Historical information
Hornbuckle Girls – children of Robert and Mary nee Poulton. Robert Hornbuckle was Shire President from 1882-83, 96-98, 1907-8. Wife Mary died 1914.
Son T. Hornbuckle Councillor from 1919-20
Children attended Melton State School 430
July 1881
No 580 Sarah Hornbuckle Approx age in yrs-mnths 7-5
No 581 Robert .. 10
No 582 Emma .. 8
They enrolled at the same time. Ages entered only a general guide to their birth dates.
October 1881
No 610 William Occupation 5-6
July 1883
No 662 Charles Hornbuckle – Farmer 5 –10
October 1884
No 702 Thomas Hornbuckle Farmer 4 – 8
Sept 1885
No 265 Mary Hornbuckle Robert Farmer Mryniong 7 – 8
Physical description
Photograph of the Hornbuckle Girls, Melton identities
