Tracing Family Branches

 Today's post involves my husband's Maternal Aunt, Maria Theresa Hunt, who is now deceased.  The article refers to her as Perri, which is either what she wanted her stage name to be or is a typo, as she was known by the name Terri to family and friends.  The article also has a lovely photograph of her and can be found here Transcription Singapore girl back from Britain: Stage-struck MISS PERRI HUNT (above) returned from Britain aboard the Canton yesterday and said she was stage-struck. Perri, a former pupil of Singapore's Good Shepherd Convent, wanted to know what her chances were of joining the Singapore Stage Club. She has been through a course of dramatics in Coventry, England, and has appeared in "quite a few amateur productions" with a fair amount of success. Miss Hunt, who has been away from Singapore for the last two years, was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J.E. Hunt.  Her father is expected to join them in Singapore shortly.- Straits Times Picture. Sourc...

Today’s post involves the funeral of my 4th Great Aunt Matilda Thoroughgood née Guymer.  Matilda died on the 1 July 1909 and was buried at the Thurlow Methodist Church Cemetery on the 2nd of July 1909.  Another post mentioning Matilda can be found here . Source:  Family Notices (1909, July 1).  Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940) , p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article103676738 Transcript: FUNERAL THE Friends of the late MRS. EDWARD THOROUGHGOOD AND FAMILY are kindly invited to attend her FUNERAL, to leave her late residence, Box Forest, Baw Baw, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY)  AFTERNOON at two o’clock for the Methodist Cemetery, Thurlow. R. SIDNEY CRAIG, Funeral Director, Sloane- Street. Telephone 100

Today’s post mentions my 3rd Great Grandfather John Pierse.  I had a laugh reading this because the biggest and best crop of tomatoes I have ever grown was at our married quarter at Kapooka in 2003.  We called them ‘the triffids‘ and the family consensus was they were the nicest tomatoes any of us had ever had!  I didn’t stake them either and just let them grow freely into the massive plants they became.  I have not been too active growing vegetables recently (Covid 19 got me back into it and my current plantings are growing very nicely at the moment) but I am looking forward to growing tomatoes again this year, especially now and they won’t be staked either! Source:   WISE & OTHERWISE. (1906, October 17).   The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928) , p. 3. Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article120258756 Transcript: The worst system of growing tomatoes (and now is the time for plantin...

Today’s post involves my second great uncle William Henry Lambert.  The writer seems not to be a fan of the working class becoming the political class.  A drunken, shearer and a nuisance it really sounds like William lived up to the writers expectations of such a man.  Life for a politician was obviously much easier in those days, no mobile phones to record the act and no social media to spread it widely instantaneously.  One can imagine the scandal a man of his political standing would endure these days in the same circumstances! More posts mentioning William can be found here , here and here . Source:  FEDERAL MEMBER FINED (1927, March 19).  News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954) , p. 1 (SPORTING EDITION). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article129247519 Transcript: FEDERAL MEMBER FINED Made Himself a Nuisance FORMER LORD MAYOR MELBOURNE, Today. William H. Lambert, a shearer, aged 42 years, member of the House of Representativ...

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 Great Grandmothers second husband Henry Inifer.  I believe that Henry was born the son of Isaac Inifer and his wife Margaret nee Sherdon in Essex, England about 1837. 1841 England Census Name Henry Mifer  (transcription error should be Inifer) Age 4 Estimated Birth Year abt 1837 Gender Male Where born Essex, England Civil parish Braintree Hundred Hinckford County/Island Essex Country England Registration district Braintree Sub-registration district Braintree Piece 331 Book 12 Folio 40 Page number 9 Household Members Name Age Isaac Mifer 52 Margaret Mifer 40 William Mifer 17 Isaac Mifer 14 John Mifer 12 Sarah Mifer 10 Benjamin Mifer 8 Mary Mifer 6 Henry Mifer 4 Maria Mifer 2 Source: 1841 England Census. Retrieved from  https://www.ancestry.com.au 1851 England Census Name Henry Inifer Age 15 Estimated Birth Year abt 1836 Relation Son Father...

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 article involves my husbands Great Grandfather August Felix Wilhelmus Noya in the Dutch East Indies.  In 1924 while working for the Department of Finance he was accused of embezzlement. I am extremely thankful that I not only do I have access to these wonderful international resources via the internet but also for translation websites that enable me to understand what on earth such articles are about! Source: "De Verduistering bij het Departement van Financiën.". "Bataviaasch nieuwsblad". Batavia, 03-11-1924.  Retrieved from  http://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=ddd:011040782:mpeg21:a0016 I have more posts involving A.F.W. Noya here ,  here ,  here ,  here  and  here .

In order to finalise the estate of my 4th Great Aunt Tamar Twemlow nee Guymer an auction was arranged to dispose of a cottage that she had in Victoria Parade, Goulburn.  Another post of mine involving Tamar can be found here . Source:Advertising (1925, April 18). Goulburn Evening Penny Post (NSW : 1881 - 1940), p. 6 (EVENING). Retrieved from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article102753055 Transcript: AUCTIONEERS' ADVERTISEMENTS PROPERTY SALE FRIDAY, 1ST MAY, 1924, At 3 p.m. sharp. R.D. GRAY AND SONS Will sell by auction, At Their Rooms, 370 Auburn-street, THE FOLLOWING TOWN PROPERTIES: 1. PROPERTY NOW OCCUPIED BY A. LANSDOWNE AND SON as Florist's Shop and Residence, situated in Auburn-street, having frontage 24ft, 6in. and depth 330ft., lane at rear.  The buildings are substantial and well built of brick ; six rooms, lobby, bathroom, and large balcony upstairs ; two rooms, kitchen, large shop with double windows, hall, with independent entrance of...

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 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 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 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.

Today's post involves my Great Grandfather Leo Battye. Source: GUNDAGAI (1946, March 21). Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved June 4, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145004507 Transcript: Mr Leo Battye left for Sydney last week for further treatment to his injured knee.  Nearly 12 months ago Mr. Battye met with an accident while unloading wood and has since been laid up.  Some weeks ago he visited Sydney and had an operation to the knee. Source: GUNDAGAI (1946, August 15). Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved June 4, 2017, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article145137916 Transcript: Mr. Leo Battye returned from Sydney last week where he has been undergoing treatment for his injured knee.  His leg has not shown the improvement that could be desired, and he is still unable to do any hard work. Source: OUR NEIGHBORS (1946, August 19). Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1...