Tracing Family Branches

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: RICH GOLD STRIKE REPORTED (1934, June 25). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224994056 Transcript: RICH GOLD STRIKE REPORTED Below Old Prince of Wales Mine Reports are current that a rich gold strike has been made close to Dwyer's old mine, down from the Prince of Wales. Mr. Leo Battye has been working on the spot for some time, and though no official information was given, the strike is said to be highly satisfactory.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: EMPLOYMENT FOR 200 MEN (1935, September 19). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225003068 Transcript: Near the old 'Bushman's Daughter,' Leo Battye and Sam Blake are prospecting.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: LOCAL AND GENERAL (1929, August 2). The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article122747039 Transcript: Whilst proceeding home on Wednesday night Mr. Leo. Battye, of Jones' Creek, was thrown from a sulky and badly injured.  He was admitted to the hospital in a serious condition.  Leo seems to be unfortunate, as this is not his first visit to our hospital.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: TOWN TOPICS (1932, April 25). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 2. Retrieved June 4, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224981443 Transcript: Mr. Leo Battye was admitted to, and discharged from the local hospital last week.  Mr. Dal Passlow was also discharged.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: TOWN TOPICS (1934, September 17). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 2. Retrieved June 4, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224995764 Transcript: Admissions to the hospital during the latter part of the last week were Mary Minter, Miss Walsh, and Mr. Russell.  Discharges were - Mrs. Turner, Mr. Castrission, Jeff Petrich, Leo Battye, and Mr. Britt.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: ALL ABOUT PEOPLE. (1923, August 6). The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130351014 Transcript: Eight patients at present in the hospital.  Mrs Francis and child, and Mr. Leo Battye were week-end admissions.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: LOCAL AND GENERAL (1921, May 6). The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123491907 Transcript: Mr. Leo. Battye has been in Hospital during the past week or so, suffering from his old complaint.  His condition has been causing anxiety to his friends.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: ABOUT PEOPLE (1926, May 24). The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121744871 Transcript: The Hospital staff is kept going these days - 13 patients under treatment. Last week's admissions included: Mrs. Catherine Paton (operated on for appendicitis); Vane Craine, a boy (injury to hip, caused by a fall from a stool) ; Leo. Battye (kicked by a horse).

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: ALL ABOUT PEOPLE. (1925, December 7). The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121744164 Transcript: Mr. Leo. Battye was admitted to the Hospital at the week-end, suffering from a poisoned hand.

Today's post involves my 2nd Great Aunt Mary Agnes Battye and her second marriage.  Mary was the daughter of Edward Joseph Battye and his wife Ellen Mary (nee Pierse) and was born about 1890 in the Gundagai area.  On the 22nd June 1909 she married Charles J. Chalker at St. Patrick's R.C. Church at Gundagai, tragically he died in 1919 leaving Mary a young widow with children to raise alone.  In 1935 she married John 'Jack' Crowley at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia.  John died on the 18th January 1961 at the age of 93, while Mary died on the 19th May 1966 aged 76. Information and a photograph of their burial site can be found here . Source: WEDDDING BELLS (1935, February 28). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 4. Retrieved July 10, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224999040 Transcript:  WEDDING BELLS CROWLEY-CHALKER This morning in St. Patrick's Church, Rev. Fr. Butler Adm. officiating at the marriage of Mrs Mary...

Today's post involves my Great Aunt Monica Battye. Source: GOULBURN (1947, June 26). Catholic Weekly (Sydney, NSW : 1942 - 1954), p. 20. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146605192 Transcript: On June 3, the annual Catholic Ball was conducted at the Gundagai Theatre.  Success was achieved from both the social and financial viewpoint, over 500 people attending and an amount of almost £200 being taken at the door.  Visitors from Wagga, Cootamundra, Tumut, Adelong and other neighbouring towns, as well as the district centres, attended.  Following a fanfare, the official party entered the hall at 9:30p.m.  It comprised his Lordship Bishop McGuire (who received the debutantes.) the Rev. Father A. Deegan, P.P. (Gundagai),  B. McDonagh (Cootamundra), and J. O'Brien (Gundagai), the deputy shire president , Mr. R.R. Knox and Mrs. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. D. Koch, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Horsley.  The debutante retinue was le...

Today's post involves my Great Aunt Monica Battye. Source: Riverina District News (1947, January 13). Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145142578 Transcript: Miss M. Battye, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Battye, of Tor street, is a patient in the district hospital.

Today's post involves my 2nd Great Aunt Mary Agnes Battye and her marriage to Charles J. Chalker. Mary, the daughter of Edward Joseph Battye and his wife Ellen Mary (nee Pierse) was born about 1890 in the Gundagai area.  On the 22nd June 1909 she married Charles J. Chalker at St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Gundagai.  Unfortunately Charles died on 14th October 1919 at Reno, leaving Mary alone to raise their young family. Source: CHALKER—BATTYE. (1909, June 25). The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123564196 Transcript: CHALKER-BATTYE On Tuesday afternoon, in St. Patrick's R.C. Church, by the Rev. P.J. Donovan, a quiet wedding was celebrated, when Mr. Charles Chalker, son of Mr. J. H. Chalker, of Adaminaby, was united to Miss Agnes Battye, of Jones' Creek Gundagai.  The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Victor Battye, wore a dark gree...

Today's post involves my 2nd Great Uncle Albert 'Victor' Battye.  Victor (as he was known) was the son of Edward Battye and his wife Ellen nee Pierse.  He was born in Gundagai in 1888 and died at his mother's house at Jones' Creek on the 13th November 1919.  He never married and was buried at the North Gundagai Cemetery on the 14th December 1919.  I have previously posted about him here . Source: "OH, MY POOR WIFE" (1916, October 29). Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), p. 9. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121344151 Transcript: Victor Battye, a young miner, was seriously injured at Gundagai North Gold Mine on Friday, through the fall of a large rock.  Battye received immediate assistance, and was found to be suffering from severe injuries to the spinal chord, the lower part of the body being paralysed.  He was conveyed to the hospital, where he lies in a precarious condition. Source: FALL OF EARTH. (1916, Octo...

Today's post involves my 2nd grand uncle Albert 'Victor' Battye.  He was the son of Edward Joseph Battye and his wife Ellen Mary nee Pierse, born in Gundagai in 1888.  He died in 1919 at Gundagai. Source: ALL ABOUT PEOPLE (1919, November 13). The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), p. 2. Retrieved June from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123643614 Transcript: Died at the residence of his mother (Mrs Battye) Jones' Ck., Gundagai. this morning.  Victor Battye, aged 31 years. About 3 years ago deceased was badly injured by a fall of earth while working in a mine at Reno - his spine was affected.  Ever since he had been confined to his bed, and was tenderly nursed by his mother and sisters.  He was a fine young fellow and was highly respected by all who knew him.  He is survived by his mother, one brother (Leo) & four sisters - Mrs Chalker, Reno; Mrs Roper, Reno; Mrs Blake and Miss Katie ...

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye.  Source: ABOUT PEOPLE (1934, September 6). The Gundagai Independent (NSW : 1928 - 1939), p. 4. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224995601 Transcript: Mr. H.D. Groom, mining engineer with his assistant, Mr. Leo Battye, together with Mr. Jack Edwards, of South Gundagai, were on a tour of inspection through the Tumut district last week end. Source: GUNDAGAI (1934, October 5). Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW : 1896 - 1938), p. 36. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112684361 Transcript: Mr. H.D. Groom, mining engineer, with his assistant, Mr. Leo Battye, and Mr. Jack Edwards, have been on a tour of inspection in this district.

Today's notice involves my 2nd grand uncle Albert 'Victor' Battye. Source: Advertising (1919, November 27). The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928), p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article123646901 Transcript: In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. PROBATE JURISDICTION In the will of ALBERT VICTOR BATTYE late of Gundagai in the State of New South Wales Miner deceased. APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will and Testament of the above named deceased may be granted to ROBERT PIERSE the Executor in the said Will named and all persons having any claims against the Estate of the said deceased are to send them to and all Notices are to be served on FRASER & OLIVER, Proctor for the Executor, Gundagai. By their Agents, MYERS & HILL, 58 Hunter St., Sydney.

Today's photograph is of my Great Grandparents Leo Francis Battye and his wife Stella Jane Christina nee Worldon. Leo Francis Battye and his wife Stella Jane Christina nee Worldon with one of their granddaughters.

Today's post involves my 2nd great uncle Ernest J. Battye.  Ernest was the son of Edward Joseph Battye and his wife Ellen Mary nee Pierse.  Born in Gundagai in 1886, he died in Cobar of typhoid fever on the 14th December 1907 and was buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Cobar on the 16th December 1907. Source: Concentrates. (1907, December 17). The Cobar Herald (NSW : 1899 - 1914), p. 2. Retrieved  from ht tp://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118685677 Transcript: On Tuesday evening of last week there was admitted to the Cobar Hospital a young man named Ernest Battie.  He came from Canbelego and was suffering with typhoid fever.  He was in a very serious condition when he arrived and died on Saturday night last.  The funeral took place on Monday morning, the Rev. Father Barry officiating at the grave.  We understand that the case is a very sad one, as the deceased was the principal support of his mother, who lives at Jones' Creek, near Gun...

Today's post involves my Great Aunt Monica Battye. Source: GUNGAGAI (1947, June 5). Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1877 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143494716 Transcript: GUNDAGAI Monica Battye and Beryl Miller have taken up nursing as a career, Monica is a well-known local girl, and Beryl is a sister of a former member of the hospital staff, Nancy Miller.