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Another Can you Help....does anyone remember Myles Browne who was an organ builder in Armadale in 1960's .....born in Terang probably 1940's? Son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Browne. Myles had a brother Peter. Anyone know where Myles is now? ... See MoreSee Less
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A Big thank you to everyone who shared/ answered our query about Emily McKay. We have a family contact. Thanks everyone...great team work and much appreciated. ... See MoreSee Less
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I am going to ireland in 2020 and looking at going to Enniskillen, County Fermanagh and would be interested if there is any fuller history of the Graham/Armstrong families at Terang.🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
1 month ago
Hello Kathleen, I'm not sure what you may already have on the family but I could do a check of the local papers for obituaries if you don't already have that info. I note in our pioneer register that an Andrew Boyle has listed the Armstrong and Graham families. Also interested to see they came from Ballintarson. I believe one of our members was looking for a property by that name just west of Terang...maybe a family property??? If you want me to do some research for you, you will need to let me know what you already have so I don't spend time doubling up on research. When are you going to Ireland? I have a commitment that will take up most of January but will be able to do research after that for you if you so desire. We have a research fee of $20.00 if you want me to proceed. Perhaps you could email me at: historysociety04@hotmail.com It's easier than using messanger I find.
John/Jack Graham died 31/7/1918 of pulmonary TB after being gassed in France where he was a gunner. He was transferred back to Heildelburg Medical Hospital, Melbourne. His father,James Graham came to Australia 20/3/1859 and married Margaret Armstrong 1866. ... See MoreSee Less
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A descendant of William Graham (great grandfather) looking at visiting their home in Ireland next year. (Ernest) Armstrong emigrated from County Fermanagh, arriving in Melbourne 3/2/1862. ... See MoreSee Less
1 month ago
Sounds like an exciting time ahead Kathleen.
My gggf William Spall was on Yallock station with William Hamilton and Charles Grayland about 1844-1848. He then moved to Keayang (Keeyong) station with Thomas Ayres, Thomas Richardson, Charles Grayland and William Overend until at least the mid 1850s.
Does anyone have any information about what happened to William Hamilton?
I am also interested in any information about Yallock or Keayang stations. Where were the station buildings located? Do any still exist? Any documents that shed light on life on those stations?
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Charlie Clarke ... See MoreSee Less
2 months ago
Hello Charlie, Good to hear from you. Firstly, are you related to the Clark/e that lived at Garvoc many years ago? We have some documentation on Yallock and Keayang stations but I would have to look into William Hamilton. Are you related to him as well? I won't be able to do much research for a few weeks due to family commitments but if you would like me to find out more I will be happy to do so. We have a research fee of $20.00 if you want me to look this up for you. Alternatively, when we are open again in 2020 you may like to visit our museum on the 3rd Sunday from 1-4pm and see what we may have that will be of interest. Regards, Margaret McIntosh, Research Officer
Harvesting peas at J.Henderson's farm at The Sisters near Terang as part of H.V. McKay Massey Harris, Farm Equipment Manufacture & Field Trials in 1946. The caption mentions they were "harvesting six bags of 'greenfeast' peas to the acre with a Sunshine H.S.T. PTO header with a No. 5 pickup and cutter bar"
Image courtesy of the Museums Victoria Collections collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/782336 ... See MoreSee Less
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