learning. The French for a crane’s foot is ‘pied-de-grue’ from which we get the word Pedigree. The crane normally holds a stone but in this case it is a globe of the world to represent the world wide membership of the Federation. The Supporters: One from each sex to denote our equal descent from both; an artisan and an agricultural labourer to represent the majority of our ancestors. The blacksmith is from the arms of the City of Birmingham where our foundation meeting was held, but in this case he holds a golden horseshoe taken from the coat of arms of our founder chairman and first president.

The Badge: The globe is taken from the crest and is surrounded by a chaplet of oak leaves and six acorns representing the countries in which the Federation has members: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United States of America and the continent of Europe. Reprinted with permission of the Dyfed Family History journal, Vol. 6 No.1 August 1997.

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Any information ... HOLMES/CARMODY

James Holmes (aged 24) m. Ellen Carmody (aged 22—a convict?) at Launceston 1 April 1850. They had at least the following issue— James (1850), Thomas John (1852), James Benjamin (1853), Phoebe (1855), John James (1857), Susannah Ellen (1859), Alfred (1861), Caroline (1862), William Albert (1864), Henry Ernest (1866), Amy (1868) and Arthur (1872). Any information, especially the origins of James & Ellen ...

ROGERS/GLOVER

Charles Rogers (aged 20) m. Elizabeth Glover (aged 19) at Brighton 24 August 1861. They had at least the following issue—William (1862), John (1864), Louisa (1869), Rachel (1872), Charles (1875), Mary Jane (1877), Margaret (1879), and Thomas (1883). Any information, especially the origins of Charles & Elizabeth ...

COWEN/DEVEROUX

Joseph Cowen (aged 25) m. Harriet Deveroux (aged 16) at Gardners Bay 3 January 1866. They had at least the following issue— Matilda Ann (1865?), Sarah Maria (1867), Eliza Jane (1869), Male (1871), Joseph (1872), Alfred (1874), Harriet Eliza (1876), Anna (1878), Sydney Albert (1883), Mary Edith (1885) and Bazil Tasman (1892). Any information, especially the origins of Harriet ...

LANGDON/BROWN

William Langdon (aged 40?) m. Catherine Brown (aged 26) 20 August 1860. They had at least the following issue—Mary Ann Catherine (1856), Elizabeth (1857), Martha Maud (1858), Christopher William (1859), Jane Isabella (1861), Amy Matilda Cath (1863), Jessie Cleland (1865), Mirah Morganta E J (1866) and Oliver Alex Brown (1868). Any information, especially the origins of William & Catherine ...

WILLIAMS/ATKINS

John Williams (aged 29) m. Mary Ann Atkins (aged 18) at Horton 25 March 1850. They had at least the following issue—Selina (1852), Emma Jane (1861), Samuel (1865), Mary Ann (1867), John (1869), Eliza Robenia (1872) and Sarah Maria (1877). Any information, especially the origins of John & Mary Ann ...

KELLEHER/RYAN

Cornelius Kelleher (aged 24—a convict?) m. Bridget Ryan (aged 22) at Hamilton 9 May 1852. They had at least the following issue— John (1853), Michael (1856), Ann (1859), James (1862), Helen (1864) and Cornelius (1867). Any information, especially the origins of Cornelius & Bridget ...

STEVENS/STACK

John Stevens (aged 36—a convict?) m. Hannah Stack (aged 29) at Ouse 16 November 1863. They had at least one son, John born circa 1866. I believe that Hannah died on 8 October 1905. Any information, especially the origins of John & Hannah ...

MAZEY/CORNDELL/SPENCER

John Mazey had the following children to a Susan Corndell (?)—John (1854), Male (1855), Selina (1857) and Robert (1862). He then m. Emily Spencer 7 November 1864 and had eleven known children to her. Any information, especially the marriage and origins of John & Susan and the death of Susan ...

BRADDY

James Buonaparte Braddy and his wife Catherine arrived in Tasmania per the Harlequin 23 October 1833. They had the following issue in Tasmania—Agnes Ann (1834), Alfred (1835) and Augustus John (1837). James died in 1877 and Catherine in 1842. Any information, especially the origins of James & Catherine ...

... would be gratefully appreciated by Ian Donoghue PO Box 174 Claremont TAS 7011 Phone: (03) 6273 2265 email: [email protected]

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RICHARDS REUNION A reunion is to be held on 24 and 25 January 1998 at Sheffield, Tasmania for descendants of Joseph Richards and Ann Farrell who married at Evandale in 1842. They had ten children: Mark, Henry, Luke, Matthew, John, Elinor, Joseph, James, Arthur and Frank. Joseph, Ann and some of their children were early pioneers of the Railton and Sheffield districts. The reunion will be at the Town Hall, High Street Sheffield beginning at 10.00 a.m. BYO lunch with tea, coffee and cordial available. Any memorabilia that you may like to bring along would be appreciated. We are looking for photographs of: Luke Richards and Isabella Milton; Matthew Richards and Jane Elizabeth Callender; Elinor Richards and Francis Ardley, James Richards and Susan Ship; Arthur William Tilley Richards and Harriett Johnston and Frank Arnold Richards and Rose Brady. Contact Julie Richards at 1 Morgan Court Devonport Tasmania 7310 or Margaret Richards, 27 Van Diemen Crescent Burnie Tasmania 7320.

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BASSETT REUNION There will be a reunion for all the descendants of John and Sarah Bassett (neé Baker) to be held on 24 and 25 January 1998, at Kaloma Scout Camp, Reservoir Drive Wynyard Tasmania. Any person interested can contact: Annette Banks,  (03) 6431 7475, or write to 46 Payne Street Burnie Tasmania 7320.

HILLS FAMILY REUNION A reunion is being planned for November 1998 for the descendants of Henry HILLS and Elizabeth, nee Young. Henry and Elizabeth arrived in VDL in 1832 per Mary with the youngest children, Hannah (married Robert Price), Catherine (married Alexander Heron), Helen (married William Hutchinson), Esther (married Thomas Simmonds and William Baker), Ephraim, Frank and Eliza (married James Best). Three older sons, Henry, William and John arrived independently by other vessels and a married daughter, Harriet (married Thomas Taylor, Charles Coward and Samuel Bacon) arrived in 1835. Other names associated with the family are: Richardson, Ellis, Colgrave, Beck, Harris, Mullay, Targett, Knight, Castley, Burrows, Weeks, Cawthen, Taylor, Mann, Saunders, Arnott and Eade, to name just a few. Anyone who thinks they may be connected are invited to write to: Mrs Margaret Walker, 7 Carr Street Kings Meadows Tasmania 7249, with a stamped addressed envelope or  (03) 6344 8835.

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The IGI and Researching Your Ancestors at LDS Family History Centres

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Amanda Cavenett

HE most satisfying thing about family history would have to be the discovery of ancestors through your own research. Having traced a forebear to another country, the International Genealogical Index by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is normally checked for a baptism or marriage. While many accept the details given in an entry as fact others may give up if their search is negative. There is one other significant source, available only at LDS Family History Centres, which should be consulted - the Family History Library Catalogue. It describes more than 1.5 million microfilms and 180,000 books of genealogical material kept by the Church in Salt Lake City. The majority of births, baptisms and marriages on the IGI have been extracted from the original records and secondary sources in this collection. Films of these can be ordered at LDS Family History Centres here in Australia and thus save on the cost of expensive research overseas. The IGI is just an index—and the importance of checking original records cannot be stressed enough. It can be so easy to bark up the wrong family tree. That forebear you think you have found may have died in childhood even if ‘INFANT’ does not appear in the IGI entry. The absence of deaths and burials alone are reason enough to do further research. Moreover the IGI is not infallible. Errors do occur. Researching original records also leads to further information—age; occupation; residence; TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

family position; marital status; social status; birth facts; cause of death and other details such as the change of surname and place of origin. Most of the IGI entries are extracted from original and transcribed copies of church and vital records from the 1500s to 1885. As the extraction programme is by no means complete, records of the town or parish you are interested in may have been filmed but are not on the IGI yet. Check both the Parish and Vital Records Listing (microfiche) and the Locality Section of the Family History Library Catalogue (microfiche and CD-ROM). While the former lists all the records used in the IGI extraction programme for any given place, the latter describes the records that have been filmed by the Church. Note that some church registers have been filmed up to the present day. Church members face enormous difficulties in extracting entries from old church registers. Some are in an appalling condition with faded, stained, torn or missing pages. This accounts for some of the ‘missing’ entries from the IGI. Other problems include illegible writing, poor spelling and the lack of chronological sequence as well as old styles of handwriting and language. Always check possible variants of names. The spelling of family names may be fixed today but it wasn’t in previous centuries even if your forebears were literate. Entries for surnames that have been misread are harder to find, e.g. Stag transcribed as 179

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Occasionally a birth, baptism or marriage may have been overlooked in extraction. At times not all the years covered in the filmed records of a local church have been used for the IGI. Baptisms alone or marriages alone may have been extracted. Again check the Parish and Vital Records Listing to see what events and periods are covered on the IGI for a specific locality. The types of records used can also explain the lack of entries. Bishop’s Transcripts, for example, typically have gaps in years. The FHLC Locality Section will indicate if the relevant parish registers have been filmed. For searching Scottish ancestors the LDS Index to the Old Parochial Records of Scotland (microfiche) lists all surviving births, baptisms and marriages of the Church of Scotland before civil registration began in that country in 1855. Unlike the IGI surnames are grouped strictly alphabetically. The other source of IGI entries are the family based records of LDS Church members and others. These include patron submissions, family group records and temple ordinance work. Depending on the amount of research done information from these records can be the least accurate and original records should always be checked where possible. Submitters are not always related to the individuals they have supplied even if ‘RELATIVE’ appears in the IGI entry. For example, surname searches may have been done by some submitters to find links with forebears who share the same family names. To find others who may be researching the same ancestors as yourself take a look 180

at Ancestral File (CD-ROM). It contains thousands of pedigrees and family group records which have been submitted by Church members and non-members from all over the world. Each file includes the name and address of the contributor. You can also submit your own family history to Ancestral File for future editions which come out more regularly than the IGI. A list of printed or manuscript family histories and biographies can be found in the FHLC Surname Section. Each work is briefly described with the main surnames covered in it. Those that have been filmed can be ordered at Family History Centres. To identify what type of record has been used for an IGI entry look at the source information included with it. If the batch number begins with C, P, and M (except M 17, M I8) then the entry has been extracted from a film of an original or transcribed church or vital record. The Batch Number Index (microfiche) will give the number of the film used. The Parish and Vital Records Listing (microfiche) will give the type and period of the record used. The CD-ROM edition of the IGI includes this information with each entry. Check the FHLC Locality Section for a description of all the records filmed for a particular place. Batch references that are entirely numerical (except those beginning 694, 696, 725, 745, 766) refer to patron submissions. The first two digits give the year of submission to the LDS. A Request for Photocopies Form and a US $2.00 note can be sent to the LDS Family History Department in Salt Lake City for copies of up to eight separate patron submissions. Although each patron TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

submission form includes a name and address, the submitter may have since died or moved. In most cases patron submissions do not give any further information or the sources used. The letter A at the beginning of a batch number refers to the Family Group Records Collection in the Archives Section of the LDS Church. Access to many of these records is restricted to Church members only. Ask at a Family History Centre for further details. The FHLC Locality Section is the key to finding filmed records at three levels— country/state or county/town or parish. Besides church records it lists other types of records that have been filmed— cemetery; court: census; emigration and immigration; land and property; local histories; military; probate; taxation etc. Both microfiche and CD-ROM editions of the IGI have advantages in finding forebears. With the microfiche, entries can only be found under separate states or counties for each country with births, baptisms and marriages listed together in chronological order for each surname. On computer a search can be made for a whole geographical region, e.g. Great Britain or narrowed down to a specific locality, but separate searches have to be made for baptisms and marriages. The CD-ROM edition (1993) and its Addendum (1994) have millions more entries than the microfiche edition (1992) so check the former if you have only been using the latter. Using the computer can help to find those elusive forebears who have moved to another area within a country or for those for whom you don’t have a state or county of residence. Be careful here. It is easy to jump to the wrong conclusions, especially with more TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

common surnames. If you aren’t familiar with using computers don’t worry, the Family History Centre will show you what to do. Handouts are also available describing how to use the different parts of the programme. The next edition of the IGI on microfiche will probably be the last and I’m afraid we will all have to get used to using the IGI on computers in the near future. Your nearest Family History Centre can be found listed in the phone book under the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Most centres have evening as well as daytime hours of opening. The use of facilities is free with only a small charge made for photocopies and computer printouts. As centres are non-profit making, donations are always welcome. These go towards buying further family history research material. Other sources to be found at centres include the 1881 and 1891 Censuses for England, Wales and Scotland, Australian Pioneer and BDM Indices and references such as atlases, gazetteers and research guides. Films cost $6.00 each to order and must remain in the centre during the four week hire period. On average it only takes two to three weeks for a film to arrive at a centre if it is already at the Microfilm Order Centre in Sydney. It may take several more weeks if it is at another centre in Australia and two to three months if a film must come from Salt Lake City. Church couples who run each centre are very friendly and helpful, but please don’t expect them to do your research for you. After several years of looking at records filmed by the LDS, and as a non-member of the Church, I can only recommend that you try researching your overseas family 181

history at a LDS Family History Centre. Perhaps you too will end up saying ‘Thank God for the Mormons!’ LDS guides: A Guide to Research, 3rd edition, 1994 FamilySearch International Genealogical Index (on compact disc), 4th edition September 1993 FamilySearch Family History Library Catalogue (on compact disc), 3rd edition June 1992 FamilySearch Using Ancestral File, 2nd edition July 1990 Family Search Contributing Information to Ancestral File, March 1993 Tracing the Sources of IGI Batch Numbers, 3rd edition 1994 References: Curry, Johni & Elliott, Wendy The Library: A Guide to the LDS Family History Library, Ancestry Publishing, Salt Lake City, 1988 Thompson, Gael A. ‘The 1992 International Genealogical Index: A great finding aid - even with its many frustrations’, in The South Australian Genealogist, South Australian Genealogy and Heraldry Society, Vol. 20 no.4, October 1993, pp.10–16

In Hobart the Family History Centre is at 11 Elmsleigh Road Moonah,  (03) 6273 3153. The opening hours are: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and on Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. In Launceston, it is at 189 Penquite Road and opens Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and Tuesday evening from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. It is necessary to book for the film reader or computer. The Devonport Centre is at Young Street, East Devonport and opens Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and Wednesday evening from 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. 

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GRO Indexes to Births, Deaths & Marriages 1837-1867 Members living in southern Tasmania will be pleased to know that these Indexes (more commonly known as St Catherine’s House Indexes) are now available at the LDS Family History Centre, 11 Elmsleigh Road, Moonah. However as, on arrival, a few microfiche were missing from the Births and Marriages please check by phone that your period of interest is intact. Phone (03) 6273 3153. The Centre is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. but will be closed for holidays from 20 December, reopening on Tuesday 20 January 1998. Colleen Read 

Removing photos from photo albums with self adhesive pages A useful hint seen in The Cedar Log, September 1997, journal of the Richmond— Tweed Family History Society.

‘Have you ever tried to remove treasured photos from photo albums that have sticky pages without destroying the photo? Well here’s a solution you might want to try and it does work, but you have to be careful! By using a hair dryer on the lowest setting and carefully working your way from one corner of the photo down, you should be able to remove a photo without damaging it!’

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WHAT’S IN A NAME Wayne Smith

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N the previous edition of the magazine I spoke of the British tradition of applying descriptive names to many of their geological features. This tradition was also followed in Australia and some examples are: Geological: Rocky Bay, Precipitous Bluff, Muddy Creek • Local Birds: Pelican Island, Cuckoo, Mutton Bird Island, Swan Bay • Local Fish: Trumpeter Bay, Kingfish Beach, Crayfish Point • Local Insects: Mosquito Point, Spider Creek, Sandfly Rivulet. • Local Reptiles: Snake Gully, Blake’s Opening (Jo Blakes), Lizard Point • Local Animals: Kangaroo Bay, Wombat Glen, Devil’s Den • Local Wild flowers: Gleichenia Creek, Waratah, Eggs and Bacon Bay • Trees: Blue Gum Hill, Myrtle Gully, Wattle Grove • Direction: South Cape, West Point, North Hobart, East Coast Apart from descriptive names, our place names have honoured British VIPs, (Bathurst Harbour) British cities, (Dover) royalty, (Victoria Dock) governors, (Port Arthur), governors’ wives (Augusta Road), government officials (Burnett Street), government surveyors (Frankland Range), British acquaintances (Ranelagh), explorers (Flinders Island), their ships (Recherche Bay), landowners (Geeveston), their property name (Grove), their British birthplace (Strathblane), politicians (Mt Giblin), scientists (Mount Darwin), war heroes (Wellington Bridge), famous British battles (Waterloo), •

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important visitors (Hastings) and even characters from Greek and Roman mythology (Diana’s Basin). Often the settlement beside a river or stream adopted the name of that feature (Plenty township on the Plenty River) or a name was built around the River (Glen Huon, Huonville). In later times our own local politicians were honoured by having places named after them (Balfes Hill). Amazingly, some places were named after Hobart-based entrepreneurs (Crowthers Bay), publicans (Fishers Point), travelling salesmen (Hawkers Green), bushmen (Swearing Bob’s Plains), convicts (Flights Bay) and even bushrangers (Mike Howes Marsh— sometimes jocularly referred to as My Cow’s Marsh). In the late 1800s many place names were given aboriginal titles (Kroanna Creek, Pelverata, Kaoota) etc. and some places have perpetuated the original Aboriginal name, e.g. Raminea and Mt Leillateah were named after sawmills (Hastings, Hopetoun, Stanmore, Leprena, Catamaran etc). Other places were named after sawmillers (Chesterman’s Road) or sawmilling areas (Sawyers Hills, Shingle Hill); whaling operations (Blubber Head, Whale Head) or mining activities (Coal Pit Bight). However, there are many intriguing place names which have their origins lost in antiquity (Copper Alley Bay, Eggs and Bacon Bay, Pancake Bay, Ladys Bay, Sisters Bay etc.) and sometimes trying to find a logical explanation can be great fun. It is important to realise that the Government body controlling names (the 183

Nomenclature Board) was not set up until around 1950 and that many of the original explanations for the origins of place names have been lost. Therefore, when seeking an explanation for name origins one must seek out as many facts as possible and in some cases where facts are missing, we can only speculate. Whatever the reason for the allocation of Tasmanian place names, the most rewarding aspect of tracing name origins is unearthing forgotten local history which is often most fascinating. I have been interested in tracking down the origins of place names for six or seven years now and I have made some amazing discoveries. For example, I discovered an historic map of the New Norfolk to Hobart road which was drawn up in the early 1840s by a New Norfolk settler named Molesworth Jeffery. Jeffery was descended from the British aristocracy and he named several features in New Norfolk and the Huon (e.g. Molesworth, Ranelagh and Throckmorton Parish) after some of his blue-blooded relatives and friends.  Good news for those who don’t own a copy of Irene Schaffer’s book, Land Musters, Stock Returns and Lists, Van Diemen’s Land 1803– 1822, published 1991. Hobart branch now has some copies at the greatly reduced price of $35.00. An excellent resource when researching early settlers, convicts and military. Also available, Exiled Three Times Over! by Irene and Thelma McKay at only $22.00, published 1992. This book contains profiles of Norfolk Islanders exiled in Van Diemen’s Land between 1807 and 1813. Both books have hard covers and are also available from Irene Schaffer, telephone/fax (03) 6228 7815. 

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DID YOU KNOW? Wayne Smith

• That Castle Forbes Bay was named after the ship Castle Forbes which visited Surges Bay (not Castle Forbes Bay) in 1820 and loaded timber there. The legend that the ship mistook the Huon for the Derwent in 1836 is totally unfounded. This name is the Huon’s biggest mystery and controversy will continue for many years to come. The Castle Forbes Bay settlement took its name from the bay on which it is sited. In turn the bay is named after the Castle Forbes Rivulet which enters it on the northern side of the town. However, the rivulet is incorrectly positioned on modern maps. Frankland’s map of 1836 and Powers’ map of 1849 both correctly locate Castle Forbes Creek/Rivulet, at what is now called Surges Creek, several miles lower down the Huon River. In the year 1820 the emigrant sailing ship Castle Forbes was loading spars at Surges Bay, to take advantage of an opportunity to fill an empty ship with timber to make some profit from the otherwise unprofitable long return trip to England. The stream, now known as Surges Creek, runs into the bay where the Castle Forbes ship was moored and was later called Castle Forbes Creek as a consequence (see written validation of this later in this article). Due to a mapping error in the 1840s, the name of this creek was incorrectly applied to the present Castle Forbes Rivulet, which empties into Castle Forbes Bay. In other words, a Survey Office draftsman inadvertently relocated this creek several miles ‘up-stream’ to the present site of Castle Forbes Bay. This error appears to TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

have first occurred in Sprents 1859 map and has been perpetuated in later maps. Interestingly Walch’s New Map of Tasmania 1868 shows the Surges Bay township as Adelaide (its original name) and the stream which flows through it as Castle Fort. Curiously, this map also records a stream north of Shipwrights Point as Castle Forbes R. but does not record the neighbouring townships of Castle Forbes Bay and Geeveston. The district name of Castle Forbes Bay was certainly in use in the early 40s as exconvict John Smith was mentioned in the 1843 Census as being resident at Castle Forbes Bay (the present day siting). John Smith was the first landowner/settler at Castle Forbes Bay in 1842. The following two reports provide irrefutable evidence that the Castle Forbes Rivulet was originally sited roughly opposite Port Cygnet and that the legendary date attributed to the visit of the Castle Forbes (i.e. 1836) was incorrect. Captain James Kelly gave the following evidence before Mr. Commissioner Bigge on 3 May 1820. ... The "Castle Forbes" was down at the River Huon [after discharging her cargo of convicts in Hobart Town] taking in spars for India ... and a party of 28 convicts assembled together and laid plans to seize her. They ... were to have gone down in "Three Boats" to attack the "Castle Forbes" ...

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and was aborted when fourteen of the men were arrested. The Rev. Robert Knopwood’s diary of 20 March 1820 states that the Lieutenant Governor and magistrates went to the prison to see

... Stewart and 9 others who were going to take the "Castle Forbes" as she lay in Storm Bay Passage ... [D`Entrecasteaux Channel]

The above story is supported by Ross’s Hobart Town Directory for 1830, p.128, which after referring to Port Cygnet stated, ... on the West or opposite side [of the Huon River to Port Cygnet] is a small stream called Castle Forbes River from the circumstance of the ship "Castle Forbes" having taken on board a number of fine spars at that place. ...

An article on page 4 of The Hobart Town Courier of 6 June1829 states.

About 5 miles up [the Huon River], on the north bank, is a large inlet called (also by the French who discovered it) Porte des Cygnes, [Port of Swans] from the great number of swans that frequent it. ... On the west, or opposite, is a small stream called Castle Forbes River from circumstances of the ship Castle Forbes having taken on board a number of fine spars at that place. ...

These early reports, together with Franklands map of 1836, and Powers map of 1849, irrefutably locates Castle Forbes River/Creek/Rivulet, at what is now called Surges Creek. • That Catamaran at Recherche Bay was named after the Catamaran Sawmill located near the Catamaran River, which was itself named circa 1838 after native bark canoes which early settlers called catamarans, as they resembled the outrigger catamarans of the South Sea Islanders. 186

• That Cherrys Road, Cradoc is an access road to a property owned by John and Elizabeth Cherry from 1902. It is believed that the road was named to honour their son, Victoria Cross winner Percy Herbert Cherry (1895–1917). John and Elizabeth Cherry originally came from Drysdale in Victoria and took up apple growing on this property. The Cherry family gained national recognition for the bravery of one of their sons during World War I when Percy Cherry was posthumously awarded the Military Cross and the Victoria Cross. • That the namer of Codeine Creek, a tributary of the Huon River, obviously thought that negotiating this creek was a bit of a headache and required liberal doses of codeine (a pain killer, sedative).

Codeine is a white crystalline substance which is a slightly bitter alkaloid obtained from opium and used in medicine as an analgesic or sedative. The word is derived from the Greek kodeia (head) (poppy-head=ine) • That Coffin Bay, Port Davey, is almost certainly named after American Captain C. N. Coffin the first foreign whaler to visit Hobart. Coffin would certainly have hunted whales in Tasmania and presumably operated in the Port Davey area. In 1816 Coffin captained the Enterprise out of Philadelphia. He returned in 1838 in the 260 tons American whaler Statesman. A Captain Coffin was mentioned in a book written by the British Admiralty in 1853 and at that time he was commanding the Henry Astor and the Charles Drew from Nantucket. Associated name: Coffin Creek (runs into Coffin Bay). 

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TO PORT DAVEY & STRAHAN ON THE LADY NELSON

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ARLY this year the Lady Nelson was invited to attend the Piner’s festival at Strahan and I was asked to go as purser. One of my many dreams since coming to Tasmania was to go by boat to Port Davey. I never thought that it would happen. Now I had the opportunity of not only going, but sailing on the Lady Nelson. We began our historic voyage early on the morning of 17 March which was a beautiful sunny day. It took five days to reach Macquarie Harbour as we called in at Port Davey for two days until the weather cleared. What a beautiful place. I’m sure that everybody who goes there takes out a pad to either draw a picture or write a poem. I settled on using my camera. Before leaving Hobart I browsed through my books on the West Coast and made a few notes about its history. I have always wondered about those first women convicts who were sent to Macquarie Harbour in 1821. Who were they and why were they sent there? On coming to the bar at Hells Gates I tried to imagine what they would have been thinking. Our day was sunny and calm, but not so the water. On one side were huge waves roaring into the beach, and on the other side the swirling water rushing from all directions through the ever so small gap between the island and the heads. The poor things must have said a few prayers as they approached this, their biggest challenge since leaving Hobart. Their ship, the Sophia, was the same size as the Lady Nelson but had no motor. The weather was so bad they were unloaded and the crew took it through alone. We certainly held our breath but were able to enjoy the thrill as we felt the surge of the water and viewed the magnificent scenery as we rushed through.

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Photo: Irene Schaffer

Hells Gates

Our visit was wonderful. The people of Strahan made us very welcome. I met many locals who took time to show and tell me something interesting about their town and its people. I never know whom I will meet on these trips. This time I found Mr McDermott who is a descendant of Edward Fisher, one of our Norfolk Islanders. Our trip back wasn’t as rough as it was going. We passed De Witt Island and Maatsuyker Lighthouse in perfectly calm waters, not expected that far south. (It was 4 o’clock in the morning when we passed it on our way to Strahan and a number of us were seasick.) My little mishap in the rigging kept me off her for sometime, but I am back, although not up the rigging, photos from the deck from now on. 

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ICHARD Street, my convict ancestor, was born at Norton, Hertfordshire, in 1796 to William and Sarah. He was married twice. His first wife, Elizabeth Holland, died childless in 1832. He then married Jemima Miles in 1833 at Pirton and they had William, my great, great, grandfather in 1834 and Sarah in 1836. Jemima, a straw plaiter, had two illegitimate children, Charlotte 1826 and James 1831. Richard’s occupation was a ploughman or kitchen gardener. In 1835, Richard Street and Francis Davis stole fifteen dozen live dove house pigeons from Elizabeth and John Kempson of Shillington. Both were found guilty and sentenced at the Bedford Court to be transported to Van Diemen’s Land for fourteen years. They were sent on the Elphinstone. I suppose you could say this was Richard’s first stroke of luck, as the surgeon superintendent, Colin Browning, was a man of principles—concerned not only with the physical aspects of a man, but also with his spiritual well-being. On board Richard was taught to read and write and also decided to make a commitment to become a Christian. So the anger and hatred were changed. He was given a sense of well-being, taught he was a worthwhile person, and there was indeed a reason for living. His second stroke of good luck was to be assigned to Sir John Pedder, the chief justice of Tasmania, as a gardener. At the time Richard was assigned to him, Pedder lived in a substantial brick dwelling on a large block of land. In 1839 the Pedder 188

family moved to Secheron House, Battery Point—now the home of the Tasmanian Maritime Museum. In 1842 they moved to Newlands House in Lenah Valley. This house is used today as a reception facility for weddings and other functions. All of these homes had large gardens. Pedder was a fair man and was pleased to see an improvement in Richard’s character. His convict record states he found a mail sack and returned it to the authorities. In 1840, persuaded by Pedder, he made application for his family to join him in VDL. Pedder agreed to help support his family until he could manage to do so himself. In the interim, Jemima lived in the poor house at Pirton (now a private home) and was paid two shillings a week by the parish as outrelief for herself and four children—Charlotte, James, William and Sarah. Charlotte remained in Pirton when the rest of the family went to VDL. She had three illegitimate children—one boy, who died as an infant and two girls who journeyed to VDL in 1860 to stay with their grandmother, Jemima. Charlotte died at Pirton in 1856. Jemima, James 12, William 8, and Sarah 6, sailed on the Royal Admiral in 1842. There were a few interesting things that happened on the way out. Jemima had a baby son who lived for only six weeks. I wonder if she ever told Richard about this! However it should be remembered it had been six long years since she’d heard from Richard. Many convicts never had the opportunity to TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

bring out their families, so Richard was one of the lucky ones. There were many problems with the crew. Before leaving England the steward jumped out of a porthole and drowned. The first mate tried to kill himself. A temporary master was appointed but the crew refused to obey him and a permanent master was appointed. Prior to the ship’s arrival at the Cape of Good Hope many of the crew were drunk. The first mate and several of the crew were suspended from duty. After leaving the Cape, many of the crew rebelled and it was left to the rest of the crew, the officers and the surgeon superintendent, to take active roles in the running of the ship. On arrival in Hobart Town, thirteen of the crew were taken to prison in irons. They were subsequently sentenced to three months at the treadmill. There was no doubt however that Richard was delighted to have his family together again. He had never seen his daughter Sarah, as he was in jail when she was born. How pleased they would have been to see him also. Richard got his ticket of leave in 1843. No evidence has been found that he was granted land, however he certainly bought several lots which he cleared for a market garden and orchard. Apples certainly grew very well, and some of them probably found their way back to England. Years later, Thomas, his TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

youngest son, used his wheelbarrow to take his fruit and vegetables to sell at the Hobart GPO. Richard and Jemima had further children—Martha 1844, Mary 1845, Richard Jnr 1847, Hannah 1850 and Thomas 1852. Richard worshipped at St John’s church of England, New Town where the convicts sat in the upper galleries. In 1992 when we held a family reunion, I was able to sit in those seats and ponder for a while how Richard must have felt all those years ago. Later the family worshipped at the Melville Street Methodist Church, where the children attended Sunday School. This church ran the Hill Street Cemetery, where, in 1871, Richard was buried. The cemetery closed in 1872. Jemima lived on until 1883 and was buried at the Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart. Jemima and Richard had seventy-four grandchildren and over 167 great grandchildren. Hannah died eight months pregnant with her first child. Certainly, back in England, they would not have had the opportunity to develop a country and to own property. What an exciting time it must have been and so rewarding! They made good. A second chance had been accepted.  Drawing of Richard Street by Peter Johnson Reprinted with permission of the Herefordshire Family & Population Society, Herefordshire People No.58 July 1996.

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This is a select list of books on history and genealogy which have been added to the Tasmaniana Library between early July and late September, 1997. They are mostly, but not all, new publications; the Tasmaniana Library often acquires older works which relate to Tasmania and which it does not already hold. The list has been kept as brief as possible; normally only author, title and the Tasmaniana Library’s reference number are given. If you would like further information about any of the books listed, please contact the Tasmaniana Library at 91 Murray Street, Hobart 7000 (telephone (03)6233 7474, fax (03)6233 7902). Further information is also available on TALIS, the State Library’s on-line information system. TALIS terminals are available in all city, and many branch, libraries throughout Tasmania. It is also possible to connect to TALIS through the State Library’s Home Page on the World Wide Web; its URL is http://www.tased.edu.au/library/library.htm Please note that, while all of these books are available for reference in the Tasmaniana Library, they are not available for loan (although some of them may be available in city and branch libraries). ____________________________________ Alexander, Alison, You’re in roo country!: the history of the Clarence District Football Club 1884–1996. (TL 796.336 ALE) Australia’s open garden scheme guidebook 1997/98. (TL 712.60994 AUS) Barker, A. O., Penguin’s pioneering days. (TLP 994.635 BAR) Barnes, Robert W. A study of David Collins as a coloniser. (TLQ 994.02 COL) Beer, Andrew, Cecile Butler and Debbie Faulkner, Atlas of the Australian people, 1991 census: Tasmania. (TLR 319.946 BEE) Borchardt, D. H., Through a clouded mirror: reminiscences of a working life. (TL 027.70994 BOR) Bowden, Tim, The way my father tells it: John Bowden, the story of an Australian life. (TL 920. BOW) Bowden, Tim, The silence calling: Australians in Antarctica 1947–1997. (TLQ 507.20989 BOW) Braid, H. W., Roland Masonic Lodge, No. 36 T. C., 1921–1996. (TLP 366.10994633 HIS) Burns, P. L., St Helens to the Blue Tier in 1877 as told by a visitor and recorded in a newspaper of the time. (TLQ 994.68 SAI) Campbell, Joseph, Norfolk Island and its inhabitants. (TL 919.482 CAM) 190

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Cannan, Mona, The winds of change: Maydena and its school 1917–1997. (TLPQ 372.9946 MAY) Casimaty family: from Greece to Australia 1891–1996. (TLQ 929.2 CAS) Cavenett, Amanda, Thomas Barker Brown 1827–1916: the old boy’s family history. (TLQ 929.2 BRO) Champness, Beryl (Ed.), The servant ministry: the Methodist Deaconess Order in Victoria and Tasmania. (TL 253.092 SER) Coal Mines Historic Site: management plan 1997. (TLQ 363.690994671 TAS) Coddington, Deborah, The Australian paedophile and sex offender index. (TL 364.1530994 COD) Crossley, Louise (Ed.), Trial by ice: the Antarctic journals of John King Davis. (TLQ 919.8904 DAV) Damousi, Joy, Depraved and disorderly: female convicts, sexuality and gender in colonial Australia. (TL 364.3740994 DAM) Dare, Doreen, Howard, Richard and Mary and their descendants 1844 to 1996. (TLQ 929.2 HOW) Denman, Yonah, The doomed Tasmanians. (Copied from the ‘Sunday Times’ Magazine of May 21st, 1978.) (TLP 994.60049915 DOO) Duffield, Ian and James Bradley (Eds.), Representing convicts: new perspectives on convict forced labour migration. (TL 364.680994 REP) Duncombe, Kathy, Index to “South Bruny Island - Tasmania: a brief history of its settlement”, compiled by Richard Pybus. (TLP 994.651 SOU) Duwell, Martin, Marianne Ehrhardt and Carol Hetherington, (Eds.), The ALS guide to Australian writers: a bibliography 1963–1995. (TL 820.9003A ALS) East, Judy, Down Windermere way. (TLP 994.61 EAS) Elphinstone, John, Tales from the corner: a history of North Scottsdale. (TLQ 994.684 TAL) Evans, Kathryn and Michael D. Jones, The Beaumaris Zoo site conservation plan. (TLQ 363.690994661 EVA) Fisher, Len, The centenary of the Wilmot State School and Anglican Church 1897– 1997. (TLP 372.94633 FIS) Fitzgerald, W. G. (Reverend), Conquerors of the rugged north east: published as a Saturday serial in the Launceston Examiner beginning 5/3/1955. (TL 994.6803 FIT) Flannery, Tim (Ed.), John Nicol, mariner: life and adventures 1776–1801. (TL 910.45 NIC) TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

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Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Devonport branch, An index to The Advocate, Tasmania: personal announcements 1995. (TLR 929.3 IND) Grant, Michael, Ordnance Store 15–17 Castray Esplanade, Hobart: conservation management plan. (TLQ 728.180994661 GRA) Grant, Michael, Tedworth Hall, Lower Spring Hill, Tasmanian Midlands: conservation management plan. (TLQ 363.69099462 GRA) Greens 25 Video (History of the Tasmanian Greens) (TLVC 324.294609 GRE) Grey, Bruce L., ‘The Duck’: a history of Smithton (C.B.D.) c. 1856–1996. (TLQ 994.638 GRE) Hansen, Brian, The centurions: the history of Australian Rules goal kickers 1897– 1997. (TL 796.336 HAN) Harrowfield, David L., Scott Base, Antarctica: a history of New Zealand’s southernmost station, 1957–1997. (TLP 919.89 HAR) Hayes, Dorothy Jean, Wiggins history, including pedigree. (TLPE 920. WIG) Hayes, Jean, Hayes history, including pedigree charts. (TLQ 929.2 HAY) Herbert, Ailsa J., Facts behind our family legends. (TLP 919.2 BIL) Hilder, Richard, Notebooks: 1923–24, 1924, 1925–26, 1926, 1926–27, 1928–30, 1930–35. (TL 994.63 HIL) Hodgkinson, Dennis, Half moon of history. (History of Launceston area bounded by Upton Street and Hillside Crescent) (TLPQ 994.611 HOD) Hopkins, David L., How the west was won: an overview of the exploration and development of the mineralisation of Western Tasmania. (TLPQ 994.64 HOP) Hunter, George Muir Warnock, Clan Hunter/Ralston: a brief historic recollection; some history of the Hunter/Ralston connection with Ayrshire, Pennsylvania and Australia. (TLQ 929.2 HUN) Index to “Through Tasmania”, published in the Mercury and The Tasmanian Mail 1883–1885. (TLR 994.6 BAR) James, Sydney (Bill), The blazed track. (TLP 994.63 JAM) Knowles, Joan N., Traditional practices in the Tasmanian World Heritage Area: a study of five communities and their attachment to the area. (TLPQ 333.7821609946 KNO) Lunney, Bill and Frank Finch, Forgotten fleet: a history of the part played by Australian men and ships in the U. S. Army Small Ships Section in New Guinea, 1942– 1945. (TLQ 940.541294 LUN)

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McKay, Thelma, Cemeteries of Southern Tasmania, Vol. 1, Woodbridge. (TLQ 929.5 CEM) Mitchell, Cynthia, Development of the Tasmanian lake country water resource: Part 1, 1895–1960s. Part 2, 1960s–1990s. (2 videocassettes) (TLVC 621.312134 MIT) Morris, Miranda, A methodology for the identification, interpretation and promotion of the heritage of women in Tasmania. (Cover title: Placing women) (TLQ 305.40720946 MOR) Mulford, Therese, Tasmanian framemakers 1830–1930: a directory. (TLQ 749.709946 MUL) Purtscher, Joyce, St Marys Hospital, Hobart: index to registers 1841–1862. (TLPQ 929.3946 STM) Radford, Charles, Moriarty and districts: the history, hall, activities, sport and people. (TLQ 994.632 MOR) Read, Colleen, Index to agreements between masters of vessels and crews signed on at Hobart, Tasmania 1850–1860. (TLQ 929.3946 IND) Rees, Jancis and Alan Rees, Lloyd Rees: a source book. (TLQ 759.994 REE) Robertson, Jill, A gift to the people: the story of the Bellerive Social Institute 1867– 1997. (TL 367.994663 ROB) Saward, Robert, A-Z of Australian made motorcycles 1893–1942. (TLQ 629.22750994 SAW) Scott, Joan, Celestial sojourn: the Chinese on the tinfields of north east Tasmania. (TL 994.6004951 SCO) Scholes, David, Air war diary: an Australian in bomber command. (TL 940.544 SCH) Searle, Cathie, Wellington Bridge archaeological excavation report. (TLQ 994.661 SEA) Spargo, Sheila, Recollections of the Riverside Arts Club, founded in Lindisfarne in 1958. (TLPQ 792.0994663 SPA) Tasma, Edith Huybers and Patricia Clarke (Ed.), Tasma’s diaries: the diaries of Jessie Couvreur with another by her young sister Edith Huybers. (TL 808.883034 TAS) Tasque, The Springs site development plan prepared for the Wellington Park Management Trust. (TLQ 333.780994661 TAS) Zierke, Elly, Mieke Smid and Pam Snelleman, (Eds.), Old ties, new beginnings: Dutch women in Australia. (TLQ 305.83931094 OLD)

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Lost, Stolen or Strayed ... Philip Baker of the Devon Family History Society is searching for members of his mother’s family line who emigrated. Born in the parish of Twitchen, his mother’s maiden name was Buckingham. At least nine Buckinghams emigrated, seven to Australia. Any descendants please contact Philip at 11 Frobisher Close, Teignmouth Devon England TQ14 9NE.  Going to London? The opening hours for the new Family Records Centre at 1 Myddelton Street are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Tuesday 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., Thursday 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. and Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.  The Greater London Record Office, or GRO, is now called the London Metropolitan Archives, and still located at 40 Northampton Road London EC1R 0HB.  In the Derbyshire Branch News March 1997—Ms Pat Santanna of 29 Gilda Court, Watford Way, Mill Hill London NW7 2QN, would be delighted to receive further entries for her Brass Workers Index.  English Education Consultants at 25 Bramber Road, Seaford East Sussex BN25 1AG England organise genealogical holidays in England to meet individual requirements. They arrange everything, including meeting you at London airport and booking equipment at record offices. Will also undertake research of those records only available in England.  194

The British Genealogical Records Users Committee will collect apparent errors in the fiche produced by the 1881 census project. Any potential inconsistencies found in the total transcript or indexes of the project regarding birthplace or surnames may be sent to Mrs S. Lumas, 1881 Project, Public Record Office Ruskin Avenue Kew Richmond Surrey TW9 4DU. Please give the full PRO reference, the fiche number and the name of the place where the apparent error occurs.  The FFHS Newsflash, no 42, April 1997, reports on the Family History Museum [Centre] at Pembroke Lodge Museum, 4 Station Approach, Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England—proprietors Mr & Mrs J. J. Paterson-O’Reagan. They accept all names for inclusion in their database and may have information which could be relevant for researchers which they offer to provide for a fee. Membership of the museum is possible with search fees cheaper for members. As with similar offers, please write for information on services available and fees charged.  From the Western Ancestor, June 1997— Mr D. H. Pearce, Wayside Roman Road Twyford, Hants SO21 1QW England, is compiling an index of Britons who married and died overseas and would welcome further contributions, up to the present day.  The Crossing Place, Casino & District FHG, March 1997 notes a Kent researcher. Mrs Soder, 58 Vicarage Lane, Chalk, Gravesend Kent DA124TE is willing to undertake research in Chalk TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

... and Found and Gravesend, charging only for photocopying and postage. She belongs to the Council of Gravesend Historical Society and is Members President of the Chalk Parish Historical Group.  Do you need New Zealand birth, death or marriage certificates? Find the entry and particulars on the indexes to NZ BDMs on microfiche. For those not living in Canberra, telephone the New Zealand High Commission (06) 2704211 and ask for a certificate application form. You need to complete and return the form and for the cost of A$12.00 you will receive the certificate in 4 to 6 weeks.  The Wiltshire Index Service has fiche for Wiltshire Burials Index (to 1837), 1871 Census Surname Index and Wills Beneficiaries Index 1800–1858. Write to Mrs Pat Wilson at 11 Ardmore Close Tuffley Gloucester GL4 0BJ England or email: [email protected] for further information. Also a web page: http://www.cadvision.com/traces  Australian Archives National Office Reading Room, Flemington Road and Sandford Street, Mitchell ACT advises of now opening every Saturday 9.00–4.30 except public holidays and any Saturday between Christmas and New Year.  Queensland BDM certificates are now $21.00 or $18.00 with reference number. Proof of identity is required.  Two interesting newsletters from the Victorian Association of Family History Organisations. In February 1997, news of the Alpine Family History Group with particular interest in descendants of Cornish, Irish and Scottish TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

miners in the region including Beechworth, Hotham, Myrtleford, Happy Valley, Porepunkah, Wandiligong, Buckland Valley, Bright and Harrietville. Address: 7 Ashwood Avenue Bright Victoria 3741 and — Information is welcome for the Albury/Wodonga District Pioneer Index pre 1920. Residency in the area of at least six months is required. Information to Mrs Betty Lever, 8 Toumaline Avenue Wodonga VIC 3690.  First Families 2001 is a project by the State Library of Victoria with the Department of Education to collect, via the Internet, information about the earliest traceable family ancestor to come to Australia. Contact Frances Brown, State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000.  The West Gippsland Genealogical Society Inc is compiling a Pioneer Register of families who lived in the area prior to 1900.  The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is undergoing a redevelopment program which includes refurbishment of the Memorial’s Research Centre. The collection includes over 4 km of records such as official war diaries, over 50,000 books related to Australia’s military history and over 160,000 reference photographic images. Some services may be interrupted during rebuilding.  The Genealogical Society of Victoria advise their Genealogy Centre will be relocating to Floor 6, 179 Queen Street Melbourne, Lumley House between Bourke and Little Bourke Streets.  195

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Two articles of interest in ‘Catholic Ancestor’ Vol.6, No.3, November 1996 the journal of the Catholic Family History Society. 1 ‘The Catholics of Stella Parish, Durham in 1861’ by Godfrey Duffy, Secretary of ‘Irish Ancestry in North-East England Group pp.118–122. Mr Duffy has transcribed the entire census records for the parish of Stella. Listed in this issue are the head of each house-hold with name, age, birth place and place of census. For more information write to Mr Duffy, 13 Glebe Ave, Benton, NewcastleUpon-Tyne NE12 9NS UK. 2 ‘Deaf, Dumb and Blind Children in Westminster’. The maintenance of deaf, dumb and blind children at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb at Boston Spa, West Riding in Yorkshire was recorded amongst regular reports by the Westminster Diocesan Education Fund. This institute is now St John’s Residential School for the Deaf. A list of children maintained by Westminster at Boston Spa and elsewhere in 1879 is included. ‘The Cemetery of All Saints NunheadLondon’ by Marg Morgan Suffolk Roots the journal of the Suffolk Family History Society, Vol.22, No.3, November 1996, p.175 describes a visit to this Victorian cemetery, within sight of Big Ben and St Paul’s Cathedral, where a quarter of a million people lie buried. After some years of neglect and vandalism the fifty acres are now maintained by the Friends of Nunhead who offer a grave search service. (Donations accepted). Write to Ron Woollacott 185 Garden Road, London SE15 3RT UK. 196

‘My Stanbury Family Australian and Devon Connections’ in The Devon Family Historian No.80, November 1996 journal of the Devon Family History Society, pp.7–10. If your family name was Stanbury you may be interested in this story of William Stanbury born in Devon, and transported to Tasmania as a convict in April 1829. He obtained his ticket of leave in October 1837 and a free pardon in 1845. William Stanbury left Tasmania in 1846 and settled in South Australia. ‘William Weire, 34 Years Town Clerk of Geelong’ by Lorraine Phelan in The Pivot Tree the journal of the Geelong Family History Group January 1997, Vol.52, pp.9–11. William Weire was married five times, the first in England before he was transported to VDL per the Governor Ready in 1827. William married twice in Launceston Tasmania before moving to Victoria c1848 with his third wife. He was appointed the first Town Clerk of Geelong in 1850. Caroline Newcomb, governess to John Batman’s children, became William’s fourth wife. It is not known what happened to the first wife but the others all passed away. William’s fifth wife was Mary Ann Prowse a widow. William died in 1884. His obituary in the Geelong paper gave an account of his involvement as Town Clerk; he was buried in the Geelong Eastern Cemetery. ‘Double Infamy of Port Arthur’ by Ella Jolly in the New Zealand Genealogist the journal of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. Vol.27, No.242, Nov/ Dec. 1996, p.385. It is always interesting TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

to read an overseas journal and find an article relating to Tasmania. This one relates to three Tasmanian convicts, Richard Bleathman and Samuel Davis who were at Port Arthur; the other was Catherine Cassidy. ‘Computerised Surrey Marriage Index’ Tim Wilcox reports on this project in Root and Branch, the West Surrey Family History Society’s December 1996 issue Vol.23, No.3, p.119. Almost 40,000 marriages, many of which are not on the IGI, have been computerised by both the brides’ and grooms’ names. Sixty-six parishes in West Surrey have been completed plus many parishes in the East of Surrey are listed in this issue. ‘Early East India Company Bonds and Covenants’ by Peter Bailey in the Genealogists Magazine Vol.25, No.8, December 1996, pp.315–18, Society of Genealogists. Outlines the historical background to a unique index of nearly one thousand people who lived and worked in India 1607–1780. Tragically the original files seem not to have survived. This index is a useful reference to the existence of a large number of individuals. Further information may be found in the Court Minutes of the East India Company or similar company records. Copies of Peter Bailey’s transcription of the index are held at SOG London, British Library (Oriental and India Office Collection) and the John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester where the original index is housed. (English Manuscript No.153) ‘The Census and Census Indexes’ by Vic Rosewarne in the journal of the West Middlesex Family History Society Vol.14, No.4, December 1996, pp.21–25. With

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the completion of recording and publishing of the 1881 census this interesting and informative article sums up some of the inevitable mis-spelling of names by the enumerators who recorded the information in 1881. With the indexes now alphabetical, these discrepencies appear and the need to check for different spellings is essential. Ages were also recorded wrongly, and the place of birth, most important to researchers, can vary from one census year to another. ‘St Germans Union Workhouse’ by C. T. Cooper in the Cornwall Family History Society journal No.82, December 1996, pp.1–3. The history of the St Germans Union Workhouse in Torpoint Cornwall when the Poor Law Act of 1834 stopped ‘outdoor relief’ to the poor, it was decided new accommodation was necessary and in 1837 the Torpoint building was commenced. Many of the records are quoted in this article. ‘Bossorah Merchant’s Passengers 1837’ by Nora M. Hickey in Irish Family History Vol.12, Irish Family History Society’s 1996 issue pp.92–99. An alphabetical list of passengers who sailed from Co Cork, Ireland and arrived in Hobart in December 1837. Has name, age, native place and trade. ‘Births—and Deaths—at Sea’ in the Queensland Family Historian the journal of the Queensland Family History Society Vol.18, No.1, February 1997, pp.7–11. This interesting article on where births and deaths at sea were registered includes the baptism of Charles Ophir Atkins who was born at sea in 1893 and registered at St Dunstan’s, Stepney in England by Rev. Finnis of St John’s church, Hobart. All

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births and deaths at sea were supposed to have been registered at St Dunstan’s Stepney including any events during the First Fleet voyage in 1788, however a survey taken in 1964 of their registers 1568–1936, showed the above baptism was the first entry of this kind. ‘Computer Section—Parishes on the Database’ the Cleveland Family History Society journal Vol.6, No.9, January 1997, pp.10–13. When the National Burials Index project was mentioned in the July 1996 issue of their journal, details of 27,000 entries had been recorded. This now stands at 65,000. A list of parishes and date ranges are listed in this issue. For searches on the database contact David W. Parkin, 28 Allendale Road, Billingham, Cleveland TS23 1PP, UK. Send a SAE and £1 per surname. ‘Index to Offenders and Victims of Crime in Queensland’ by Judy Webster. In Generation the journal of the Genealogical Society of Queensland Vol.19, No.3, March 1997, pp.133–34. Records of Police Station Watch-house charge books and Court of Petty Sessions for many areas in QLD are being indexed by Judy Webster. These are held by the QLD State Archives and give extra information on family members. This index will be on microfiche and sections for individual districts may be published in book form. Enquiries will be available. Send SSAE for each area of interest to Judy Webster, C/- Central Register of Indexing Projects, PO Box 2044 Salisbury East QLD 4107. We now exchange journals with Coontin Kin, the journal of the Shetland Family History Society. Exchange journals are held at Hobart Branch Library.  198

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Index of Obituaries from Walch’s Tasmanian Almanacs

The “Red Books” 1870–1979/80

Compiled by Sandra Duck The Index includes the year of publication of the obituary in the almanac, surname and christian name or initials of the deceased. Most entries also give occupations, place and date of death. Available from: 71 Gibson Street, Kings Meadows, Tasmania 7249 $18.00 + $3.60 p&p

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BOOK REVIEWS A Short History of Tasmania, Lloyd Robson, updated by Michael Roe, OUP, 1997, 196 pp. Paperback, $19.95. In 1985, the late Dr Lloyd Robson followed up his two-volume narrative history of the state by a ‘A Short History of Tasmania’, a lively and illuminating account designed for popular accessibility. Enormous changes, global and regional, have occurred since then, and this work has now been updated by Professor Michael Roe. He has integrated his work with that of Robson by re-ordering the latter part of Robson’s book and carrying it up to 1996, defining the 1970s as a watershed decade between the old era of post-war growth and vigorous public programs, and the very different preoccupations of the ‘post-modern’ era. There is a fascination in this ‘bird’s eye’ view of our society from the perspective of these two professional experts, each with his own distinctive, but complementary, angle. Discover the similarities and differences for yourself in this excellent read. An intriguing sidelight of cultural change in Tasmania, touched upon by Michael Roe, is the now widespread practice of genealogy, and the enthusiastic exploration of convict ancestry—a formerly unmentionable subject now making a significant contribution to our history and identity.  The Langhorne Papers:Part 1, published by Judy & Ian McKenzie. Paperback, 189pp. Cost $20.00 plus $8.00 handling and postage. This is a compilation of family letters, wills, obituaries and other items, and meticulously constructed family tree lines dating back to the late sixteenth century. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

Anyone connected with the Langhornes would be delighted with this wealth of well referenced material. For Australian readers, however, the promised second volume will be of most interest, as it will chronicle the fortunes of the five brothers who came out to the colonies, and will include information from a valuable diary and a journal. At some stage the Langhornes became connected with the well-known Tasmanian family of Von Stieglitz. There is no overall narrative story line as such, but interior narratives are given within varying sections. All is presented in a business-like, factual manner. The authors have done well to get this mass of material, based on the evidently painstaking research and recording of Edward Northwood, out into the open instead of languishing unshared as so many similar compilations do. There is system and order within it, and many fascinating characters. Most of the Langhornes were well connected and even distinguished, although the odd criminal is even-handedly noted. The family origins lie in Cumbria, around the Crosby Ravensworth district. Not until page 89, however, does the reader discover that three puzzlingly separate lines of Langhornes were, in fact, unrelated. It would have been useful to have had this explanation at the beginning. The photographs at the end are confusing. Research methods appear to have been exemplary, the book is well crossreferenced, and a high standard of presentation has been achieved. It is not a family history in the sense of a narrative, but an impressive piece of family history research. The authors invite comment, 199

and the book may be purchased from them at 2 Gorrie Close, Hawker, ACT 2614. Phone: (02) 6254 8492. Email: [email protected]. Audrey Hudspeth  Where did I read that? 1997 An index to research advice articles and hints appearing in family history publications and incorporating ‘That book would be handy’ compiled and published by Liz Vincent, PO Box 111 Picton NSW 2571. A5 softcover, 46pp. $10.00 plus $2.50 p&p. This 4th edition lists over 2,000 informative research advice articles that have appeared in twenty-six named journals, newsletters and magazines over the past two years (many available on inter-branch loan from Hobart Branch Library). Book reviews and notifications of new publications have been incorporated in this index for the first time. Listed separately are addresses of a dozen newspapers and magazines offering free help-line services. This new publication offers instant help on a wider variety of subjects and will be a great asset to all researchers with access to family history journals and newsletters. Colleen Read  Web Sites for Genealogists, Cora Num, 17 Pendred Street, Pearce ACT 2607. A4, soft cover, 42pp. This book has been designed for use by ‘Novice Internet Users, Regular Internet Surfers and Internet Users without private access’—Are there any others? Opening the listed sites is easy and straight-forward. Many of the entries are accompanied by a brief description of the contents whereas others are so brief as to be of little help in deciding if the site is worth searching. So much time is wasted in waiting for a reply when opening most web sites that opening an address that 200

does not hold the expected information can only lead to frustration. If the author intends to produce a second edition she could do worse than provide more details of the sites listed. Placement of items in alphabetical order is haphazard and, in some cases, has resulted in duplicated entries, such as http://www.alphalink.com.au/~aigs under Genealogical Societies–Australia and Journals Online. Cross referencing would reduce the volume of entries. The order of entries could have been improved by using separate chapters for the main groups. Why not a chapter for Australia as there is for United Kingdom and United States of America. Other countries could be grouped together as could groups such as ‘Software’ and ‘Journals Online’, each in separate chapters with sub-groups in each chapter. Such an arrangement would result in a more orderly Table of Contents. The Index is very superficial. There is no way to find ‘Journal of Online Genealogy’ there. Similarly, looking for ‘Tasmania’ under T is fruitless. On the whole, ‘Web Sites for Genealogists’ contains much useful information but it is not ‘user-friendly’. It would be difficult for a novice to use but would assist an experienced user looking for fresh sites. Allen Wilson  Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd. Available from FFHS (Publications) Ltd, 2–4 Killer Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire BLO 9BZ. Current Publications by Member Societies, 9th Ed., 114pp. Current Publications on Microfiche by Member Societies, 4th Ed., 100pp. Both A5, soft covers, compiled by John Perkins, £5.65, £6 surface mail. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

Always eagerly awaited, both catalogues are considerably larger in content than earlier editions. Publications, including those of our own society, are the result of countless hours of solid work by an army of dedicated people, to whom we are all eternally grateful. All kinds of indexes are listed, including wills, census, directories, unrelated certificates, monumental inscriptions and many others, some quite obscure-sounding, but possibly providing a vital and long sought after clue. Countries other than England, Wales and Australia are covered. These catalogues should be consulted regularly by all genealogists.  Four more in the series Basic Facts About ... Using Merchant Ship Records For Family Historians, Peter L. Hogg, A5, soft cover, 16pp. There are many records of merchant ships and their crews at various repositories and this booklet deals with ships, from finding the ship through to discovering its eventual fate. Because of the traditional part-ownership system, the owners of one ship could number anything between one and sixty four. The possibilities of finding information are extremely good, even better with the help of this booklet.  Archives, Susan B. Lumas, A5, soft cover, 16pp. A very informative booklet, first describing what archives are and what they look like, where to find them, how to organise your research, briefly describing classes of records and the whereabouts of some of them. A good bibliography lists many books, some of which are to be found in our branch libraries and others which should be available on inter-library loan.  Family History Research in Lancashire, Rita Hirst, A5, soft cover, 16pp. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

The title is self-explanatory and various avenues of research dealing with this county are detailed, giving addresses of repositories, libraries, etc., for both religious and civil records, national and local.  Death and Burial Records for Family Historians, Lilian Gibbens, A5, soft cover, 16pp. This is an invaluable addition to any genealogical library—such an important part of research often proves to be one of the most difficult. Included are details of many historical customs relating to death and burial. Registers of different religious denominations and their suggested whereabouts are mentioned. One small criticism—the colour of the cover, fairly dark blue with black printing, makes it hard to read, especially in artificial light.  The latest Stuart Raymond Bibliography: Lancashire, a Genealogical Bibliography, Vol. 1, Lancashire Genealogical Sources, Stuart A. Raymond, A5, soft cover, 100pp., £6 plus postage. Another book for Lancashire researchers, actually in three volumes for this county, the second and third volumes having been reviewed in Tasmanian Ancestry, Vol. 17, No. 3, December 1996. This volume deals with Lancashire history, periodicals and newspapers, occupational sources, directories, national, county and Duchy government, migration and other matters. As always, a very useful book of reference.  The latest Gibson Guides: Victuallers’ Licences: Records for Family and Local Historians, Jeremy Gibson and Judith Hunter, 2nd Ed., A5, soft cover, 60pp., £3.50 plus postage. 201

The introduction to the records makes very interesting reading in itself and shows that there are many sources to be consulted for licences to sell ale, beer and wines from 1552 onwards. In the usual Gibson format, county by county. Many of the Quarter Sessions records referred to have probably been filmed by the LDS Church and therefore would be available locally. The chances of finding out something about your licensee ancestor are probably very good.  Probate Jurisdictions: Where to Look for Wills, Jeremy Gibson, 4th Ed., A5, soft cover, 72pp., £3.60 plus postage. Seeking probate records can be very complicated, but with extremely rewarding results. This deals mainly with the difficult period before 1858, although 1858+ records are briefly mentioned. Beginning with a good glossary of terms, reasons for wills being proved in the various courts are suggested, followed by details of the holdings for each county and their respective whereabouts. A must for any genealogist.  Lists of Londoners, Jeremy Gibson and Heather Creaton, 2nd Ed., A5, soft cover, 40pp, £2.60 plus postage. A book not to be missed by anyone with London research, this would make a good companion for Stuart Raymond’s two London bibliographies. It contains lists of sources which in turn contain lists of names—categories include church records, census indexes, taxes, tithes, poor relief and many others, even including foreign residents. Place names well indexed.  The following two books are published by and available from The Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7BA, England. 202

How to Use the Bernau Index, Hilary Sharp, A4, soft cover, 23pp, price £2.40 + 50p p&p. Not an everyday source for the average researcher, the Bernau Index covers legal cases known as Chancery Proceedings 1714–1758, although names collected from other records are also to be found. The Index was filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah and copies of the microfilms are available at the Society of Genealogists. This publication indicates how to move from an entry in the Index to the record to which it refers, going on to describe other sources which might provide more information on the matter being researched. Commencing with a list of categories in the Bernau Index and PRO numbers applicable thereto, the categories are then dealt with alphabetically, with appropriate information and comments to guide the researcher. Potentially a timesaver for either a personal or an employed professional researcher.  Sources for Scottish Genealogy in the Library of the Society of Genealogists (Library Sources No. 7), compiled by Marjorie Moore, A4, soft cover, 58pp, £4.85 + £1 p&p. The Society holds a large amount of Scottish genealogical material, constantly being added to, and this is a guide to these resources. Commencing with general records (including some relating to Australia under the respective headings ‘Overseas’ and ‘Emigration’), followed by county by county lists of local records, obviously a considerable amount of research might be carried out in London, particularly for those with insufficient time to travel to Scotland. Jo Keen  TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

COMING EVENTS TASMANIA Unless otherwise notified, all Tasmanian Historical Research Association (THRA) Meetings take place in the Royal Society Room, Custom House, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Macquarie Street Hobart starting at 8.00 p.m. 9 December—THRA Members’ Night. 24–25 January 1998 Bassett Reunion Richards Reunion See page 177 this issue for more information. 26 January 1998 Start of the Tall Ships Australia race from Sydney to Hobart with about 100 vessels, including five Tasmanian ships. 2 February 1998 Finish of the Tall Ships Australia race in the Derwent River. 8 February 1998 The Van Diemen’s Land Circumnavigation 1998 which will take twentyone days following the Tall Ships event. November 1998 Hills Family Reunion See page 177 this issue for more information.

INTERSTATE AND OVERSEAS December 1997 One-day workshop at the ANU, The Australian Immigrant in the 20th Century: Searching Neglected Sources, the fifth seminar in the series in the Visible Immigrants series. Contact TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

Anthea Bundock, History Program, RSSS ANU Canberra ACT 0200 or email [email protected] 17–19 April 1998 FFHS 1998 Conference at Crewe College Manchester. Enquiries to Mrs Deirdre Brown, 7 Westaway, Heswell, Wirral, L60 8PJ England with SAE. May 1998 3rd Victorian State Conference on Family History to be held in Melbourne. July 1998 1798–1998 Irish Rebels Celebration & Conference, Sydney NSW. 11–13 September 1998 9th Conference of the NSW Association of Family History Societies at the Dubbo RSL Club. 27 September–1 October 2000 Let Records Speak, the 9th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry at University of Western Australia, Perth Western Australia.

Archives Office of Tasmania 77 Murray Street

SATURDAY OPENING The Archives Office will be opening on a number of Saturdays for a trial period for the financial year 1997/98. The hours of opening will be from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on each of the Saturdays listed below: 13 December 1997 21 February 1998 18 April 1998

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17/11/1997 20/2/1998 Huon Launceston Burnie Devonport Hobart

23/2/1998 15/5/1998 Hobart Huon Launceston Burnie Devonport

18/5/1998 14/8/1998 Devonport Hobart Huon Launceston Burnie

17/8/1998 20/11/1998 Burnie Devonport Hobart Huon Launceston

23/11/1998 15/2/1999 Launceston Burnie Devonport Hobart Huon

GRIFFITH’S VALUATION SERIES with 1879–1889 St Catherine’s Index GRO Consular Records with 1901–1911 St Catherine’s Index GRO Index 1923–1942 with 1912–1922 St Catherine’s Index

BURNIE Accessions—Books

Advocate—Birth, Death and Marriages 1930–1933 Computers for Genealogy *Convicts of Canterbury *Discover Scotland, 5 volumes *Foders ’93 Ireland *Germany at a Glance *GRD 1996 Historic New Norfolk, Series 6, People and Places *Lincolnshire, Henry Thorald and Jack Yates *Modern Scotland, James G. Kellas *O’Shea Index to The Mercury Marriages 1921–1930, J. & F. O’Shea Tasmania 1803–1820, The People and their Families, James Donohue BA *The City of Norwich The History of Westbury *The Story of Scotland *Web Publishing for Genealogy, P. Christian Web Sites for Genealogy, Cora Num

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*Scottish Genealogical Society Members’ Interests 1997 Index to More Convicts (Tasmania) Papers re convict ships 1814–1845 Index to Tasmanian convicts 1821–1854 * Indicates items donated

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DEVONPORT Accessions—Books

An Index to the Advocate Personal Announcements—1995 *Caught in the Act—Unusual Offences of Convicted Vandemonians, compiled by Phillip Hilton & Susan Hood Criminal Ancestors—A Guide to Historical Criminal Records in England & Wales, David T. Hawkings *Family Histories—Solomon, Weston, Campbell, Graeme Campbell Genealogical Research Directory 1997, K. A. Johnson & M. R. Sainty *Land Musters, Stock Returns and Lists—Van Diemen’s Land 1803–1822, Irene Schaffer *O’Shea Index to The Mercury Marriages 1921–1930, J. & F. O’Shea *Tasmanian Historical Research Association—1987 [Papers and Proceedings?—Ed] *The Deegans: An Irish Medley, Noreen Stubbs *The Genealogical Services Directory—1997, R. Blatchford & G. Heslop Web Sites for Genealogists, Cora Num Where in Tasmania, C. J. Dennison 1851 Cornwall Census Surname Index— Vol. 15 St Austell Union Reg. District No. 306 [part] Vol. 22 Falmouth Union Reg. District No. 308 [part] Vol. 23 Falmouth Union Reg. District No. 308 [part ] Vol. 37 Redruth Union Reg. District No. 310 [part] Vol. 38 Redruth Union Reg. District No. 310 [part]

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Emigrants from Hamburg to Australia 1850–52, 1853, 1856, 1872, 1876 Index to Candidates for the Victorian Police 1852–1893, Part 1, 2, 3 Index to Tasmanians in the Victorian Police Gazette 1853–1893 Passenger Lists—Victoria, Australia outwards to New Zealand—Part 3 1866–1870 Transmission of Real Estate by Death, Queensland, Vol. 7 1920–1924 Victorian Police Gazettes Criminal Index 1853–1858 * Indicates items donated

HOBART Accessions—Books

*A Parish Finder for England, G. Jaunay *A Short History of Tasmania—new edition, Lloyd Robson updated by Michael Roe *Barnsley: Official Handbook *Beeston and Stapleford *Bilston—Staffordshire *Birkenhead: Official Guide Exiled Three Times Over, I. Schaffer & T. McKay *Fulham: Official Guide, Borough Council *Grantham: Official Guide *Kent: A Guide to the County *London Rate Assessment and Inhabitants Lists *Morley: Official Guide *Nuneaton—Warwickshire TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

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*City of London Burial Index 1813–1853 *Marriages Indexes—Lamberton Toll South Australian Birth Index 1842–1906 *Wills Proved Durham * Indicates items donated

LAUNCESTON Accessions—Books

An Index to The Advocate Personal Announcements 1995, Devonport Branch GST *Annals of the Poor, Eve McLaughlin Australian History of John Cornelius & Family, Joe Harvey Celebrating Centenary LGH Nurses’ Home Clarendon and its People, M. J. Maddock *Church of St Mary of Ottery, John A. Whitham Dictionary of Surnames Genealogical Research Directory 1997, Johnson & Sainty O’Shea Index to The Mercury Marriages 1921–1930, J. & F. O’Shea Tracking Ancestors *Argyll & Southern Highlanders *Abbey Church, Shrewsbury, R. J. C. Lumley *Bendigo Members’ Interests 1996–7 *Berkeley, J. E. Gethyn-Jones *Berkeley Castle *Brixham Apprentice Fishermen 1890–1912, Sheila Jewell [Compiler] *Brother Cadfael, Car Trails *Captain Cook’s Final Voyage, The Journal of Midshipman George Gilbert *Church of S S Peter & Paul, Lavenham, M. Fountain Page *City of Lincoln, Places of Interest, County Council *Colchester, G. H. Martin *Cotswold Farm Park, Jarrold Publications *Drake of Crowndale, P. T. Keppel-Jones & J. Wans *Early Tasmanian Bridges, Roy Smith *East Anglican Village and Town Signs, Ursula Bourne *Ely Cathedral Visitors’ Guide, Michael Carey (Dean) *Fishbourne, Barry Cunliffe *GST Members’ Interests 1996/97 *Herriot Country by County Council *Hidcote Manor Garden, National Trust *Jorvick Viking Centre, York Archaeological Trust *Launceston’s History in Trust, National Trust *Letters from Scotland, Audrey Trebilico 206

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*Lavenham Church, Dennis Pearce *Levens Hall & Gardens, Susan Bagot *Lincoln Cathedral. Pub: English Life *Lynton & Lynmouth, 1982 *Norfolk to Huon and Beyond, Ismay Bye, Ellena Geeves, Merle Whittle *Our Inheritance, Historic Places on Public Land in Victoria, Jane Lennon *Parish Churches of Appleby, Martin Holmes *Parish Church of St Andrew, Castle Combe, Leonard Lack *Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge, Somerset, Julian Smith *Parish Church of Saint Laurence, David Lloyd *Parish of Acton, Suffolk, David Johnson *People & Places, Western Victoria *Pioneers of the Park, Eileen Smith et al *Plymouth Dome, Diana Gower & Winifrid Scutt *Shrewsbury by County Council *St Cuthbert’s Church Edenhall, W. T. McIntyre *St Michael’s Church, Coxwold, Church History Committee *St Michael the Archangel, Kirkby-in-Malhamdale, Church History Committee *St Nicholas, Moreton. Pub: Antique Collectors Club *St Oswald’s Church, Kirkoswald, Church History Committee *Some Came Early, Some Came Late, Nancy Phelan *Survey and Excavation of Historical Sites on Macquarie Island, Karen Townrow *The Devil on Dartmoor, Christina Green *The Homes of Devon Shelters in early Summer, Patrick McMurray *The Mayo Connection *The Mysterious Moor, Christina Green *The Roman Baths & Museum, Barry Cunliffe *Tourist Guide to London, Colourmaster series *Tower of London, Department of Environment *Tracing Your Ancestors, D. M. Field *Universal Dictionary, Reader’s Digest *Vancouver Pub: Natural Colour Productions *Web Sites for Genealogists, Cora Num *Wildfowl Trust, Peter Scott *Wookey Hole, E. V. Gatacre et al *York Castle Museum *York Story, City of York Leisure Services

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Anglesey, Wales Marriages 1813–1837 Apprentices of Great Britain, Series 2: 1762–1774 Index to Masters Bankrupt Directory 1820–1843 Census Warwickshire—St Paul 1851 *Coburg, Vic Cemetery Records Directory of Somerset—[Kelly]—1861 Emigrants From Hamburg To Australia 1850–1852; 1853 and 1856 (3 books) Index British State Tontine & Annuities 1745–1779 Jewish Consolidated Surname Index TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

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BRANCH LIBRARY ADDRESSES, TIMES AND MEETING DETAILS BURNIE Library Meeting

Phone: (03) 6431 7404 (Branch Secretary) 62 Bass Highway, Cooee (above Bass Bakery) Tuesday 11.00 a.m.–3.00 p.m. Saturday 1.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m. Branch Library, 62 Bass Highway, Cooee 8.00 p.m. on 3rd Tuesday of each month, except January and December. The library is open at 7.00 p.m. prior to meetings.

DEVONPORT Phone: (03) 6424 5328 (Mr & Mrs Harris) Library Rooms 9, 10 & 11, Days Building, Best Street, Devonport Wednesday 9.30 a.m.–4.00 p.m. Friday 9.30 a.m.–4.00 p.m. 2nd Sat. of month 1.30 p.m.–3.30 p.m. Meeting Branch Library, First Floor, Days Building, Best Street, Devonport on the last Thursday of each month, except December. HOBART Library

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Phone: (03) 6228 3175 (Branch Secretary) 19 Cambridge Road, Bellerive Tuesday 12.30 p.m.–3.30 p.m. Wednesday 9.30 a.m.–12.30 p.m. Saturday 1.30 p.m.–4.30 p.m. Rosny Library, Bligh Street, Rosny Park, at 8.00 p.m. on 3rd Tuesday of each month except January and December. Phone: (03) 6264 1335 (Branch Secretary) Soldiers Memorial Hall, Marguerite Street, Ranelagh Saturday 1.30 p.m.–4.00 p.m. 1st Wed. of month 12.30 p.m.–2.30 p.m., 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Branch Library, Ranelagh, at 7.30 p.m. on 2nd Tuesday of each month except January.

LAUNCESTON Phone: (03) 6331 2145 (Branch Secretary) Library 2 Taylor Street, Invermay, Launceston Tuesday 10.00 a.m.–3.00 p.m. Wednesday 7.00 p.m.–9.00 p.m. Saturday 2.00 p.m.–4.00 p.m. Meeting St John’s Parish Centre, at 7.30 p.m. on 1st Tuesday of each month except January.

MEMBERSHIP OF THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. Membership of the GST Inc. is open to all interested in genealogy and family history, whether resident in Tasmania or not. Assistance is given to help trace overseas ancestry as well as Tasmanian. Dues are payable each year by 1 April. Subscriptions for 1997–98 are as follows:Ordinary member Joint members (2 people at one address) Student/Pensioner/Unemployed over 6 months Joint pensioners Corporate members

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Membership Entitlements: All members receive copies of the society’s journal Tasmanian Ancestry, published quarterly in June, September, December and March. (NB Airmail postage is extra.) Members are entitled to free access to the society’s libraries. Access to libraries of some other societies has been arranged on a reciprocal basis. Application for Membership: Application forms may be obtained from the GST Inc. State Secretary, or any branch and be returned with appropriate dues to a branch treasurer or sent direct to the GST Inc. Treasurer, PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250. Dues are also accepted at libraries and branch meetings. Donations: Donations to the Library Fund ($2.00 and over) are tax deductible. Gifts of family records, maps, photographs, etc. are most welcome. Research Queries: Research is handled on a voluntary basis in each branch for members and nonmembers. General queries are answered free on receipt of a large stamped addressed envelope. Members may receive up to ½ an hour free research per year with a discounted fee charged for any additional research. A fee is charged for all research undertaken for non-members. A list of members willing to undertake record searching on a private basis can be obtained from the society. The society takes no responsibility for such private arrangements. Advertising: Advertising for Tasmanian Ancestry is accepted with pre-payment of $25.00 per quarter page in one issue or $75.00 for 4 issues. Further information can be obtained by writing to the journal committee at PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. ISSN 0159 0677

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ABBOTT George ABBOTT, a coach builder, arrived in Hobart 1841 by the ship Winwick, together with wife Esther and three children. Esther died 1855 and later in December 1855, George married Mary WHITLOW and had a further seven children. George died 8 February 1882 and Mary died 27 July 1909. Children were Daniel, Eliza, George, Benjamin, Robert, Nathaniel, Sarah, Lilias, Juno. Any descendants? Ralph Eades, 109a 18th Avenue, Tauranga, NEW ZEALAND. ASHTON/KELLY I am seeking information on descendants of Henry ASHTON, Deputy Commissary General (1785–1828) who died in Hobart, 1828. His son, Henry Ashton Jnr married Sophia KELLY, daughter of Captain James Kelly 16 January 1838 at St David’s Hobart. His grandson Henry Thomas Ashton, born 23 March 1840, married 10 May 1860 to Ellen Margaret MASON, daughter of Horatio William Mason, they left for Victoria in 1870 and had known family: Henry Richard born 1861 Hobart; Eleanor Ethel born 1870 Ballarat; Bertha Lucy born 1872 Ballarat; Charles Foster born 1874 Ballan; Edward Ernest born 1876 Richmond, Herbert Arthur born 1878 Emerald Hill and died 1880 at Emerald Hill, South Melbourne—the last place that these people were known to live. Derek Hindle, 82 Ocean Esplanade Blackmans Bay TAS 7052. BASSETT/LANCASTER I am looking for the descendants of Maria and Thomas LANCASTER. Maria is the daughter of John and Sarah BASSETT. Tom and Maria married 1874 Launceston, Tasmania. Children were Sarah (1875), Thomas (1879), Clara (1881) married Wm BURLEIGH, William (1883) married Margaret BARKER, Ada (1887) married George PERRING, Annie (1888) married Francis BURT and Herbert (1890) married Mary MILLER. Any help will be gratefully accepted. Please contact Annette Banks, 46 Payne Street Burnie TAS 7320 or  (03) 6431 7475. BREWER/RANDALL Hannah Jane BREWER d.1875 Yackandandah VIC b.1836 St Minver Cornwall to Jonathan Brewer shipowner and captain (b.1804 d.1860) and Mary RANDALL (b.1811 d.1848). Mary was the eldest daughter of John Randall farmer of Trevint Cornwall b.1785 d.1872. Did John Brewer marry again? Hannah (or Anna) Jane m.1861 in Collingwood VIC John Waters BLEWETT (d.1862) builder of Madron (parents Gabriel Blewett and Ruth Waters m.1824) and then 1865 she m. Walter PAULL widowed miner at Beechworth VIC. Her brothers also came to VIC: John Brewer b.1833 (m.1854 Charlotte WARREN), Richard Randall Brewer b.1840 (m. Cassandra PARR) and William Brewewr b.1847 (m. Elizabeth FRANCIS). Walter Paull (b. in St Agnesnear-Truro to William Paull miner and Elizabeth TONKIN m.1820 several children) and Hannah Jane’s children were: •William Brewer Paull b.1868; d.1925 Beechworth, VIC m.1903 Eliza BAKES; •Richard Randall Paull b.1870 Yackandandah, d.1921 Yack, m.?; •David Stephen Paull b.1872 Yackandandah, d.1927 Beechworth VIC m.1906 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

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Margaret Etta GARVEY b.1871 Yack; •John James Paull b.1877 Yack m.1919 Frances Garvey neé CASTLE and •Henry Tonkin Paull b.1879 m. Ethel CAWSEY. Any info linking readers to any of these people would be most welcome. Maria Brandl, 8 Roberts Street Hobart 7000. COLE family Henry COLE married Julia SYNNOTT 1858. Children; Henry married Caroline MEDCRAFT; John married Kate JARMAN; Mary Ann married Michael AHEARNE; Caroline married William HUTCHENS; Jane; Edward married Agnes BISHOP, then Annie BUTTERY; Henrieta; William Walter married Ella SMITH and George married Alice RULTER. Am seeking information on any of these people or descendants. Ruth Ridley, 295 Southern Cross Drive Holt ACT 2615. KENNEDY Elizabeth born 1842 in Launceston Tasmania to Elizabeth (neé BOSKELL) and Edward KENNEDY. The family was living at Hagley in 1871 when their second eldest daughter Mary Jane Kennedy born 1844 married Edward CHICK in Launceston. Possibly eldest daughter Elizabeth Kennedy married George BARNES in Launceston but cannot prove connection. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Tony Rainbird, 17 Auburn Road Kingston TAS 7050  (03) 6229 5801. LISSON Adam LISSON was born in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland in 1821 and joined the British Army at the age of 18. He married Elizabeth Sutherland McKAY and sailed to Australia on the Blenheim IV as a corporal in charge of convicts. In 1856 he joined the Colonial Police Force and retired in 1889 with the rank of sub-inspector. Adam and Elizabeth had five children. Adam died in 1892 at the age of 71 and was buried at Snug. There is no death recorded for his widow, Elizabeth who was living in the Margate area at the time of her husband’s death. Can anyone help with information on what became of Elizabeth? Robyn Conway, 3 Rupert Street East Launceston TAS 7250. McCARTY, Denis (died 1820) Denis McCARTY was convicted as a rebel in Wexford, Ireland in 1798 and transported to Port Jackson on the Friendship 2 in 1792. He arrived in VDL in 1803 on the Dart. He was granted land at New Norfolk and established Birch Grove Farm. He married Mary Anne WAINWRIGHT (the daughter of Eleanor Wainwright, a First Fleeter) in 1811. Denis went on to become a shipowner, trader and explorer and built the first road from Hobart to New Norfolk. He was drowned off Hangan’s Point (now Government House Point) near Hobart in 1820 in highly suspicious circumstances. His widow married Thomas LASCELLES some months later. The only children whose births are registered to Denis and Mary Anne are Sophia (1815) and Edwin (1819). It is thought there was another daughter, Mary (1818) and another son, James. No information on the births of Mary and James can be found. Any help with information on the McCarthy family would be appreciated by: Robyn Conway, 3 Rupert Street East Launceston TAS 7250. ii

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MICKLEBOROUGH Seeking female (maybe Hilda) born c.1935 Hobart. Father Alfred MICKLEBOROUGH, mother unknown (maybe RIDER or THOMPSON). May have been adopted, known to be living in Hobart c.1953. Leonie Carpenter (neé Mickleborough), 6 Wentworth Street South Hobart TAS 7004  (03) 6223 7984. MOORE Am seeking info re my ggrandfather, Richard MOORE (c1850–1897), especially about his birth, parents, siblings etc. Married Lucy Anna HAMBLYN at Hobart 20 May 1869. Five children—Lucy Anna (1870–1933) married Walter GILLIGAN, Richard John Henry (1871–1958) married Ethel GREEN, Charles Phillip (1873–1941) married Minnie Maud MARTIN, Bertha Ann (1875–aft 1966) married Albert WARD, Esther Ann (1882–?) married Arthur LEARY. Lived Providence Valley, Hobart, at least 1869–1894. Later moved to Sandy Bay. Gardener, dairyman, butcher. Won prizes at poultry shows. Died Melbourne, buried Cornelian Bay. Believe his parents and siblings may have lived in Providence Valley but can find no proof or connection. Possible there may be connections with NZ or Victoria. Any info greatly appreciated. Alan Lüdeke, 157 Binney Street East Euroa VIC 3666  (03) 5795 2875. SIMMONDS/HILLS Thomas SIMMONDS married Esther HILLS, in 1840, Launceston. Children were— Thomas married Letitia HOWE, George married Charlotte MARKHAM, Frances married Robert PHILLIPS, Frank married Kate Ann BESSELL, Emphiam, Catherine, Thomas Henry, Elizabeth married John Charles TAYLOR. Thomas SIMMONDS died 1854, Esther remarried William BAKER, in 1858 their children were William, Arthur Baker married Louise BARRENGER 1884, Esther Baker married Walter Sydney WHITCHURCH 1888, Mary Baker married John DUNKIN. Any information appreciated. Margaret Walker, 7 Carr Street Kings Meadows Launceston TAS 7249. THOMSON, James (1810–1874) James THOMSON married Mary McCARTY at St Matthews, New Norfolk on 12 February 1840. James was a shopkeeper at New Norfolk at the time. He and Mary later farmed at Black Brush from the 1840s to 1850s. They moved to Allens Rivulet in 1858 to take up land and named the farm ‘Blyth Wood’. James and Mary had eight children, Mary Anne (1841), James William (1842), John (1846), William Stuart (1849), Ellen (1851), Ann (1853), Margaret Rose (1857) and Jane (1858). On his death in 1874 James left the property to his three unmarried daughters, as his sons had their own holdings. Any information on the Thomson family would be appreciated by Robyn Conway, 3 Rupert Street Launceston TAS 7250. Queries are published free for members of the GST Inc. (provided membership number is quoted) and at a cost of $10.00 per query (surname) to non-members. Members are entitled to three free queries per year. All additional queries will be published at a cost of $10.00. Only one query per member per issue will be published unless space permits otherwise. Queries should be limited to 100 words and forwarded to The Editor, Tasmanian Ancestry PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY December 1997

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS NAME PLACE ADAMS Wigan LAN ENG AHEARNE James Hobart TAS AUS ALBURY George KEN ENG ALBURY Sarah ALL FAMILIES Ulverstone/Penguin/Forth TAS AUS ANDREWS Dinah Quarrington LIN ENG ANDREWS William John Footitt Newark ENG ASHTON LND ENG ATHERTON Wigan LAN ENG AUGHEY/AUCHIE John Launceston TAS AUS AYER NSW AUS/SCT BAKER Samuel Norfolk Island/TAS AUS BARNES Christchurch NZ BARNES Melbourne VIC AUS BARNES Islington LND ENG BARNETT Laughton LIN ENG BARWICK Albert Andrew TAS AUS BASHAM Xenophon CAM ENG BATES TAS AUS BAULCH Charles SOM ENG BELL Robert Alexander Alnwick NML ENG BELLAIRS Eugene Hobart/Sandy Bay TAS AUS BENNETT Hobart TAS AUS BERGMANN GER BEVAN Thomas Nenagh IRE BEVIN NZ/ENG BLACKBERRY James Whitechapel LND ENG BLACKNEY George Hobart TAS AUS BLACKNEY Wm Geo Hobart TAS AUS BLAY James New Norfolk TAS AUS BOND Richard Bideford DEV ENG BOWE Eliza Hobart TAS AUS/Queens Co IRL BOYD Hobart TAS/ENG BOYS Elizabeth ENG BRADMORE George Whitemore TAS AUS/UK BRADY/BRADDY Emily Hobart TAS AUS BREADMORE/BREDMORE George Whitemore TAS AUS/UK BREEN VIC AUS BRENNAN Mary DUB IRE BUDD William Hobart TAS AUS BUNKER Elizabeth Hobart TAS AUS BURTON Amy Elizabeth SSX ENG BYERS James Oatlands TAS AUS BYRON H Frederick Hobart TAS AUS CAIRNS James Killala MAY IRL CAIRNS James Glasgow SCT CAMPBELL James Hobart TAS AUS CARMICHAEL Marion Edinburgh SCT/TAS AUS CARROLL Thomas Athy KID IRL CARTLEDGE John Hobart TAS AUS CHRISTIE Henry Esperence TAS AUS COKER NFK/LND ENG COLE William Wynyard TAS AUS COLES Mabel Irene KEN ENG CONNOLLY Ann Hobart TAS AUS/Galway IRL CONOLLY Islington ENG

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TIME 1800-1900 1858 1830-1850 All 1800-1855 1803-1854 1700-1800 1800-1900 1830-1850 1800s 1764-1841 1863+ 1880-1900 pre 1860 1700-1833 1868-1869 1772-1827 18301800-1843 1800s 1850s 1890s pre 1870 1823-1891 1800s -1846 c1840 1840-1845 1812-1835 pre 1855 1820-1910 1800-1950 1790 All 1825-1832 All 1929 1788-1826 1892+ 1820-1889 1870-1897 1855 -1862 1700+ 1810-1845 -1859+ 1790pre 1799 18491860-1873 All 1822-1903 1897 1828-1901 1800-1881

M’SHIP NO. 4586 4581 4668 4668 4599 4620 4620 4633 4586 4602 4630 4600 4605 4605 4605 4648 4639 4600 4655 4669 4573 4640 4581 4574 4595 4630 4572 4597 4597 4606 4574 4643 4577 4668 4613 4631 4613 4646 4600 4596 4641 4623 4641 4606 4669 4670 4664 4592 4652 4642 4575 4635 4600 4623 4643 4611

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS NAME COOPER Ernest Alonzo COOPER George COOPER John Thomas COOPER William COURTNEY St Clair Keith COX William COX William CULLEN CULLEN Luke DANNOCK James DARGAVEL Agnes DAVIS William DEVITT DONNELLAN Patrick James DONOVAN Mary DOWLING Edward DUFF Michael DUHIG James and John DWANE Ellen EFFINGHAM Lawrence EFFINGHAM William EMIGRANT SHIPWRECKS FAZACKERLEY FERRAR William Moore FLEETWOOD John FLOAT Alfred FLYNN FORMAN FRANKLIN FREEMAN Mary Ann GILMORE Isaac GLOVER GLOVER Charles GLOVER Elizabeth Gardiner GLOVER Emily GOLEBY GOULDING GRAY Elizabeth GROSS Alice Josephine GROVE GRUNDY Catherine GULLON Nancy GURNEY Catherine HAIG William Charles HALES Daniel HALLAM Joseph HALLAM Joseph HAM William Joseph HARDING HARDING Patrick HARRIS Henry & Henrietta HAYES James HAYES Lt John HENNESY John HEPBURN Robert HIBBITS John

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PLACE Queenstown/Strahan TAS AUS Carlton/Hobart TAS AUS Sandy Bay/ NewTown/Hobart TAS AUS Sandy Bay/ NewTown/Hobart TAS AUS Auburn District SA AUS Hobart TAS AUS Evandale TAS AUS Worksop area NTT ENG Hobart/Richmond TAS AUS Wymondham NFK ENG/Melbourne VIC AUS Edinburgh SCT Richmond TAS AUS Richmond TAS AUS Hawker/Wilpena Pound SA AUS COR IRL IRE Leith SCT/Launceston TAS AUS Poplar MDX ENG Kilfinane LIM IRE New York USA AUS Coastline TAS AUS Wigan LAN ENG LIM IRL/UK Swansea TAS AUS Hawkhurst KEN ENG TIP IRL Plumstead KEN ENG Westbury/BKM ENG Bagdad/Fingal/Cressy TAS AUS DBY ENG ENG ENG/SCT TAS AUS TAS AUS SFK ENG Pentonville LND ENG SCT m Longford 1893 TAS AUS SRY ENG Launceston TAS AUS Brighton TAS AUS Launceston TAS AUS Hobart TAS AUS ENG East Leake NTT ENG East Leake NTT ENG SOM ENG CAM ENG TAS AUS Bagdad/Fingal/Cressy TAS AUS Baushee TIP IRE Loith SCT Hobart TAS AUS/IRL

TIME M’SHIP NO. m1898 4680 1847-1871 4680 m1873 4680 m1858 4680 1910-1937 4672 18134642 1834-1853 4607 18004647 1817-1886 4641 c1805-1876 4594 1845-1855 4669 1870-1883 4575 1850-1900 4675 1870s + 4672 1827?4661 pre 1855 4574 18344620 1830-1920 4609 c1876 4621 1734+ 4579 1823+ 4579 1830-1850 4603 1700-1800 4586 4645 1840-? 4602 1821-1909 4595 18504654 18634647 1700-1833 4648 1835-1900 4601 1804?-1879 4661 4583 1783-1864 4663 18534663 18574663 All 4635 pre 1860 4604 1889-1900 4587 b1876 4601 pre 1751 4633 1840-1870 4597 1835-1837 4631 1840-1870 4597 1853-1855 4631 pre 1835 4574 1801-1829 4672 -1830 4572 1889-1920s 4615 4583 pre 1900 4652 1860+ 4605 1835-1900 4601 early 1800s 4601 pre 1850s 4573 1827 4634 1823-1885 4643

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS NAME HICKSON HIDE William HILL Solomon HINDLE HODGSON John Henry HOUSE Susannah HOWELL Jeremiah HUDSON HUDSON Frederick & Annie HUGO James Victor HUNN HURST William HUTCHISON HUTCHISON James INGERSON JACK Raleigh JACOMB Robert JAMES JOBLIN JOHNS Alfred Edward JONES JONES Robert James JONES Thomas JONES Thomas Henry JUDE KEANE Catherine KENNEALLY Catherine KENNY Agnes KEOGH Jeramiah KIBBLE Sarah Ann Elizabeth KIBBLE Thomas KIELY KILSOR Annie Maria KINGHAM Mary Ann KITTLETY/KETTLETY Solomon KNAGGS John Boys KNIGHT Sarah Elizabeth KURRLE family LARGE Henry LARGE William J LATHEY James LATHEY Janet neé CUNNINGHAM LEICHT Heinrich Rudolf Wilhelm LEIGH Elizabeth Ann LENARD Mary LILLY LINEMAN Thomas John LIVINGSTONE Annie LOOMES LORD LIVERPOOL (Ship) LOVERIDGE/ LOVRIDGE LUCAS LYALL Alexander LYNE Martha LYONS MacGREGOR Rob Roy

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TIME 1800-1950

LND ENG YKS ENG ENG/Queenstown TAS AUS Bristol ENG Holloway SOM ENG Hibaldstowe LIN ENG Campbell Town/Southport TAS AUS Mary Port CUL ENG TAS AUS Wootton BDF ENG Hobart/Adelaide/Melbourne AUS AYR SCT OES

pre 1751 1840-1860s -1845 -1842 1700-1833 1849+ 1860-1960 1820-1950 -1824 1800-1950 1911+ 1750-1800

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LND ENG Castlebar MAY IRL Melbourne AUS IRL Launceston/Stanley TAS AUS ENG/ Launceston TAS/Melbourne VIC AUS Carrigaline COR IRL ?SRY ENG/Stanley TAS AUS ENG ENG Sandy Bay/Hobart TAS AUS Stuttgart WUE GER Mildenhall SFK ENG NFK? ENG Bradpole DOR ENG AYR SCT HAN GER/Hamilton VIC AUS SOM ENG TAS AUS Scotter LIN ENG Greenwich/LND ENG Southport TAS AUS Husbands Bosworth/LEI ENG Crew & passengers/descendants AUS New Norfolk TAS AUS TAS AUS Traprain SCT TAS AUS TAS AUS Glasgow SCT

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M’SHIP NO. 4577 4640 4638 4633 4672 4652 4572 4648 4580 4612 4630 4572 4577 4587 4585 4628 4573 4605 4654 4601 4586 4638 4638 4638 4604 4661 4573 4652 4652 4594 4594 4654 4624 4613 4670 4668 4680 4618 4614 4614 4584 4584 4594 4615 4669 4648 4649 4580 4648 4579 4576 4603 4595 4592 4655 4634

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS NAME PLACE MASSEY TAS AUS MATLEY family Glen Innes NSW AUS MATSON B J Kingston TAS AUS MATSON G Kingston TAS AUS MATSON G A Kingston TAS AUS MATSON H J Kingston TAS AUS MATSON O J Kingston TAS AUS McDONALD Melora J Melbourne VIC AUS McGUINNESS Hugh Mt Lyell/goldmine areas TAS AUS McLAUCHLAN Agnes Clarke SCT McLAUCHLAN William Somerville SCT McLEOD VIC AUS MILBROOK Edward /Arthur & Arnold 1858-1890 MITCHELL Patrick Tuam GAL IRE MOORHEAD DUR ENG MOTTRAN MUIRHEAD James Launceston TAS AUS MULHALL Robert Hobart TAS AUS/IRL MURPHY IRL MURRAY Andrew C TAS AUS MURRAY David Edinburgh SCT/TAS AUS? MURRAY David Edinburgh SCT/TAS AUS? MUSSELWHITE Eliza Mildenhall SFK ENG NEWSTEAD Retford NTT ENG NEWTON Launceston NEWTON NICHOLLS Mary NICKEL GER NORTON Arthur C Green Ponds TAS AUS NOTSON Susannah Hobart TAS AUS O’BRIEN Limerick IRL/Portland VIC AUS O’BRIEN Gregory PEI CAN O’BRIEN John Hobart TAS AUS/Queens Co IRL O’BRIEN Robert Hobart TAS AUS/Christchurch NZ O’CONNELL Iragh/Clare IRL O’CONNELL James Capahlaheen/Clare IRL O’GORMAN James LIM IRE PARK Martha Dundee SCT PATTERSON Co Caithness SCT PATTERSON DUR ENG PEACOCK Catherine neé PEED Launceston PEACOCK Edward Launceston PEACOCK Edward & Ruth Launceston PEARSON PERRY Louis Campbelltown TAS AUS PIERCE /PEARCE PILGRIM John Mason Launceston TAS AUS POTTER Mary C New Norfolk TAS AUS PRIAULX Amelia Hobart/Sandy Bay TAS AUS PRIAULX Henry Hobart/Sandy Bay TAS AUS PURDY/PARDIE Margaret m St Cuthberts Edinburgh PURSELL BKM ENG PURVIS DUR ENG PYERS Mary Ann TAS AUS RAM Jan FRI NL RAY Liverpool LAN ENG

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TIME 1805-1997 pre 1896 4 Jul 1928 1817-1898 1887 1897 1908 1873-1880 1854-1855 1880-1925 1880-1925 1847-1930 4628 182?-1900 1854-1905 1800-1890 182118241822-1896 1787-1837 1850-1900 18381800 pre 1870 1868+ 1830-1860 pre 1850s 1800-1857 1858-1934 All pre 1870s 1843 1836183618601855 1840-1860 pre 1854+ 1828 1828 1854 pre 1850 1803-1852 1878+ 1830

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS NAME RAYNOR Richard READ Ann REGAN REGAN Ellen REID Clara Childe RITCHIE David K ROACH ROSENDALE SAUNDERS Eliza SCOTT SCULLY Mary Catherine SEABOURNE SELF SHEDDAN Alexander SHEEDY SHEEPY Pat SHENNAN Alexander SHENNAN Margaret SHERIDAN SHINNICK Catherine SHIPTON SIDNEY William SIMMETT Ann SIMMONDS SKAITH SLY SMITH SMITH Henry SMITH Henry SMITH Jessie M SMITH John SMITH John SMITH Joseph SMITH Michael & Eliza SMITH Robert SMITH Rosina Frances SMITH Thomas SMITH Thomas Sinclair SPANNRUFF Catherine Mina SPROUL/E STEELE Matilda Amelia neé FRASER STEELE Walter STORCH Leonora STUBBS John Nolleth STUBBS John W STUCHBURY SULLIVAN Mary SUMMER William TAYLOR Alfred Thomas TEDDER James THOMPSON George THOMPSON William & James C THOMSON Archibald Gordon TILYARD Thomas TOPPING TURNBULL Alexander

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PLACE Little Marlow ENG Hobart TAS AUS ROS IRL Hobart TAS AUS TAS AUS TAS AUS TAS AUS

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Evandale TAS AUS ENG Longford/Evandale TAS AUS ESS ENG ENG Commodore Perry TAS / AUS / IRL Newport TIP IRL m St Cuthberts Edinburgh m St Cuthberts Edinburgh Fermanagh IRL Co Cork IRL Green Ponds TAS AUS Perth Area TAS AUS TAS AUS IRE New Norfolk TAS AUS Sheffield TAS AUS New Norfolk TAS AUS ENG Lavenham SFK ENG ?New Banbury ENG/Stanley TAS AUS Richmond/Oatlands TAS AUS Hagley TAS AUS Don TAS AUS NFK ENG Richmond TAS AUS IRE North West Bay Launceston TAS/Richmond VIC AUS Crail FIF SCT/Hawthorn VIC AUS LND ENG/Warsaw POL Fingal TAS AUS BKM ENG Kilfinane LIM IRE Frome SOM ENG/Launceston TAS AUS LND ENG Hobart TAS AUS Sassafrass area TAS AUS Hobart TAS AUS Launceston TAS AUS Finsbury ENG Wigan LAN ENG Sheffield TAS AUS

M’SHIP NO. 4572 4597 4654 4631 4592 4641 4655 4638 -1850 4607 4583 -1951 4590 18214671 18204671 1855 4651 All 4679 1750+ 4679 1854 4651 1854 4651 All 4635 1830s+ 4672 4619 1848+ 4596 ? 4639 1805-1997 4654 1700-1833 4648 1800-1900 4585 4677 pre 1854+ 4582 1855-1914 4620 1865-1944 4582 -1845 4652 1823?-1895 4661 All 4613 1854-1934 4580 18664620 18694672 mid 19thC 4614 1830-1900 4675 pre 1886 4618 1854-1878 4486 1846-1903 4594 1834-1901 4594 1890-1925 4670 pre 1872 4624 b1872 4624 1800-1900 4586 c1906 4621 All 4613 1913+ 4650 1812-1822 4606 1912-1913 4639 1833+ 4596 -1939 4589 -1823 4572 1800-1900 4586 18554620

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS NAME TWOMEY Johanna & Ellen TYLER Edmund Enoch VAUTIN James VEENSTRA Tjerk WADDINGHAM WALKER Alfred Chas Dawson WALKER Jessie M WALKER Tasman Henry Hamilton WALKER Victoria Almania WALMSLEY R WHITE John WILLIAMS WILLIAMS John WILLIAMSON WOOD Fredrick H WOOD Meloria Jane WOOD Montage J WOOD Peter WOOD Peter A WOODFALL WOODFALL WRIGHT Amelia ZANTUCK John

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TIME 1830-1850 18641800-1880 1870+

Wagga Wagga NSW AUS Brighton TAS AUS New Town TAS AUS Campbell Town/Hobart TAS AUS Hobart TAS AUS Norfolk Island/TAS AUS

1886-1962 1894-1944 1895-1963 m1878 1800-1884 1798-1860

Hobart TAS AUS

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George Town TAS AUS George Town TAS AUS George Town TAS AUS Melbourne VIC AUS George Town TAS AUS Melbourne VIC AUS ENG Hobart TAS AUS Colebrook/Richmond TAS AUS

1880188018821873-1880 18781876 pre 1876 -1859+ 1858-1944

M’SHIP NO. 4603 4641 4600 4580 4619 4582 4582 4582 4680 4657 4600 4578 4596 4677 4593 4593 4593 4593 4593 4611 4611 4664 4641

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GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. Volume 18 Number 4—March 1998

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF TASMANIA INC. PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250 http://www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/geneal Patron: Emeritus Professor Michael Roe Executive: President Vice President Vice President Executive Secretary Executive Treasurer

Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr David Harris Mr Rex Collins Miss Muriel Bissett Mr John Grunnell

Committee: Mrs Elaine Burton Mr John Dare Mrs Denise McNeice

Mr Peter Cocker Mrs Isobel Harris Mrs Colleen Read Mrs Dian Smith

By-laws Officer Exchange Journal Coordinator Home Page Coordinator Journal Editor Journal Coordinator Library Coordinator Members’ Interests Membership Secretary Publications Coordinator Public Officer Research Coordinator Sales Coordinator TAMIOT Coordinator Burnie: Devonport: Hobart: Huon: Launceston:

Mrs Denise McNeice Mrs Thelma McKay Mr Peter Cocker Mrs Rosemary Davidson Mr David Hodgson Mrs Rosalie Riley Mr Allen Wilson Ms Vee Maddock Mrs Anne Bartlett Mr Jim Wall Mr John Dare Mrs Pat Harris Mrs Betty Calverley

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Branches of the Society PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001 PO Box 117 Huonville Tasmania 7109 PO Box 1290 Launceston Tasmania 7250

Volume 18 Number 4

March 1998

ISSN 0159 0677

Journal Committee

Rosemary Davidson, Cynthia O’Neill, Maurice Appleyard, Jeannine Connors, David Freestun, David Hodgson, Charles Hunt, Lucy Knott, Vee Maddock, Denise McNeice and Kate Ramsay. Postal Address: PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania Email: [email protected]

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Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letters to the editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Branch News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The History of the Hobart District Nursing Service, Dianne Snowden . . . . Hospital Records Held by the Archives Office of Tasmania, Maree Ring . . . Mary Carins—Pioneer Nurse, Allison Carins . . . . . . . . . . St Mary’s Hospital Hobart and its Founder, Dr E. S. P. Bedford, Joyce Purstcher . H. M. Colonial Hospital to Launceston General Hospital, Paul A. C. Richards . . A Genealogical Goldmine: 1. Old Recipes, Joe Stephens . . . . . . . Our Ancestors Kill or Cure Recipes, Thelma Grunnell . . . . . . . . Copy of the Sick Book of the Male Convict Ship Earl Grey. . . . . . . Old-time Snake Bite Cures, Maree Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Disease Names, compiled by Maurice Appleyard . . . . . . . . Following Females, Umbilical Lines of Genealogical Research, a book review, Evelynne Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Coming of Medicine to Launceston, Paul A. C. Richards . . . . . . Dr Louis Saenger Holmes, from The Archive . . . . . . . . . . Genes on Screen, Vee Maddock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Van Diemen’s Land and Norfolk Island Interest Group . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous Tasmanian Entries Located in Victorian Police Correspondence Files & Monuments Located in Melbourne General Cemetery, Helen D. Harris . . . Swing Rioter Descendants’ Meeting, Geoffrey B. Sharman . . . . . . . Family History Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tasmaniana Library, State Library of Tasmania, New Acquisitions . . . . . Lost, Stolen and Strayed ... and Found! . . . . . . . . . . . . From the Exchange Journals, Thelma McKay . . . . . . . . . . Book Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auditor’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Society Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline dates for contributions: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October

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The second of our theme issues, this one concentrates on things medical. Unfortunately we are unable to include all the information collected but hope you will find something of interest. The subject is so diverse that it would be impossible to cover comprehensively. Like family history, once started it seems never-ending. Some books on the subject locally are; A Background to the History of Nursing in Tasmania, Beatrix Kelly; The First 100 Years, Launceston General Hospital, Clifford Craig; and more recently, Caring for the Community: One Hundred Years of the Hobart District Nursing Service Inc. by Dianne Snowden. Another excellent source is The Archive, the Newsletter of the Launceston General Hospital Historical Committee. This has many articles on personalities and a new feature, Genealogists Take Note— lists former staff, their occupation and year of registration. We wish to extend a special thank you to Paul Richards for all his assistance. We have included two articles on old recipes—one is a little difficult to follow but the patient reader will be rewarded. The ‘Sick Book’ from the Earl Grey is a good example of information to be found in Admiralty records. See Surgeons’ Reports, Vol.18 No.1. p.37. An invitation for me to attend the opening of the Convict Love Tokens exhibition (as mentioned in Vol.18 No.2) was a nice surprise, but unfortunately there was no air fare attached! It opened in Sydney on 7 January and will run until 7 June 1998. If you are in Sydney during this time don’t miss the opportunity to see some of our convict heritage. Reports of the exhibition welcomed! Rosemary Davidson 210

The opinions expressed in this journal are not necessarily those of the editorial committee nor of the Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. Responsibility rests with the author of a submitted article and we do not intentionally print inaccurate information. The society cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers for services or goods that appear in the journal, or be responsible for the outcome of any contract entered into with an advertiser. The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge or reject material. © The contents of Tasmanian Ancestry are subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act and may not be reproduced without written permission of the editor and author.

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St Mary’s Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania Pencil drawing by Greg Waddle

See ‘St Mary’s Hospital Hobart’, by Joyce Purtscher on page 225 of this issue

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I read with interest the article ‘My Three Ladies’ by Cherie Kirkpatrick in the December 1997 issue of Tasmanian Ancestry, in particular that Mary Ann Amelia Flexmore’s father George had arrived in NSW as a guard on the ship Neptune with his convict brother Francis in 1790. George Flexmore was actually born on Norfolk Island on 10 May 1798, his brother Francis 2 May 1801. Both were baptised on 7 June 1801, the sons of Francis Flexmore a Second Fleet convict (Neptune) and Elizabeth Bruce who had arrived with the First Fleet in 1788 on the Lady Penrhyn. I have researched this family for over ten years as Elizabeth Bruce was my husband Ray’s 4th great grandmother. Elizabeth married John Anderson, also a convict from the First Fleet per the ship Charlotte, in March 1788. This couple were sent to Norfolk Island in October of that year and three sons were born to them; William 3 January 1790, Daniel 28 January 1792 and John 17 January 1794. John Anderson snr received a ten acre grant on the island but disappeared from the records by 1796. Francis Flexmore was also sent to Norfolk Island where he lived with Elizabeth Bruce and their two sons were born. With the evacuation of the settlers from the island to VDL between 1807 and 1813, the Flexmore family, consisting of Francis snr, Elizabeth and the three Anderson and two Flexmore boys, arrived in Hobart Town on the City of Edinburgh in 1808. George Flexmore married Maria, the daughter of two First Fleet convicts,

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William Thompson and Maria Hamilton and had a family of six girls, Mary Ann Amelia being the youngest born in 1833. George and his father both had land granted to them in Sandy Bay near the three Anderson brothers. Francis snr also had land at Green Water Holes, later known as Green Ponds (Kempton) where he and Elizabeth are both buried, having died within two weeks of each other in 1835. It was George’s brother Francis who had the property Glenfern in Kempton, where he built a large house to accommodate his family of fourteen children. When he died in 1874 his obituary stated he had acquired over 5,900 acres and thirtyseven tenants. Thelma McKay Following a letter regarding the article, ‘What’s in a Name?’ September 1997 p.113, we apologise for the spelling of the name Wihareja—incorrectly written as Wiharaja.—Ed. ... Wihareja sounds as if it is of aboriginal origin, but it isn’t! The name was given to a bush run about 10 km south east of Great Lake by a member of the Bisdee family who owned it. The name is from the first two letters of the names of his four sons, viz William, Harold, Reginald and James ... Paul Edwards

Reference: Communication from a member of the Bisdee family.

[Other sources (Weeding and Jetson) give the names as Winchester, Harold, Reginald and Jack—Ed.] •

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

S I write this message the festive season is barely over, but by the time you read it the new year will be two months old and the festivities of December far behind us. Branch executives will have planned the activities for Family History Week which this year occurs from 14–22 March. Following Family History Week, thoughts will turn to the Branch Annual General Meeting. Each branch is run by a small dedicated group of members, many of whom were serving on executives when I first joined the society some 14 years ago. Sometimes they must wonder if there are other members of the society willing to assist. I hope that members will have given some thought to my message in the last issue of Tasmanian Ancestry and consider nominating for a position on their Branch Executive. As well, the state executive will be in need of people willing to accept some responsibility for helping run our organisation. The Treasurer, John Grunnell, and Vicepresident, David Harris, have already indicated that they will definitely not be seeking re-election for the forthcoming year. Other members of the present executive have not yet indicated their intentions and there may well be other vacancies. The State Annual General Meeting is to be held at the St John’s Parish Centre, St John St, Launceston on 28 June. I look forward to seeing as many members there as can attend and wouldn’t it be marvellous if there were nominations (or even several nominations) for all positions. I am sure that those who take up the challenge will find the experience rewarding. On a more optimistic front, the year 2000 is fast approaching and in April of that year the Genealogical Society of Tasmania Inc. will be twenty years old. Ways of

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celebrating this important milestone in the life of the society were discussed at the November meeting of the executive. It is planned to hold a Family History Conference over a weekend during the year and each branch has been asked to nominate a member willing to serve on the organising committee. Commemorative certificates will be awarded to those members who have twenty years of continuous membership and have renewed their subscription for their twenty-first year. Lilian Watson Family History Awards are to be presented in all categories, the same as was done in the bicentennial year. Kate Ramsay, a member of the Hobart Branch, has offered to index the twenty volumes of Tasmanian Ancestry and this index will be published after June 2000 when twenty volumes of the journal will have been issued. Some branches are already planning to release major records on microfiche during the year. Hobart and Launceston branches are working towards releasing the TAMIOT records for Cornelian Bay and Carr Villa cemeteries respectively. I urge all members to consider ways in which their branch may celebrate this milestone. During the last four to five years the state TAMIOT coordinator, Betty Calverley, and her branch counterparts have worked tirelessly towards producing a second edition of the TAMIOT microfiche. Many hundreds of hours of work have been spent checking and re-checking the society’s records against the inscriptions on headstones in cemeteries and other memorials. The work is almost complete and the second edition will be issued towards the end of 1998. Anne Bartlett

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BRANCH NEWS Devonport

Hobart

President Sue McCreghan (03) 6428 2288 Secretary Isobel Harris (03) 6424 5328 PO Box 587 Devonport Tasmania 7310

President Bryce Ward (03) 6243 7884 Secretary Cynthia O’Neill (03) 6228 3175 GPO Box 640 Hobart Tasmania 7001

Our monthly meetings have continued to be attended by a dedicated group of members. The topic for the October meeting was ‘My Favourite Ancestor’. Several members participated by telling interesting tales about one of their ancestors and this prompted much discussion. It was a pleasure to welcome Anne and Henry Bartlett to the November meeting. After a short business session Anne presented Merle Fitzmaurice with her Meritorious Service Award. This was followed by a fun time with a variety of competitions and concluded with a Christmas supper. Twenty-six members and friends thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas Dinner function at the Bridge Hotel Forth, when a relaxed and friendly atmosphere prevailed and genealogy was not the topic of conversation. The support for the Christmas Hamper raffle was very pleasing with about $700 being raised. The winner of the raffle was Mr B. McKenzie, Devonport. There is always a need for extra volunteers to help with library duty. Glenice Brauman, our librarian, is always happy to hear from members who would like to participate in this valuable work.

This is the first edition of our journal since the State President, Anne Bartlett, made a presentation of Meritorious Certificate Awards to Audrey Hudspeth and Theo Sharples. This was a very enjoyable evening and allowed us to thank two people who have made long and significant contributions to our organisation. We very much appreciated the fact that Anne travelled from Launceston to be with us. There are a number of other members who are worthy of special commendation and we hope that in due time we will be able to honour them too.

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Photo: Denise McNeice

Anne Bartlett with Theo Sharples and Audrey Hudspeth.

One person who has earned our special thanks through his work over the years is our Branch Librarian, Morris Lansdell, who will retire from his position in April. Morris has served the society and the branch loyally over many years and will stand down from the 213

administrative duties, but will still be involved in helping in other ways. Most people do not realise the amount of unseen work that has been undertaken in a most efficient way by Morris. Without his thorough work and planning much of our development would have been badly hampered. We wish him many more happy years in genealogy. We have been advised by the Clarence Council that a temporary lease of our building has been granted until mid-year by which time more details on the future structure of the council may be known. In the meantime we will continue to limit expenditure. If there are purchases which you believe we should make, please let us know. Each month the librarian provides information of new material which is available. This is included in the monthly meeting notes prepared by the president. Those who do not attend the meetings may see these notes in the folder in our library. Also, please remember the Donate a Fiche scheme if you are thinking of making a purchase. We hope the following speakers will interest you: March—Hamish Maxwell-Stewart, ‘Useful Migrants or Worthless Criminals? How should you read convict records?’ April—Our Patron, Professor Michael Roe whose topic will be, ‘Using Biographical Material.’ May—Bernard Walker will present ‘Old Photographs.’ June—Kim Pearce will have ‘St John’s Park’ as his theme. If there are other speakers or topics which interest you, please let us know. Is there a special function coming up in the next two years for which we could compile a local cemetery guide? We do need some reasonable lead up time. 214

Huon

President Betty Fletcher (03) 6264 1546 Secretary Elaine Burton (03) 6264 1335 PO Box 117 Huonville TAS 7109

We had nineteen people attend the Janet Reakes seminar. She covered many research areas, all of which were very well explained. The book stall was a winner with quite a few books sold by Janet and she donated several items to our branch. The library has several new books donated by members and we have also purchased some. Three of our members are busy checking TAMIOT computer printouts and have nearly finished. Our secretary has been asked to make enquiries about buying an up-to-date version of the IGI. Attendances at the library have been in decline but may pick up if we can get more fiche and the latest IGI. We need to make the general public more aware of what our library has to offer.

Launceston

President Jenny Gill (03) 6331 1150 Secretary Thelma Grunnell (03) 6331 2145 PO Box 1290 Launceston TAS 7250

October saw a good attendance at the ‘Genealogy on the Internet’ session when Aileen Pike and Robyn Conway gave a run down on the costs and mechanics of getting onto the Internet. Members also had a hands on opportunity to try out the Internet services offered at the City Library Reference room. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

Mr Charles Rose, a business man of long standing, shared his memories of the retail trade in Launceston at the November meeting. It was daunting to recall how the streetscape of Launceston has changed in comparatively few years. At our breakup meeting we were entertained by the adventures of David Lindsay on a walk from Lands’ End to John O’Groats. State Vice President, David Harris presented Meritorious Service awards to Anne Bartlett, Thelma and John Grunnell. Somewhere out there among the over 250 financial members of the Launceston branch are two special, beautiful people who are going to be more involved with branch affairs in the coming year. At the AGM in May we shall need someone to act as correspondence secretary, computer available, job description and tutoring would be provided. The branch treasurer’s position will also be vacant, needing a volunteer with some experience of book keeping procedures. Again job description and tuition will be on hand. Please fill in a nomination form available at the library and help your branch. There are several tasks which would only involve a short period of time and we would be pleased if members could rally round and help. For instance, the library is being vacuumed once a month but we need someone to clean the kitchen and bathroom twice a month, or we may be in trouble with the health authorities, leading to a closure notice. Younger or more recently joined members are especially asked to be aware of our need for help. For security reasons will members direct all correspondence to our Post Office Box number, not to the Taylor Street address. Programme TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

March 3—Vicki Warden, Conservator of works on paper, QV Museum, on ‘Preserving Family History: what can you do?’ March 21—Another Archives trip is planned. See Dian Smith to register your interest or phone 6397 3330. April 2—Marilyn Arnold: Workshop on ‘Writing your Memories’. Bring ruler, pencil and texta or coloured pencils if possible. May 5—AGM programme to be arranged. June 2—To be arranged—probably a

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Burnie

President Doug Forrest (03) 6431 1882 Secretary Ray Hyland (03) 6431 7404 PO Box 748 Burnie Tasmania 7320

Apologies from Burnie branch. Archives Office of Tasmania 77 Murray Street

SATURDAY OPENING The Archives Office will be opening on a number of Saturdays for a trial period for the financial year 1997/98. The hours of opening will be from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on each of the Saturdays listed below: 21 March 1998 18 April 1998 30 May 1998 Ian Pearce—State Archivist—June 1997

Tasmaniana Library will also open on

Saturday - 21 March 1998 18 April 1998 30 May 1998 Access through the Reference Library Murray Street, Hobart.

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ASMANIAN family historians are fortunate to have access to a range of records which provide their family history with depth. Many of these are available in collections such as the Non-State records of the Archives Office of Tasmania; others, such as those of the Hobart District Nursing Association (or Hobart District Nursing Service Inc. as it is now known), remain with the organization that created them. The records of the Hobart District Nursing Service include minute books (from 1892), annual reports, records created by fundraising auxiliaries, newspaper clippings and photographs. In Tasmania, in the late nineteenth century, three threads knotted together to form the Hobart District Nursing Service, an organization which celebrated its centenary in 1996. These three threads were: firstly, a developing understanding of the significance of public health, and in particular, sanitation, disease, and hygiene; secondly, the increasing public role of middle-class women, particularly in voluntary charitable activities; and, thirdly, the developing concept of nursing as a profession. It is easy to forget that conditions in the latter half of the nineteenth century were much different to those of today. Sanitary facilities, for example, were primitive. The lack of a sewerage system resulted in the accumulation of sewage. There was no organized system of rubbish removal; refuse and decaying waste piled in streets, and on vacant blocks. Many houses did not have run-

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1 See Stefan Petrow Sanatorium of the South? Public Health and Politics in Hobart and Launceston 1875-1914 Hobart, 1994

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prominent families. 2 In Tasmania, one of the leading publicly active women was the Governor’s wife, Lady Teresa Hamilton, who, among her many activities, was instrumental in establishing District Nursing in Hobart. Nursing was one area of charity that grew out of the increased public participation of women in the 1890s. Some early charitable societies such as the Hobart Town Maternal and Dorcas Society (which was established as early as 1835) did provide assistance to the sick, but the type of assistance it offered was more likely to be the distribution of food and money rather than nursing. It was not until the 1870s that doctors in Hobart were showing signs of being comfortable with Florence Nightingale’s concept of trained female nurses. By the 1890s, however, the Nightingale system was established in Tasmania; nursing was beginning to be accepted as a professional career for women; hospitals increasingly employed qualified staff, and training was available in two city and three country hospitals. One of those to have been influenced by Florence Nightingale was William Rathbone, a Liverpool philanthropist who founded district nursing in England in 1859. In Australia, his ideas were taken up by progressive doctors and church groups and district nursing was established in most States in the 1880s and 1890s. As already noted, Lady Teresa Hamilton played a significant role in the establishment of district nursing in Tasmania. Arriving in Tasmania in 1887, she was well-educated and articulate; she established reading and literary societies, 2 See Alison Alexander The Public Role of Women in Tasmania, 1803-1914 unpublished Ph.D. thesis, University of Tasmania, 1989

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and a sketching club; she was involved with the Women’s Temperance Union; she founded the non-denominational Anchorage Refuge Home for unmarried mothers in 1893; she was concerned about health, sanitation and hygiene, and helped to establish the Women’s Sanitary Society in September 1891. The Women’s Sanitary Society grew out of disenchantment with the slowness of municipal reform and the ineffectiveness of the all-male Sanitary and General Improvement Association of Hobart and Suburbs (formed early in 1891). High profile founding members included Lady Hamilton, Mrs Maud Montgomery (wife of the Bishop of Tasmania) and Emily Dobson. The Women’s Sanitary Association stressed personal responsibility for health and cleanliness, and its members were allocated streets and districts, visiting houses to give sanitary instruction to women. They believed education was crucial to reform and distributed cards printed with rules for health on one side, and instructions for nursing diseases on the other. Lady Hamilton claimed that the highest calling for women was as ‘health conservers’ 3—the power, wisdom and wealth of the nation depended upon cleanliness and health. Lady Hamilton also gave lectures on health and hygiene. In 1889, she started first aid classes, which were conducted by St John’s Ambulance. Examinations were held and certificates were granted, and the classes were praised for enabling women to look after their families. The classes attracted up to seventy women, from a cross-section of the community.

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Lady Hamilton’s ideals of earnestness, was later employed as a nurse. She was self-sacrifice and service, were echoed by born in Hobart in 1849, the daughter of the Young Women’s Christian Assoc- Alexander and Elizabeth Clark. She iation, which had been formed in Hobart married Alexander Hume in Hobart in in 1885. In the early 1890s, Lady 1873; they had four children. Alexander Hamilton gave a course of lectures to the Hume was a journalist, who worked for The Mercury and The YWCA. These were Tasmanian News, and extremely popular, was editor of The and she suggested that Critic. Amelia the Amateur Nursing Hume was a member Band of the YWCA be of the Hobart District formed, as a branch of Nursing Association the YWCA’s work. for over thirty years. On 30 March 1892, In 1930, she missed the first meeting of the the Annual General Nursing Band was Meeting for the first held. The Amateur time in thirty-two Nursing Band conyears (she was 81!). sisted of a small She died that year and number of women the Association prominent in the local contributed three YWCA. They were pounds three shillings instructed in such towards a memorial areas as simple window for her in the homenursing, bedReprinted with the kind permission of the Lindisfarne Church. making, invalid Photo: Archives Office of Tasmania—The Tasmanian Mail, Amelia Hume was cooking and homecare 21 July 1900, p.17. Mrs Amelia Hume unusual in that she generally, with the aim of being useful in helping the aged, the wasn’t just an active Committee member, but (until 1905) was also employed as a incapacitated and the chronically ill. She had initially been an On 14 December 1896, Lady Gormanston nurse. Nurse then Nurse (wife of the Governor) convened a public Honorary Superintendent while also serving as a meeting which was to consider the member of the Committee. It had been question of providing district nurses for quite a battle for Amelia Hume to be Hobart. The proposition was supported Her by several medical practitioners, and the appointed as District Nurse. appointment as Superintendent had been Hobart District Nurses’ Association was welcomed as ‘a most fortunate appointformed. ment … as seven years nursing among Many of the original Committee members the poor of Hobart have given Mrs Hume of the Nursing Band went on to play an a practical knowledge which has proved active role in the Hobart District Nurses’ invaluable both to Committee and Association. One of these was Mrs Nurse’ 4 . When one of the nurses Amelia Hume, who did much of the voluntary nursing in the early years and 4

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resigned in 1899 to go to South Africa, and cap, are in marked contrast to the Mrs Hume filled in. Replacements were brightly and comfortably dressed community health nurses of today. Nurse difficult to find, and Mrs Hume, who had done all the Association’s nursing for Mezger commenced in July 1897. Miss five months, decided to apply for the Amy Chapman in her annual report in position. The Secretary (Miss Amy 1898 noted that in her first year Nurse Mezger made nearly two and a half Chapman) reminded the Committee of its thousand visits to 120 resolution ‘that none individual patients: but hospital trained nurses’ should be These figures, howemployed by the ever, give but a small Association. Mrs idea of the actual Hume had ten years’ work achieved. In experience but no the first place the Nurse’s visits are not formal training. In all paid in one street, 1900, Mrs Hudspeth, a or even in one committee member, quarter of the town. moved the formal Her patients are adoption of this scattered over every resolution, but, part of Hobart and its months later, when no suburbs, and a round applicants had been beginning in Argyle found, Mrs Hume Street may, and again applied. The indeed often does Committee had a take her in the course prolonged and full Photo: Reprinted with the kind permission of the of the day right Archives Office of Tasmania—30/7000–7001 discussion of the round the town, Elizabeth Mezger c.1886–1890 question of appointing ending possibly in Mrs Hume. the evening in Sandy Eventually, the Committee decided to bay or Newton. And as our means are accept Mrs Hume’s application subject to too small at present to allow tram fares, except in rare cases, nearly the whole of the approval of the medical men under this travelling is done on foot, and in all whom she would be required to work. sorts of conditions of weather. 5 Mrs Hume was finally appointed on the recommendation of Drs Crowther, Butler, The first nurses battled all sorts of Walch, Wolfhagen, Benjafield, Scott, difficult conditions. In some instances Sprott and Ireland (many of these the only address supplied for patients was ‘medical men’ had wives on the approximate: Mrs Rogers, for example, Committee). Mrs Hume commenced in lived up a lane near Murray and Bathurst March 1901 at the salary of eighty Street. The nurses had little equipment pounds annually. After resigning as or support, and there was no significant Nurse in 1905, she then rejoined the government funding until the 1970s (the Committee. Photos of the first paid nurse, Nurse Elizabeth Mezger, in her starched collar 5 Minutes AGM 27 June 1898

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she was not required to produce her pass. payment of salaries was dependent upon On her retirement the Mercury noted fundraising). The Association had no premises until the 1960s, and no car until ‘sympathetic and tireless, she has followed truly in the 1946. The Associatraditions of women tion battled to obtain such as Florence tram passes. The Nightingale.’ 6 nurses had to supply their own uniforms; The dedication of the the first uniform voluntary workers inallowance—of two volved in fundraising pounds—was not is an integral aspect of granted until 1908, the history of district and the nurses took nursing in Hobart: this opportunity to from the earliest door change the uniform to door collectors, from a black cloak to a who raised funds grey one with the simply to pay the first letters D.N. in red on nurse, fundraising the front. There were developed into the frequent battles with more elaborate annual the Government med‘Lady Mayoress’s Gift ical officer. Patients Afternoon’ which lived in difficult and incorporated the impoverished condi‘Comfort Fund’. tions, without running This fund was water or electricity. established in the Many were abandoned early 1900s by by their families and voluntary worker, Mrs society, and only had J. R. Scott; it aimed the district nurse to ‘to provide small look in on them. The comforts, nourishment dedication and com- Photo: Reprinted with the kind permission of the and clothing for the mitment of the district Archives Office of Tasmania—The Mercury, use of the poor’ 7 — 13 August 1940 p.5. nurses was remarklater, donations Nurse S. Z. Ayton able. included Bovril, One of the most loved nurses was Nurse cocoa, brandy, oil, coffee, jelly, S. Z. Ayton. After training at cornflour, meat for beef tea and Launceston General Hospital in 1889, sometimes wood for urgent cases. The Nurse Ayton nursed in Bendigo, and then Mercury through the 1940s, 1950s and nursed privately in Hobart before joining 1960s regularly features these fundraising the Hobart District Nurses’ Association events in its social pages (particularly in 1905. Nurse Ayton worked for the Association for thirty-four years. She 6 was granted a free pass on Hobart trams 7 The Mercury 13 August 1940 p.5 Report of the Hobart District Nurses’ but was such a well-known figure that Association for 1905

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when Lady Clark was involved with the association). Until the late 1950s, the Association covered the city area. In 1960, it employed two trained nursing sisters. It then began to expand into the suburbs, moving to the Eastern Shore in 1962. By 1963, four sisters were employed. In 1964, the city area was extended and another sister was added. In 1965, the Association moved to the Claremont district; in 1967 there were five sisters. By 1971, the HDNS (as it was then known) had extended to Kingston, and an eighth sister was employed. In 1971, the boundaries were Claremont, Kingston and Howrah, and there were five auxiliaries to help with fundraising. Auxiliaries had existed from the late 1950s to provide financial support to the nurse in a local area. In 1973 the Community Health Program was set up by the Federal Government and the rationalization of community health services began. The Kingston district nurse was relocated in the Royal Hobart Hospital; there were changes on the eastern shore; and the Hobart District Nursing Service concentrated on servicing the Glenorchy Municipality. Since its establishment in 1896, the Hobart District Nursing Association has evolved into a large professional community nursing organization, with computer technology; strategic plans; mission statements; clients instead of patients, and a number of ancillary services. The emphasis has changed from one of providing emergency medical assistance to the sick poor to one of encouraging people to live as independently as possible in their own homes. But, despite the changes, there has been a consistent philosophy of caring and TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

comfort—and the words that the Association first used in 1909—nursing the sick poor of Hobart in their own homes—are as true now as when they were first used at the turn of the century. p References: Alexander, Alison. The Public Role of Women in Tasmania, 1803–1914, unpublished Ph.D. thesis, University of Tasmania, 1989. Petrow, Stefan. Sanatorium of the South? Public Health and Politics in Hobart and Launceston 1875–1914 (Hobart, 1994) Snowden, Dianne. Caring for the Community: One Hundred Years of the Hobart District Nursing Service Inc. 1896–1996 (Hobart, 1996).

Western Mail

5 March 1887 It is reported from Wyndham that on the 9th December a man named John Donkin reported that on November 29th as he was on his way from the goldfields and about ninety miles from Wyndham he came across a man named T. O’Doherty lying in a tent suffering from dysentery. Donkin stayed with him until December 1st when he died. A man named George Johnson also was present at the death. The deceased gave Donkin his purse containing £2.5s before he died. He also had five horses, two pack saddles and a riding saddle, a gun, a revolver and other effects. The deceased was buried by Johnson and Donkin, and his property taken into Wyndham, where it was handed over to the Government Resident. The deceased told Donkin and Johnson that he had a wife and two sons in Tasmania. The affair was reported to the Government Resident, who did not consider it necessary to hold an inquiry. [Gold was discovered at Hall’s Creek, Western Australia in 1886—Ed.] 221

HOSPITAL RECORDS HELD BY ARCHIVES OFFICE OF TASMANIA

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Maree Ring

ANY Tasmanian hospitals have had their records deposited with the Archives Office of Tasmania. Those deposited are listed in the Record Agencies and then the Series Title volumes on the back shelves of Archives office. The guidance of Archives staff through the records may be needed. Some records are not stored in the main search room and Archives Office of Tasmania may need 24 hours notice to have it available for perusal there. Except for the records of the Royal Derwent Hospital all records noted in this article have been checked and are on open access. I have looked at the availability of records for the 19th and 20th century and have concentrated on those available for last century and earlier this century. The following is only a selected listing and by no means complete. There are many registers of admission and unless stated there are no indexes available. These registers are in chronological order. Some of records available include quite a few ward records and case books. As these records could be of a personal nature it is probable that there is restricted access; I did not investigate them. The oldest records available are for Royal Derwent Hospital (agency number TA 465) but are closed for the last 75 years. 222

Those available include patients’ records: Admission papers circa 1843–1933 (HSD 285). Patient files c.1890–1965 (HSD 284). Index to these files (HSD 288). Alphabetical register of patients 1888– 1974 (HSD 252). Admission register 1830–1954 (HSD 247). Register of death, transfer or discharge 4 January 1830 to 25 October 1885 (HSD 254). Register of female patients 1888–1897 (AB 922). Register of patient’s next-of-kin 1897– 1979 (AB 515). Case books are available: November 1842–November 1843 (HSD 55). January 1845–December 1854 (HSD 246). Males—April 1849 to January 1874 (HSD 51). Females—December 1854 to January 1872 (HSD 52). All patients—January 1872 to May 1934 (AB 365). Staff records include: Personnel files 1914–1984 (AB 389). Register of attendants—17 November 1844 to 30 December 1854 (HSD 256), Register of nurses and wardswomen 3 October 1845 to 9 August 1854 (HSD 258). Staff register 1855–1859, 1883–1885 (HSD 257). Records for the (now) Royal Hobart Hospital in TA 441. Admission Books 18 November 1912 to 31 December 1936 (HSD 127). TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

Death Book—January 1864 (HSD 145) (often includes ship of arrival). Requisitions for coffins internments—11 February January 1876 (HSD 146).

to June 1884 the name of for pauper 1864 to 21

Launceston General Hospital (TA 442) records include: Admission Register—17 April 1912 to 2 January 1922; 1 February 1929 to 30 September 1941; 2 July 1961 to 2 July 1962 (AB 596). Index to Admissions—1915–1927; 1940–1942 (AB 597). Register to outdoor patients—11 June 1896 to 20 September 1900, 1 January 1906 to 10 February 1915 (AB 599). Register of deaths—4 February 1896 to 29 July 1899 (AB 603). Nurses’ Register—1891–1912 (AB 612). Nurses’ Training Register—23 March 1909 to 10 January 1963 (AB 612). St John’s Park (TA 443) Alphabetical admission register (males and females)—1884 to June 1952 (HSD 274). Register of deaths—January 1935 to June 1975 (HSD 276). Beaconsfield District Hospital (TA 448) although dates from 1890, no records are available as early as this. See The Archive, Issues No. 4 & No. 5.

Campbell Town Hospital (TA 449) (no indexes to registers are available). Register of applications received for admission to the Hospital or Invalid Depot—14 February 1870 to 19 August 1871 (HSD 34). Register of admissions and discharges— 27 October 1855 to 15 January 1933 (HSD 35). See The Archive, Issues No. 3 & No 4.

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Queen Alexandra Hospital (TA 459) Admission registers—March 1908 to April 1918 and November 1948 to April 1962 (HSD 200). Hospital registers of admission and discharge—10 March 1908 to 27 July 1947. Zeehan District Hospital (TA 464) Registers of admission and discharge of patients—January 1898–1968 (HSD 171). Ulverstone District Hospital (TA 466) Hospital dates from 1910 but the earliest record is General Case Book 2 July 1938 to 1 February 1959 (HSD 370). (This record is not held in the main search room and will need to be ordered 24 hours ahead.)

THE ARCHIVE

Newsletter of the Launceston General Hospital Historical Committee

The first issue of this medical historical publication appeared August 1996 and continues with a monthly edition of eight pages—Number 20 will be due March 1998. The committee was formed in 1988 following the 125th anniversary of the hospital. They are also compiling an Image Archive Data Base which is fully indexed and searchable—both provide an excellent resource.

Articles include: Perth convalescent home No. 1 Founding of the QVH No. 2 Launceston Hospital, Cornwall No. 2 HM Colonial Hospital to LGH No. 3 District Hospitals Nos 6 & 7 Hornsey Military Hospital No. 7 Invermay Cottage Hospital No. 16 Evandale Sanatorium No. 17

An annual subscription of $15 will secure your regular copy of The Archive from the Secretary/Treasurer, Historical Committee— LGH, Charles Street Launceston Tasmania 7250. 223

MARY CARINS—PIONEER NURSE

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ARY Carins grew up in Northumberland, England, a coal-mining area where tuberculosis was common, and as a child, was so delicate that the family doctor advised her family to let her do just what she liked as she was unlikely to live beyond 12 years of age. This prediction proved remarkably inaccurate, as she lived to the age of 86, raised seven children, sailed half-way round the world and pioneered in a new land. The climate must have suited her, indeed. She and her husband, William with four young children, migrated to Tasmania and settled at Myrtle Bank, twenty miles east of Launceston. Three more children were born in Tasmania. They built a modest cottage and grew some of their own food, but William had to earn a living, principally by teaching, and was away from home for some of the time. Managing the little farm and caring for the family was her principle occupation. However, she did bring one very important asset to the Myrtle Bank community. This was her natural skill as a nurse and homeopath. J. R. Skemp, in Memories of Myrtle Bank, writes, ‘Her coming was a godsend to this isolated community, since she gave her services willingly and freely.’ (She and her husband were Quakers, displaying their practical christianity in many caring ways.) She would

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respond to an emergency at any time of the day or night, and dealt with everything from diseases, births, or the aftermath of the many accidents likely to befall these pioneer farmers and bushmen, over a period of about thirty years. One story has been told of a man being brought to her home in a cart. His leg was broken, and doctor and hospital were twenty miles away over a rough road. Mary climbed into the cart and set the leg before the party continued to Launceston. When the doctor examined it, he declared that he couldn’t have done it better. She was the nearest thing to a doctor the people of Myrtle Bank had, and they were aware of their debt to her. Her husband recorded in 1905 that Mary, ‘who for years has been the good Samaritan and Hon’ary Doctor of the District’, had a pleasant surprise when she received a beautiful Homeopathic Medicine Chest as an acknowledgment of her gratuitous services. The accompanying address read: ‘We the undersigned, wishing to show our appreciation of your many acts of kindness to ourselves and our families especially in times of sickness, beg you to accept the accompanying small present as a slight token of our gratitude and esteem.’ The signatories represented the pioneering families of the district—Skemp, Millwood, Crump, Pearton, Bowden, Faulkner and Alexander. T

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ST MARY’S HOSPITAL HOBART AND ITS FOUNDER

DR E. S. P. BEDFORD

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HE history of St Mary’s Hospital is also the story of more than twenty years of the life of Dr Edward Samuel Picard Bedford. The hospital, still standing on the corner of Davey Street and Salamanca Place Hobart, was the vision and reality of Dr Bedford. It is unfortunate that his vision for the hospital and medical school was cut short through lack of support. Dr E. S. P. Bedford was the second son of Van Diemen’s Land’s chaplain William Bedford, the successor to Rev. Robert Knopwood. His life was noted not only for his excellent and modern medical practice, but for his ethics. To use his own words in a letter dated 1861, ... the encouragement of the proper independence of the working classes and suppression of pauperism.

As a young man Edward would have been influenced by his father’s religious beliefs and the sight of many paupers in the young colony. He was apprenticed to Dr James Scott, senior colonial surgeon and had the use of clinical facilities at the Colonial Hospital. In 1828 Bedford was qualified and after further training in England was appointed to the Colonial Medical Service in 1833. One only had to serve an apprenticeship under the direction of a qualified surgeon to become a practising doctor. Dr Scott died in 1837 and Bedford lost his mentor and good friend.1 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

Scott’s successor was Dr John Arthur who charged both Dr Bedford and Dr Robert Officer with ‘insubordination, deception and interference in hospital matters’. Some of Bedford’s duties in 1838 were; care at the colonial hospital, attendance at the Queen’s Orphan School New Town, the penitentiary and Sandy Bay road party, convict marine department, the constabulary around Hobart Town and government employees.2 He was physician to Sir John and Lady Franklin and like the Franklins, showed a keen interest in other sciences. He was a member of the Tasmanian Society which was founded by Franklin and held its monthly meetings at Government House. Some of the speakers were John Gould, the ornithologist, Ross, Crozier and MacCormack of the Antarctic ships Erebus and Terror, and Count Strzelecki, the geologist.3 By 1841 Bedford was relieved of his government duties and with the help of his influential friends opened St Mary’s Hospital in Campbell Street close to the Theatre Royal. This building was still standing in the 1940s as a boarding house named St Regulus. The prospectus for St Mary’s stated amongst other things that as a self-supporting hospital, for the benefit of the labouring classes of society, to afford at a small cost, medical 225

attendance to the poor, to enable the rich to assist the destitute sick, and at the same time to encourage the efforts of the working classes in procuring aid at their own expense. ... In the new building there will be separate rooms as a Sanatorium, for the accommodation of persons in the middling classes of Society.

The hospital relied upon subscribers and members for finance. Subscribers who paid £3 per annum were given a ticket which would admit one in-patient. For one guinea, a ship’s captain could ensure treatment for his crew during the ship’s stay in port. There was a rising scale for members depending upon their ages. At 20 years of age you could become a member by paying an annual fee of 9/-, but if over the age of 70, one paid £11.12s. Members could have a lifetime medical cover of in- and out-patient services plus medicine. Donors of £35 had special privileges (unnamed). Married couples with their children could attend the dispensary or be visited at their own homes by the payment of 2/6 per month. The hospital was managed by a committee of trustees and Governor Sir William Denison was the patron.4 The people of Hobart Town and surrounding areas must have shown their support for the hospital, as plans were under way for new premises in 1846. The government of the day realised there was great pressure upon the Colonial Hospital which was used mainly for convicts and paupers. The government granted a block of land formerly used as Government Stables on the corner of Davey Street and Salamanca Place.5 They also contributed £2000 for the building, and retained equity in the hospital. Other money needed for the 226

building came from subscriptions and donations. Before the new St Mary’s was opened, Dr Bedford took another giant step in medical history which probably enhanced his name as an eminent surgeon. Bishop Nixon had sent both Dr Bedford and Dr Pugh a supply of ether, and the apparatus for its administration, from England.6 Following its successful use by Dr Pugh at St John’s Hospital in Launceston 7 June 1847, Dr Bedford used ether to amputate the leg of a six year old boy in Hobart. The Hobart Town Courier and Gazette, Wednesday, 20 October 1847 reported: SURGICAL OPERATION.— The inhalation of ether was successfully employed by Dr Bedford, on Wednesday, assisted by Drs Casey and Best, in the amputation of the right leg, above the knee, of a boy about six years of age, son of James McWilliams, whaler, and grandson of Mr H McGinniss. The patient had been suffering from disease of the knee for three years and a half, having, during nearly the whole of that time, lost the use of the limb. Latterly the diseased joint assumed a type which rendered speedy amputation imperative. The process of inhalation, the removal of the limb, and the dressing occupied but a few minutes - and interval of only a quarter of an hour having elapsed from the time of the gentlemen of the faculty entering and leaving the house of Mr McWilliams, where the operation was performed. The patient suffered not the slightest pain; and when restored to consciousness was ... [next line illegible] move without assistance. Up to our enquiries yesterday, the boy was doing remarkably well. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

By 1849 the old premises in Campbell Street were vacated and the new 60-bed St Mary’s was functioning. Bedford’s dream was that this new hospital would be a medical school for the Australian colonies. It seems Bedford was the first person in Australia to develop a program for teaching medicine and he presented this program to the Royal College of Surgeons. However, both Sydney and Melbourne were developing their own universities with medical schools and the Royal College of Surgeons decided that St Mary’s would need at least 100 beds before they would consider it as a teaching hospital.7 The new hospital, being specifically designed by William Porden Kay, had the latest in heating and in the sanitorium of the institution it was advertised that hot baths might be obtained daily between 3 and 6 p.m. for the cost of 2/6 for a single ticket or £1/1- for twelve baths.

There were three large general wards as well as wards known as ‘Itch wards’ where scabies patients were isolated. There was accommodation for the matron and a sergeant, two kitchens, bathrooms, a dining room as well as stone out-houses used for laundry, cleaning and cooking.8 An accounts’ book for the hospital names the people who provided the hospital with day to day provisions. Many of the names will be familiar to readers who have lived in Hobart for many years: meat Eady & Son bread Ivey, Heathorne vegetables Creswell, Thorpe coal Davis, Moore, Tolman, Boys groceries Watchorn, Perkins wine Ballantine, Nicholas wood Coulson TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

chimney sweep Gordon ironmongery Marsh linen & drapery Perkins soap Cleburne stationery Walsh medicines Richardson Bros, Hinsby, Weaver brushes Deakes tinware Williams law Butler, Pitcairn9

The wages in 1860 were: Manager & Medical Officer £600 p.a., steward, matron, wardsman, laundress and cook each £24 p.a. and messenger and watchman £20 p.a.10 The surviving admission registers dating from early 1849 show that in-patients were divided into three groups: paupers; immigrants; and self-funding.11 This was probably done because of accountancy. Paupers and immigrants were subsidised by the government. The admission registers generally include ship to the colony, status, occupation, age, illness, person responsible for paying the bill, rate of pay, dates of admission and discharge. The government subsidised sick immigrants from the Immigration Depot and deserving paupers, but by 1861 the hospital was in dire financial trouble. It appears that the government too was in financial trouble having a deficit of £70,000 for the year 1861. The Trustees of St Mary’s Hospital suggested they take over the running of the General Hospital and Female Infirmary and for the government to continue subsidisation to save the cost of two lots of administration.12 The offer, however, was turned down by a vote in parliament and by May 1862 the last patient left the premises. This beautiful building was 227

returned to government management and has been recycled as offices for many government departments. Today its empty old wards and beautiful sandstone facade await its fate in a state of neglect. Bedford had a family of three daughters and six sons to consider, so they left Hobart to establish themselves in Sydney. On 22 July 1863 a large crowd of medical practitioners gathered and presented him with a large silver tray and a purse containing two hundred and fifty guineas in appreciation of his service to the community. Dr Officer, his old friend, referred to Bedford as being an accomplished practitioner of medicine and a thorough gentleman.13

He continued working hard in Sydney where he was one of the founders of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He died at Hunters Hill, Sydney in 1876. H References: 1 Crowther, W. E. L. H., Medical Journal of Australia, 8 July 1944 - Dr E. S. P. Bedford and his Hospital and Medical School of Saint Mary’s, Van Diemen’s Land. (Tasmaniana Library). 2 Colonial Times, 28 May 1839. 3 Crowther, W. E. L. H. op. cit 4 ibid. 5 Archives Office Tasmania LSD 1/96 p.378. 6 Hobart Town Courier, 8 September 1847. 7 Crowther, W. E. L. H. op. cit. 8 Archives Office Tasmania LSD 1/97/440. 9 Royal Society of Tasmania, University Tasmania Archives RS 28/1–7 10 ibid. 11 ibid. 12 ibid. 13 Crowther, W. E. L. H. op. cit. The extract in the next column is taken from

The Mercury

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LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.

The Council sat at the Local Board of Health, when the following report from the Health Officer was read:“During the month of July, 1892, a total of 65 deaths was registered in the Hobart Registration district, which includes, in addition to the city proper, the suburbs of New Town, Sandy Bay, Glebe Town, and Wellington Hamlets, and the rural districts of Glenorchy and Queenborough, from Bridgewater to Kingston. This is 4 more than in June last, and 9 more than in July, 1891, which had only 56 deaths. Of the 65 deaths in this July 38 occurred in the city proper, of which 14 took place at the Hobart Hospital, but of these 15 were patients admitted from outside the city boundaries. The death rate for the city of Hobart for the month of July is, therefore, equal to the annual rate of 15.3 per 1,000 of the population: and this favourable rate as a health comparison is more marked, because a large number of those who died were very old. No less than 29 of the 65 deaths registered in the district were over 65 years of age, most of them being over 70, and many over 80. For purposes of health comparison it is only fair to remember the large proportion of deaths of old people in our district, as it can be no discredit when old people die—indeed, it is creditable to the locality and environment that they live so long: but this point is too frequently overlooked when comparing our death rate with those of other towns, showing how misleading such comparisons often are. There was one death from typhoid during the month at the Hobart Hospital; and 4 from diphtheria, 2 at the hospital and 2 in the city. Although this epidemic has not disappeared, there are very few fresh cases in comparison. There were 8 deaths from consumption, and only 4 from cancer, and 15 from old age. The number of births registered was 84—43 males and 41 females.” This was all the business.  TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

A brief history of the Launceston General Hospital

H. M. COLONIAL HOSPITAL TO LAUNCESTON GENERAL HOSPITAL Paul A. C. Richards

In the early days, when one was sick, to betake oneself to H. M. Colonial Hospital in Launceston was an act of despair. The hospital was always short of funds and badly administered. Few but the soldiers and the convicts were tended there; the citizens preferred to die in their own beds. The hospital was, moreover, a migratory building, and researchers frankly admit that they do not know where from time to time it was situated. The original site (c.1820) was undoubtedly at the corner of Cameron and George Streets. Here was the original “tench” and the hospital was either part of it or an annex... 8

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ARLY maps of Launceston have shown the hospital at numerous locations, however in 1854, the Colonial Hospital, which was then known as the Cornwall Hospital and Infirmary was to be administered by trustees. Six trustees were appointed, three by the Lieutenant Governor and three by subscribers. The Government gave an annual grant of one thousand pounds, however subscriptions that had been given so readily in the first few years began to decline and the Government assumed responsibility. Conditions as one could imagine were appalling, and it was vividly described by Henry Button. 9 The Cornwall Free Hospital was regarded as the certain precursor to the cemetery, the warders

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were male prisoners, the food was the coarsest and the walls and every crevice swarming with vermin. In 1859 a decision to move the hospital was taken and tenders were called. 10 A tender from Messrs. Miller and Francis for £14,334 was accepted and a substantial building that included an infirmary with 110 beds was erected on the corner of Frankland and Charles Street on a site known as Mulgrave Square. On 5 May 1863 the name was changed to Launceston General Hospital and on 14 May 1863 the new hospital opened with 102 beds. During the years that followed the hospital encountered several fearsome epidemics; typhoid in the 1890s, smallpox in 1887 and 1903 and poliomyelitis in 1933 (minor) and 1937 a major epidemic. Over the years many additions to the hospital occurred, however in 1937 the first portion of a new hospital was completed on the original site with remaining sections gradually built until 1942. In 1981 following an election promise given by the Whitlam Labor Government (1972–1975) the first stage of a brand new hospital was completed and occupied on the opposite side of Charles Street, bounded on the southern side by Ockerby Gardens and on the northern side by Frankland Street.

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An artist’s impression of the Cornwall Hospital and Infirmary, Wellington Street, Launceston.

Of particular importance in the history of the Institution were the Hospitals Acts of 1878 of 1918 with amendments in 1882 and 1949. Before 1863 when the Cornwall Hospital and Infirmary as established, control of the Institution was vested in six trustees. These trustees were members of the Board of Management when the hospital was moved to Mulgrave Square. In 1871 the Government appointed Dr J. L. Miller, a former surgeon superintendent as Chief Medical Officer with authority to control not only the hospital but the penal and pauper institutions of Launceston. The Board had been replaced by a Board of Visitors until 1878 when the first Hospital Act was passed by Parliament re-establishing a Board of Management. In 1882 the Act was amended to relieve the three honorary medical members as their 230

attention to the hospital was, to say the least, mediocre in light of their attentions being given to their private medical practices and Dr Murphy, having retired, had not been replaced as surgeon superintendent. The Hospitals Act 1918 (9 Geo.V No.70) introduced a measure of centralised control over hospital administration and when section 9 was proclaimed on 3 June 1919 this Board was replaced by the Board of the Launceston Public Hospitals District. Section 9 of the Hospitals Act 1918 defined the district as the City of Launceston and charged the Board with the management of the Launceston General Hospital. The 1949 amendment reduced the board members to seven of which five were to be appointed by the Governor. Of the five one would be appointed as Chairman, one as vice chairman, one was TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

to be a woman, one a doctor and the fifth was to be nominated after election by the Northern Tasmanian Friendly Societies’ Association. The other members were to be elected by the City Council and Women’s Auxiliary Organisation and under this Act the Board was to be known as the Launceston Public Hospitals Board. Statutory Rule 1968 No.97, dated 25 June, reconstituted the District by adding the Municipalities of Deloraine, Evandale, George Town, Westbury, Lilydale and St Leonards. Statutory Rule 1987 No.123, dated 3 June added the former Flinders Island Public Hospitals District and deleted the Lilydale and St Leonards Municipalities which had ceased to exist, having been absorbed by the City of Launceston. Statutory Rule 1968 No.97 had also transferred management of the Perth

Chest Hospital and the Westbury, George Town, Deloraine and Mole Creek District Nursing Centres from the Department of Health Services to the Board. Statutory Rule 1987 No.157 dated 6 August, brought the Queen Victoria Hospital under the control of the Board from 19 August. As an interim step in the reorganisation of the State’s health services, the Public Hospitals Districts were amalgamated into three regional bodies. Statutory Rule 1990, No.98, dated 19 June amalgamated the Beaconsfield, Scottsdale/Ringarooma, Longford, St Helens, St Marys and Campbell Town/Ross Districts into the Launceston Public Hospitals District. On February 26, 1996 the Queen Victoria Hospital moved to the Launceston General Hospital site and a new era in the history of the Hospital commenced. 

Photo from the Image Archive Database, LGH Historical Committee.

John Ramsay (left), Miss J. H. Milne, Dr H. W. Sweetnam, Dr W. B. Heyward and Nursing Staff c. 1908. Reprinted with permission of the LGH Historical Committee and The Archive.

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HILST in Wales during 1993 and 1997 my wife and I visited Goitrewen Farm, which, until 1938, had been the home of my wife’s Lott family for almost 150 years. In 1828, Goitrewen was described as ‘consisting of a genteel Family Residence, with Farm Buildings, in thorough repair, and about 240 Acres of Arable Meadow, Pasture and Wood Land, in a high state of cultivation, situate in a fine sporting country, abounding with game, within one mile of Llangennech and four of Llanelly’. In about 1857, my wife’s 2x great grandfather, Thomas William Braithwaite Lott, sold Goitrewen to his sonin-law, Dr John Morgan Hopkins, and Goitrewen was occupied by this family until the last survivor, a spinster daughter, died in 1938. The property then passed to the parents of the present occupiers, who, although not related to the Lotts, have shown a keen interest in the Lott family history and who have given us several items found in part of the old house that has apparently been unused for many years. These items include an old Family Bible, a pastel drawing of Thomas William Braithwaite Lott, (1798–1864), and a number of miscellaneous documents, including several old diaries that belonged to William Hopkins, (1724–1824), my wife’s maternal 4x great grandfather.

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William Hopkins was a man of some consequence in West Wales during the late 1700s to early 1800s. He first came to Llangennech, Glamorganshire, from Radnorshire in the 1770s as agent for Sir John Stepney who was a prominent landowner in the Llangennech area at this time. However, he later seems to have gone into business for himself and had interests in collieries, ferries and farms. He was also a land surveyor and responsible for designing a number of canals to transport coal to local wharves. In 1810 he was appointed a joint Commissioner, by the government of the day, to oversee the enclosing of a large area of common land in the Parish of Llanelly. The diaries we were given cover the periods 1808/09 and 1819/20 and contain much useful genealogical information relating to my wife’s family as well as items of more general interest, such as the cost of various commodities at that time and details of several of William Hopkins’ visits to London by hired chaise and stagecoach. Also contained in the diaries are a number of medical and veterinarian recipes, some of which are reproduced hereunder. It is hoped to publish further items gleaned from the material obtained from Goitrewen in subsequent issues of Tasmanian Ancestry. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

RECIPES FROM OLD PAPERS FOUND AT GOITREWEN For Rhumatic Pains Take Powder of Amber, put it in a Chafing Dish of Coals, and a Flannel held across it to receive the Steam, and then the flannel bound over the aflicted part as hot as it can be born. This was given to me by Lady Robert Seymour who had it from a Lady who said it never failed of Cure 27 of Nov 1815 Cholick Tincture Take Senna, Elecompane[?] Roots, Liqurice, Raisins of the Sun, Coriander seed prepared and bruised, shavings of Guaiacum, — of each 4 Oz, and Sweet Fennel 2 Oz. Put them in a stone bottle with a quart of double distilled Aniseed water and shake it every day for 10 or 12 days. Add 2 quarts of clean water. NB. To prepare the Coriander Seed, steep it in Vinegar 24 hours, strain off the vinegar, then dry by the fire or sun. Receipt for A Cough or Consumption Take three handfulls of Horehound leaves clean picked. Boil them in 3 Quarts of water till reduced by one half. Strain the leaves from the water and to the latter add a Pint of clean clarified Honey and a Pint of Rum. Boil it over a slow fire for a quarter of an hour constantly stirring it. Bottle it. Take a teacupfull of it fasting, another at noon and another in going to rest. Pain in the Limbs Prescription by Mr Ashley Cooper for a pain in the limbs supposing it to proceed from irritation in the bladder. Mucilage Gum Acacia ) Balsam Capioc (?) )

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Each ½ an ounce Camphor mixture 5 ounces Liquor of Potafs 1 Dm Take a Teaspoon full twice a Day given to me by Mr. Wm. Vaughan, Agent to Sir Wm. Clayton (1815) A Receipt for the Canser Take twice a day a quarter of a pint of the juice of Clivers [Cleavers] otherwise called Goosegrass. Pound it and squeeze it for an internal medicine or mix it with hogs lard for an external medicine laying the bruised Clivers over it every day till well. Receipt for the Ague One ounce of Bark 60 Do of Graines of Snake Root 60 Do of Salts of Wormwood Divided into 8 doses and given in a Glass of Port wine. one dose first thing in the morning and one in the evening fasting— Apply for the ingredients of Mr. S. Dawe, Swansea. Receipt for the Toothache 2 Tincture Guaiacum 2 Oil Thyme 2 Spirits of Hartshorn 2 Opium and 1 long pepper in a small bottle. A Receipt for a Cough Take a good bunch of horehound boiled in a quart of water till reduced to half a pint, then put it to half a pint of treacle and boil them together for about a quarter of an hour. ¦

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OUR ANCESTORS KILL OR CURE RECIPES Thelma Grunnell

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The Lord hath created Medicines out of the Earth; and he that is wise will not abhor them.—Ecclesiastes xxxviii.4.

ANDED down in my paternal female line from my great great grandmother, Elizabeth Pengilly of South Brent, Devonshire, in a copy of Culpeper’s Complete Herbal published in 1828. It deals with many aspects of diagnosis and treatment using zodiacal astronomy, physiological humours and herbal affinities for the various parts of the body and spirit. There are rules for ‘compounding medicine according to the true system of nature’. Forty pages of hand coloured botanical illustrations complete the volume, but to me the most interesting part of the book is contained in hand written recipes on the reverse blank side of the illustrations. They are not in my grandmother Laura Ball’s hand so have perhaps been written by Elizabeth Pengilly and Susanna Phillips, her daughter, as there are two styles of script. There are few that I would care to try but the chilblain cure (with additions) was concocted by my grandfather, and certainly allayed the dreadful itching. Desperation must have been a spur to swallowing some of the concoctions but I often heard in my youth older people saying ‘if the medicine tastes bad it must be doing good.’ When I had whooping cough at the age of six, I did not get dosed with the family recipe but had another dreadful concoction ‘Liqua fruita’. Not much

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fruit in it but a predominance of garlic I think. Anyway, it was a case of having my nose held to get me to open my mouth or else a very sweet bribe from the shelf of Grandpa’s shop to get the awful stuff down. The change of air treatment was tried however, as we went to the seaside where daily walks along the tide line featured as treatment. There appears to be a predominance of cancer treatments in the recipes but as far as I have researched, none of my paternal line females died of this. I’m so thankful that breast screening has been instituted for this problem. I have given the actual spelling and capitalization to give the flavour of the original! My interpretations in brackets.

For the Ague A teaspoonful of salt of tartar an a teaspoonful of Sal Prunella in lemon juice or wine 2th groundsel, camomile, elider. Boyle it 10 minits in quart of water drink in bed. For St Anthony’s fire Take a glas of Tar water in bed every hour washing the part with the same 2th the Oil of wheat or the esens of Malt or Marrow of motton. Elder flour an Midou Sweet tea. Apoplexy fit A handful of Salt in a pint of Cold water Give to drink an wash his tempels as Astomick hands an fete Robing hard and Send for the Dockter as soune as posable. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

2th the powder of white hellhore blown up the nose or piper [pepper] or smiling [smelling] botel hartshorn. A Dry or Convulsive Asthma Take 10 drops of Elixir of vitriol on a glas of water three times a day or Garlik Raw or preserved in syrup. 2th Mustard whey an as much Jalap as would lie on a sixpence every morning mike yous of milk forcomin drink the food light as you can. Bleeding at the Nose a littel niter in tea every hour an Snuf up vinegar. cold water and vinegar to aplied to next back an tempels. for a wound brandy an vinegar an castile soap. for Bleeding the Inside the jouce of sege with nittels with honey or a teaspoon of Barbados Tar with honey for Boyles soap an brown Shougar venis turpentine well mixt or linseed meal Poultis a hard Breast turnip an Oil of Roses a swelled breast Boil a handful of Camimile mallous Fatheryou for a bruise Trickel an Barm for a swelling the same as for a breast bath with hot vinegar for a Burn or scald Oil an Extract of Lid[?] Linseed oil an grated Potateys or Bruised onion for A Cancer Onions Broused Rechalam vinegar an honey with Whitflower Poltis Wild Parsnip Poltis Tar Muttin suet for Hoping Cough Robe the Back with Old Raim [Rum?] Take Thirty or fortey drops Oil Aniseed on a Lomp of Shougar Daffys Elixir or to Drink fors [furse i.e. Gorse] Blosem tea Change of Are is good

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3 or 4 grains of Gum Gamboge it works the Bowels a Cancer in the Breast Rub the Hole breast Morning & Evening with Spirits of hartshorn mixt with Oyle or Onions & Honey bet to a Poltis. if Celandine it will be good. a cancer in the mouth wash with vinegar honey Rock Alum & burnt Alam Chilblains on Childrins Onions an Tincture myrrh Battn to Gether A Cholic Drink Ginger tea forty Drops oil aniseed or Daffy’s Elixir Cholic in Children Powdered aniseed in ther meat a small Doses of magnesium or manna A nervous Cholic ½ ounce Quicksilver Aqua Sulphurata A Consumption cow heel or Ship trater [Sheep’s trotter] Broth ounce hartshorn 2 Ounce Isinglas 4 Ounce Sugar Candy 1 Ounce ginger Sit this in an Oven all night ad som new milk Lit the patient Live on it for A Cancer Drink Clivers Agrimony Tea Rub the brist with Oil Spirits hartshorn honey 2th celadine an onions wild parsnips as a poltis Consumption Take the Smoder or Smoke frankincense an white Rosin burnt on caols Powdered white Rosin mixed with honey Take a teaSpoonsful morning & Evening drink Largele of water cresses For the cramps hold a Roll of brimstone in your hand D

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HE following have been found from various sources and are certainly not recommended. One cure was suggested by a writer to the Examiner newspaper in 1871. He had been given to understand by a South Australian aboriginal that the aboriginal would eat the snake to cure the bite. Cooked or raw is unknown! Walch’s Almanac of 1904 described the diagnosis of snake-bite taken from Krefft’s Snakes of Australia: Innocuous snakes, when they bite, leave marks thus:- :::::: venomous snakes, when they bite leave two punctures only, thus:- : I wonder if this diagnosis was known for the following case? This cure came from the Hastings district, early this century. The woman was transported from her home and it was four hours before treatment was begun. She was given an injection of strychnine and with help, made to walk to be kept awake. With a lack of communications and as she could not be transported at night, through the night she was given another two injections. At daylight transferred to the doctor at Franklin, who on examination agreed that she had been bitten by a snake, the right dose of strychnine had been given. The woman survived. Some fifty years or so earlier, in 1852, the East-Coast diarist, Edward Cotton reported on treatment by Dr G. F. Story. The normal method for snake bite treatment was ‘cupping’. The cupping instruments were a spirit lamp and a glass the size of an egg cup. The glass was heated over the flame and quickly put over the wound. As the glass cooled in

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the air, it drew the blood, and in this case the venom, from the wound. However, the patient, a Yorkshireman name Clarke, was working on a cart onto which hay was being pitched. One forkful contained a big black snake that struck savagely at Clarke, biting him on the leg below the knee. The snake was killed, its liver cut out and placed over the bite. With leg bound up with his neck-cloth, Clarke was sent to Dr Story, who first tried the traditional method of cupping. He found Clarke’s leg so leathery and thin over the bone, that the operation was described as similar to trying to cup a magpie. Dr Story then gave Clarke some brandy, injected ammonia into the leg and with difficulty kept Clarke moving and awake until morning. On the anniversary of the event Clarke claimed he ‘felt bad’. Perhaps the most drastic cure recorded came from 1851 when a fencer, who was bitten on his index finger, immediately chopped off the finger. He then applied some gunpowder that he happened to have with him and after a few days, was completely recovered. Ouch! HOBART TOWN GAZETTE 30 August 1823. SUCCESSFUL MODE OF EXTRACTION OF PINS AND FISH BONES.— When swallowed, take four grains of tartar emetic dissolved in warm water, and immediately after the white of six eggs. The coagulated mass does not remain in the stomach more than two or three minutes; it has been known to extract 24 pins at once.

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OLD DISEASE NAMES Compiled by Maurice Appleyard

The following provides some of the terms often found on 19th century death certificates; with brief descriptions and definitions. Many, whilst not a disease as such, have been stated as the cause of death. The list is not claimed to be comprehensive. ADYNAMIC AGUE APHONIA ALBUMINURIA AMENTIA APOPLEXY ATROPHY BILIOUSNESS BONE SHAVE BRIGHT’S DISEASE CAMP FEVER CANINE MADNESS CHOREA COMMOTION CONSUMPTION CONVULSIONS CORRUPTION CRAMP COLIC CROUP CRETINISM CYNANCHE DEBILITY DECLINE DELIRIUM TREMENS DROPSY ENCEPHALITIS ENDOCARDITIS

Adynamia - lack of vital power as in some fevers. Used to define recurring fever and chills of malarial infections. Laryngitis. Aphonia, loss or absence of voice. [From Greek, aphonos voiceless] Albumin in the urine. The presence of proteins in the urine, usually as symptom of kidney disease. Madness. Sudden onset of unconsciousness and paralysis caused by haemorrhage into the brain—stroke. Wasting away of the body or any part of it through imperfect nourishment, emaciation. Jaundice or other symptoms associated with liver disease. Sciatica. General term for kidney disease. Typhus. Hydrophobia. Characterised by convulsions, contortions and dancing—St Vitus’ Dance. Concussion. Wasting disease—pulmonary tuberculosis. Violent spasms or series of spasms of the muscles. May occur in the course of infectious diseases, brain diseases, rickets, whooping cough and worms. Infection. Appendicitis. Inflammatory disease of the larynx and trachea of children, marked by a peculiar sharp ringing cough. Form of mental deficiency associated with stunted growth, a large head and swollen belly, due to a deficiency in the secretion of the thyroid gland. Diseases of the throat marked by inflammation, swelling and difficulty in breathing. Quinsy. Lack or loss of strength. A symptom, not a disease. Disease producing great wasting and weakness, especially consumptive. Hallucinations due to alcoholism. Swelling often caused by kidney or heart disease. Inflammation of the brain—sleeping sickness. Inflammation of the membrane lining the inside of the heart. Often a result of acute rheumatic fever.

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ENURESIS EPISTAXIS ERYSIPELAS EXTRAVASATED BLOOD FALLING SICKNESS FRENCH POX GASTRIC HÆMATEMESIS GRAVEL DISEASE GREEN SICKNESS HEMIPLEGIA HIP GOUT JAIL FEVER KING’S EVIL LA GRIPPE LOCK JAW LUNG FEVER MARASMUS MILK LEG MORTIFICATION OBSTIPATION OPHTHALMIA PALSY PERTUSSIS PHLEGMON PHRENITIS PHTHIRIASIS PHTHISIS PODAGRA POTT’S DISEASE PUERPERAL FEVER PUTRID FEVER PYÆMIA QUINSY REMITTING FEVER SCREWS SUMMER COMPLAINT TABES URÆMIA VENESECTION 242

Incontinence of urine. Bleeding from the nose. Acute contagious disease of the skin—St Anthony’s Fire. Rupture of a blood vessel. Epilepsy. Venereal disease. Vomiting of blood, may occur with gastric ulcer, cancer of the stomach or cirrhosis of the liver. Kidney stones. An aggregation of urinary crystals. Amnesia. Paralysis of one side of the body. Osteomyelitis. Typhus. Scrofula—tuberculosis of the neck lymph nodes. Flu. Tetanus. Pneumonia. Wasting away of the body. [Modern Latin from Greek marasmos (maraino wither).] Swelling of the leg after child birth. Infection. Extreme constipation. Inflammation of the eye. Paralysis or loss of muscle control. Whooping Cough. Inflammatory tumour, a boil or carbuncle. Inflammation of the brain or of its membranes, attended with delirium and fever; brainfever. Infestation of lice. A progressive wasting disease, a term applied to tuberculosis of the lungs - pulmonary consumption. Gout. Tuberculosis of the spine. Following childbirth and caused by uterine infection. Diphtheria. Serious type of blood poisoning caused by bacteria in the blood. Inflammation of the throat, tonsillitis. Malaria. Rheumatism. Baby diarrhoea caused by spoilt milk. Slow progressive emaciation of the body or its parts. Accumulation of urinary waste products in the blood. Bleeding. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

FOLLOWING FEMALES

UMBILICAL LINES OF GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH

by Thomas H. Roderick, Ph.D.

A book review by Evelynne Brown, which appeared in the Newsletter of the Australasian Association of Genealogists and Record Agents, Vol. 13 No. 3, September 1997 and is reprinted with their kind permission.

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AR Harbour is a non-profit organisation of physicians, geneticists and social workers who provide for genetic counselling and compile long pedigrees of interesting genetic diseases, studying for the last three years Mitochondrial DNA and Umbilical Lines. Most of our DNA, most of the genes we inherit, comes from the nucleus of the cells. Every cell in our body has a nucleus and this nucleus contains our DNA and all of our chromosomes. So most of DNA is inherited equally from each parent. But an unusual bit of DNA is our Mitochondrial DNA, known as MT DNA. The mitochondria are not in the nucleus, they are outside the nucleus, but still within the cell. These mitochondria are little organelles that divide on their own. They don’t divide in synchrony with the nucleus, they go their own route in their own way, independently. We have 70,000 genes in the nucleus, comprising about 3 billion units of DNA. But this little piece of Mitochondria DNA comprises about 16,000 units. And it divides independently. Q. How do we inherit our Mitochondria DNA? All of the Mitochondria we inherit can only be inherited from our mother alone, and we call this biological inheritance through the umbilical line. Males can inherit it, and express it, but cannot pass it on. So there can be no

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male at all in this inheritance line. The Mitochondrial Eve hypothesis says that somewhere back there our umbilical lines all intersect in one female, about 300,000 years ago. The Neanderthal’s break off at a much later date. There is now a vigorous exercise going on in labs all over the world defining this enormous family tree. Now we know that there are certain types of DNA that are specific to certain races; the races can be distinguished quite well on the basis of MT DNA which does not change. The Africans, the Orientals, the Caucasians are quite clearly different in their MT DNA. Longest Royal Umbilical Lines go back to a spouse or concubine of Tibeau I, King of Navarre, 1201–1253; then descending through Catherine the Great, in the same Umbilical Line, then down to Queen Victoria. If surnames were inherited in the female line, instead of the male line, Catherine and Victoria would have the same surname. Also in this Umbilical Line is Charles II of England, James II of England, Louis XV of France, Louis XIV and Louis XIII, because they all had the same female Umbilical Line, and William II. We take Queen Victoria, her son Edward VII, and Edward’s great granddaughter Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth does not have Victoria’s MT DNA, but her husband Phillip does! If Royalty was inherited in the female line Prince Phillip would be Monarch today. 243

Recently tests were conducted to determine the identity of the bones, thought to be those of the Czar and Czarina of Russia. Prince Phillip is in the same Umbilical Line as the Czarina of Russia, and of course her daughters would also have the same Umbilical DNA. Prince Phillip agreed to supply some of his blood for analyses and it turned out that his MT DNA was identical with the bones thought to be those of the Czarina Alexandra and those of three of her children found there with hers. A study of Czar Nicholas’ bones appears in a recent issue of Nature Genetics, confirming his MT DNA. And it has now been demonstrated that Anna Anderson, who has claimed for many years to be the Grand Duchess Anastasia, must now be excluded on the scientific genetic evidence. Dr Roderick and his colleagues are now conducting a study of MT DNA analyses, and have had some 500 pedigrees submitted to them. They are looking at origins going back to Europe, the American Indians etc. and are particularly interested in Umbilical Lines going back to Virginia, USA. Because of the sociological changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, we today are all mixed up genetically and it is difficult to get a picture of the genetic population structure of the time. With a long female to female pedigree there is a good chance of defining the MT DNA of your ancestor living in 15th century, or even in 12th century, by looking at the DNA of the descendant living today. That is the big difference between nuclear DNA and MT DNA. We don’t have to go back and dig up the bones of such ancestors, we know that it will be the same as you. So Dr Roderick’s laboratory is anxious to hear from anyone who has a long, documented 244

female-to-female pedigree, a long Umbilical Line, the further back the better! So, genealogists working together with geneticists can match and verify the documented pedigree evidence with the evidence of the MT DNA. About the Author: Thomas H. Roderick, PHD., Geneticist and Snr Staff Scientist at the Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbour, Maine. Member of Staff of Centre for Human Genetics, Bar Harbour, Maine. His general research focuses on early families of New England and their background in the UK as well as long medical, genetically pedigrees both for genealogical and genetic research: President of the Maine Genealogical Society, Life Member of the National Genealogical Society. 

The Mercury

Wednesday morning, 2 April 1890

INFLUENZA.—This epidemic has spread rapidly during the past two days, and has had the effect of almost emptying some of the workrooms in town of their employees. One case is reported where 18 out of 20 have been compelled to absent themselves from work, and other instances in less marked degrees are reported in all directions. The majority of cases have been slight, but some severe attacks are reported. HOSPITAL ITEMS.—Josephine Maloney had a cut finger dressed yesterday. An old man named Philip Brady had a scalp wound attended to. He received the gash by falling in Campbell-street while drunk, and he will appear at the Police Court on a charge of inebriety. William Jarrett had a cut hand dressed.

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THE COMING OF MEDICINE TO LAUNCESTON

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ACOB Mountgarrett is thought to be the son of Rev. John Mountgarrett, curate of Drumbanagher, near Killeavy, County Armagh, Ireland. He was admitted as a member of the Company of Surgeons, London, on 17 May 1798 and qualified as a naval surgeon third rate. He had been in the navy since 1790 and had seen service in the Mediterranean and at Cape St Vincent. After being paid off in 1802, he joined HMS Glatton, carrying convicts to New South Wales, as a surgeon. He arrived in March 1803 and was immediately appointed surgeon to the new settlement proposed at the Derwent. He sailed with Lieutenant Bowen, however in the following February on the arrival of Governor Collins, he was told that his services were no longer needed. He was given the opportunity to return to Sydney but requested to remain as a free settler. He was the first to harvest wheat in the colony. In August 1804 Mountgarrett left Risdon for Sydney, however, late in 1804 the third settlement in Van Diemen’s Land had been established at Port Dalrymple. Mountgarrett sailed with Colonel Paterson from Sydney on the Buffalo arriving at Port Dalrymple on 11 November. He was commissioned as surgeon and magistrate. Transferring to the Lady Nelson, which had been specially built for surveying in unknown and shallow waters and fitted with a sliding keel, Mountgarrett accompanied Paterson in a survey of the upper reaches of the Tamar River. On 1 December they reached the present site of Launceston. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

As early as 15 December 1804, Paterson had taken his surgeon to Western Arm on the Tamar and together they had selected what the latter considered ‘a healthy situation for our intended Town’. After five months at Outer Cove, George Town, the ill-advised movement of headquarters to Yorkton was made. The transfer to Launceston, the logical choice, took place in March 1806. By 1807 Mountgarrett had settled on 20 acres on the South Esk River and by 1809 had extended his holdings to 600 acres. It appears following the departure of Paterson that Mountgarrett’s problems began. Mountgarrett’s and his assistant surgeon J. Smith’s association with the bushrangers Peter Mills and Williams in 1814 resulted in all four standing trial in Sydney. All were acquitted. By 1815 Mountgarrett’s health was failing, his arm had been amputated and in his own words on his return to Launceston in 1818, he was shattered and incapacitated. Following the Bigge enquiry, commissioned on behalf of the Colonial Office, Mountgarrett was retired. He supported himself by private practice and working the farms he had acquired on the South Esk and Lake Rivers. He drank heavily, suffered from gout and died at the age of 55. He was buried at Cypress St Cemetery, Launceston. Despite his clashes with the Government, very little is known of his private life. Married to Bridget, having no children except for his adopted aboriginal child Dolly Dalrymple, he must always be remembered as the first of his profession to settle in this island. 

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R Louis Saenger Holmes from his Charles Street rooms, and it appears that he also lived on the L.R.C.S. and L.R.C.P., Ed. and L.F.P.S., Glas. 1887, was born premises. at Smythes Creek, Victoria in In October 1896, Dr Holmes imported 1859, the son of James and Jessie (neé Roentgen X-ray equipment from Murdoch) Holmes. England, and was said to be the first In 1885 he travelled to Scotland where he medical man in the Colony to secure the Roentgen process. This of course was obtained his medical qualifications, and was registered in Tasmania as a medical not correct as Dr George Henry Gibson had exhibited the process practitioner on 3 Decemin Hobart the month ber 1887. After practising Roentgen Rays before. However it is not on the north-east coast for Dr L. S. Holmes has clearly understood who several months, he moved imported an apparatus was the first to utilize the to Launceston where he for the development of process clinically for went into partnership with the Roentgen X-rays diagnostic purposes. Dr William Robert one of the most Stewart for two years. In Holmes was Health powerful in the colony 1890 he was practising at Officer for the Marine - and hopes to put it in 78 Charles Street, next to Board of Launceston from use in the case of a Hatton & Laws, wholesale 1896 to 1904, honorary patient this evening. and manufacturing chemconsulting surgeon and The doctor also intends ists and druggists, whose physician to the Launto give an exhibition to premises were (and still ceston General Hospital his friends at an early are) on the corner of from 1899 to 1908, Charles and Brisbane date. captain commanding the Examiner 24 October 1896 Streets. Frederic Holmes local Medical Corps of the was one of the two Defence Force and health proprietors of Hatton & Laws at the time. officer for the police district of Selby. He Both men came from Victoria (Frederic was appointed a Justice of the Peace on Holmes, born in Devon in 1849, migrated 30 December 1898. He was also with his family to Castlemaine in 1853 president of the Launceston Municipal and came to Tasmania in 1875) and there Reform League. may have been a connection between the In his capacity as a vaccinator for the two men. purpose of the Vaccination Act, 1898 and From 1891 he practised for several years as the Tasmanian Central Board of with Dr James McImery Pardey, under Health’s Launceston Officer (concerned the partnership name of Holmes & Pardy, mainly with quarantine) he was called surgeons, at 78 Charles Street. For the upon to inspect and vaccinate the man remainder of his time in Launceston he thought to be responsible for introducing worked alone as a medical practitioner smallpox to Launceston in 1903. During

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the ensuing epidemic Holmes had to inspect railway passengers before departure and impose vaccination on many of them. Dr Holmes married Lucy Mary Newton at Smythesdale, Victoria in 1888. Of the five children born to them in Launceston by 1899 (when the Registrar General’s birth records on public access finish), sadly, only two, Louis Gordon born 7 July 1892, and Jessie Eileen born 18 December 1894, survived infancy. Robert John, born on 11 November 1889, died the following day, Alice, born 20 December 1893, died exactly one month later and Florence’s birth and death are recorded on 8 October 1899. About 1908 Dr Holmes left Launceston to live in Melbourne. He died at Kooringa, South Australia 14 July 1926. 

You are invited to visit the ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL TASMANIA

MUSEUM

ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL GRADUATE NURSES ASSOCIATION

The Museum was established by the Graduate Nurses Historical Committee for the purpose of collecting and displaying memorabilia; thus preserving the history of nursing. Located at: Education & Development Centre Royal Hobart Hospital 24 Campbell Street. Inspection invited: Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am–3pm Enquiries: Cheryl Norris (03) 6222 8680 Lorraine Bailey (03) 6222 8423 The Committee will gratefully acknowledge donations of historical significance.

GENES ON SCREEN Was Your Ancestor a Doctor? This site, http://user.itl.net/~glen/doctors.html provides a wonderful source of information. Contents include Qualifications, Published Sources, Army Doctors, Navy Doctors, East India Company Doctors, The Colonial Office, Universities: England and Scotland, Universities in Ireland, Licentiates of the Society of Apothecaries, and more! Also links to other sites, one of which includes a Glossary of Old Diseases. The Archives Office of Tasmania Web site at http://www.tased.edu.au/archives/ is worth a visit. It includes access to the Tasmanian Family Link database which was created primarily from the Tasmanian Pioneer Index by the Genealogical Society of Utah and produced by the Archives Office. You can also access Historical Photographs, List of Publications, Current Exhibition, Records Arrangement, Other Archival Institutions, Tasmania Online and more. The NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages has a Web site, http://www.agd.nsw.gov.au/bdm where application forms for certificates can be printed and current prices listed. Links to other Australian and overseas registries. Scottish Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes should now be available online from the General Register Office at http://www.open.gov.uk/gros/groshome.htm

If you are looking for passenger arrivals in Victoria, try the Public Record Office at http://home.vicnet.net.au/~provic/index.htm

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ROUND seventeen members met at ‘Bowsden’, Jericho, for the end of year break up, where our host, Stephanie, invited us in to her lovely farmhouse kitchen for a refreshing drink. From there we were invited by Jill Salmon, the owner, to visit the ‘Commandants Cottage’. We were able to look through the house before moving on to Oatlands and the Old Cemetery, where we participated in the unveiling of a memorial board of those known to be buried there. All the hard work of cleaning up the area has been undertaken by the Oatlands Historical Group. Our group then enjoyed lunch on the side of the old road, before walking along the old carriage way to ‘Springfield’ at St Peters Pass. The owner, Mr Morrison, let us look at Jillet’s hut and kindly invited us in to view his homestead. It was a lovely summer day and this, coupled with the hospitality of the Oatlands Historical Group members, made for a splendid end of year gathering. Special thanks to Stephanie Burbury, Joan Cantwell and Jill Salmon. Our group has, over the years, published numerous books and newsletters, but continues to seek interesting information and stories pertaining to early VDL and Norfolk Island to include in our newsletters (issued three times a year) and to share with other members of this group. For further details about these publications, or the group, please contact the coordinator, I. Schaffer, 23a Montagu Street New Town TAS 7008. 

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Dear Member, Please read this if you feel like saying:

WHY HAVE I NOT RECEIVED MY COPY OF TASMANIAN ANCESTRY? Your journal is despatched in the last week of the month prior to the month of issue. We bulk mail using Australia Post ‘Print Post’ which enables a discount for bulk mailing. Factors which delay the despatch of the journal (other than postal delays) are: 1 You may have failed to pay your renewal by 30 April This means your name does not appear on our mailing list of financial members, and despatch of the issue may be delayed until the next bulk mailing. 2 You may have failed to notify change of address in writing Please return the front side of the mailing envelope with the new address to one of our libraries, if a Tasmanian member, or to PO Box 60 Prospect, Tasmania 7250, if interstate or overseas. 3 We may have a hiccup in administration All our staff are volunteers and sometimes things can come unstuck temporarily. We try to ensure it doesn’t happen, but if it does, please be tolerant, and we will right it. David Hodgson Journal Coordinator

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MISCELLANEOUS TASMANIAN ENTRIES LOCATED IN VICTORIAN POLICE CORRESPONDENCE FILES

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OR some years now I have been reading through police correspondence files held at the Public Record Office, Laverton repository. The following entries relate to Tasmanians I have come across during this time. The listing is by no means comprehensive, but is merely a selection of the type of interesting material that can be found in these files. The Public Record Office does not undertake research, so anyone wishing to obtain photocopies of the material would have to arrange with a researcher for this to be done. SIMPSON, Frederick, Strahan, Tasmania. Committed suicide, 1900. Large file has details of correspondence with father, living in Clifton Hill Victoria, re disposal of assets of deceased, cost of funeral, identification of body etc. Includes photograph of deceased’s corpse. VPRS 807 Unit 136 File No. 4480. PITT, W., Bishopsbourne, Tasmania, writes to ask if Mrs Pitt is still residing at Bowenvale near Maryborough, living with a man named Carlyon. 1894. VPRS 807 Unit 9 Bundle 1 No. 6014. HOOD, Margaret, St Kilda, writes re her daughter Louisa Hood, who left her then home, Melville Street Hobart, eleven years previously. 1894. VPRS 807 Unit 9 Bundle 2 No. 5875. MILLMAN, Lucy. Born Tasmania 1849, came to Victoria with parents in 1856, married Alfred COCKROFT at sixteen. After his death married Thomas MOTT. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

Extremely detailed family history of three families, compiled after murder of Fanny Mott by her stepbrother Elijah Cockroft. Note: murder weapon (knife) attached to file. 1894. VPRS 807 Unit 11 No. 7126. CLEAVER, Mrs W., Latrobe Tasmania, 1894. Her husband William deserted her and her child three years ago. Has heard he went to Gippsland and died of typhoid fever; wants confirmation. VPRS 807 Unit 13 Bundle 2 No. 9006. LAMBERT, Solomon, transported c.1842 for ten years; sought by A. E. Lambert, Gloucester. 1894. VPRS 807 Unit 13 Bundle 3 No. 9455. JORDAN, Charles James, born Hobart, father George, government printer, mother Sarah neé Greenwood. Victorian marriage certificate of 1892 on file. Committed bigamy in Auckland in 1894 when married Mabel Clarke. Case not proceeded with as Clarke couldn’t afford prosecution costs. Jordan subsequently charged with false pretences and sent to prison. 1895. VPRS 807 Unit 16 Bundle 1 No. 1658. Further entry in Bundle 2 No. 1902. PORTE, Thomas, 1885. Wife Elizabeth writes from Franklin, Huon; he deserted her five years ago. VPRS 937 Unit 447 Bundle 3. WACHSMUTH, R., Launceston, 1883. Enquires for wife Francisca THOMPSON, who had left him. Has heard she has been imprisoned for larceny and now in Melbourne gaol. VPRS 937 Unit 447 Bundle 2.  249

MONUMENTS LOCATED IN MELBOURNE GENERAL CEMETERY Transcribed by Helen D. Harris OAM

DODSON, Charles Francis Travers Beloved eldest son of Rev. W. J. and Mrs. Dodson, Campbell Town, Tasmania, died 14th May 1933 aged 33 years. Presbyterian Area, Q Section.

POWELL, Emeline Beloved wife of J. Powell of Deloraine Tasmania died 9 March 1890 aged 24 years. Baptist area.

FRITH, William Born Brunswick 3 August 1858 died Launceston 30 May 1883, daughter Clara Florence Ethel born at Launceston 7 May 1882 died Brunswick 25 June 1883. Florence JOSEPH born 11 September 1858 died 16 July 1945. Methodist area.

ROGERS, William Albert Francis Died 18 December 1905 aged 22 years. Erected by his loving parents and comrades at Zeehan, Tasmania. Roman Catholic area.

GRIGG, George Thomas Born Longford Tasmania 9 November 1854 died Melbourne 30 December 1931, beloved husband of Isabel Matilda, born Launceston Tasmania 28 June 1857 died Melbourne 22 March 1933, aged 76. Also Ruby Alice GRIGG, their daughter, died 20 January 1889 aged 6 months. Methodist area. JONES, Thomas Born at ‘Pleasant Place’ Jericho Tasmania 10 January 1837 died at Hawthorn 3 September 1893. Also Euphemia (Merry) JONES born at Bothwell on Clyde Tasmania 29 June 1835 died 23 September 1924 at Melbourne. Hedley 1869–1944. Gertrude 1879– 1944. Euphemia 1866–1946. Margaret 1868–1948.

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Technophiles can now take it with them. You can have a black and white weatherproof display unit installed on your tombstone, or urn. Run by solar power or batteries, the small screen can display your life story in words and pictures. Popular Science Magazine, November 1997, page 33

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SWING RIOTER DESCENDANTS’ MEETING THEIR ANCESTORS CAME BY ELEANOR, ELIZA, PROTEUS, ET AL.

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HE First Australian Swing Rioter Descendants’ Meeting was held at Glen Iris, Melbourne, 9–10 August 1997 and attended by descendants of, or those interested in, one or more of the four hundred and seventy-five transported from southeast England for acts of machine breaking, rioting, receiving money or arson during the 1830s so called Swing Riots. Most of the transported ‘Swing’ rioters arrived per Eleanor (to NSW), Eliza or Proteus (to VDL) in 1831 with a score or so of latterly tried men and laggards arriving in NSW and VDL by other transports in 1832/3. The only woman transported as a direct outcome of the riots, Elizabeth Studman of Kent, arrived in Hobart per Mary in 1831. As some fifteen to twenty percent of the transported ex machine breakers and rioters were co-founders of present day Australian families, and their convict records, in both NSW and VDL, have a great deal of genealogical and geographical data, the family history relevance is obvious. To quote from Kevin Green, one of the lecturers at the meeting – ‘... it is now considered essential that one has a convict ancestor and a machine breaker is about the best sort of convict of all’. The meeting began with a self introduction by each of the participants present and ended with a well enjoyed lunch at a nearby eating house the following day. Twelve of the participants presented posters and/or tabled material, dealing with particular TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

persons, families or groups involved in the riots. Lecturers at the meeting were Jill Chambers of Herts, England, author of several books on the Swing rioters1–4 and historians Kevin Green and Bruce Brown of Hobart. Jill Chambers’ lecture ‘The Reasons Why’ traced the development of her interest in the Swing Riots which began with a single sentence she read in a historical work while researching her paternal family history. She went on to describe some of the source records about Swing rioters available in England and then to deal with some specific cases. A few of the transported ex rioters and machine breakers returned to England after they were granted free pardons. Some, such as Thomas Mackrell of Berkshire, originally sentenced to 14 years but unconditionally pardoned in 1840, immediately gathered up wife and family and returned with them to Australia as free immigrants. Joseph Mason, always a prolific letter writer, wrote an account of his time under sentence in Australia and stayed in England until he died (as also did William Primmer). Most of the transported men did not return however, and many left behind wives and families who never saw them again. One of the minority of married men who were joined in VDL by wife and children while still under sentence was John Kingshott of Greatham, Hampshire (arrived per Proteus sentenced to life transportation but pardoned in 1838). He 251

was an assigned servant to Mrs Ann Bridger of New Norfolk who wrote, in a letter supporting his application to have his family sent from England: ... ever since he was assigned to me from the ship his conduct has been highly praiseworthy and as a reward for his good conduct I will upon the arrival of his wife & family to this colony make such arrangements – that will Enable him to provide for them a comfortable maintenance free of any expense to HM. Govt.5

John Kingshott’s conduct was not exceptional; more than half of the former 1830s rioters had exemplary or extremely good conduct records during assigned service. Bruce Brown’s comprehensive lecture, ‘Tasmania and Beyond – the Machine Breakers from Proteus and Eliza’ began with the causes of the riots and ended with post emancipation history details of some who elected to stay in VDL and of some who left. Most of the common run of transported men had a previous criminal record but those 1830s rioters who had ‘records’ were most likely to have been charged with poaching, trespass (attempted poaching), or stealing firewood or vegetables in order to provide for their families. Bruce described a strong positive correlation between poaching offences and family responsibilities: The labourer with a young wife but no children was more likely to have committed poaching (than the single man). Once the labourer had a family, the trend was almost inexorable; those with one child were the next most likely to have poached and the likelihood increased mathematically as the labourers family grew.

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Few of the 1830s rioters appear to have been politically motivated; ‘...virtually none ... took part in politics ... after receiving their pardons ...’. Bruce believes that had it not been for their generally exemplory conduct in the colonies, and the contemporary furore over the Tolpuddle ‘martyrs’, the machine breakers would not have received free pardons in 1836/37. A particularly interesting part of his lecture was about the three cornered relationship between the Van Diemen’s Land Company, its former 1830s rioter assigned servants and Lieut Gov. George Arthur. Arthur didn’t look on the VDL Co. with favour and regarded the former rioters and machine breakers as ‘redeemable under the transportation system’ (a system he supported). The company, although preferring free labour by reliable assigned servants rather than that of immigrants or emancipated men (whom they had to pay), did not appreciate the independant attitude of those former rioters who ‘refused to work on New Year’s day alleging it to be a holiday’ and simply walked away from their tools and farming implements as soon as they received tickets of leave. In East Anglia there were bread riots in 1816 and machine breaking in 1822. Machine breaking episodes on farms and in paper making mills were added during the 1830s rural riots but the region was spared trials by Special Commission— seventeen men from Norfolk and Suffolk transported per Proteus were sentenced at the relevant January 1831 Quarter Sessions. Kevin Green’s lecture, ‘Emigration and Transportation of Rural Dissent’ looked at the ways used, post 1831, to try to solve the problems of the seasonal rural labourers, especially in Norfolk.

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But it was to the reform of the Poor Law (and to a lesser extent the reform of the prison system) that the authorities looked to provide a long-term solution to the perceived problems underlying the labourers’ revolt. The dilemma in the rural areas was to balance the needs of the farmers at peak periods of activity with the need to provide assistance or relief when work was not readily available. The nature of agricultural labour had become so much more seasonalized that it was believed that some powerful stimulus was required to force labourers to find work or farmers to provide work. For the farmers they gained control over Poor Law payments through Boards of Guardians, with the deterrent being the cost of providing for the poor in a Work-house—for the labourers there was the threat of the work-house test (and a severely regimented system within the workhouse) and the abolition of the Speenhamland mentality of supplementing wages according to a scale related to the cost of living.

But it didn’t work. ‘Riots protesting the implementation of the New Poor Law in Suffolk during 1834/35 were explosive ...’. And it became necessary to employ watchmen during the construction of workhouses which were sometimes built with corner sentry posts with loop-holes so that armed watchmen could be deployed, presumably to prevent the labourers doing what Aaron Harding and his associates had done at Selborne, Hants on 22 November 1830.3–4 Possibly the problems of the rural labourers were eventually at least partly solved by migration to Australia, Canada and elsewhere and Kevin’s lecture was very much concerned with one such migration scheme initiated by the Launceston (Tas) TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

Immigration Aid Society. Classified on arrival as ‘CE’ or ‘Wesleyan’ a number of LIAS migrants thereafter stated their religious denomination as Congregational, Baptist or Primitive Methodist and a significant proportion married former convicts, or children of convicts, including descendants of 1830s rioters. By contrast their contemporary St Andrew’s Immigration Society migrants (who were mainly affiliated with the established Church of Scotland) avoided marriages into convict derived families. The Norfolk–Suffolk border area, from which many of the LIAS migrants came, features in the 1830s rural rioter story in another context. It was apparently from that region that the VDL Company recruited the free migrants they brought to VDL as part of the ‘deal’ whereby they obtained a large group of former 1830s rioters as assigned servants. Ticket of Leave and newly pardoned former 1830s rural rioters began crossing Bass Strait with members of the Port Phillip Association in 1835/6 and the exodus continued until a majority of those who were freely pardoned or free by servitude had left the colony, never to return. It is therefore not surprising that twenty-five of the twenty-nine participants, representing men who served sentences in VDL, had Victorian or other mainland Australian addresses. Amongst these Janet South, representing Nepean Historical Society, tabled material relating to James Ford, who was a pioneer of Point Nepean and a former machine breaker who possibly crossed Bass Strait with JP and Mrs Fawkner per Enterprize in 1836.6 Notwithstanding losses by emigration a huge number of 1830s rioter descendants remain in Tasmania. Two lecturers, who are not 253

Swing rioter descendants, and the meeting secretary (who is) account for three of the seven resident Tasmanians who attended, or subscribed to, the Melbourne meeting. Despite the relatively high non-descendant content of the Tasmanian contingent the Swing rioters who remained in Tasmania were well represented. Francis Parsons, a Hobart member, has the distinction of being descended from three of them: Arthur Hillier and William Snook of Wiltshire and William Wadley of Oxfordshire, all transported per Eliza.

References. 1 Chambers, Jill. Buckinghamshire Machine Breakers. 1991. 2 Chambers, Jill. Wiltshire Machine Breakers. 2 Vols. 1993. 3 Chambers, Jill. Rebels of the Fields. 1995. 4 Chambers, Jill. Hampshire Machine Breakers. 2nd Revised & Enlarged Edition 1996. All published by Jill Chambers, 4 Quills, Letchworth, Herts. SG6 2RJ, England. 5 AO TAS CSO 1/377/8575 p.205. 6 Sharman, G.B. In: Machine Breakers’ News (ed. Jill Chambers), 2(3) p.4 1996.

Some of the participant representation at the Melbourne meeting Back row (left to right): Caroline Chambers (guest); Kevin Green (lecturer); Max Kau (George and Arthur Binstead per Eliza ex SSX); Geof Watts (Aaron Harding Eleanor HAM); Frank Matthews (Richard Matthews Eliza WIL); Vanessa Coakley (William Bartlett Eliza WIL); John Atkins (Richard Matthews). Middle, standing: Graham Tongs (John Tongs Eliza HAM); Joyce Fuller (Thomas Hebuirn (Hepburn) Eliza KEN); Janet South (James Ford Eliza HAM); Bob Steele (John Tongs); Paula Johnston (Joseph and Robert Mason Eleanor HAM); Kevin Wellings (Thomas Wh(e)atley Eleanor WIL); Jenny Carter (Samuel Morey Eliza HAM); Adrienne Dore (John Dore York HAM); Barbara Wilson (William Francis; George 1&2, Henry and John Shergold Eleanor WIL); Margaret Matthews, Joan Loe, Margaret Wade (Richard Matthews);Virginia Coakley (William Bartlett); Chrissy Fletcher (Thomas Neal(e) Eleanor HAM); David Weatherill (Total concept of transportation for machine breaking); Bill McElroy (Isaac Burton Eleanor BRK ). Middle, seated: Marie Kau (George and Arthur Binstead); Marilyn O’Brien (John Kingshott Proteus HAM); Thelie O’Neil (Thomas Neal(e)); Frances Parsons (Arthur Hillier and William Snook Eliza WIL; William Wadley Eliza OXF); Jill Chambers (lecturer); Hilda Symonds (Aaron Harding); Desley McKay (James Town Eliza OXF); Ann Allen (William Bartlett Eliza WIL). Front: Margaret Blair (Aaron Harding); Pauline Bartlett (William Bartlett); Pat Pieroni (Richard Matthews); Jan McElroy (Isaac Burton). Others represented by attending or subscribing participants were: David Champ Eliza, Isaac I(s)les Proteus, Isaac and James Manns Eleanor, HAM; John East, William (K)nibbs, Samuel Summerfield Proteus, BKM; James Ford, Richard Groves, Thomas Vinen Eliza, James Lush Proteus, Henry Harring Captain Cook, WIL; George Howes Proteus NFK; Thomas Radburn, Stephen Williams Eleanor, BRK; Thomas Reed Eliza, SSX. 254

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? ANY INFORMATION ON – All are convicted 1830s Rural [Swing] Rioters or Machine Breakers arrived Proteus 1831

NAME ACRES[AKERS], William BAKER, James BARNES, Francis BLIZZARD, Thomas BRYANT[BRIANT], William

BIRTHPLACE & YEAR Waltham ESS 1808 Sherborne BRK/WIL 1788 nr. Norwich NFK 1800 Aylesbury BKM 1801 High Wycombe BKM 1786

LAST TAS RECORD REMARKS FP 1836 asdT Poss. death 1841 ?dep.toSA 1839 Free Cert. adv.1838 asdT Cond. Pardon 1838 asdT Census 1842 alias Larry O'Bryant uncle to below

BRYANT, William BURGESS, William CLARK(E), George COLEMAN, George CONDUIT, William COTTON, Robert CRUTCH, John DANDRIDGE, John DAVEY, Robert EADE, Stephen EAST, John EVERETT, Thomas EVERETT, James FISHER, Thomas GEE, David HOLLIS, Thomas HORNER, William HUGHES, William HURRELL, Isaac KEEBLE, Robert KEENS, Richard KIMMENCE, Robert LEGG, John MARTIN, James NASH, John PRIEST, Joseph RAMPTON, Richard SALTER, Arthur SMITH (BUDD), John TAYLOR, William THORN(E), John TURNER,[TURNHAM] Moses WALKER, Henry WAREHAM, William WHITAKER, Farewell WILLIAMS, William WINGROVE, Edmund

High Wycombe BKM 1807 nr Winchester HAM 1805 Romsey HAM 1810 nr Winchester HAM 1806 Kimpton HAM 1806 Banbury OXF 1806 Flackwell Heath BKM 1813 Wooburn BKM 1785 Kirby ESS 1798 Little Holland ESS 1789 Poyle MDX 1809 Horseheath CAM 1783 Withersfield SFK 1808 Beaconsfield BKM 1803 Wanborough WIL 1811 Sandford OXF 1804 nr Huntingdon HUN 1806 Great Gidding HUN 1795 Barford NFK 1809 Kirby ESS 1802 Nutley HAM 1796 Withersfield SFK 1795 Hannington WIL 1812 Sherborne WIL 1798 Hampstead Marshall BRK 1798 Wycombe Marsh BKM 1794 nr Winchester HAM 1805 High Wycombe BKM 1811 High Wycombe BKM 1803 Islington LND 1782 nr Swindon WIL 1806 Stone BKM 1789 Wycombe Marsh BKM 1809 nr Basingstoke HAM 1805 Hickling NFK 1790 Withersfield SFK 1811 Lane End BKM 1806

? marriage 1844 ?dep toVIC 1838 Cond. Pardon 1846 2nd (Col) snt. asdT L'ton OCT 1839 asdT FP 1836 asdT L'ton JUN 1842 asdT ? marriage 1843 asdT after 1857 FP 1836 poss. rtd to ENG FP 1836 asdT ? Longford 1848 asdT FP 1836 asdT death 1857 FP 1836 asdT ? rtd to SFK ? death 1877 ? marriage 1844 ?dep to VIC 1837 ? marriage 1850 asdT FP 1836 asdT ? death 1862 death 1874 farmer, Deloraine Free cert. 1838 asdT FP 1836 asdT departure/VIC 1851 CP 1847, FC 1852 2nd (Col) snt. asdT Cond. Pardon 1838 asdT CP 1838, apr. for fam. to be sent granted asdT FP 1836 asdT ? death 1874 FP & mge 1836 asdT ? FP 1836 dep. to VIC 1836 FP 1836 FP 1836 asdT FP 1836 asdT FP 1836 FP 1836 asdT FP 1836 FP 1836 asdT

Counties Chapman Codes

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FAMILY HISTORY AWARDS

EMBERS will be aware of our own Lilian Watson Family History Award, awarded in successive years for entries in the three categories of commercially produced book, home-produced book and manuscript. Members may be interested in similar awards established by other genealogical organisations in Australia and New Zealand. Here are brief details of two such awards:

ALEXANDER HENDERSON AWARD established by the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc. The AIGS annually presents an award, in the form of a trophy, to the person or persons producing, in the opinion of the Institute, the best family history published in Australia and submitted for the Award. Entries must be submitted to the AIGS by 30 November. They must be in a recognised book form and be issued in an edition of two or more copies. They must include an index and a bibliography. For conditions and guidelines apply to the AIGS, PO Box 339 Blackburn Victoria 3130. KEVIN MCNAULTY AWARD for a published family history, established by the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. The NZSG makes the award annually to the author or authors of a publication that is considered to be a good example of a published family history. The award is not seen as a competition. Any family history that is donated to the library of the NZSG is considered for the award. The family that is the subject of the history must be related to the family of the author. The 256

author must be a current financial member of the NZSG. Publications must not be the work of professional writers or publishers. For conditions covering the award apply to the NZSG, PO Box 8795 Symonds Street Auckland 1035 New Zealand.

LILIAN WATSON FAMILY HISTORY AWARD 1998 Six entries of ‘manuscripts’ have been received for the 1998 Award. Two are from Tasmania, two from New Zealand, and one each from Victoria and New South Wales. The winner will be announced at the AGM at Launceston in June. Don Gregg Family History Award Coordinator

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Index of Obituaries from Walch’s Tasmanian Almanacs The “Red Books” 1870–1979/80 Compiled by Sandra Duck The Index includes the year of publication of the obituary in the almanac, surname and christian name or initials of the deceased. Most entries also give occupations, place and date of death. Available from: 71 Gibson Street, Kings Meadows, Tasmania 7249 $18.00 + $3.60 p&p

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TASMANIANA LIBRARY, STATE LIBRARY OF TASMANIA

NEW ACQUISITIONS This is a select list of books on history and genealogy which have been added to the Tasmaniana Library between early October and late December 1997. They are mostly, but not all, new publications; the Tasmaniana Library often acquires older works which relate to Tasmania and which it does not already hold. The list has been kept as brief as possible; normally only author, title and the Tasmaniana Library’s reference number are given. If you would like further information about any of the books listed, please contact the Tasmaniana Library at 91 Murray Street, Hobart 7000 (telephone (03)6233 7474, fax (03)6233 7902). Further information is also available on TALIS, the State Library’s on-line information system. TALIS terminals are available in all city, and many branch libraries throughout Tasmania. It is also possible to connect to TALIS through the State Library’s Home Page on the World Wide Web; its URL is http://www.tased.edu.au/library/library.htm Please note that, while all of these books are available for reference in the Tasmaniana Library, they are not available for loan (although some of them may be available in city and branch libraries).

____________________________________ Astrolabe Books (Hobart, Tas.), Australian land exploration: catalogue of an outstanding library on Australian land explorers and related topics offered by Astrolabe Booksellers Hobart Tasmania for sale at auction ... (TL 016.994 AST) Badcock, Josephine, Historic buildings in and around Sassafras. (TL 994.632 BAD) Ball, Margaret, Towards Bellerive: the development of the Kangaroo Bay/Kangaroo Point area 1806 to 1830. (TL 994.663 BAL) Bird, Carmel (ed.), Daughters & fathers. [Includes “Days of floundering” by Cassandra Pybus] (TL 306.8742 DAU) Briscoe, Jeffrey R., A sense of duty: the Clerkes, an Anglo Irish family in colonial Tasmania. (TLQ 929.2 CLE) Chandler, Rolicker, The migrant ship Harpley, 1847-1862: Australian (Launceston) built: her voyages and passengers. (TLQ 387.2430994 CHA) Christensen, E. M. & Jones, M. C., Before they built the bridge: an anecdotal history. (TL 994.663 CHR) Clarence (Tas.). Council. Planning and Development Division, Howrah Hills local area plan: draft. (TLQ 711.580994663 CLA)

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Clark-Hansen, N. (Comp.), The Huon Show, 1947-1996. (TLQ 630.740994653 HUO) Cossum, J. K., Australian army badges: cloth insignia of the army in Australia, 1860-1993. (TLPQ 355.1342 COS) Craig, William D., Handbook of Tasmanian revenue stamps. (TLP 769.572946 CRA) Curnow, Heather, Island exile: CHT Costantini. (TLP 759.9946 COS) Davis, Richard (et al.) (Eds.), Irish-Australian studies: papers delivered at the Eighth Irish-Australian Conference, Hobart, July 1995. (TL 994.0049162 IRI) Ford, Andrew, Composer to composer: conversations about contemporary music. [Includes an interview with Peter Sculthorpe] (TL 780.92 SCU) Francine Gilfedder and Associates, Christ Church, Longford: grounds management plan for the Parish of Longford and Perth. (TLQ 712.60994621 FRA) French, J., The Peterson family: Pyengana pioneers. (TL 929.2 PET) Genealogical Society of Tasmania. Devonport Branch, An index to The Advocate, Tasmania, personal announcements 1996. (TLQ 929.3 IND) Gilmour, Don, Trout (TL 639.375509946 GIL)

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Goc, Nicola, Sandy Bay: a social history. (TLQ 994.661 GOC) Harris, Helen Doxford, Index to Tasmanians in the Victoria Police Gazette, 18531893. [Microfiche] (TLMFC 929.3945 HAR) Harvey, Joe, The Australian history of John Cornelius and family founded in Tasmania. (TL 929.2 COR) Hodgkinson, Dennis, Tour of historic Launceston. (TLPQ 994.611 HOD) Kenworthy, Joan M. and J. Malcolm Walker (Eds.), Colonial observatories and observations: meteorology and geophysics. (TLQ 551.5 COL) Launceston General Hospital Historical Committee, Celebrating the Centenary Nurses’ Home 1, 1897-1997. Volume 3. (TLQ 362.11094611 LAU) Launceston General Hospital Historical Committee, Celebrating the centenary of the discovery of X-Rays, 1895-1995: 1995 Historical Symposium papers & proceedings. Volume 2. (TLQ 362.110994611 LAU) Launceston Historical Society, Papers and proceedings (vol. 9), 1997. [Includes Symposium: Prince’s Square] (TLQ 994.61 PAP) 258

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Lew, Henry R., In search of Derwent Lees. (TLQ 759.94 LEE) Makarewicz, Patsy (comp.), Snug Primary School, 1947-1997: 50 years on site. [Includes extracts from The story of Snug and its area school by Basil W. Rait (1959)] (TLP 372.9946 SNU) McConnell, Anne, Sandy Bay/Selfs Point sewerage project: historical archaeological monitoring final report (Report no. 3). (TLQ 711.80994661 MCC) Morley, Les (ed.), The way we were: the way we travelled. (TLQ 994.6 WAY) No more bread & milk : stories from St John’s Park. (TLP 994.6 NOM) Rae, Lou, The Emu Bay railway. (TLQ 385.09946 RAE) The Rechabite Lodge: the background story of the Rechabites (as recorded in Jeremiah 35:1-19.) (TLPQ 334.70994633 REC) Rev. William Hogg 1846-1913: thirty years rector of Latrobe, and pioneer minister in the Kentish Municipality. (TLPQ 283.94632 HOG) Robinson & Son: a photographic collection. (TLPQ 779.994632 ROB) Schaffer, Irene (Comp.), Discovery of the missing deeds, Tasmania, 1827-1828, and other miscellaneous papers. (TLQ 929.3 DIS) Searle, Cathie, Cascades Female Factory: Third Yard archaeological excavation report. (TLQ 994.661 SEA) Simco, Michael and Pete Jermy, Launceston: on old picture postcards. (TLP 994.611 SIM) Smee, C. J., The pioneer register, volume XXIX. (TLPQ 929.2 SME) Tilley, Wilmot Talbot, Wilmot Tilley interview 17-7-91. (TLPQ 994.633 TIL) Willson, Geoff, Sweeney. (TL 355.13340994 SWE) Tasmania. Dept of Parks, Wildlife and Heritage, Shot Tower State Reserve: draft conservation plan. (TLQ 363.690994661 TAS) Tasmania. Parks and Wildlife Service, Maria Island National Park and Ile Des Phoques Nature Reserve management plan: draft. (TLQ 333.7830994674 MAR) van Hoorn, Elsiena Pieternella, A new beginning: Elsiena Pieternella van Hoorn (nee Lindenbergh) through the years 1950-1965. (TLQ 305.89420946 VAN) Wolfe, Shane, From pillar to post: a history of the Don College, 1973-1997. (TL 373.946 DON)

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Lost, Stolen or Strayed ... Helen Hart

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ELEN Hart was born in Birmingham England in 1840 and arrived in Australia, via New Zealand c.1881. A search of both New South Wales and Victorian shipping registers has failed to locate her arrival in either state. She commenced advertising her talks, on a variety of subjects, including womens’ rights, in Melbourne in September 1881. From that date until her death in Melbourne in 1908, she gave lectures in many suburban and country towns throughout Victoria—places such as Leongatha in Gippsland, Warrnambool in the Western District, Beechworth in the North East and Echuca on the New South Wales border. She also travelled interstate, and references have been found in Millicent, Mount Gambier, Moonta and Kadina in South Australia, and at outback Broken Hill. In 1902 she was in Sydney, and had previously been in New South Wales country towns, such as Albury. In January 1899 she expressed an intention of again travelling interstate, this time to Tasmania and Queensland. I would be grateful if any member, coming across a reference to her anywhere and at any time, could let me know. I will of course reimburse any costs involved. Tracing her movements has not been an easy task, and I am already indebted to a number of family and local historians for taking the trouble to send me references they have come across. Helen Harris OAM 40 William Street, Box Hill, VIC 3128  (03) 9890 9288 

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Espenett Bible NE of the hazards of random book collecting is that one tends to acquire items which are not desirable to keep but too good to throw away. This bible is such an item. It is a Pocket Edition bound in imitation leather, gold embossed, published in London in 1824 and has ‘copious marginal readings and an abridged commentary by the Rev. T. Scott’. As well it includes some twenty or so beautiful etchings of biblical subjects of which ‘Joshua commanding the sea to stand still’ and ‘The flight into Egypt’ are examples. It carries the bookseller’s sticker of ‘Bolton, bookseller, Tenterden’. Unhappily the spine is split so it is in two parts. The fascinating feature of this bible is the inscription on the front fly leaf which reads as follows: Fanny Espenett. Norwich 31st July 1858. This Bible was first given to me, W. H. Esperett, while in Switzerland (1845 to 1847) by dearest Father & Mother. But having a small ‘Baxter’s’ Bible from dear David & Melanie this was transferred to dearest Margaret until her death in 1852 who gave it to dearest Jemima until she died at Cannes July 1858, when dearest Father & Mother gave it to my Beloved Fanny as a wedding present & token of affectionate solicitude – To F. M. Espenett from “Mother” Feb 1st 1884 If anyone can lay fair claim to this bible they may have it by contacting the editor. Norm Beechey 

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... and Found With all that information we couldn’t resist a look on the IGI. The Espenett family are listed, with William Henry 1830, Jemima Hillary 1835 and Margaret Stonham 1840, all baptised at Honey Lane Baptist, Tenterden, Kent. It would be wonderful if someone can add more to this story and the bible be returned to a relative of the family.  British Telecom Archives are now at the Holborn Telephone Exchange, 268–270 High Holborn London WC17 7EE. Appointments are necessary.  As mentioned in our last issue, the Australian War Memorial in Canberra has embarked on a program of renewal of its galleries and facilities over the next decade. The current Research Centre Reading Room will be closed from 25 March 1998 to reopen by the end of October 1998. While the Reading Room is closed there will be no access to collections, although the Memorial’s telephone, fax, letter and email reference services and the commercial sound, film and photographic service will continue to operate. Information on the AWM home page www.adfa.oz.au/~awm will enable visitors to plan their visit when the Research Centre reopens. Enquiries regarding the records available during refurbishment to: Ms Elizabeth Dracoulis, Manager Research Centre, phone (02) 6243 4250 or email [email protected] Postal address for all enquiries: Australian War Memorial, GPO Box 345 Canberra ACT 2601 

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Information about war graves is now stored on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Records Database. Write to The Director, Office of Australian War Graves, PO Box 21 Woden ACT 2606 for information of a relative and the whereabouts of the cemetery.  The hobby of Brian V. Thomas is researching, locating and photographing war graves, memorials and sites relating to WWI. He offers a personal photographic service to anyone who has relatives or friends buried, or commemorated, in Belgium or Northern France. He is planning his 1998 trip and can only visit a limited number. If you are interested please write for details of charges to Brian V. Thomas at 8 Russell Drive Wollaton Nottingham NG8 2BH England or  0115 928 1451  The Archives Authority of NSW produces a Family History Catalogue of interest to family history researchers. It includes microfiche and other publications for sale. See their regular newsletter in Hobart Branch Library.  Mrs Bye at Devonport LDS Library has advised us of their opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10.00a.m.–4.00p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6.00p.m.–9.00p.m.  WA Cemetery Transcriptions Vol. 1—a recent update of WA Cemeteries indexes. Contact WA Genealogical Society, 5/48 May Street Bayswater WA 6053 [AFTC January 1998] 

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‘Worth a Look’ The New Zealand Genealogist Vol.28, No.243, Jan/Feb. 1997, pp.51–52. The New Zealand Society of Genealogists has a new section in this issue where the librarians have chosen books and microfiche that they consider are ‘Worth a Look’—hence the title. Divided into sections it covers ten items for England and Wales and an Australian Section on NSW Probate Index. ‘Special Feature: Researching The Poor’. The Somerset & Dorset Family History Society’s journal Vol.22, No.1, February 1997, The Greenwood Tree, has many articles on where to find records relating to the poor in their area, e.g. the registers of the Wells Union Workhouse erected in 1837 include births, deaths and a list of the poor law unions. Mrs Pat Jenkins has compiled an index to these records and is willing to check details. Send to Somerset Holdings, 14 Woodbury Avenue Wells Somerset BA5 2XN England. ‘Criminal Registers Indexes’ by Stuart Tamblin in Footprints, the Northamptonshire Family History Society journal Vol.18, No.3, February 1997, p.47. The first ten volumes of these indexes have been published on microfiche, covering 23 counties from 1805–16 and containing almost 18,000 records. Details include name, crime, court sitting and sentence. Microfiche can be purchased for a total cost of £40 or separately. Contact the above society for more details.

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‘Parish Register Transcripts at Kirby House, as at 1 January 1997’ by Malcolm Palmer in The Norfolk Ancestor Vol.1, Part 3, March 1997, pp.170–77 in the Norfolk Family History Society journal. This list of 380 parishes details the years covered in the church registers held in the society library, i.e. baptisms, marriages, burials and banns. The earliest date is 1538, with the last a burial register transcript up to 1963. Two interesting articles in The Genealogist, journal of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Vol.8, No.9, March 1997: 1 ‘Quakers and Quaker Records’ by Eric Unthank pp.388–89 and 392. This article describes the origins of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and their method of recording births, deaths and marriages. These were not usually entered into Parish Registers until 1837 when the Marriage Act gave Quakers permission to continue their own marriage contracts, as long as notification was given and a certificate issued. Many of these records can be found in English County Record Offices. Illustrations on Eric’s ancestors to demonstrate the sort of material that can be found, plus other information. 2 ‘The Men of Eureka’ by Jenny Fawcett pp.401–406. A list of men who were arrested on 3 December 1853 and their involvement in the Eureka Stockade. Police Court proceedings were held to decide whether these men were to stand trial. Witnesses are also listed.

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Two interesting articles can be found in The Ancestral Searcher Vol.20, No.1, March 1997 edition of The Heraldry and Genealogy Society of Canberra: 1 ‘Criminal Connections’ by Martyn Killion pp.100–107. This article is divided into two parts, the first showing how to ‘Trace Colonial Convicts’ and the second ‘Tracing Criminal Ancestors’. Martyn lists many sources including musters, Colonial Secretary’s Office; records, Supreme Court records. 2 ‘Beware of Obituaries’ by the late John Davies pp.123–126. Although obituaries can be of great help in tracing ancestors, care should be taken to verify if the information is correct. This article is about Charles O’Connor who was reputed to have had a grant of land in the Richmond district, known as ‘Black Charlie’s Opening’. He later worked for the VDL Company in the North West of Tasmania where he died in 1907. Much research has been undertaken to sort out the truth about Charles and his origins. ‘British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia (BACSA)’ by Arthur Potton in the Hillingdon Family History Society journal for March 1997, No.37, pp.17– 18. With an estimatation that over two million British Europeans served overseas in India and other colonies in Asia, the British Association for Cemeteries in South Asia was formed in 1976. Their aim is to preserve the cemeteries in both India and South Asia, where over 1,400 burial sites are known, and also the history of the Territories that were administered by the East India Company. They also hold photographs and documents. For more information contact the BACSA, Hon. Secretary, Mr TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

T. C. Wilkinson MBE, 76 Chartfield Avenue London SW15 6HQ, UK. ‘Shropshire Convicts of the Third Fleet to Australia, 1791’ by John Speake can be found in the Shropshire Family History Society journal, March 1997, Vol.18, No.1, pp.11–13. A list of twenty-eight people convicted at Shrewsbury Assizes who arrived with the Third Fleet ships to NSW from Shropshire. An example is given of the court record for Richard Speak who was sentenced to death but later reprieved and sentenced to 7 years transportation to NSW. His fate there is not known. ‘Ormskirk in 1811’ submitted by Mr Alan Hankin in The Ormskirk and District Family History Society’s Spring issue of The Ormskirk & District Family Historian No.14, pp.7–9. A transcript taken from ‘Holden’s Annual London and District Country Directory’ for the town of Ormskirk in Lancashire in 1811. Records name, abode and trade. ‘What Did Your Ancestors Do in the 1798 Rebellion?’ by Rob Davison in North Irish Roots, journal of the North of Ireland Family History Society May 1997, Vol.8, No.1, p.30. The 200th anniversary of the ‘1798 Rebellion’ will be commemorated throughout Ireland in 1998. The North Irish FHS will publish articles concerning the rebellion on the genealogical view point and are seeking information about ancestors who took part. If you can help write to their society C/- Queens University, School of Education, 69 University Street Belfast BT7 1HL North Ireland. ‘UK Adoption Contact Registers’ in Southern Suburbs Scroll Vol.13, No.2, May 1997 issue p.7, journal of Southern 263

Suburbs Branch of the Genealogical Society of Queensland. Contact addresses for adoption queries in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. ‘Gloucestershire Arrivals in Australia’ by Kaye Purnell in Rootes, the Gold Coast and Albert Genealogical Society journal No.45, June 1997 issue, p.16. Kaye Purnell is compiling a database of people born in Gloucester who migrated to Australia. Included are full name, native place, date of birth, arrival, ship, parents etc. The database includes 4,500 emigrants, mostly to NSW and Victoria, but Kaye plans to extend into other states and invites further entries. Contact Kaye Purnell, ‘Bally Machree’ 15 Ballamachree Way Gymea Bay NSW 2227. Searches are welcome with a SSAE. ‘Merrys of Eynsham, Oxford and Launceston (Tasmania)’ by Richard H. Merry in the Oxfordshire Family Historian, journal of the Oxford Family History Society, Summer 1997, Vol.11, No.2, pp.84–86. This article describes the Merry family originally from Oxford in England; Walter James Merry arrived in Launceston in 1904. With the help of a One Name Study newsletter ‘Merry Times’, Richard Merry located many new relations and was able to trace this name back to very early times. ‘Hobartville’ by Hazel Magann in Timespan, journal of the Nepean Family History Society No.67, June 1997, pp.11– 13. Hazel Magann of the Blacktown Historical Society takes ‘A Walk Into History’ as she describes the historic house and grounds of ‘Hobartville’ in NSW. This two storey sandstone house

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was built in 1828 by William Cox jnr on land originally granted to Edward Luttrell and two others in NSW. When he was appointed surgeon in Hobart Town in 1814, the land and a small sandstone cottage he built were leased by Cox who later purchased the property. Plaques are attached to the front of ‘Hobartville’ noting the various owners over the years. ‘St George Hanover Square’ by Kay Payne in Greentrees, journal of the Westminster and Central Middlesex Family History Society Vol.16, No.3, July 1997, pp.54–55. A visit to the PRO in Kew proved informative for Kay when she came across the records for the Burial Ground of St George Hanover Square in London (PRO Ref. RG37/87). A document dated 1969, found, with these records of memorial inscriptions, explains what happened to the tombstones—‘Statement of Disposal of Tombstones and Monuments from disused burial ground, with full copy of any inscriptions and place to which taken, if applicable, as provided for in the St George Hanover Square Burial Ground Act 1964’. A surname index, compiled by Kay Payne, is included in the article. ‘Chinese Naturalisation Database’ in Progenitor, journal of the Genealogical Society of Northern Territory, June 1997, Vol.16, No.2 p.52. Of special interest to those with Chinese ancestors, a database has been compiled of Chinese naturalisation prior to the New South Wales Chinese Restriction Act of 1888 and is available at the Archives Authority of New South Wales. Designed for IBM compatible computers, the purchase price is $25.00. 

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BOOK REVIEWS A History of Dover and Port Esperance: Volume 1, the Earliest Years, 1845– 1875, Norm Beechey & Dorothy Baker, published by the authors, Hobart 1997, 179pp., A4 Paperback, $29.95, Norm Beechey & Dorothy Baker, PO Box Dover TAS 7117. This is the first of a planned series of three volumes dealing with the history of the southern Tasmanian settlement of Dover and Port Esperance. The authors describe their approach to this volume as offering an overview, with most attention being given to the activities of convicts, settlers and the timber industry. They state that they have not attempted to give anything of a political or statistical nature, as precise figures for trade and economic activity are not easily obtained and politics was nearly all concerned with roads. Aboriginal history is not attempted as the authors consider that they do not have the expertise to deal with this sensitive area. Within these parameters, they have done a workmanlike job on European settlement in the Huon, which will be of great interest to anyone with roots in the area, or with a general interest in Tasmanian history. Much material is quoted directly from original sources, providing both variety and authenticity. The book is divided into three main sections; a chronological history, a pictorial record of aspects of Dover life, and a biographical section. At the very beginning we find the French officers of the D’Entrecasteaux expedition telling us what they saw, and in parenthesis we are told exactly where these locations are today—creeks and anchorages well known to all recreational TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

sailors. The Frenchmen, with their sensitivity and gift for description, noted much evidence of the presence of aboriginal inhabitants as they explored Hope Island and Stringers Creek. Later visitors with briefer accounts were Lady Franklin and her niece, and the surveyor Thomas Scott.

The establishment of the Dover convict probation station is described with some detail and is also full of interest. We discover exactly which convicts were sent there—almost all Irish—and the overseers and officers who administered the station. Hope Island, a part of the station, has its own chapter which includes early free settlement. The various grants and sub-divisions are dealt with by a series of diagrams, almost like family trees, a good way of conveying the information without cluttering up the text. The important timber industry and aspects of early settler social life in the area all receive attention, and the book is well illustrated throughout with maps, diagrams and photographs. Reference notes appear at the end of each chapter and there is an index. However, while photographs are well captioned, their source is not stated. The style is straightforward and unadorned and this is generally a virtue, but I guess a descriptive piece at the beginning which describes the area today, still with its romantic beauty, so that those who do not know it may visualise the setting. This is a valuable and conscientious piece of research work. The authors invite comment and contributions to future volumes. Audrey Hudspeth  265

Federation of Family History Societies (Publications) Ltd. Available from FFHS (Publications) Ltd, 2–4 Killer Street Ramsbottom Bury, Lancs., BLO 9BZ. Two new booklets in the series Basic Facts About ... Using the Family Records Centre, Audrey Collins, A5, soft cover, 16pp, price £2.00, surface. Most UK researchers must by now be aware of the transfer of records from St Catherine’s House and the PRO, Chancery Lane, London (both of which are now closed) to a new repository known as The Family Records Centre, at Myddleton Place. On page 4, an important section describes in most helpful detail just how to get there (with even the disabled in mind)—important because some of our members can relate quite fantastic directions they have either received or read in this connection. Car parking, eating and drinking, nearby banks and baby-changing facilities(!) are covered, together with opening hours and Internet address. A section contains lists of contents, indicating those brought respectively from St Catherine’s House and the PRO. Advice is given on what to bring with you, the procedure to be followed in order to access and inspect the various records, how to use the census, IGI and PCC wills, death duty registers and other indexes. A necessary purchase for making a visit to Myddleton Place as hassle-free as possible.  Irish Family History Research, Bill Davis, A5, soft cover, 16pp. With the particular problems encountered in Irish research in mind, a brief history of the division of the counties is given, followed by details of certain civil and administrative records, some of which 266

may be accessed in libraries inside or outside Ireland. A section on religious records shows that the majority of Roman Catholic records have survived, although unfortunately most apparently commence in the mid 19th century, particularly from 1869—too late for many early settlers or convicts, but not for the families they left behind. One would wish for Quaker ancestors— their records commence in 1671 and are available. Census, civil registration and other records are referred to. Many records have been filmed by the LDS Church (1,800,000 entries in the Localities Index covering the 19th century). Postal research is dealt with and lists of many appropriate addresses given.  In the series An Introduction to ... Reading Old Title Deeds, 2nd Ed., Julian Cornwall, A5, soft cover, 52pp. Minor amendments to the first edition have been made in this new edition—to the non-professional, understanding a fortunate ‘find’ of title and other deeds can be extremely daunting. Land tenure has been a constantly evolving process— here we are given a necessarily concise history of some of the changes as relevant to a family historian. Copies of some deeds appear with explanations as to their intent and effect. There is an expanded Glossary of Terms, a section on the location of deeds and a great deal of valuable information. Not a book to be lightly read and easily digested, but it could be of help if one were fortunate enough to find a land-owning ancestor through the discovery of old title or other deeds.  In the series A Genealogical Bibliography, Stuart Raymond, A5, soft covers. London and Middlesex, Vol. 2,

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Family Histories & Pedigrees, 2nd Ed., 64pp, UK price £5.00. More than 100 additional families have been added to the second edition of volume 2 of this bibliography, although I wouldn’t refer to it in an endeavour to find a reference to my Ag. Labs. However, in addition to landed gentry, aristocratic families and famous historical figures one would expect to find in documented records, one does see the occasional clockmaker, potter or artisan in amongst such noted personages as Sir Francis Knollys (although I live in hope, I have to date been unable to turn my plain old Knowles family into Knollys). If you are lucky enough to find one of your names, the rewards following investigation of the sources could be great—many consist of complete family pedigrees. There are indexes of names, authors and places, the latter in the UK and overseas.  Kent, Vol. 3, Family Histories and Pedigrees, 52pp., UK price £5.00. As with Vol.2 for London and Middlesex reviewed above, Vol. 3 for Kent relates to specific families and similar comments apply.  Bishops’ Transcripts and Marriage Licences, Bonds and Allegations, 2nd Ed., Jeremy Gibson, A5, soft cover, 56pp., UK price £3.50. Considerably enlarged (the third edition consisted of 40 pages), this edition includes a map for each county, or section of each country in the case of Wales and Ireland, clearly showing the ecclesiastical divisions for easier reference when consulting the text. In the usual county by county format, the whereabouts of all known BTs are listed, together with details of the years for which they are missing and also, where TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

appropriate, particulars of LDS filmings and IGI entries. Although marriage licences themselves rarely survive, many members will no doubt have obtained valuable information from bonds and allegations, whose whereabouts are similarly mentioned, together with (though less frequently) registers of licences.  Coroners’ Records in England and Wales, 2nd Ed., Jeremy Gibson and Colin Rogers, A5, soft cover, 48pp., UK price £2.95. We probably all have in our background people who died suddenly or in suspicious circumstances and, on becoming aware of such a possibility, the next step is to see if a record of inquest is available. This book commences with a most informative article on the subject of coroners and their work from medieval times down to the present day. Although technically open to the public after 75 years, unfortunately for the genealogist, in reality, many of their records do not survive more than 15 years, being destroyed by the coroner himself. However, those that did survive in various repositories are listed in the usual way, county by county, in some cases with useful additional comments or information and there is also an excellent glossary of terms.  World War I Army Ancestry, 3rd Ed., Norman Holding, A5, soft cover, 95pp. As mentioned by the author, this book probably remains the only one of its kind, a guide to tracing the service of WWI Army NCOs and private soldiers [British?—Ed.]—officers, for whom there are other records, are not dealt with here. Such of the original Soldiers’ Papers (only 8%) as have escaped the fate of being burned or destroyed are now at Myddleton Place and in the process of 267

being indexed, but the author suggests various other sources in which records may possibly be found. To compensate somewhat for the lack of available official records on individual men and women, detailed information intended to help the researcher to build up a picture of some aspects of the soldier’s serving life is given, and the four appendices respectively deal with names of all regiments, list of divisions and (in some cases) where served, units in France in 1916 and list of battles in France and Belgium. This book is a must for anyone with WWI ancestry, to be constantly referred to when dealing with that particular ancestor—it should be remembered that many families had several sons serving at the same time.  Maritime Sources in the Library of the Society of Genealogists, compiled by John Hailey, A5, soft cover, 32pp, price £2.50, overseas surface postage £1.00, Airmail £2.00—available from Society of Genealogists, 14 Charterhouse Buildings, Goswell Road, London ECM1 7BA England. Number 10 in the series ‘Library Sources’, this book has been compiled to assist researchers in accessing the enormous number of maritime sources contained in many different parts of the library of the Society of Genealogists, which might in themselves be very hard to find. All aspects of maritime history are covered—beginning with a general section, the various categories are dealt with alphabetically to include such diverse matters as cemeteries, naval docks and dockyards, medals, paintings, prints and photographs, pensions, pirates, shipwrecks, social history, uniforms, wills and probates and many, many more. There is an overseas section which 268

includes Australasian records. For those either visiting SOG or instructing an agent to carry out research, time could be minimised by the ability to provide reference numbers in addition to other details of the resource. Jo Keen.  Transported beyond the seas—an alphabetical listing of criminals prosecuted in Hertfordshire who received transportation sentences to Australia 1784-1866 Ken Griffin, published by Hertfordshire Family & Population History Society (1997) available from Booksales Officer, HF& PHS, 56 Dalkeith Road, Harpenden, Herts AL5 5PW, A4 100pp £4 airmail, or microfiche (2) £1.10 airmail. This carefully researched publication lists some 1900 convicts, 1303 of whom were transported to Australia, others being sent to Bermuda or Gibraltar. Each entry gives details of the convict’s age, the place of crime with a description of the offence, the trial Court and Session date, the sentence imposed, the name of the convict ship and its destination i.e. NSW or VDL etc. While this listing will be of more interest to those without ready access to NSW or VDL convict indexes and records, family and local historians with Hertfordshire links will appreciate the availability of this new source. Readers identifying a convict are invited to contact the society (36 Elm Gardens, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6RY) or Ken Griffin (22 Gooseacre, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 4NB) for information on further records available in Australia, and possible names of those researching the same convict. Colleen Read 

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INTERSTATE AND OVERSEAS 17–19 April 1998 FFHS 1998 Conference at Crewe College Manchester. Enquiries to Mrs Deirdre Brown, 7 Westaway, Heswell, Wirral, L60 8PJ England with SAE. May 1998 3rd Victorian State Conference on Family History to be held in Melbourne. 12–14 June 1998 The Victoria County History of Essex invites you to A History Weekend to celebrate 350th anniversary of the Siege of Colchester in the English Civil War, at the Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester Essex. Contact: Prompt Corner, 20 Park Drive Romford Essex RM1 4HL England. TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

27 June 1998 The Yorkshire Family History Fair at York Racecourse. Details from Mr A. Sampson, 1 Oxgang Close Redcar Cleveland TS10 4ND England. July 1998 1798–1998 Irish Rebels Celebration & Conference, Sydney NSW. July 1998 Young Irelanders Gathering, Tipperary, Ireland. Contact Tipperary Clans Office, 45 Main Street Tipperary Town Ireland. 15 August–22 August 1998 The Twelfth Family History in Wales Course at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Brochure available from The Course Directors (FHW98), The Department of Continuing Education, University of Wales 10–11 Laura Place Aberystwyth SY23 2AU Wales UK. 11–13 September 1998 9th Conference of the NSW Association of Family History Societies at Dubbo RSL Club. 1999 The Famine ‘Orphans’ Gathering. Contact Tipperary Clans Office, 45 Main Street Tipperary Town Ireland. April 2000 9th British Family History Conference at Marlborough College, Wiltshire, UK. 27 September–1 October 2000 Let Records Speak, the 9th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry at University of Western Australia, Perth Western Australia. For details contact: Mrs Diane Jarvie, PO Box 980 Rockingham WA 6168. http//:www.cohsoft.com.au/afhc/wags/html

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Accessions—Books *A Guide to Glasgow Addresses 1837–1945 *Current Publications on Microfiche by Member Societies, FFHS *From Shere to Eternity—A History of the Moody Family of VDL, John Meehan Gippsland Heritage Journal, No. 19, ed. Meredith Fletcher *How to read the Bernau Index, Hilary Sharp *New Norfolk District Marriage Register Index, Keith Parish *Sources for Scottish Genealogy in the Library of the Society of Genealogists, Marjorie Morse The Registers of Neopolitan Chapel, London 1764–1855. The registers of Imperial Chapel, London 1764–1820, Catholic FHS *The Westbrook Story, Gwen Morgan Web Sites for Genealogists, Cora Num *West Coast District Marriage Index, Keith Parish *1851 Census Surname Index, Devon Vol. 10 & Vol. 34 Accessions—Fiche Aliens Naturalised in New Zealand 1843–1916 Evercreech-Somerset Parish register Index 1540–1881 Miscellaneous Certificates Vol. 9 Misc. Certificate Collection—Marriage pre 1930. Deaths/Burials pre 1845 Birth/Baptism pre 1920 Misc. Documents Arcadia NSW Orphan School Index 1817–1833 Orkney Isles 1851 Census Parish 21 *1997 British Isles Genealogical Register (BIG R) 1851 Census Dorset 2nd ed. Vols 1–7 & 11 * Indicates items donated

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Membership Entitlements: All members receive copies of the society’s journal Tasmanian Ancestry, published quarterly in June, September, December and March. (NB Airmail postage is extra.) Members are entitled to free access to the society’s libraries. Access to libraries of some other societies has been arranged on a reciprocal basis. Application for Membership: Application forms may be obtained from the GST Inc. State Secretary, or any branch and be returned with appropriate dues to a branch treasurer or sent direct to the GST Inc. Treasurer, PO Box 60 Prospect Tasmania 7250. Dues are also accepted at libraries and branch meetings. Donations: Donations to the Library Fund ($2.00 and over) are tax deductible. Gifts of family records, maps, photographs, etc. are most welcome. Research Queries: Research is handled on a voluntary basis in each branch for members and nonmembers. General queries are answered free on receipt of a large stamped addressed envelope. Members may receive up to ½ an hour free research per year with a discounted fee charged for any additional research. A fee is charged for all research undertaken for non-members. A list of members willing to undertake record searching on a private basis can be obtained from the society. The society takes no responsibility for such private arrangements. Advertising: Advertising for Tasmanian Ancestry is accepted with pre-payment of $25.00 per quarter page in one issue or $75.00 for 4 issues. Further information can be obtained by writing to the journal committee at PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250. ISSN 0159 0677

QUERIES BARKER and SMITH/MARSDEN Information is required for Arthur BARKER born Tasmania 1817 and died 1871. Arthur’s brother Charles, born Tasmania 1824? and died 1862. Believe Richard was father of Arthur and Charles. Wish to learn of Richard’s ancestry, as well as that of his wife, Louisa Frances CAWTHORN (Frances Lou Cawthorn?). Information is also needed about Charles Lancet SMITH, who married Anna MARSDEN in Launceston 30 March 1876. Charles was a mining manager. Wish to trace Charles’ and Anna’s ancestors and descendants. Contact Eddie Smith, 18 Allister Close Knoxfield VIC 3180 BATES Edith BATES, born c.1848/49? in Hobart, Tasmania, daughter of English convicts John Bates per Bussorah Merchant and Margaret CORBETT per America; sister of John Jnr born 1838, New Norfolk; Henry born 1846, Hobart and Robert born 1837, New Norfolk. Edith married John Henry MONIGATTI 1870 North Gippsland, Victoria, her son Henry Francis Fidele born and died 1872. Edith and John parted. John remarried. What happened to Edith? Did she remarry, have a family? What of her descendants and family? Where are you all now? Any information sought on Bates and Monigatti families. Mrs W. McGregor, PO Box 473 Moree NSW 2400 BAXTER/GRAY/CREELY William BAXTER born c.1821, Co. Monaghan, transported in 1853, married Anne GRAY born 1835, Co. Cavan, free, in Launceston 1852. Of their 7 children, only 3 survived to adulthood. Edward born 1855 married Margaret FRY 1878 had 12 children, lived at Nile and Pipers River. Elizabeth born 1858 married Thomas CREELY 1879 Deloraine and had 9 children at Westbury. William Patrick born 1863 married Elizabeth PUGH 1889, had at least 8 children all in Westbury district. Ann died Deloraine 1869 and William married Ann DAWSON (widow) Deloraine 1871; then Mary HARDY in 1880, Westbury. Later charged as Mary Ann BELTON/ROSS with bigamy as she was still married to Alexander ROSS! May have been Mary Ann PECK married Martin HARDY 1854 (died 1868). William was a tinsmith and died in 1887 Launceston. Any information please to: Lorraine Wootton, 3 Ethel Street Scottsdale TAS 7260  (03) 6352 2385 BROWN Can anyone please assist with my long-running search for the elusive George BROWN. He married Susannah KNIGHT at her father’s home on 25 December 1876 at Sassafras, Tasmania. From certificate it would appear George was born 1855 (location unknown) but this may not be so as Susannah was not 18 as stated. Susannah (aged 66) remarried an Albert MULFORD on 10 March 1923 Christchurch NZ. Her status is given as ‘married, not seen nor heard of husband alive for 24 years last past’. Any information gratefully received by: Mrs Wendy Brown, 27 Langdon Street Tannum Sands QLD 4680 TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

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BROWN/CAMERON See entries this issue BROWN/KNIGHT/S. Does anyone have knowledge re Mrs Eva Susan Olivia CAMERON, residing 51 Leighton Street Avonside NZ (Christchurch area) 10 March 1923. Eva (born 1893 to George and Susannah BROWN at Launceston, Tasmania) witnessed marriage of her mother (to Albert MULFORD) at Christchurch 10 March 1923. Not known if remained in NZ after Susannah’s death in 1924. If anyone has any information please contact: Mrs Wendy Brown, 27 Langdon Street Tannum Sands QLD 4680 BROWN/KNIGHT/S George BROWN married Susannah KNIGHT at her father’s home Sassafras Tasmania 25 December 1876. Desperately seeking contact with other Brown researchers. Children were—Sarah Jane born 1877; John Edwards born 1878; James born 1880; all at Port Sorell; George Henry—our line—born 1882 and Thomas born 1883 at Deloraine; John Scott born 1885; Frederick Albert born 1886; William Henry born 1887; Albert born 1888; Ethel May born 1891; Eva Susan Olivia born 1893; Andrew Albert born 1895 and Elsie May born 1896, all at Launceston. If anyone can link into these names and dates please contact: Mrs Wendy Brown, 27 Langdon Street Tannum Sands QLD 4680 BURNS/THOMAS Richard BURN 35 years, and wife Maria THOMAS 31 years, arrived Hobart 1842 on the Sir Charles Napier with son Richard 7 years, daughter Maria 4 years, died on ship. John Thomas born 1843, married Lambeth UK 1870. Any descendants. Pamela Mansfield, 17 Sedgman Street East Brunswick VIC 3057 DOWN Ambrose DOWN (born c.1822 Salisbury England, transported in 1853 for 7 years) and Elizabeth Medhurst NEWMAN (born 1839 free) were married in 1856 at Fingal. Their children were William Richard 1858; Edmund George 1860; Emily Amelia 1865; Clare Matilda 1867; John Thomas 1869; Florence Elizabeth 1873; Herbert Edward 1877 and Clarence Percival 1879. Another son, Arthur, has no birth registered but it is known that he married Minnie who was from India and they had a son. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Lorraine Wootton, 3 Ethel Street Scottsdale TAS 7260  (03) 6352 2385 DOWN/NEWMAN/BURRELL Elizabeth Medhurst NEWMAN (free, aged 16) married Ambrose DOWN (transported 1853 for 7 years, aged 33) at Fingal in 1856. They had nine children in Launceston, Westbury, Deloraine, George Town and Ringarooma. Ambrose died in Fingal in 1902. Elizabeth’s death certificate (1899 Fingal) gives her birth place as England and her brother as John Couzens Newman, married Mary Ann TERRY, 1876 Fingal—two children. Other siblings are believed to be Edward married Elizabeth MIDSON 1882— one child; George married Mary HAAS 1880—six children; Emma Georgina married Thomas BURNELL 1884. All registered in Fingal. Any information greatly appreciated. Lorraine Wootton, 3 Ethel Street Scottsdale TAS 7260  (03) 6352 2385 ii

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FRY I am trying to find information on my great grandmother Elizabeth FRY and a James FRY. Elizabeth came to Tasmania on the ship Antipodes which apparently sailed from London and arrived in Launceston, Tasmania on 26 October 1861. Elizabeth married my great grandfather Michael in Launceston on 11 August 1862. James Fry was a sponsor at the baptism of Michael’s/Elizabeth’s third child on 26 February 1866 but I have nothing on him. To be a sponsor with the name of Fry (the same as Elizabeth’s maiden name) I am assuming he was related to Elizabeth. I am endeavouring to find a link between Elizabeth and James. Any information especially from the descendants of a Fry family who had a James in their family around the year of 1866 would be greatly appreciated. Lance Carroll, 11 Bond Street Kings Meadows Launceston TAS 7249 HOLLINGSWORTH Daniel HOLLINGSWORTH born 1801 Calvering, Essex (parents Daniel and Susannah Hollingsworth?) m.(1) Rachel STRANGE Meesden, England in 1821; children: Frederick Hollingsworth born 1824 and Harriet Hollingsworth born 1826, both Clavering, Essex; m.(2) Ann CORNEY Campbell Town, Tasmania 1832. Daniel was transported to Van Diemens Land on Andromeda 1826. Convict record states—crime, housebreaking—sentence, life imprisonment and transportation—married, two children—age 26—trade, painter and glazier. Received conditional pardon 1839, full pardon 1842. Requested his family be given permission to join him but no evidence of arrival found. I suspect his wife may have died and at least one of his children joined him in Tasmania. A VDL census record indicates a child living in Daniel and Ann’s household. Judging from age given, this child must be from his first marriage or a permanent visitor. I have lost track of Daniel and Ann Hollingsworth after the 1850s. If you have a Daniel Hollingsworth in your family, or even if you have come across any in your research, I would love to hear from you. Meg Bate, PO Box 92 Kinglake West VIC 3758  (03) 5786 5235 email: [email protected] JACKSON Born in Tasmania: James Lowry JACKSON (1855) and his sister Laura Ellen Grace (1857); orphaned in Ballarat Vic. in 1866; raised by their late mother’s family JOHNSTON, in Deloraine, Tasmania. Laura Jackson married Albert BRAMICH at Deloraine in 1883. James possibly married Clara GRAINGER in 1881 at Deloraine. Any further information about these families would be greatly appreciated. Leonie Malins, PO Box 79 Unanderra NSW 2526 JONES/VINCENT Mary Ann One of those ‘brick walls’. Birth unknown, maiden name unknown; marriage to an unknown JONES unknown; death unknown! But a Mary Ann Jones, widow, did marry John Jubilee VINCENT aged 25 at Hobart TAS on 8 July 1835. John Vincent went to Victoria in the 1850s and died in Moonambel, Victoria aged 53 in 1862. No known issue. Any information about the missing Mary Ann would be appreciated. R. Davidson, 1 Clarendon Street New Town TAS 7008 email: [email protected] TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

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JONES/COLE and BAILEY/WEBSTER/LAMBERT John JONES and Elizabeth COLE, St Helens, Tasmania, married 1854. Children were Sarah (BELL) born 1856; John Maxwell Hugh Parry born 1858, Alice (WEBSTER) born 1862, Maryann (BAILEY) born 1865 who died in a house fire at St Helens, Emily (JONES) born 1867, Jessie (LAMBERT) born 1869 and Charlotte (TERRY) born 1874. I would particularly like information on the Bailey, Webster, Lambert and John Maxwell Hugh Parry Jones families. I have quite a lot of information on the other families, in which other members might be interested. My grandmother was Sarah Jones who married Charles Henry Bell in August 1877. Connie Newman, 14 Box Street Doveton VIC 3177 TALMAGE George Henry TALMAGE was supposedly born at Swanport, Tasmania in 1843. His parents could be William Talmage who was a horse dealer, and Elizabeth Ann Talmage. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Robert Weldon, 335 Donovan Street Albury NSW 2640 WALSH and McCARNEY Seeking information on descendants of Thomas WALSH and his wife Margaret McCARNEY (CARNEY) who arrived per the Indian Queen in 1856. They lived in the Westbury district. Their children were: Catherine (1850), Christopher (1853), Margaret (1855), James (1856), Elizabeth (1858), Mary Ann (1860), Sarah (1861), John (1863), Thomas (1865), Catherine (1867) married Alfred MAHONEY, Henry (1869), George (1871) and Ann (1873). Maureen Martin, 2 Dunnivan Street Youngtown TAS 7249  (03) 6343 1007 email: [email protected] Queries are published free for members of the GST Inc. (provided membership number is quoted) and at a cost of $10.00 per query (surname) to non-members. Members are entitled to three free queries per year. All additional queries will be published at a cost of $10.00. Only one query per member per issue will be published unless space permits otherwise. Queries should be limited to 100 words and forwarded to The Editor, Tasmanian Ancestry PO Box 60 Prospect TAS 7250.

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A little girl walking in the cemetery of Pere-la-Chaise, at Paris, and reading one after another the praises upon the tombs of those who slept beneath, suddenly exclaimed— "I wonder where they bury all the sinners!"

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS ABEL William AHERNE Mary Ann ALEXANDER George APPLEBY William ARCHER John ARCHER Sarah BAKES BANFIELD Henry BARNARD Elizabeth BARNARD Hannah BEAUMONT John BELTCHER BELTON Lee Samuel BENDER BOSKELL Charlott BOSKELL James BOYD Margaret BOYES Adelaide BRADLEY Thomas BRANEY Anne BROOKS Clara BROOKS James BROOKS Sara BROUGHAL Nicholas BRYAN Alexander BURROWS Mary BUTTERS Richard BUTTERS Richard BYRON John CALLAHAN Denis CARR Margaret Ann CARTY Martin CHATTERTON William CLEPHANE William COLLINS Thomas CONIGRAVE CORDERY Robert John DAVIS Thomas De DASSEL William DEAN William of Belmont DEWS Violet May DICK James DORE John J DUCIE DUTTON William FAIRMAN John William FERGUSON David FERGUSON John FISHER Henry Casper FLOWER Sara Elizabeth FLOWER William Lewis FLOWER William Lewis FOSTER John FRANCOMBE Charles M FREER Mary (nee Rogers) TASMANIAN ANCESTRY March 1998

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS FREER William Francis GEE Mary Maria GITTUS Margaret GUARD Edward GURR Charles Frederick HACK Mathew John HARRIS Frederick HELY George Thomas HIBBINS Thomas HIGGINS Hugh HOLMES Glory HOLMES John HOLMES Thomas HOOK HOSKING Henry HUETT Hannah M HURLEY John Charles INGRAM JAMES Leigh JOHNSON Thomas York Rainbow JOLLIFFE Willaim T JONES Evan KEMP KENNEDY Lady Julia KENNY Margaret KERR William KIRKHAM KOERBIN LAW Susan LAWLESS Francis Laurence LEVY Ann LOCKWOOD WOLSTONCROFT, Mabel MARTIN Elizabeth J MATHIAS MATHIAS McCOLL Margaret McKAY Henry McKAY James McKENZIE McLEAN Joseph Bow Stewart McPHEE Colin MINNITT Paul MORRIS Thomas MORRIS Thomas NEWBON William NEWMAN / NEUMANN NICHOLLS NICHOLSON O’HALLORAN Mathew O’HALLORAN Mathew Martin O’LOUCHLIN Margaret ORPWOOD PATMAN PAYNTER William vi

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NEW MEMBERS’ INTERESTS PEACOCK Edward PEARCE PEED Catherine PURTON Shadrach REED John RICHARDS Mary E ROBISON James RUSSELL Robert RUSSELL Robert RUSSELL William RUXTON SCANLAN Amy SCHMIDT Carl Frederick SCHMIDT Gottleib SHEFFIELD Frances Edward SHEPPARD SHEPPARD John Henry SHEPPARD Matilda Dickens SHERGOLD Sarah SKINNER Miriam/Marion SMITH Ellen Georgina SMITH James Thomas SMYTH Alexander STOCK James STONE Maria Jane SWAN John TERRY Stephen THOMPSON THORN/E TUMILTY James TUMILTY Leonard VAUGHAN Hanora VINEN Eliza VINEN Thomas VINEN Walter WADLEY Sarah WEBB Charles WEBB James WELLER Gottfried WESTBROOK Elizabeth WESTBROOK Elizabeth WHITING James WILLIAMS John WILLIAMSON WOODCOCK WRIGHT Grace T

Launceston TAS AUS ENG Launceston TAS AUS Peckham KEN ENG Spennymoor DUR ENG TAS AUS ??? SCT Crowland LIN ENG Penguin TAS AUS Hobart/Penguin TAS AUS ALL Launceston TAS AUS Hawkes Bay/Norsewood NZ Hawkes Bay/Norsewood NZ Buxton DBY ENG Ranelagh ENG ENG Hamilton TAS AUS ENG/TAS AUS (arr. 1884) Launceston TAS AUS Mangana TAS AUS IRL Hamilton TAS AUS Hobart/Penguin TAS AUS Norwich KEN ENG Hobart TAS AUS ENG GLS ENG Launceston TAS AUS Launceston TAS AUS IRL New Norfolk TAS AUS New Norfolk TAS AUS Hobart TAS AUS Longford TAS AUS Burnie/Devonport TAS AUS Burnie/Devonport TAS AUS ?/Boden–Wurtenberg GER Marylebone LND ENG Westbury TAS AUS St Pauls Bristol ENG Upper LiffeyTAS AUS Nantwich CHS ENG Deloraine TAS AUS TAS AUS

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