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Rootsweb.com RSS Feed for AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE Rootsweb.com RSS feed for AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE en-us Copyright 2005 by MyFamily.inc 2008-12-02T03:41:51-06:00 helpdesk@rootsweb.com helpdesk@rootsweb.com Rootsweb.com 2005-05-01T00:00:00-06:00 1 hourly [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Fitzgerald in Townsville http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-12/1228214511 Hi List members Looking for any information on my Fitzgerald family who lived at 63 Mitchell Street, North Ward, Townsville from before 1918 to about 1935/6. My Grandfather's name was Patrick Fitzgerald, an employee of the Ross River Meatworks. He died 1 July 1934 aged 54 and is buried in the Townsville Cemetery. About 1936 my Grandmother, Catherine Fitzgerald nee Ward, and daughter Gertie, packed up their possessions and returned to Brisbane via ship. All their possessions were stored in their car, in a storage warehouse. It caught fire and they lost everything they owned apart from what they took with them on the ship. This was the story I was told. I was hoping that there might have been a newspaper item about this at the time. Would also like to find the grave for my Grandfather. My mother Gertrude Fitzgerald attended St Patrick's school in Townsville from about 1924 to about 1935. She belonged to the Old Girls' Association and was still corresponding with friends from school at the time of her death in Brisbane in 1995. Mum also worked for the C'wealth Serum Laboratories for a short time before she went to Brisbane. I would appreciate any information. Thanks Julie McDonald, Perth, Western Australia. "Julie McDonald" <jm751802@bigpond.net.au> 2008-12-02T03:41:51-06:00 [Aus-Qld-Townsville] [ADMIN] The most frequently asked question of subscribers is: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-12/1228209760 Rootsweb mailing lists are automatic and are managed by list robots. 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To subscribe/unsubscribe: AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE-request@rootsweb.com. To subscribe in Digest mode: AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE-D-request@rootsweb.com. To send a message/post to the List: AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE@rootsweb.com. >>>>>> FYI Only <<<<<< Mode = manner/method/way. There are two modes in which to subscribe: 1. The -L mode. The "regular" mode now. All regular subscribers receive posts/messages made to the list as separate/individual emails. 2. The -D mode. The "digest" mode now. All digest subscribers receive posts/messages made to the list as one BIG email. .... If you previously subscribed to the list in both -L and -D modes using the same email address you will find that you are *no longer* subscribed in Digest mode. The new software doesn't permit the same address to be subscribed in both -L and -D modes. Therefore, if you wish to receive both modes, you will need to subscribe to the Digest using a different email address. Please give me a contact should anyone need further elaboration - grin. .... Regards, --Manaia [List-Admin] AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE-admin@rootsweb.com (45 members total) Manaia Alofa <manaiaalofa@yahoo.com> 2008-12-02T02:22:21-06:00 [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Laun Family http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-11/1227224271 Hi List I am researching the family of John Ross Louis Laun who lived in Townsville and Ayr Anyone researching same family would like to hear from you Esther Sydney Australia "Esther J Laun" <estherlaun@optusnet.com.au> 2008-11-20T16:37:51-06:00 Re: [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Townsville New Cemetery, grave location lookup please http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-11/1226363997 Hi Christine, Just to add to my previous message. There does no appear to be a headstone for Joseph. In 1922 Joseph was living in Coopers Plains, Coorparoo, Morten Occupation: Hairdresser. (from Commonwealth Electoral Roll Qld). Between 1912 & 1914 Joseph's name was published several times in the Townsville Bulletin Court notices. Lyn On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:30 PM, Christine <larcombe1790@bigpond.com>wrote: > Hi List, > > I am hoping SKS will help me we a lookup for the graves of Louis and Joseph > EUGENE in the Townsville new Cemetery, please? > > Louis died in 1917 and Joseph died in 1922. I believe that they were > father and son. > nymo <nymo1277@gmail.com> 2008-11-10T17:39:57-06:00 Re: [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Townsville New Cemetery, grave location lookup please http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-11/1226363266 Christine, Joseph's death was registered in the Brisbane District. Checking Brisbane online cemeteries, there is a burial for a Joseph EUGENE in the Toowong Cemetery 2nd May 1922. Lyn On Mon, Nov 10, 2008 at 11:30 PM, Christine <larcombe1790@bigpond.com>wrote: > Hi List, > > I am hoping SKS will help me we a lookup for the graves of Louis and Joseph > EUGENE in the Townsville new Cemetery, please? > > Louis died in 1917 and Joseph died in 1922. I believe that they were > father and son. > > Thank you. > > Regards, > > -:¦:-..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- > ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) > ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ Christine -:¦:- > nymo <nymo1277@gmail.com> 2008-11-10T17:27:46-06:00 [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Townsville New Cemetery, grave location lookup please http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-11/1226323831 Hi List, I am hoping SKS will help me we a lookup for the graves of Louis and Joseph EUGENE in the Townsville new Cemetery, please? Louis died in 1917 and Joseph died in 1922. I believe that they were father and son. Thank you. Regards, -:¦:-..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ Christine -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* "Christine" <larcombe1790@bigpond.com> 2008-11-10T06:30:31-06:00 Re: [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Hal & Jean Devanny http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-11/1226286598 Hi Lynne, I am so grateful for the efforts you have gone to on my behalf and the information that you have been able to obtain. I was aware of the Communist connections and I have a copy of her book, The Butcher Shop, but everything else you have revealed was unknown. You did a wonderful job for me. The list of Personal Mail references could also reveal so much more. Are copies of these available and if so where would they be accessed. I can't remember if I explained my connection to the Devanny's. Hal's Mother was a sister to my Grandfather. She was therefore my Great-Aunt. Thanks ever so much, Lynne. Kindest regards, Terry.(Kiwi in Aus) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynne" <lynnekendall@bigpond.com> To: <aus-qld-townsville@rootsweb.com> Cc: <tka46265@bigpond.net.au> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 1:35 PM Subject: Hal & Jean Devanny > Hi Terry > > I have finally tracked Hal's death/burial > > He died on 7 August 1966 aged 78 years. He is buried at Charters Towers > (Qld) in the Lynd Cemetery in section 20, plot 222 grave 13624. The > Charters Towers Information Centre (they hold the burial records) was not > able to tell me if there is a headstone. > > Lynne > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1778 - Release Date: 11/9/2008 2:14 PM "Terry" <tka46265@bigpond.net.au> 2008-11-09T20:09:58-06:00 [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Hal & Jean Devanny http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-11/1226284528 Hi Terry I have finally tracked Hal's death/burial He died on 7 August 1966 aged 78 years. He is buried at Charters Towers (Qld) in the Lynd Cemetery in section 20, plot 222 grave 13624. The Charters Towers Information Centre (they hold the burial records) was not able to tell me if there is a headstone. Lynne "Lynne" <lynnekendall@bigpond.com> 2008-11-09T19:35:28-06:00 [Aus-Qld-Townsville] Burial details Hal and Jean Devanny http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AUS-QLD-TOWNSVILLE/2008-11/1226281683 Hello Terry I am running into a few brickwalls here... I have found this link about Jean Devanny who died 8 March1962 http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A080316b.htm and this one about their daughter Patricia http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A130697b.htm?hilite=devanny another interesting link I found www.library.jcu.edu.au/Specials/Archives/devanletter.pdf - another one referring to Jean Devanny as a diver and a naturalist http://books.google.com/books?id=MS7-RW59FqMC&pg=PA24&lpg=PA24&dq=patricia+hurd+townsville&source=bl&ots=KsfyIKSv1Q&sig=nP434uG7B3kGqPlYKHF_ZjjGCH4&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=8&ct=result I rang the Rockhampton Crematorium and Jean's ashes are in a family plot in section 3 plot 55 but Hal is not with her. Hal was not cremated in Townsville. I also checked the Townsville Cemetery and Hal is not buried there so his burial whereabouts are a bit of a mystery. I also checked the North Rockhampton Cemetery and Hal is not interred there. There are lots of links about this family on the internet - some just snippets and I also found a link to a documentary made. Let me know if you are interested in anything else locally in Townsville and I will try to help Lynne "Lynne" <lynnekendall@bigpond.com> 2008-11-09T18:48:03-06:00