ADAMS: Arthur Henry (1876-1955) m Sarah Jane FITZGERALD (1880-1964) at Bong Bong in 1899. Issue: Charles Leslie (b 1900) m Elizabeth MUIR; Mary Jane Frances (b 1904) m Rudolph ROGERS; Lillian (b 1908) m Ernest HOMER; Irene (b 1910) m Langley JOHNSON; Francis (b 1913) m Ealalie PENNEY; Beatrice (b 1915) m James GRIMSON; Olive Mary (b 1918) m Arthur BURGESS; William (1919) m Vera MEADS. Descendants sought for family history. Contact Brian Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 (Published 06NOV2000)

AHOLA: Reino Joseph (Ray). I am his daughter, Diane. I am seeking his stepchildren, Allan, Pam, Beth, Jim, Barbara, and Ian, from his marriage to Mary. I have recently made contact with some of Ray's relatives in America. They have sent me original letters written by Mary to Ray's sister, Martha. In her last letter in 1959, Mary said that Pam would name her baby after Ray if it was a boy. I will shortly visit America and I wish to take some information to Ray's family. Diane Cato mcato@winsoft.net.au (Published 24-25JUL2004)

ANDERESON: Matilda, b 1843 Sydney, to John and Catherine. Details of parents and siblings sought. Contact John Hawke, 12 Julius St., Pearce ACT 2607 (Published 08SEP1999)

ANDERSON: Phillipa (Pip). Born in Australia moved first to Connecticut, USA, then to Chicago, then back to Australia. Last known home in Mosman, NSW around 1997. Contact Liz Evans, littleone15@hotmail.com or Zombie2093@aol.com (Published 3APR2002)

ANDERSON: Seeking descendants of Donald and Margaret (nee DUNBAR) Anderson who arrived in Australia with children Ann, Samuel, John, Catherine and Margaret, on the barque ship Asia on May 10, 1839, for a reunion in Coffs Harbour on September 29 and 30. Contact Kyle Anderson-Hoscke, (02) 6651 1497 or ahoschke@ozemail.com.au (Published 01MAY2001)

ANDREWS: Herbert Harry Andrews (b Melbourne 1860) was caretaker of Birchgrove Oval, Balmain, and lived in Park House. His first wife was Laura SHOESMITH; his second was Edith Melinda SMITH. His granddaughter is seeking photos of him and also of his children or other descendenta from both families. Contact Beryl Lubov, c/- Post Office, Sussex Inlet, NSW 2540 (Published 25-26SEP2004)

ANDREWS: William Peardon b 1905 Eddington (Vic). Parents William Thomas and Emma (HARPER). William snr. d 1916. Emma married a Welsh widower and moved to New Lambton, Newcastle, with son. Seeking information from descendants for family research for construction of Andrews family tree and of their relatives, ANDERSON family of Laanecoorie, Vic. Contact Tony Anderson, (03) 9427 0056 (Published 17JUL2000)

ARCHIBALD: See WILSON

ARCHIBALD: Thomas. Seeking relatives of my father, who died in Sydney in 1950. He was born in Fife in 1897, was educated in Missouri, US, and served in the Merchant Marines and the Australian Army. Contact James, archibaldclan@bigpond.com (Published 18-19JUN2005)

AREY:Robert Ellwood m Mary Ann (DAVIES) at Orange in 1878. Children; Edith, Ethel, Beatrice, Robert, Penelope, James, Charles, Myra. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact R. Sneddon, 4/35 Bishop Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830. (Published 29DEC2000)

ARMIDALE FAMILY HISTORY GROUP: Preparing a pioneer register of pre-1901 Northern Tablelands pioners. Submissions welcomed on a form obtained by writing to the Secretary, PO Box 1378, Armidale 2350, enclosing stamped self-addressed envelope. No entry fee. (Published 26JAN1999)

ARMSTRONG: Clifford m Anne (Annie) MELVILLE in 1919 at Petersham, Sydney. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact R. Snedden, 4/35 Bishop Street, Dubbo, NSW 2830 (Published 03OCT2000)

ARNDELL: Thomas (arr., First Fleet). Seeking descendants for family reunion, October 8 at Ebenezer Church 10.30 and after at “Caddie” at Cattai. Phone Marge Raven, 9587 0528 (Published 31MAY2000)

ARTHUR: John. Chemist and druggist, b 1813 Glasgow. Convicted of arson and attempted insurance fraud 1835. Transported to NSW on the Lady Kennaway 1836. Granted conditional pardon 1849. Seeking information about his career and death in Australia for historical article. Peter Maguire, 32 East Street, Blakehurst, NSW 2221, or 9546 4087 (Published25SEP2003)

ASHBY: Georgina. Mother, Gertrude KENNEDY. Siblings, Gladys and Reginald. Lived Homebush West 1950s -‘60s. Contact E. Young, 9874 6272. (Published 16MAR2001)

ASHER: See DOUGLAS/ASHER. (Published 08-09JAN2005)

ASHWELL: Gaynor Sophie Erskine b 1920 m John REID, 1951. Sister, Mary Adine Ashwell b 1919 m William Strick Van Linschoton 1951. Seeking descendants. Contact John Ashwell, 9417 4447 (Published 13FEB1999)

ASLIN Family: George (d 1931) arr. Sydney 1857. In 1859 m Amelia (ISAAC/FERMOR) (d 1906) at Ellerston. Both buried in Tamworth. Seeking descendants for family reunion, April 15 at Scone. Associated families: ANDERSON, GREGORY, HAYNE, LORD, MISSEN, PINKERTON, SINCLAIR. Contact Mary Woodlands, (02) 6545 2189 (Published 08MAR2001)

ASTLEY: Charles m Mary Ann DUGMORE in Birmingham 1852. Children: Thomas (m Hannah WARRINGTON 1885), Mary Ann (m Robert BROOKS 1878), Charles (m Agnes PARKER), Henry (d 1890), Caroline (m James MAILEY 1908), Ellen (m Henry RAYNER 1896). Thomas, Charles, Caroline, Ellen arr. Sydney 1886. Daughter Mary Ann arr. 1887 and Henry c. 1888. Seeking descendants for family history. Helen Gulson PO Box 254 Northbridge NSW 1560 (Published 28APR2003)

ATKINSON: James Henry. MLA for Central Cumberland in the 1850s. Established agricultural processing estate, Collingwood, Liverpool, from 1856. Seeking descendants. Contact Ann 9602 0315. (Published 12NOV1998)

ATWELL: Elizabeth and James, arrived in Australia 1856. Children: Robert, Keturah, Charles and Albert. Robert Atwell m Isabella EVERETT in Sydney 1894. Also Robert EVERETT m Maria MUNN (or MUNNS) 1869, had 12 children. Seeking information for family history research. Contact F. Baxter, PO Box 131, Shellharbour Square, Blackbutt, NSW 2529 (Published 20JUL1999)

AUSTEN: George D. (b 1854, England). Known as Pilcher. Brothers Robert and Richard. Migrated to Australia late 1870s. Settled Blakehurst. Sons James and Thomas. Seeking descendants. Contact Marion Uren (née Austen), 22 Bayonet Street, Lithgow NSW 2790. (Published 12NOV1998)

AUSTEN: Lancelot m Doris NEWMAN, Marrickville, in 1931. Austen William m Dorothy Eileen COLE, Sydney, in 1937. Seeking information for history. Contact Marion Uren,(Austen), 17 Gwinganna Avenue, Kiama, NSW 2533 (Published 21SEP2000)

AYRES: see EYRES

BACKHOUSE: Benjamin (1829-1904), 19th-century architect and MLA. Seeking owner of his diaries to request permission to copy for study purposes. Contact Mrs. A. Scarce, (02) 4946 8628 (Published 23OCT2001>)

BACKHOUSE: Shirley, born 1907. Parents Sidney and Rose (NELSON). Seeking descendants for family history. Contact 0414 491158 (Published 28MAY2001)

BADDOCK: William Manning Pass (b 1834, Manchester, England and d 1888, Sydney, NSW) married Catherine BRODERICK (b 1841, Galway, Ireland, and died 1898, Sydney) in Goulburn 1863. Surviving children were Ann, William, Thomas, Arthur, Francis, Charles. Seeking information and descendants for family history. Contact Mrs Chris king, kingccj@zeta.org.au or phone/fax 9440 0807 (Published 27-28NOV2004)

BADHAM: Charles - see FAULCONBRIDGE CENTENARY

BAGULEY: Frederick “Bags” and wife Ming Te, missionary teachers with London Missionary Society and active in Congregational Church during 1942-45 in Sydney. Home was Griffith John Middle School, Hankow (Wuhan), China. Seeking information. Contact L.E. Martin, 5 Rose Gerlan Cottages, Rowen nr Conwy. Gwynedd. LL32 8YU, North Wales, UK. (Published 08MAY1999)

BAKER: Alfred Edward (b 1863) m Sophia Rosina (Tot) ASHBURY (b 1867) Penrith NSW. Children: Albert Edward, Bernard, Evelyn, Geoffrey William, Harry J., Jean Goodhind, Lilian, Marjorie, Mildred Jane, Mary Adele, Reginald William. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Candy Gooding, 8/1 Dobie St. Bullcreek, WA 6149 (Published 29SEP2000)

BAKER: Herbert William, m Elise Elizabeth. Daughter Sandra Joy Baker (b March 6, 1951). Seeking information. Contact Angela E. Thompson, 23 Clare Street, Cessnock West, NSW 2325 (Published 03MAR1999)

BALDRY: Arthur (Frederick Arthur), born 1900, Britain. Son of Alice Louisa Baldry (nee STEELE). Cousin of Reginald (his father Stephen Henry Steel, died Sydney 1895). Arthur lived Erskineville c. 1913 and worked at the post office. Alice lived Kogarah c. 1931. Information needed for family history. Write to Penelope Locke, 89 Evans Street, Shenton Park, WA 6008 (Published 17NOV2003)

BALDRY: Henry Nelson Baldry, Annie Margaret FOSTER, Henry James Baldry, Jane Margaret FINCH, Thomas FOSTER, Bridget Mary HATTON, Frances Elizabeth BAWN, Alfred BALDOCK. Seeking information and photographs for pictorial family tree. Contact John Baldock, 6 Leopold Street, Mittagong NSW 2575 (Published 08DEC1999)

BALES: see ROSS

BALMAIN: John (1811-1884). Seeking descendants of John William HENDERSON (1800-50), Clareville (The Punch Bowl) and Charles Edward WHICKER (1872), Gulgong, for book on John Balmain. Contact Peter Reynolds 9810 8560 (Published 08JUN1999)

BAMBER: seeking family history information about Harry Bamber b. 1872 Preston, Lancashire. Last known address was in Kissing Point, Sydney, during the late 1950s. His aged niece is curious to know what happened to him and his nephews. Brother Roy b. NSW 1894, Jack b. 1901 Cheshire, William (Stafford) b. 1902 Whitchurch, Salop, Thomas Malcolm b 1903 Whitchurch and Bernard (Brisbane) b 1908 Salop. One sister and brother remained in Britain. Mother of brothers was Eve Mary STAFFORD b. 1894 in Sydney. Family lived in Woollahra c. 1890s before returning to Cheshire/Salop. Contact Kate, katemary@chilli.net.au (Published 23-24APR2005)

BAREFOOT: Sally. Daughter of Ernest William Barefoot who was born Berkshire, Eng., 1894. Sally migrated to Australia after marriage. Sister Dorothy. Seeking descendants. Contact Sally Waldon, 41 Forest Grove, Casuarina, WA, 6167 (Published 11FEB1999)

BARHAM: See DAVIS/SEATON/RUSSEL and BARHAM/BROADBENT/WARD (Published 04JUN2002)

BARKELL: Seeking descendants of George Barkell and Olive (SLADE) and their children Edna (b 1929, Corowa) and Ronald (b 1929, Corowa). Information and photos needed for family book. Contact Susan Earl, PO Box 349, Victor Harbor, South Australia 5211 (Published 19-20FEB2005)

BARKER/DAIN: George H. Barker m (1902 Molong, NSW) Emily (aka Emma) Dain (1902 Molong, NSW). Children - Marjory (b 1903); Lancelot O (b 1905); Thelma M (b 1907). Emily also had a son, Ernest Dain (b 1896). Seeking information and descendants. Contact Helen Sherringham, rhsherro@bocnet.com.au or 36 Heritage Way, Glen Alpine, NSW 2560 (Published 09-10OCT2004)

BARNES: John (b 1826), in Rye, Sussex, Britain, m Caroline SMITH, Sussex. Arrived in Sydney on Palmyra in 1838. Seeking descendants. Contact Neil Wilcox, PO Box 21, Cootamundra NSW 2590. (Published 05NOV1999)

BARRON: Howard - see BROUGHTON

BARTLETT: John and Susan, arrived with eight children in Australia from South Leigh, near Witney, England, circa 1858. Seeking information and descendants for a history on Bartlett’s Farm. Contact Freya Dolby, 71 Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX8 5DR, England, UK. (Published 24MAR2000)

BARTLETT: John and Susan, arrived with eight children in Australia from South Leigh, near Witney, England, circa 1858. Seeking information and descendants for a history on Bartlett’s Farm. Contact Freya Dolby, 71 Burford Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX8 5DR, England, UK. (Published 24MAR2000)

BARTON: June and Helen. Parents Kenneth (d 1963, cremated Woronora) and Gladys. Grandparents Frank B. and Susan J. of Kogorah. June and Helen moved to Ipswich area with Gladys and after father’s death. Relative seeking contact or information. Contact Susan Gleeson, 48 Wills Road, Woolooware NSW 2230. (Published 21NOV1998)

BATES: William (d 1912) and Margaret (d 1917), whose gravestone is situated in the grounds of the Anglican Church in Kangaroo Valley. Seeking descendants. Contact David Reid, (02) 4422 8111 (Published 23JUN1999)

BAXTER: seeking descendants of Stanley and Onta (nee FIZELLE) Baxter of Goulbourn. Known children were Patricia Isabel (b. 1913, m. Norman Clifford PROCTOR IN 1941) and James Keith (b. 1919 d. 1979). Contact Shirley Doolan, svdoolan@hotmail.com or PO Box 42, Bardwell Park, NSW 2207 (Published 18-19JUN2005)

BAYLISS: seeking the grandchildren of Bertie William Bayliss, b 1889, who emigrated from England to Australia during the early 1900s. Bertie as the brother of Louis Arthur Bayliss, and they were both born in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire. They corresponded until the end of the 1930s, with letters coming from Sydney and Adelaide. Their sister, Jessie Adeline Bayliss, married and went to live in Lancashire and had six children. They were descended from a family of Birmingham gun makers. Contact Chris, ctwamley@hotmail.com or 0424 017 085 (Published 11-12SEP2004)

BEALE/FARTHING: Frederick Beale (a baker of Parramatta) m Ann Farthing in 1846. Children: William (b 1848), Thomas (b 1851), Jane (b 1852), Ann (b 1855). Seeking descendants and information for family research. Telephone P. Brook, 9621 1081 (Published 22FEB2001)

BEALE: seeking descendants of Octavius Charles and Elizabeth (nee BAILY) and Katherine (nee Baily,) who manufactured pianos at Trafalgar Street, Annandale. Children; Reginald, Octavius, Hector, Florence, Harold, Staugman, Ruth, Florence, Hilda, Mary and Felice, Ronald, Stanley. Family homes at Burwood. G. Penrose, magpie@trichroma.com.au or "Errolston" Bingara, NSW 2404 (Published 12-13JUN2004)

BEARD: The Rev George and daughter Gladys and the Rev J.LOVE. Seeking information and descendants of these missionaries at the Port George IV Presbyterian Mission in the late 1920s. Contact P. New (02) 6262 7460 (Published 04JUN2001)

BEATTY: James McIntyre Beatty and wife Mary or Marie (nee WEISSEL), teachers at Darlington Point, NSW c 1903. Descendants sought by historian. "Researcher" PO Box 72, Darlington Point, NSW 2706 or monaefinley@hotmail.com (Published 17MAR2005)

BEAUFORT BOMBER: Crashed Jacky Jacky, Cape York Peninsula, July 2, 1944. Crew: Jack BRAKEM, Andy FRANK and Lionel PARKES. Seeking descendants. Contact Ethel Hodgson (08) 9311 4372 (Published 13JAN1999)

BEAZLEY: William and Margaret Ann arrived in Sydney from Cork, Ireland in 1852 on the David McIver. Had five sons and one daughter. Seeking descendents for 150th anniversary reunion. Write to F. Beazley, 52 Belvedere Street, Kiama, NSW 2533 (Published 14JUN2001)

BEBBER: My father's name was Sidney Bebber. He died when I was just two months old in 1958 in a car accident in London. My mum married again when I was three, which is why my surname is now SCOPP. On my dad's RAF records (from 1941) he gave the address of his mother (next of kin), Adelaide Bebber, as Campbell Parade, North Bondi, NSW. I remember her in Britain when I was young. I believe she died in Britain during the 1980s. Sidney had a brother who emigrated to Australia in the 1960s or 70s and a sister called Marie JAMES who left Britain after her mother died. Seeking any family members. Contact Alan Scopp alan.scopp@aon.at (Published 20-21NOV2004)

BEEDE: John. Lived Sydney in 1965. Wrote book about Australian air gunners in Europe, during WWII. Seeking contact or descendants. Contact George Mann, PO Box 22, Maidstone, Kent, England ME14 1AH. (Published 04NOV1998)

BEESLEY (née DALZIEL): Annabella Minnie b Harwood 1900, parents John and Mary Dalziel (née BETHEL). Seeking information. Contact V. Keeley, 36 Chamberlain Road, Guildford. (Published 20APR1999)

BELL/SCOTT/INGLIS: William Bell, from England, became Mayor of Geelong (Vic) in the 1860s. Arthur Wilson Scott and Elizabeth Baird Inglis arrived Collingwood (Vic) 1850s from Scotland. Seeking descendants. Elsie 31 Oswald Street, Victoria park, WA 6100 or (08) 9361 5717 (Published 10JUN2005)

BELL: Captain Arthur, master of the SS Bombo which sank off Wollongong on October 22,1949. Children: Olive, Jean, Sydney and Norman. Last address Beldun 21 Minna Street, Burwood, Sydney. Relative seeking information and whereabouts for book on family history. Contact Angela Walters, “ Little Wardrobes”, Wardrobes Lane, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire HO27 0RH, England (Published 26MAY1999)

BELL: Dalway m Mary A. McCARTHY. Children; Frederick Cordell (b 1867), m Ellen BUCKLEY (1903); James (died aged one); Clara Elizabeth (b 1870) m P.S.BOWMAN (1895); Augustus (b 1871); John S. (b 1874); Charles Eugene (b 1876) m Ella EATON (1911); Mary F. (b1878) m A.J. COX (1915); Catherine Howard (b 1881) m P. McDONALD (1905); Caroline T. (b 1884) m W.A.FITZGERALD (1913); Martha G. (b 1890) m G.S. SWAINE (1917). Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Don.montagues@wanadoo.fr (Published 29JUL2002)

BELL: James Oswald Bell (b NZ c. 1881) m Ethel (nee EASTON); or his brother Albert Sidney Bell (b c. 1883) m Amy (nee HARROP). Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Graham Dixon stercussoft@hotmail.com (Published 14OCT2002)

BENJAMIN: Margaret and Anne LAVERTER. Both at Canberra High School 1947-52. Seeking information or contact. Julie White, 47 Merrivale Rd, Pymble NSW 2073 (Published 16JAN1999)

BENNETT/LINDSEY: Maggie, migrated from Scotland to Australia in 1926 with adopted parents, Gavin and Lizzie Lindsey, to Bexley. May have married a PINKERTON, and sons Gavin and Jack fought in WW11. Relative in UK inquiring for research purposes. Contact Jill Forster, 9817 2469 (Published 10DEC1999)

BENNETT: Charles (1861-1925) m Ada Emily (WEARNE). Children, Elsie (b 1882), Henry (b 1883), Thomas (b 1885), Ada (b 1887), James (b 1889), Frank (b 1890), George (b 1892), Norman (b 1896), Mona (b 1906). Their locations include: Bingara, Molong, Annandale, Ryde, Sydney. Origins in Berkshire (UK). Seeking descendants for family history. Write to Ken Stewart, 15 Glenwood Way, Balcatta, WA 6021 or email kjstew@iinet.net.au (Published (04FEB2002)

BENSON-TAYLOR families: Originating from Richmond, Victoria, from the late 1800s. Family reunion to be held on July 2, at Flinders Slopes, Mirambeena Regional Park, Henry Lawson Drive, Bass Hill at 10am. Contact John Benson, 1 Lambert Road, Bardwell Park, NSW 2207 or (02) 9567 1673 (Published 23MAY2002)

BENTON: Clement John (b 1882) m Florence Sarah BAGULEY (b 1885) in 1906 at Merewether. Of surviving children, William m Esme TAVERNER in 1935, Reginald m Jean WARD in 1940, Gladys m Roy PASCOE in 1935, Stanley m Sylvia BLANCH in 1938. Descendants sought for family history. Contact Elaine Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 (Published 16AUG2001)

BETTS family: Seeking descendants of John Fitzpatrick and Rosetta Jane Betts for reunion at Cobar, April 21-24. Phone Trish Izzard (Betts) (02) 6259 7544 (Published 04APR2000)

BEWLEY: See HOWELL and BEWLEY. (Published 18-19DEC2004)

BILSBOROUGH: Donald m. Marjorie Odell of Bingara, 1931. Children Don, Claude, Betty, Mollie, Mavis and Clare. Seeking all descendants. Contact Bruce Wright, 9 Bolgart Court, Elanora 4221 (Published 21JAN1999)

BINHAMMER: Christine and daughter Margaret, arrived Australia 1950s. Family originally from Neunstein, Baden- Wurtemburg, Germany. Migrated to Britain, late 19th century. Also PFEFFER family from same village. Seeking descendants. Contact V.L.Allen, 7 William Street, Avalon, NSW 2107 (Published 31MAR1999)

BIRD: Stephen and Ann, arrived in Melbourne, 1849, on the Royal George, children: Eliza, Ann, George, Fanny, Mary Ann, Joseph and Betsy. Seeking descendants for 150th celebrations of arrival, November 28. Contact Walter Utber, 9746 9370 (Published 14OCT1999)

BLACK: Leslie James (1908-63) m Margaret BOOTY. Children: James and Susan. Seeking descendants for family history research. Contact Elaine Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill NSW 2154 (Published 18NOV1999)

BLACK: Sydney Kenneth,b 1900, m Vera FERGUSON. Children: Laurence, Colin, Harold, “ Darky”, Ronald. Ronald m Marjorie MOSS, children Susan and Kenneth. Seeking descendants. Contact Elaine Siversen, 10 Bonnefin Place, Castle Hill, NSW 2154 (Published 05MAY1999)

BLACKER: 150-year family reunion, October 2. Bob Hetherington. 6492 1406 (Published 09SEP2003)

BLACKWELL: James and Cornelius arrived in Sydney from Stroud in the UK on the William Metcalfe on August 31, 1838. Seeking descendants. Call Philip Blackwell, (03) 9399 2756 (Published 09MAR2000)

BLATCHFORD: Ann E. m Henry WICKHAM (1875), Robert H. m Annie M. HAMPSHIRE (1870), William J. m Marion H. ROBINSON (1890), Emily M. m Harold W. JOYCE (1893). Seeking information and descendants for family history. Contact M Mackenzie, PO Box 4194, East Gosford NSW 2250, phone (02) 4325 3035 (Published 22FEB2000)

BLENCOWE: Howard (b Samurai, Papua). Parents James Leslie Howard and Elizabeth Ivy (WRIGHT) of Hagita Plantation, Milne Bay. Howard served in WWII (RAN on HMAS Hobart). Seeking family members to identify early photos of family. Contact Albert Speer (02) 4843 2240 (Published 18AUG2000)

BLYTON: Seeking descendants of Eliza Jane, SMITH and William Blyton and those who handed in information at the family gathering. Write to A.Akers, PO Box 484, Dee Why, NSW 2099 (Published 06DEC2002)

BOLAND: Thomas - see FAULCONBRIDGE CENTENARY

BOLTON: Doris (née FAIRLAND) and Charles Adnam Fairland, late of Hunters Hilll and Gladesville. Seeking descendants. Contact M.Spinks, Archivist, Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill, 9817 1429 (Published 25MAR1999)

BONE: Benjamin John Bone (b 1879 Bathurst) m Daisy GREGORY in 1907, Ashfield. Seeking information and descendants. Rhonda Reese, rhondaree@bigpond.com or 11 Spurway Street, Ermington, NSW 2115 or 9638 3766 (Published 09JUN2004)

BONE:James/New Caledonia. Seeking information and descendants of my great uncle, James Bone, b Cornwall in 1845. He was a miner at Nepoui, in the French colony of New Caledonia, and died there in 1908. According to his will he had a native born wife, Anry INYOURIE, and seven children all born in the colony: Jane, James Daniel, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Henry, Ann and Ann. He had property in NSW at the time of his death. Research is difficult, as I do not speak French. Rhonda Reese: rhondaree@bigpond.com or 11 Spurway Street, Ermington, NSW 2115, or phone 9638 3766 . (Published 09-11APR2004)

BORDWIN: Mrs Eileen (b PATTERSON, formerly married to the late Bill DONALDSON). Urgently sought for family reasons. She would be in her late 70s or early 80s. Children from her first marriage are Celeste, Lynette, Malcolm and Keith Donaldson. All are previously from Durban, South Africa, and are believed to have immigrated to Sydney some years ago. Contact Valda V. Napier valdanapier@mweb.co or PO Box 4882, Randburg, South Africa 2125 (Published 09-10OCT2004)

BOURNE/GREGOR: Helen Bourne m Francis Gregor in 1906. Children; Phyllis, Maxwell, Kenneth. Seeking descendants. Royce Bourne, (02) 4284 2987 or email: roylex@speedlink.com.au (Published 22NOV2001>)

BOURNE: Frederick Edgar Aston Bourne m Doris Jessie TAYLOR (1919). They lived at Corbie Hill, Leeton Shire and had one son, Kenneth, born c.1925. Frederick died in 1946 and is buried at Leeton. Seeking mother Doris and son Kenneth for family tree research. Royce Bourne (02) 4284 2987 or roylex@speedlinkk.com.au (Published 28JAN2003)

BOURNE: Helen Maria. married Joseph Serle HUNT at Balmain in 1864, Children; Francis Serle Hunt, Martha Gertrude Hunt, Archibald Joseph Aston Hunt. Seeking descendants. R.C. Bourne PO Box 8 Woonona, NSW 2517 or (02) 4284 2987 (Published 04JUNE2003)

BOURNE: James and Mary Ann with son John (aged 6) arrived in Sydney aboard SS Glenswilly from Sussex in 1841. They settled in the Port Macquarie district. Seeking descendants. Royce Borne: 4284 2987 or PO Box 8, Woonona, NSW 2517 (Published 26NOV2003)

BOWLES: Arthur Ruby, b 1906 in Kent. Lived in Bexley and Coogee. Occupation; sales manager/buyer. Married Helena HAYES (widow), nee SCHATZETI, August 3 1974. Died Randwick, October 1 1977. Seeking descendants of my uncle. Write to Joan Jago, 37 Hermitage Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon PL3 4RX. England (Published 06AUG2002)

BOWLES: Arthur Ruby, b 1906 in Kent. Lived in Bexley and Coogee. Occupation; sales manager/buyer. Married Helena HAYES (widow), nee SCHATZETI, August 3 1974. Died Randwick, October 1 1977. Seeking descendants of my uncle. Write to Joan Jago, 37 Hermitage Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, Devon PL3 4RX. England (Published 06AUG2002)

BOYD: Joseph Fern Boyd, b, Spitalfields (London) 1831. Arrived Australia 1851. Died Sydney 1896. Children: Agnes b 1854, Albert b 1856, Allen b 1857, Alice b 1860, Walter b 1866, Charles b 1867, Grace b 1871, Philip b, 1873. Seeking information and descendants and ancestors. Write to Malcolm Boyd, 46 Harden Avenue, Northbridge, NSW 2063 or phone 9958 7252 or email msboyd@ozemail.com.au (Published 26DEC2001)

BOYLE: Archibald Courtney and Hilda E. ENGLUND. Offspring of E.A. (Hughie) Boyle, who married Elizabeth MOZELLE in 1886. Archibald Boyle (b 1899) was a Sydney solicitor with his own firm, A.C.Boyle and Co. He married Olga BOHRSMANN in 1926 and lived in Birriga Road, Bellevue Hill. I believe they had no children and died in the period 1973-1990. Hilda Boyle married Gustaf Englund in 1926 in Woollahra. Seeking information which may help in finding descendants. Andrew Ricketts, ricketts@dragnet.com.au or PO Box 316, Young, NSW 2594 or 6382 2910 (Published 29-30MAY2004)

BRABHAM: Sir Jack. Seeking information on early life (1926-1946), speedway career (1947-1952) and early motor racing career (1951-1957) for book. Brabham's scrapbook and photos have been lost. Contact Barry Lake, PO Box 214, Greenacre NSW 2190 (Published 04MAR1999)

BRADGATE/ANDREWS: My grandmother Daisy Louise Bradgate (b Bristol, England, m Arthur George Andrews in Sydney in 1900) was the daughter of Hensry Charles and Sarah Jane Bradgate who migrated from Bristol in 1878. Other children included Mary Susannah, b Sydney July 20 1881. Seeking any family information. Pamela Daisy May Davies, prestatyn@pnc.com.au (Published 29-30MAY2004)

BRADLEY: Jack, son of Bridget DOHENY, believed to have emigrated from Ireland, 1890-1900. Information sought. Contact Mary Toohey, 9639 6966. (Published 18MAY1999)

BRADY: Hugh, b 1903, issue Leonie and Mione: Norma b 1907; Anthony b 1908; Edwin b 1910. Seeking information. Contact L.Driver, PO Box 515, Lindfield, NSW 2070 (Published 26FEB1999)

BRAGGS: See HANDEBO.

BRAILEY: Henry W. m. Louisa M.BERNSTEIN. Children (b 1912-1917): Oswald, Anthony m Vera RICHARDSON, Alan, Lena m Mervyn MACBETH. Seeking descendants. Contact John Liddy, 5 Ben Street, Chermside, QLD 4032. (Published 07NOV1998)

BRAKEM: Jack - see BEAUFORT BOMBER

BRAY: Esme J. b 1925, Sydney D. b 1929 and Patricia W. b 1932. Seeking information and descendants for family tree. Contact Lucy McElroy, 2 Hempstead Avenue, Vermont South, Vic. 3133 (Published 27MAY1999)

BRAY: Seeking descendants of Sydney Percival Bray (d 1956) and his wife Dorothea W., namely Esme J. (b 1925), Sydney D. (b 1929) and Patricia W. (b 1932), for completion of family tree. Contact Lucy McElroy, 2 Hempstead Avenue,Vermont Sth, Vic 3133 (Published 29JUL1999)

BRENNAN: Charles and Mary Magdalene (“Lena”, b 1865 Ulladulla, d 1905 Glebe). Children: Florence (BINGLE), Aileen (PARKES), Kathleen (HARTLEY), Genevieve, Mary, Gordon. Seeking descendants and information for book/reunion March 2000. Contact Joan Dawes, 17 Glen Road, Roseville, NSW 2069 (Published 22MAY1999)

BRENNAN: Michael Born Ireland 1778. Died NSW 1855. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact G. Healey 9564 2985 (Published 22AUG2000)

BREUST book: A family history on Augusta Breust and descendants is soon to be published. Associated names SPANGLER, SCHLINKER, SLINGER, LANGE, ELLIOTT, BOYES, WELLS, MILLS, HAWKINS, DOPPER, GUTHRIE, ADAMS. Descendants or interested persons please contact Wal Breust 44 White Avenue, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or 6922 6244 (Published 13-14NOV2004)

BRIDGES/ODELL: Reunion for relatives of Charles Robert Bridges and Sarah Emma Odell, April 2004 (Easter), at Gunnedah. Jeanette, harjene@bigpond.com.au or 4735 6564 (w) (Published03SEP2003)

BRIGGS: George m Ellen (McMANUS) in 1857 at Mintaro, SA. Settled in Young, NSW. Seeking descendants and information. Contact Adrien Brigs, 9498 2083 (Published 18MAY2001)

BRIGGS: Henry and Sarah A. Arrived Sydney before 1848. He was a clerk, and then ran a grocery store in The Rocks. Children, Charles, Edward and Louisa. Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Dr. Grace Karskens 9385 1673. (Published 31OCT1998)

BROADBENT: See DAVIS/SEATON/RUSSEL and BARHAM/BROADBENT/WARD (Published 04JUN2002)

BROADENER: Oscar Joseph m Honora DUGGAN 1870,d 1912. Children Elizabeth C. b 1871, Oscar C. b 1873 Christina D. b 1875, Ellen W. b 1878, Walter B. b 1880, James R. b 1883 and Hanora M. b 1886. Family in Sweden seeking descendants. Contact Joan Sanders, 5 Greenways Road, Glen Waverley, Vic. 3150 (Published 21APR1999)

BROGAN: Bryan and Penelope. Several children came to Australia from their home near Scariff, Co, Clare, Ireland. Seeking descendants for a 175th anniversary gathering of the arrival of their son James (convict, January 1828), in Goulburn, January 18. Contact Brian: theroaches@bigpond.com or 9484 3672 ( Published 13NOV2002)

BROOKER: Frederick and Selina (nee GORDON) m 1908. Children; Norman F. (b 1909), Hazel E. (b 1911), Reginald E. (b 1914) and Frank L. (b 1915, killed at Sale, Victoria, RAAF WW11) Seeking descendants for historical purposes. Patricia Barlow, 31 Warringi Street, Turramurra, NSW 2074 (Published 20MAY2003)

BROOKER: Thomas and Charlotte Louisa (LAPHAM) m 1868. Children: Lillian (b 1869), Edwin (b 1871), Thomas (b 1873 d 1875), Annie (b 1875 d 1878), Edith May (b 1877), Arthur (b 1879), Clara Constance (b 1881), Frederick (b 1885), William Claude (b 1887). Seeking descendants for family history. Contact Patricia Barlow, 31 Warrangi St. Turramurra, NSW 2074 (Published 09NOV2000)

BROOKHOUSE: Family from the West Midlands (formerly Staffordshire) UK. Seeking descendants and information for genealogy research. Contact Dan Brookhouse, bbrook@mail.reach.net or 70 Kerr Crescent, Trenton, Ontario, Canada K8V 2W4. (Published 26JAN2000)

BROSNAN: Jeremiah and Catherine (née CRONIN) of Fanfore, County Kerry, Ireland. Children: Margaret (1859-1943, m Timothy FOLEY), Mary (1861 m Michael GEEGAN), Timothy (b 1864), Martin (1866), John (1866-1955, m Mary Anne MORRIS), Hanna (b 1871, m John CROWLEY), Patrick (b 1874, m Brigid BOYLE), Ellen (b 1877) and Jeremiah (1881-1945). John, Margaret and Timothy migrated to Australia. Seeking descendants. Contact Pauline Goodwin (née Brosnan), 2 Sunlight Parade, Fishing Point, NSW 2283. (Published 28MAY1999)

BROUGHTON: Norman W. Attended Sydney Grammar School. Played cricket for Sydney University 1908-14. Awarded DSO, killed in France 1917. Seeking information. Contact James Rodgers, 3 Hallam Avenue, Lane Cove, NSW 2066, or phone 9428 1820 (Published 19OCT2001>)

BROUGHTON: William (First Fleeter, not Bishop Broughton). Seeking information (but not material) for catalogue of letters, diaries, pictures, genealogical research and documents. Contact John Gooch, 9 Osmand Street, Wanniassa, ACT, 2903. (Published 03APR1999)

BROUGHTON: William--First Fleeter. Alick OSBORNE, lived Kangaroo Valley. His youngest daughter, Millicent, married Gilbert JESSOP (English batsman famous at Oval Test, 1902). Fred OSBORNE, Cabinet minister in Menzies Government, and painter Howard BARRON. Seeking descendants of all the above, for family research. Contact Lucy Jessop, Christ’s College, Cambridge, England CB2 3BU. (Published 15JAN1999)

BROWN Family: Seeking descendants of George Henry and Elizabeth (SAISELL) Brown for reunion at Bingara Showground, March 2. Phone (02) 6761 8304 or (02) 4945 2499 after 7pm. (Published 01FEB2002)

BROWN, Alice: Seeking any information about Alice, born 1885 at Miltonville, Moree. Lived in Mungindi about 1905-10. Children; William (?), Claude (?), Marjorie (?). May have died in Sydney about 1945. Contact Leeann maintconsult@cww.octec.org.au or (02) 6360 0280 (Published 15MAY2002)

BROWN/CAFFELL: Seeking Kaye (believed to be married to Gary FOSTER), daughter of Ernest Cecil Brown (d 16 Aug 2000 aged 87) and Gladys Emily (nee Caffell d 6 April 1949 aged 38) both buried at Blackheath cemetery. Funeral directors for Ernest's funeral were Parkway Funerals of Dee Why. D. Smith smithdiane2@yahoo.com.au or PO Box 95 Tamworth, NSW 2340 (Published 07JUN2004)

BROWN: Patricia and Ern; Donny and Dawn; Marilyn and Graham; Phyllis. Family of Alfred and Coral Brown, of Parramatta. Contact Martin Brown, mb.brown@virgin.net or M.B. Brown, Framlingham College, College Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 9EY England (Published 04-05JUN2005)

BROWN: Thomas (d.1889) m. Elizabeth BULGIN (d 1924), Paddington 1863. Children (b.1864-83): Emilia, Hephzibah, Elizabeth, Edward, Arthur, William, Charles, and George. Seeking descendants. Contact Peter A. Bulgin, PO Box 339, Rose Bay, NSW 2029 (Published 27OCT1998)

BROWN: seeking descendants of Charles Brown and Rachel Hilda Enslow (TAYLOR) who were married in Balmain in 1921. They had four children, Dorothy May, Gladys mary, Charles and John Terrence. John married Joyce Mavis LANGHAM in Annandale in 1945. Any information on this family who be very helpful. Contact Greg Davy, gregdavy2001@yahoo.com or 0412 272 309 (Published 01-02JAN2005)

BROWN: seeking information about Paul Brown son of Kenneth and Phyllis Brown. . Contact Martin Brown, mb.brown@virgin.net or M.B. Brown, Framlingham College, College Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 9EY England (Published 18-19JUN2005)

BROWNE: Halbot Knight (Phiz), Dickens illustrator. Son Thomas Halbot (d 1938). Great-grandson Mervyn Halbot (b 1925) m Audrey Janice (COOK) 1943. Lived in Turramurra until 1985. Seeking descendants for reunion with visiting descendant in early April. Contact Belinda Bolding 9498 1981 (Published 30MAR2001)

BROWNLEE: seeking siblings (or their children) of Allan Robert Brownlee, son of Robert John Brownlee and Annie Mary POLLARD, for the purpose of completing a family tree and to say hello. Don, Dougie, Heather and Dawn are the names I recall. Contact Sandra Prout (nee Brownlee) gerrysandy@iprimus.com.au or 9675 3323 (Published 06-07NOV2004)

BRUCE: James (1829-1915) m Harriet (PABST, 1840-1918), lived at The Hill, Holbrook. Names of children’s spouses include FORSYTHE, WOOD, and OWEN. Seeking descendants for family history. Phone Janelle Cust 9958 8505 (Published 28MAR2000)

BRUCE: John b Greenock, Scotland (1909). Locations include Willoughby and Double Bay areas. Seeking information for family history. David Churchward, 76 Medway, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2DW, England.(Published 14MAR2003)

BRUNETTE: Private Ernie Brunette served in the 13th Bn. AIF, in the Great War, possibly at Gallipoli. Thought to have been a cherry grower at Young. Seeking descendants. Contact Paul Ellercamp, 9576 5200 (Published 07MAY2001)

BRUNIGES: Henry, m Anastasia Doonan (nee BROPHY) in Newcastle, October 8, 1855. Seeking descendants and information for history and possible reunion. Contact Norma Boyd, 259,Scenic Drive, Merewether, NSW 2291. (Published 04FEB2000)

BRYAN: Charles Edward and Mary Bryan arrived in 1909 from Britain and settled in Marrickville. Charles Edward Bryan jnr (b 1910) married in about 1942-43 at Marrickville and served in the Australian army until 1945. Seeking descendants, long lost cousins. Valerie Kehoe (nee Bryan), vkehoe@dodo.com.au or 62 Boronia Avenue, Albany, WA 6300 (Published 27APR2005)

BUCK/ROBINSON: John Pattison Buck m Hester Oban HIBBERT (1905, Tingha). Thomas Wallace Robinson m Agnes Beatrice REEVES (1910, Sydney). Seeking descendants or information for family history. Contact Kim Crawford, 8 Harris Street Cessnock, NSW 2325 (Published 11FEB2000)

BUCKLEY: Denis (b Co. Cork, Ireland) m Annie GRISINGER at Lismore (1902), Children: William, Hannah, David J, Frank, Daniel P. Arthur H, Percival Jand Walter. Denis d 1934. Last address Leycester. Seeking descendants for family history. Pat Allan (nee Buckley), dsallan@paradise.net.nz or 18 Pioneer Grove, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 6007, NZ (Published 24JAN2003)

BUCKLEY: N.P. died in Port Moresby, 1943. Secretary of 73rd Searchlight Battery has some interesting information for family or relatives. Ted Kelly 4332 6475 (Published 16NOV2004)

BULL: James Bull, a private in the NSW Corps, arrived in Sydney January 11, 1800, on Minerva guarding Irish political prisoners. Accompanied by wife Ann (WILSON) and infant daughter Jane. He and Ann were both born and married in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. They had 10 more children in Sydney. He resigned from the NSW Corps and took a land grant in 1807 after the Rum Rebellion. He features in Minerva history; pioneer history of Liverpool; likely in Castle Hill uprising 1804. He died on October 23, 1822, at age 43 from results of attack by bushrangers on September 9, 1822, and is buried at St. Luke's Liverpool. I am a descendant, but am researching a father and family I barely knew- Bull family of Naremburn since 1920, earlier of Balmain. Any information appreciated, contact Ken Bull, possiebull@aol.com or (07) 3366 7934 (Published 11-12DEC2004)

BULLEN: Errol Eviot (d 1968). Lived Vaucluse 1930s-‘60s. Pre –WW11 big-game fisherman. Seeking descendants for biographical research on his fishing career. Contact John McIntyre, 9521 6783 (Published 18DEC1998)

BUNNEY: George, born Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, in 1877 and Emily JONES born Llwynyrhwrdd, Pembrokeshire, Wales in 1879. They had at least five children, three born in Wales and two in Ohio, USA. The children were Rosetta Mae (b 1902), Beatrice M (1903), William John (1908), George G (1915) and Alexander (1918). George's parents were Alexander Bunney and Mary TROLLEY. Alexander was my great-grandfather's brother. The family went to Australia sometime between 1920 and 1930. Seeking any family information. Steven Bunney, sjbunkay@aol.com or 108 Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, London, E7 9AS, UK (Published 01-02MAY2004)

BURKE, John and Ellen (COMERFORD): arrived Australia, August 1838, from Ireland with two sons, William (b 1834) m Hannah SIMMOMS 1860 in Carcoar and Edward (b 1837) m Flora Ann CARPENTER in 1874, Cowra. All other children born Australia: Catherine (b 1839) m William SOPP in 1911, Jane (b 1841) m William MOORE in 1864, John (b 1843) m Emma McLAREN in 1864, James (b 1846) m Ellen MYERS in 1873, Richard (b 1847) m Jane ELLIS 1868, Henry (b 1852), Mary (b 1854) m John PARKER in 1871. Seeking descendants. Contact Jenny Olive, PO Box 109, Kyogle, NSW 2474 (Published 25SEP2000)

BURKE: Mary (b 1835, Kinneigh, Co. Cork, Ireland). Lived in NSW in 1860. Parents Dennis BURKE and Margaret O’SULLIVAN Brother Colonel Richard O’SULLIVAN who fought in American Civil War. Seeking descendants. Contact Mary Lynch, Coolalta, Carrigadrohid, Co. Cork, Ireland. (Published 07JAN1999)

BURKE: Mary, b 1835, Kinneigh, County Cork, Ireland. Daughter of Denis and Margaret (O’SULLIVAN). Brother was Colonel Ricard O’ Sullivan Burke, who fought in the American Civil War. Seeking information and descendants. Contact Mary C. Lynch, Coolalta, Carrigadrohid, Co Cork, Ireland. (Published 11DEC1999)

BURKE: William & Hannah (SIMMONS) m. Carcoar 1860. Children: Elizabeth Agnes b 1861 m Joseph WOODWORTH; Jane Christina b 1866 m Michael GALLAGHER; Mary May b 1868 m William DRENNERT; Margaret b 1871 m William McSHANE; Ellen b 1873 m Henry CAMPBELL; Catharine b 1875 m Marshall BURROWS; John b 1877 m Elizabeth HUNTER; Norah b1878 m Alfred DELANEY; Hannah b 1880 m Martin KELLY; Emma b 1883 m Albert STEPHENS; William b 1885. William d 1916 and Hannah d 1914 moved to Tenterfield by 1873. Seeking descendants. Contact Jenny Olive PO Box 109, Kyogle, NSW 2474 (Published 16AUG2000)

BURNS: Arthur m Catherine (WRIGHT). Children; Stanley (m Florence COONAN in 1919), Alvina (m Leslie JENNER in 1910), Lancelot (m Doris NEIL in 1930), Lily (m Oliver MACPEADY in 1922), Myra (m McINTOSH). Seeking descendants and information for family history. Contact M.Mackenzie, PO Box 4194, East Gosford, NSW 2250 (Published 11SEP2001)

BURNS: William Moffett. Seeking information and descendants of William Moffett Burns, mayor of Balmain in 1888, for family research. Please send information to Mrs. P. Brook, 88 Best Road, Seven Hills, NSW 2147. (Published 01MAY2001)

BURROWS: Barbara. daughter of John (died 1948) and Marie. She was born c1920s. In 1929 her parents lived in McPherson Street, Waverley and in 1948 her father lived at 4 Ferguson Avenue, Punchbowl. Seeking information for family history. maloffhagen@xtra.co.nz or 36 Christians Rd. Hawarden RD, North Canterbury. NZ )Published 29OCT2002)

BURT: James and William. Seeking relatives of James and William Burt, brothers who emigrated from Scotland in the 1850s. They were builders and stonemasons in Balmain and Roseville, constructing a number of residences and churches (from the late 1860s to 1900), many of which are still standing. Between them the brothers had 20 children. William was my grandfather. Please contact David Burt, dburt@csc.com or 244 Gipps Road, Keiraville, NSW 2500 (Published 24JAN2004)

BURTON: James Charles (b 1869) m Margaret (DODDS) Newcastle, England 1893, children Harry, Eva and Lily. Migrated to NSW 1914 and to Newcastle 1919. Information and descendants sought for family history. Phone Jill Forster 9817 2469. (Published 04MAY2000)

BURTON: John (Jack) L. Long-distance car driver with records between Fremantle and Sydney (1915), Fremantle and Warwick (1924), and many others. Seeking memorabilia, paper cuttings, photos etc, for family history. Contact Geoff Bissaker, PO Box 325 Gerringong NSW 2534, or (02) 4234 1742 (Published 22MAR2002)

BUSCH: See HIATT

BYRNE: Francis b 1900 Dublin, Ireland. Parents Bridget ROCHE and Willie Byrne m 1892. Francis served in British Army in UK 1920s. Moved to Australia in late ‘40s. Seeking descendants and information for family history. Contact John Goggins, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford, Ireland (Published 09JUN2000)

BYRON: John Thomas, b 1858, London, migrated to Australia, m Mary McDonald. Children: Arthur, Alice, Ellen and John. Seeking information. Contact Ms V. Keiley, 36 Chamberlain Road, Guildford NSW 2161 (Published 28JUL1999)

BYRON: Seeking descendants of Frederick Byron, son of Caroline Byron (nee BRYAN) for family tree. Frederick's surname was changed form MIXNER to Byron after his mother's second marriage. Write to Evelyn Bryan, 98 Millcrest Street, Scarborough, WA 6019 or (08) 9341 5703 (Published 31JUL2002)