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Title: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: marimac on Friday 05 June 09 00:54 BST (UK)
Hi there
Looking for descendants of Arthur Pobar and Josephine Cussen.  They married in 1894 in Qld and had several children. They lived in Toowoomba.  I have the children's names and some info, but would like to contact a descendant and am really interested in finding a photo of Josephine.   If there's anyone out there I would love to hear from you !
Marimac
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Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: tropicalj on Friday 05 June 09 01:30 BST (UK)
Always helpfull if you do list  the children's names ( Help with an internet search)

1894/C3493 Pobar Arthur Thomas
 1895/C3739 Pobar Edward John
1897/C3554 Pobar James Francis
1902/C3600 Pobar Eileen Elizabeth Jane 
1911/C12510 Pobar Arthur Eric


Jenn
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: cando on Friday 05 June 09 01:45 BST (UK)
Lots of POBAR's in the Toowoomba Cemetery

http://ww2.toowoombarc.qld.gov.au/index.php?option=com_gravefinder&view=burials&Itemid=2

Cheers
Cando
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: tropicalj on Friday 05 June 09 01:46 BST (UK)
http://www.warrenfahey.com/people/jack-pobar.html

this is a very interesting link to a Jack Pobar from  the Toowoomba area, I  wondered if he was related to you?

Jenn
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: marimac on Friday 05 June 09 05:15 BST (UK)
Thank you both for your prompt replies.  I do know of Jack Pobar but have not seen that actual site, so thanks for that; likewise I know of the Pobars in the cemetery. I am not actually related to the Pobars but am to Josephine, so I am really looking for a living descendant who may have some more info on her and even a photo. (I know her ancestry)
Thanks
Marimac :)
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: sparrett on Friday 05 June 09 09:04 BST (UK)
Hi Marimac,

I am really looking for a living descendant who may have some more info on her and even a photo. (I know her ancestry)

It sometimes does happen that a descendant of the line you are searching turns up in response to post like yours.

However, more often such a person is located through researching forward and forward using death notices and electoral rolls and other sources available until someone is located and personal contact can be made.  This is a process that takes time, but is frequently successful.

If you are really hoping for a contact,perhaps you will need to take the next steps.

What do you know about the grandchildren of Arthur and Josephine and have you tried to trace them through ww2 records, telephone directories etc.?

Sue
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: marimac on Friday 05 June 09 12:00 BST (UK)
Hi Sue
Thanks for that.  I have researched forward to a certain extent, but yes could probably do more.  Have had contact with some of the family without learning much.  Will keep trying and maybe I might have some luck one day!
Marimac
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: cgsheldon on Thursday 07 October 10 00:49 BST (UK)
Hello,

I am also trying to research the Pobar family, although from a different angle.

According to my research, Edward John POBAR married a distant cousin of mine, Eileen Marie LUXON.

Eileen was the daughter of William Francis LUXON (b.1869, Guernsey, Channel Islands - d.1933, Australia) and Maria MOLES.

Any information you might have on Edward and Eileen's descendants would be greatly appreciated.

Craig
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: tropicalj on Thursday 07 October 10 01:07 BST (UK)
Hello  there and welcome to rootschat

to enable us to help you further can you tell us which state in Australia your relations came to

thanks Jenn
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: cgsheldon on Thursday 07 October 10 01:14 BST (UK)
Hello,

Thank you for your quick reply; according to William Francis LUXON's attestation record for the Australian Imperial Force, he was living in Brisbane, Queensland.
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: Aussie1947 on Thursday 07 October 10 02:01 BST (UK)

I see in the 1900 Queensland PO Directory that the Pobar Bros (Arthur, John, Felix F, Thos and Wm F) were butchers in Gowie St Toowoomba.

Nice to see 5 brothers in one business.

Gerry
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: marimac on Thursday 07 October 10 02:29 BST (UK)
Hi Craig
I believe Edward John Pobar (1895-1938) is Josephine's son.  Unfortunately I don't know anything more about him.  I live in hope that one day someone who knows something about Josephine may pop up !!
Marimac
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: tropicalj on Thursday 07 October 10 03:22 BST (UK)
death reg in Qld

reg number 1938/B39765
name  Edward John Pobar
father Arthur
mother Josephine Elizabeth Jane Cussen

Jenn
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: Aussie1947 on Thursday 07 October 10 03:36 BST (UK)
1922 Queensland Electoral Roll

Edward John Pobar
Stephens Rd opposite Laura St
Grocer
Gender M
Division Oxley
Sub Division South Brisbane,

1934 Queensland Electoral Roll

Edward John Pobar
17 Hamilton Place Bowen Hills
Storekeeper
Gender M
Division Brisbane
Sub Division Fortitude Valley


Gerry
Title: Re: POBAR/CUSSEN - Toowoomba QLD
Post by: marimac on Friday 08 October 10 03:22 BST (UK)
Thank you both for your information.  It is interesting to see he lived in the area in which some of my other unrelated ancestors lived.
M  :)