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Croaker (Winship)
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Marriage at Sydney of Mr. J. Winship of the Manning River to Eliza Anne, seventh daughter of Charles Croaker Esq., of Motto, Hunter's River
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Unclaimed letter held at Sydney Post Office
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Shipbuilder at Stockton. Launched two barges 40 tons each. Owner Mr. Robey of Sydney. Barges to be used at Lake Macquarie
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Launched the 'Pilot' from his ship yard. Christened by Capt. Livingstone. Intended for the coal trade
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New schooner 'Pilot' had trial up the river. Cold luncheon provided to several passengers on board
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Built the brig 'Lady Gipps' 140 tons burthen, 76 feet over all and 21 ft beam. Also built a schooner of 30 tons at the Manning River
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New schooner built by Mr. Winship at the New River capsized near Miller's Point and the six crew thrown into the water. Rescued by the Water Police from Goat Island
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Departed on the 'Eagle' steamer for Moreton Bay
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Builder of the steamboat 'Hawk'. Working on a new boat to run between Brisbane and Ipswich. Light draught of water to allow running at all tides. 20 hp and length 100 ft
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New river steam boat the 'Swallow' launched from Winship's boat yard at South Brisbane. 110 ft length 20 hp. To ply between Brisbane and Ipswich
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To build a new steam boat capable of being employed as a tug. To be 40 hp engine and ready within 9 months
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The Steamer 'Swallow' purchased for 1340 pounds by owners of the new steamer also being built by Mr. Winship. Repairs to the Swallow to enable her to resume her trips in a week's time
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Launched two barges of 30 tons burthen each from his boatyard at Stockton. Barges intended to work from the mines on Lake Macquarie to a depot Mr. Robey formed near the sea entrance from whence schooners to convey coals to Sydney
First Name:
Captain Taylor
Source:
The Brisbane Courier
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Funeral notice. Funeral to move from his residence at Cleveland. Undertakers Sillett & Adlington
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Marriage at Sydney of Mr. J. Winship of the Manning River to Eliza Anne, seventh daughter of Charles Croaker Esq., of Motto, Hunter's River
Source:
The Newcastle Sun
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In recognition of the expansion of Newcastle, a Crown Land sale was held in May, 1868. The land was described as being in the vicinity of Waratah and Tighes Bridge. On the first day of the sale about 10 people turned up and only a few blocks were sold. Next day however, more than 100 attended, bidding was spirited and the prices obtained were well above the reserves set. There were 93 lots, some called town lots, others suburban and others country lots. The country areas ranged up to 321 acres but few were interested in them. The total amount realised was £2585 6s Id. For one of the suburban lots, Mr. Peter Crebert, the celebrated orchardist and vine-grower, paid £15 an acre for 11 acres. Mr. W. A. Sparke paid £20 an acre for six acres. Alexander Brown and J. B. Winship, two -leading citizens, bought a number of lots. John Scoley paid £4 13s for one acre, Mr. A. T. Brain bought 18 acres for £4 2s, Mr. Peter Mclsaacs paid £9 3s an acre for five acres and Mr. T. W. Mathieson £10 an acre for 17 acres. Other purchasers who founded still well-known families or whose names are perpetuated in locality and street names included: G. T. Alcock, George Gardner, Frank Gardner, N. Parkington, Thomas Tudor, John Thorn, Alexander Flood (the health inspector), Mr. Fenwick of Wallsend, R. Ingall, Henry Bryant, J. Williams, F. W. Shaw, S. Proctor, W. Crocker, A. Lindsay, L. Wood, James Corlette. T. H. Bryant, A. A. P. Tighe and E. Finlayson.— From The Newcastle Chronicle
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Australian Almanac
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Colliery Manager andViewer. Australian Agricultural company
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Departing Sydney on the 'Eagle' steamer for Moreton Bay
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Christened Mr. Winship's new steamboat the 'Swallow'
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'Lochend' Advertising for miners at Lochend Coal works.
