non-fictionThe Authors collections of stories that she has researched over time with family twists in the storiescharles clarence robinett, kenneth watson, david angee, barbara pryor, letitia newton, henry maple, ian cathie

BHS CollectionPlastic binder holding information for Genealogy research.books, catalogues, genealogy, genealogy-research

BHS CollectionSpring binder with information for genealogical research into German families giving addresses for research.books, catalogues, german, genealogy-german-research

Genealogy research directory 2003 is a database of sources for family history research.A database of genealogy research sources.1 compact disc in plastic casegenealogy resources, family history

Soft cover book. The front cover illustration shows Margaret Dowd Pickett's grand-daughters picking mushrooms near Footscray. The back cover illustration shows the street names representing the women in the story - from Footscray, Sunshine and Keilornon-fictionThe book documents the lives of Irish immigrant women who lived, worked, and farmed along the Saltwater River (now Maribyrnong River) starting in the 1840'ssalt water river, maribyrnong river, pubs, punts, women immigrants, genealogy

This article provides a biographical overview of William Northcott, an accomplished English-born cornetist. Born in Devonshire, England, in 1811.He began studying music at age nine under the renowned cornetist Norton. He demonstrated rapid progress, leading to early opportunities in military bands. He joined the British Navy as a young teenager, initially aiming to serve on the St.Jean d'Acre during the Crimean War. He played the cornet aboard the Princess Royal and later the St. Jean d'Acre, becoming popular among officers and crew. William participated in significant events such as the Crimean War and the fall of Sebastopol before returning to England in 1856. He Continued naval service on the "Conqueror" (Mediterranean cruise, 1856–1859) and then the "Nile," where he served as leading cornet player and soloist. Accompanied the Prince of Wales on a tour of Canada, earning high praise for his performances.International Musical Caree. rAfter ten years in the British Navy, traveled to Australia to join his family and founded the Northcott Sandhurst Brass Band, introducing popular "sacred concerts." Moved to New Zealand, briefly led a band in Christchurch, and attempted gold mining before returning to music with a successful concert tour. On route to America, organized a concert in Honolulu and was hired by the local government to form and lead a band, which he developed into a respected ensemble. William arrived in San Francisco in 1871, performed as a soloist in a major benefit concert for Chicago fire victims, and gained popularity on the West Coast. Later he moved to New York City, performing with prominent groups and artists, including Henry Tissington and Mme. Parepa Rosa, and joined Carneross' Minstrels. Early Engagements (1873–1875):Solo cornetist at Congress Hall, Cape May, under Simon Hassler (summers of 1873, 1874, 1875). Performed with the San Francisco Minstrels (fall/winter 1873–74) and at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia (fall/winter 1874). Centennial Exhibition (1876):Specially engaged to perform for several exhibitors, attracting large crowds (20,000–30,000 people daily).Played for major companies (Hook & Hastings Organ Co., Knabe Piano Co., Stieff Piano, etc.) and with the Centennial Band. Demonstrated remarkable endurance by performing multiple daily sets throughout the event.Subsequent Engagements (1877–1879): Soloist for the Permanent Exhibition (1877–79). Performed with renowned violinist Ole Bull in 1879 and impressed critics with technical feats, such as playing "America" in four octaves on the cornet.Concert Company Leadership (1891–1893): Managed and performed with his own Concert Company, recognized as one of the finest musical organizations in the country. The company featured top vocalists and instrumentalists, giving over fifty concerts in Philadelphia alone. Introduced an original comic opera, "Henrietta; or, the Power of Music," to diversify the repertoire. Northcott's career is marked by international travel, military service, musical leadership, and a reputation for both performance excellence and band organization. Williams and his brother James Northcott served in the military together. James settled in Bendigo and worked for George Lansell as his general manager for 26 years. James lived in Lily St Golden Square; he continued with the Northcott Band until his death in 1904Fortuna Articles - The J.W. Pepper's Philadelphia Musical Times Band Journal - Sketch of William Northcott April 1884 This item contains two copies of the following documents from Wendy Ellis, a descendant of the Northcotts. James (George Lansell's General Manager) Northcott's name was famous for his involvement with his band. William was his brother who joind him in Bendigo for four years. 11217.68a Black and white etching of William Northcott, Cornet Virtuosu, from the article (sketch) on him - the Musical Times Journal. 11217.68b, c, and d Part of the article on William Northcott 11217.68e This document is a personal letter focused on family history and genealogical research. The writer's great-grandfather was Richard Williams.The writer's grandfather, Albert James, married Annie Edith Northcott, who was George Lansell's niece. Annie's father was not William Northcott, but his brother. The writer enclosed photocopies related to the family history, as promised. An additional photocopy from a magazine was included, with the original held by the writer's sister. The writer asks for the names, address, or phone number of the Lansell sisters to obtain a copy of the family tree. The book "Bendigo and Vicinity" is mentioned as a resource, with copies available at the State Library in Melbourne.non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, william northcott, james northcott band, wnedy ellis

Small hard covered book with green & yellow text on front. Inside has maps, index of street names & advertisementsnon-fictionHard copy book that includes a set of maps that cover the streets of Melbournedirectory, joseph 'joe' wlodarczyk, street directory

44p., text and chartsnon-fictionFamily history and genealogy research guidefamily history, genealogy

71 p. col. illustrationsnon-fictionFamily history and genealogy research guidefamily history, genealogy

Hard Bound Volume. Victorian Police Gazettes for 1863 Author: Institutional Government Publication Publisher: John Ferres, Melbourne Date: 1863 Further Information: Compilation of Weekly Victorian Police Gazettes for 1863 in a hard bound volume with red spine and red corner reinforcing. Front panel grey coloured lettering in gilt with gilt banding to spine. Inside is twelve issues of the Police Gazettes for 1863.non-fictionThe Victoria Police Gazette was a confidential, internal publication of the Victoria Police, issued to inform police officers, court and justice officials, and government departments about matters relevant to policing across the colony. It commenced in December 1853 and was initially published weekly by the Victoria Police. It was distributed each week to city and rural police stations and to government offices and newspaper publishers. Inclusions in this weekly publication were people wanted for questioning in relation to various crimes, prisoners discharged from city or country gaols, extracts from Police Gazettes in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New Zealand, and occasionally overseas countries, as well as extracts from the Hobart Town Gazette listing escaped convicts and the person to whom they were assigned. There was also a "Missing Friends" section, where most people listed were not criminals but were sought by police so relatives, old friends, or government officials could renew contact with them. In addition, there was a record of deserted wives and children, listing the offender's name, birthplace, age, occupation, last known area of residence, likely future movements and known relatives. There was also a section on court lists, warrants issued, appointments and staffing changes within the police service, arrest and discharge records with physical descriptions, and lists of pastoralists with descriptions of their livestock brands.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, victoria police gazette 1862, victoria police gazette, warrnambool books and records, great ocean road

Hard Bound Volume. Victorian Police Gazettes for 1864 Author: Institutional Government Publication Publisher: John Ferres, Melbourne Date: 1864 Further Information: Compilation of Weekly Victorian Police Gazettes for 1864 in a hard bound volume with red spine and red corner reinforcing. Front panel grey coloured lettering in gilt with gilt banding to spine. Inside is twelve issues of the Police Gazettes for 1864.non-fictionThe Victoria Police Gazette was a confidential, internal publication of the Victoria Police, issued to inform police officers, court and justice officials, and government departments about matters relevant to policing across the colony. It commenced in December 1853 and was initially published weekly by the Victoria Police. It was distributed each week to city and rural police stations and to government offices and newspaper publishers. Inclusions in this weekly publication were people wanted for questioning in relation to various crimes, prisoners discharged from city or country gaols, extracts from Police Gazettes in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New Zealand, and occasionally overseas countries, as well as extracts from the Hobart Town Gazette listing escaped convicts and the person to whom they were assigned. There was also a "Missing Friends" section, where most people listed were not criminals but were sought by police so relatives, old friends, or government officials could renew contact with them. In addition, there was a record of deserted wives and children, listing the offender's name, birthplace, age, occupation, last known area of residence, likely future movements and known relatives. There was also a section on court lists, warrants issued, appointments and staffing changes within the police service, arrest and discharge records with physical descriptions, and lists of pastoralists with descriptions of their livestock brands.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, victoria police gazette 1862, victoria police gazette, warrnambool books and records, great ocean road

Hard Bound Volume. Victorian Police Gazettes for 1865 Author: Institutional Government Publication Publisher: John Ferres, Melbourne Date: 1865 Further Information: Compilation of Weekly Victorian Police Gazettes for 1865 in a hard bound volume with red spine and red corner reinforcing. Front panel grey coloured lettering in gilt with gilt banding to spine. Inside is twelve issues of the Police Gazettes for 1865.non-fictionThe Victoria Police Gazette was a confidential, internal publication of the Victoria Police, issued to inform police officers, court and justice officials, and government departments about matters relevant to policing across the colony. It commenced in December 1853 and was initially published weekly by the Victoria Police. It was distributed each week to city and rural police stations and to government offices and newspaper publishers. Inclusions in this weekly publication were people wanted for questioning in relation to various crimes, prisoners discharged from city or country gaols, extracts from Police Gazettes in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New Zealand, and occasionally overseas countries, as well as extracts from the Hobart Town Gazette listing escaped convicts and the person to whom they were assigned. There was also a "Missing Friends" section, where most people listed were not criminals but were sought by police so relatives, old friends, or government officials could renew contact with them. In addition, there was a record of deserted wives and children, listing the offender's name, birthplace, age, occupation, last known area of residence, likely future movements and known relatives. There was also a section on court lists, warrants issued, appointments and staffing changes within the police service, arrest and discharge records with physical descriptions, and lists of pastoralists with descriptions of their livestock brands.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, victoria police gazette 1862, victoria police gazette, warrnambool books and records, great ocean road

Hard Bound Volume. Victorian Police Gazettes for 1866 Author: Institutional Government Publication Publisher: John Ferres, Melbourne Date: 1866 Further Information: Compilation of Weekly Victorian Police Gazettes for 1866 in a hard bound volume with red spine and red corner reinforcing. Front panel grey coloured lettering in gilt with gilt banding to spine. Inside is twelve issues of the Police Gazettes for 1866.non-fictionThe Victoria Police Gazette was a confidential, internal publication of the Victoria Police, issued to inform police officers, court and justice officials, and government departments about matters relevant to policing across the colony. It commenced in December 1853 and was initially published weekly by the Victoria Police. It was distributed each week to city and rural police stations and to government offices and newspaper publishers. Inclusions in this weekly publication were people wanted for questioning in relation to various crimes, prisoners discharged from city or country gaols, extracts from Police Gazettes in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New Zealand, and occasionally overseas countries, as well as extracts from the Hobart Town Gazette listing escaped convicts and the person to whom they were assigned. There was also a "Missing Friends" section, where most people listed were not criminals but were sought by police so relatives, old friends, or government officials could renew contact with them. In addition, there was a record of deserted wives and children, listing the offender's name, birthplace, age, occupation, last known area of residence, likely future movements and known relatives. There was also a section on court lists, warrants issued, appointments and staffing changes within the police service, arrest and discharge records with physical descriptions, and lists of pastoralists with descriptions of their livestock brands.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, victoria police gazette 1862, victoria police gazette, warrnambool books and records, great ocean road

Hard Bound Volume. Victorian Police Gazettes for 1867 Author: Institutional Government Publication Publisher: John Ferres, Melbourne Date: 1867 Further Information: Compilation of Weekly Victorian Police Gazettes for 1867 in a hard bound volume with red spine and red corner reinforcing. Front panel grey coloured lettering in gilt with gilt banding to spine. Inside is twelve issues of the Police Gazettes for 1867.non-fictionThe Victoria Police Gazette was a confidential, internal publication of the Victoria Police, issued to inform police officers, court and justice officials, and government departments about matters relevant to policing across the colony. It commenced in December 1853 and was initially published weekly by the Victoria Police. It was distributed each week to city and rural police stations and to government offices and newspaper publishers. Inclusions in this weekly publication were people wanted for questioning in relation to various crimes, prisoners discharged from city or country gaols, extracts from Police Gazettes in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New Zealand, and occasionally overseas countries, as well as extracts from the Hobart Town Gazette listing escaped convicts and the person to whom they were assigned. There was also a "Missing Friends" section, where most people listed were not criminals but were sought by police so relatives, old friends, or government officials could renew contact with them. In addition, there was a record of deserted wives and children, listing the offender's name, birthplace, age, occupation, last known area of residence, likely future movements and known relatives. There was also a section on court lists, warrants issued, appointments and staffing changes within the police service, arrest and discharge records with physical descriptions, and lists of pastoralists with descriptions of their livestock brands.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, victoria police gazette 1862, victoria police gazette, warrnambool books and records, great ocean road

Hard Bound Volume. Victorian Police Gazettes for 1869 Author: Institutional Government Publication Publisher: John Ferres, Melbourne Date: 1869 Further Information: Compilation of Weekly Victorian Police Gazettes for 1869 in a hard bound volume with red spine and red corner reinforcing. Front panel grey coloured lettering in gilt with gilt banding to spine. Inside is twelve issues of the Police Gazettes for 1869.non-fictionThe Victoria Police Gazette was a confidential, internal publication of the Victoria Police, issued to inform police officers, court and justice officials, and government departments about matters relevant to policing across the colony. It commenced in December 1853 and was initially published weekly by the Victoria Police. It was distributed each week to city and rural police stations and to government offices and newspaper publishers. Inclusions in this weekly publication were people wanted for questioning in relation to various crimes, prisoners discharged from city or country gaols, extracts from Police Gazettes in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New Zealand, and occasionally overseas countries, as well as extracts from the Hobart Town Gazette listing escaped convicts and the person to whom they were assigned. There was also a "Missing Friends" section, where most people listed were not criminals but were sought by police so relatives, old friends, or government officials could renew contact with them. In addition, there was a record of deserted wives and children, listing the offender's name, birthplace, age, occupation, last known area of residence, likely future movements and known relatives. There was also a section on court lists, warrants issued, appointments and staffing changes within the police service, arrest and discharge records with physical descriptions, and lists of pastoralists with descriptions of their livestock brands.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, victoria police gazette 1862, victoria police gazette, warrnambool books and records, great ocean road

A handwritten account of the Poulter family tree from 1656. Includes descendants of Samuel Poulter and Susan Haylock.A record of the Poulter family tree. The Poulter family were pioneers in the Greensborough district.Photocopy of 22 handwritten pages. Note attached: "Handwritten by Nellie Poulter. Don't know where she got info from. Someone has done a bit of research!"poulter, greensborough

"Essential guide to researching your family history online".430 p., paperback book, black & white illustrationsgenealogy, family history

Digitised video (1.82GB). Duration: 38 minutes. Recorded September, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presentation: DNA testing is a very important tool for the family historian. It can help to verify your family tree and provide helpful clues to inform the future direction of your research. It can also sometimes help to break down those long-standing brick walls. In this talk, Peter Fry unravels the mystery of family ties using DNA.