Late Mrs Allan McKinnon Describes Immigrant Roots
The narrative traces the McKinnon and McSwan families from Scotland to New South Wales in the 1840s, detailing land settlement near Parramatta and Barrington, the early church built by convicts, and a 1863 overland journey to the Clarence with generous aid from John Mark. It recounts shipmates from the Midlothian voyage, a tragic incident involving two Skye families, and a brutal retaliation tale linked to a native attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Midlothian
Parramatta
McSwan
Paterson
Mrs. McKinnon
Dr. Lang
Barrington
Clarence
Sovereign Hats Suit Cased in Leather and Fibre
Trade notice describes Sovereign Hats suits with leather and fibre cases, two nickel locks, cap ped carera-fibre options from 8/11 to 21/ each and leather from 39/6 to 57/6, appealing to ladies and children with vel items.
Old Coat Remains as Testament to Hardy Times in Australia
A long narrative recalls a grim trek to Rushforth in 1907 after a flood blocked roads. A man named Malcolm McKinnon was killed and a coffin was improvised from cedar chests. The journey involved bullocks, drays, and help from neighbors McPhee and Gillies. Mrs. McKinnon is remembered for her faith and cheerfulness. A 150 year old coat woven by John McSwan, a master weaver, survived the voyage and time, symbolizing endurance and tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Rameau
Allan McKinnon
Rushforth
Margaret McSwan
Clarence
John McSwan
Comyn
John Mark
Skye
Mark
Cowan
jAn
New England
Malcolm McEwan
South Gratton
Jackey’s Creek
Lachlan
South Grafton
Malcolm McKinnon
Jane
Wm ‘McSwan
Maclean
Australia
Ontario
Man Brain and Armament Through History to Today
A poetic piece by George A. Taylor contrasts animal defenses with human intellect in shaping weaponry from stone axes to modern dreadnoughts. It notes public service salary changes and staff growth, citing £7,000 to £9,000 and an increase from 14,700 in 1904 to 40,000 this year, with expected full handling by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Public Service
Board of Commissioners
Reunions and society notes from Sydney area events
The notice lists the 43rd Ath and 96th Battalions reunion at Darlinghurst with smoke concert and lantern slides, plus details for the 12th Light Horse Regiment annual smoke and contact for Val Boyle. It also mentions the Australian Flying Corps Annual Dinner at Martin Place, with secretary contact, and reports a Perth tram crash into the ES A Bank buildings, causing injuries. Finally, the North Coast Football League controversially proposes deleting Dungog from the Mid North Coast group, and Valparaiso horse withdrawn from the Sydney Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macentean Hill
Darlinghurst Road
Burton Street
Darlinghurst
Kop
Geo. W. Hewitt
Macquarie St
12Th Light Morse Regiment
Sargents Market Slevet
Sydney
Puesdiy Agel Hoth
Val Boyle Sa
Michael
Hunter Street
Hpralian Flying Corps
Dungovan Cafe
Martin Place
Notley
Australian Flyime Gorps — Assoc
yLion
vBox 4 .P
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Rifles & Ammunition
Istreet & Parish, Ltd
Gloucestee
IONA
Sen. Harris
Gloucester
Fay
Iepgappene Sas
Ando Reuabley
N.S.W
Gloucester Electric Supply Company, Ltd
HOT Point Electrical
Alec
Gamwer
Carh
W. Batger
Cloents
A.A
Sir Edward Parry
Canon Sims
W. W. Hawdon
Russell Hall
DR. Forsyth
Dentiot Queen
Sam
Sovereign
Velour Coats
Morocco
J. Whatson
Cecil Sutton
Qlousester
Eris Welne
George Watson Royal Hotel
George A. Taylor
Esa
Perth
Hay Street
Erasiou
ES A. Bank
Wauchope
Dungog
Valparise
General Carrier
G. Nash Ravenshaw
A. E. Tall
Seid Smarywhars
Gloucester Hotel
W. A. Phillips
Winlion
West Maitland
Lucerne
Raymond Terrace
Carnato
le. Dann
Hart & Coy
Jewellees & Opticians
High Street
John Hart
Ronald Braby
F.S.M.C
A. I. Cavanough
Comino Bros
Sylvester
Peter
Comino Bros Phone No
Gloucestei
E. J. Beaton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!