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Title: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: EDO on Tuesday 02 October 07 08:52 BST (UK)

Good day RootsChatters

Can anyone assist me in finding the arrival in Australia c1911 of -

William Rowland EDWARDS, possibly from Lancashire and his wife
Mary Ellen EDWARDS [nee Simmons]

Their children may have travelled with them -

John  17 yo
Albert  16 yo
William  15 yo
Frederick England 11 yo

WR EDWARDS was a Stonemason by Trade.

Any snippet of information will be greatly appreciated.

EDO

Title: Re: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: ChristineR on Tuesday 02 October 07 09:09 BST (UK)

Have you tried locating your family departing from the UK? this will give you a destination.

http://www.findmypast.com/passengerListPersonSearchStart.action

Christine :)

Title: Re: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: ChristineR on Tuesday 02 October 07 09:15 BST (UK)

http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/recordsearch.aspx

if you search as a guest, you will see John Rowland Edwards enlisted in WW1, he was born Lancashire and his father is down as William Roland Edwards.  He enlisted in Queensland.  There is a digital file of his service record.

Christine.  :)

Title: Re: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: sparrett on Tuesday 02 October 07 09:19 BST (UK)

You will see Arthur on the same site.
Also with father as NOK.
The address is Girler Street, Hendra, Brisbane.  so that narrows the search area down a bit.

Distinguished Conduct medal!
Sue

Title: Re: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: Shirley Sweetland on Tuesday 02 October 07 09:25 BST (UK)

Hi if you go to the National Archives of Australia, www.naa.gov.au and do a name search there are two records concerning that family from Lancashire, at Queensland. Should give you a start!

Regards
Shirley
Perth WA

Title: Re: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: ChristineR on Tuesday 02 October 07 10:04 BST (UK)

and if you go to the Queensland Archivs - the emigration lists goes to 1912
I spotted your family

http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/research/index/imm1884_1912.asp

Rippingham Grange arrived 16 Sept 1911
John aged 17
Fred aged 11
Albert aged 16
William aged 45
Willie aged 14
Nellie aged 42
Allan aged 20

There are details on the site how to get the records.
Christine

Title: Re: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: EDO on Wednesday 03 October 07 01:27 BST (UK)

Good morning Christine

Thank you for doing that research on my behalf.  I looked at that page and "it didn't register"!!  _{Age is telling}

Your assistance is greatly appreciated..

EDO

Title: Re: 1911 arrival from UK - EDWARDS
Post by: EDO on Wednesday 03 October 07 01:29 BST (UK)

Good morning Shirley and Sue

Thank you for your valued assistance in my search.

As a result of your assistance, the family, in Australia, is 'coming together'.

EDO