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Page Page No: No: 27 Journal of the Central Coast Family History Society Inc. TROVE is a marvellous source as they include items from newspapers all over the country and you just might find the unexpected as I did when I put the surname in. Who would have thought I would find a missing 1901 Sydney letter in an Adelaide newspaper! Heather Sushames - Life Member 651L LISAROW CEMETERY This photograph is of Joan CONVERY and her sister Grace ALCHIN taken at St. John's Church Cemetery, Lisarow. Joan, and her husband John, who live nearby, have been voluntarily caring for the cemetery for 30 years. Unfortunately due to their age and ill health, they are unable to continue this work and are deeply saddened by the current state of neglect. This historic site is the last resting place of many members of our early pioneer families and is rapidly being overtaken by the surrounding bush; many headstones are barely visible amongst the undergrowth and rubbish. If nothing is done to restore the cemetery it will eventually share the fate of Brady’s Gully Cemetery and just disappear. Joan and Grace have made a detailed plan of the cemetery showing the position of all graves including those unmarked. This document is of great value to local historians and is on display at our centre. June Dawson – Member 389 The Muster – August ugust 2012 2012
The Muster – August 20 2012 20 2012 12 Journal of the Central Coast Family History Society Inc. SAPPHIRE GEMS What priceless gems of historic information were found in the shipping records of the Sapphire which arrived in Sydney on 24 th May 1859, with 286 passengers. On board were 21 married couples, 232 singles and 15 children under 12 years. All these with the crew on the 749 ton vessel with a draft of 18 feet and lower deck dimensions of 150x25.6 feet. Yes, State Records has a folder about 5cm thick, NRS 5328, item no 9/6278, with information about this voyage. Initially it was simply a search for any mention of the COYLE family, Daniel a labourer & Catherine aged 35 with children Mary aged 12, Catherine 9, Dominick 5 and Hugh just 2. Their native place was Gweedore. Most passengers came from the Roman Catholic parishes of Gweedore and Cloughaneely in north west Donegal. The COYLES arrived under the sponsorship of the Donegal Relief Fund. They were transferred on 30 th May to Maitland with 21 others. While searching for the COYLES, one couldn’t help glancing at the other documents. The greatest bulk was the blue pages detailing where immigrants gained employment. Most were hired at the Sydney Immigration office on salaries up to 40 pounds per annum and employed in both city and country districts. Fortunately their employers name was also included. Twenty eight left the ship without entering into these formal engagements but their place of disposal was noted. Sadly the comment for James CURRAN read, ‘a certified lunatic to be removed to the asylum’. The male crew was named and ages ranged from 14-56 years. Four pages of medicines were listed but no mention if they were actually on board or dispensed. The School Master’s report on each pupil included their grades and improvement. It appears it was not all smooth sailing. A page lists ten items Worthy of comment from the Journal . On February 9 th & 21 st irregular serving of stores and the loose manner in which water was served were noted. On 23 rd the Captain was noted as addicted to spirit drinking and on March 13 th he was meddling with girls. Water quality, shortage and 3 missing casks was predominant in the other notes. Imagine the panic on 22 nd April when it was noted ‘Discovery of shortage of water on board’ and still 32 days from Sydney. The surgeons report states that from the 77 th day out water was Page No: 28 28 28
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