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Hi everyone Still waiting to hear back from a few people. For some of you who have submitted enquiries, it has led to much new information - some of which greatly contrasts with the information which was already obtained. Users of Australian BMD's would realise that they are a genealogical treasure trove, and the mere fact that the indexes list both parent's names (Victoria - full names, NSW - forenames, other states not entirely sure) means it is really easy to spot which children belong to the right family. Oh, if only it were that simple for other regions. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages and good wishes. I have enjoyed working on your "case studies" as much as you have enjoyed receiving the information. For new people reading this thread, I am happy to take on additional enquiries - please don't forget to include EVERYTHING that you know already - it makes my job so much simpler. Best regards to all Andrew

Hi Andrew, What a massive task you've taken on! It's a very kind offer but I don't know whether you want a very challenging quest... I have found 2 Walthos who went to Australia. This is all that I have on them John Waltho (sometimes Walthow) absconded in 1823 (4 times), NSW and arrived on ship Minerva Thomas Waltho who was sentenced to 7 years transportation in 1821. He was approx 17. He might have been born in Staffordshire but I'm not sure. I don't know if he went to NSW or some other place. I don't hold out too much hope with such sketchy info but I'd appreciate anything you can find on any Walthos you come across in your searches. Ta very much Jane

Could you help me please Andrew.My ancestor is James Osborn,on the Unassisted Passsenger List for Victoria it lists a James Osborn,28,Ship:Yorkshire.Arrival:Nov.1861 Port:B.Fiche 195,Page 004. I think this is probably him, and I have also found (hopefully) his marriage to Mary Bendell,at Ballarat,Victoria 1872.Would it be possible for you to find out any details on this passenger listing and marriage? Many thanks.Sue.

Hi Jennie. Thank you very much. I have emailed you. Irene

hi andrew, im trying to contact my aunt who lives/lived in a town called sunshine outside melbourne.i have tried eveything,even the white pages directory,but i have really hit a brick wall. have you any ideas? i would like to say that what you are doing for people is wonderful and im sure is very much appreciated!

just nudging so my posting isn't consigned to the archives !!! have answered nearly everyone's enquiries. I have e-mailed most people direct. Some new information for a few people today - check your in boxes. regards Andrew

Hello Andrew, Are you still able to do look-ups in Australia? I have been trying to trace my Father's Uncle, he moved to Hobart Tazmania in the early 60's????? His name was David Malcher, or Malsher, they seemed to go by either.His wife Maragret moved there with him, but didn't settle, she moved back to England. That last the family heard of him was a clip in the local paper a few years ago, he was running a boys holiday camp on Flanders Island.He was also a school teacher out there at some point. He is the only one left now, his sister's have all passed away, and Dad would love to hear if he is still alive or not. He would be about 75 now. Don't have any dates of birth for him either.

Hi andrew i am trying to find my birth mother. All i know is that she left scotland in 1969 or close to that year to start afresh in australia. her maiden name was jemima McNeil smith he married name handley her husbands name was john but i do not know if he is my father. I know it is a long shot but the australian embasy told me they cannot help me. Cheers erik.

Hi
I am looking for info on the Salmon Family. Herbert William Salmon was born in Hampton, England 1869. He emigrated to Australia, NSW, i think before 1893. He married Harrietta Dodson, dont know when, but they had their first son, Harold George in1893 NSW.
Herbert also had Beryl, Herbert Cyril and Cedric Laurence, all born back in Hampton, England. They returned to NSW in 1909. I am trying to find what happened to each after they returned. I know Cedric married Jeanie McNaught in 1932 and that Harold George married Dora Ellevsen , again dont know when. Any info regarding my Salmons would help me greatly tracing their movements. Herbert William is buried back in Hampton, England and his wife died some years later in Oz. Thats all i know. Hoping you can find out more so i can fill in my gaps?

kindest regards

gina

Just a nudge on this one

Re the McDougalls in N.S.W. mention was made of Narrogin, the only place of this name is in Western Australia,according to Australia Post.
Don MacLean

Re the Salmons in N.S.W.
According to the N.S.W. B.D.Ms Harold G. married Edith M. HARRIS at Rockdale in 1925 reg.no.14960. Herbert C. married Jean MacKAY at Woollahra in 1937 reg.no.22671. Cedric L.married Jeanie H. McNAUGHT at North Sydney in 1932 reg.no.10929. Hope this helps. Don MacLean

Thanks Donald. Harold G died in 1917 and i have him as marrying Dora Ellevsen in 1915,Toowoomba, NSW. The other two could well be the ones i am after. Many thanks

Hi Aussie Goddess,

Danielle is offering Australian Electoral lookups. Her thread is on the Records Board

"Can do Australia Electoral Role LookUps 1901-1936"

Maybe she will be able to give you some info.

bye Helen

Please note Andrew has not been active on this thread since 2004!

There are some other lookup offers (including mine and Kerri's) on this board tho and alwayd ppl willing to help (like Don & Helen!)

:-)
Cherilyn
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Hi Andrew

I'm trying to find out what happened to Herbert Collyer he was born 1899 in Herfordshire I have found him on the ship passenger list to Albany Australia. He left London on 23/05/1923 on the Diogenes. Can not find any trace of him since then and nothing was ever heard of him once he left the UK. Could you perhaps point me in the direction to find out if he died at sea? or is there arrivals lists??

Thanks
Karen

Hi Andrew

Can you please try to help me I am trying to trace my great uncle Thomas Canning born 1933. He left Glasgow on the Big Brother Scheme in the 1950's i think and went to Sydney and has not been heard of since. I have been told that he was working at something to do with sheep but wanted to save to buy a pub/bar or something like that. There was a split in our family for years and we have since been able to contact our relatives in Scotland (We live in Ireland) but no-one knows anything about Thomas. My family would love to find out any info on him. I do hope you can help. I would hope he is still alive.

Tonya

Hi Cherilyn, I think this is a long shot but must try. I am searching for anything about my uncle and his wife.
His name is David Hall he emigrated to Australia with his wife Kay in 1957/8 on the £10 package, they settled in Yarraville, I think that's Melbourne am not sure about it. He was born in Hampton, Kingston upon Thames, England in1924, anything at all would be appreciated. Thank You Pat

I am looking for death info, marriage info and any children born to Christian( Christina,Tennie, Teenie) Hardie, born 1897/1898 in Foveran, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, emigrated & married to an H. (The H. may stand for Hardie or his initial, I don't know) Buckley, died in Australia, 7th October 1929 aged 32
Thanks

Hi Andrew,I am looking for my cousins who emigrated to oz in 1958/59. Their names are Lesley, Bryan, Steven and David Wrigley. Their father Jack was my uncle and his wife was italian. Lesley or Leslie was born in 1951 and was the eldest. My sister exchanged xmas cards with our uncle for a few years,but the last few years they have been returned.I hope you can point me in the right direction. our uncle and aunt lived in St Marys, N.S.W. thank you Eileen Garrard nee Wrigley