William Sydney McCarthy was born in Peak Hill, New South Wales on 13 February 1891. William’s mother died when he was four and his father deserted the family. After his mother’s death, William and his siblings returned to Young to live with his mother’s family. The seven McCarthy children were separated to grow up withContinue reading “Lest we forget”
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Transported to Norfolk Island
On 6 March 1788, my 5x great-grandparents Edward Garth and Susannah Gough, stepped ashore on Norfolk Island with Lieutenant Governor Philip Gidley King and 22 others with the purpose of farming and providing food for the new colony in Sydney Cove. Edward and Susannah were convicts transported on the First Fleet to Sydney Cove. AfterContinue reading “Transported to Norfolk Island”
Grave tales – Alstonville
Alstonville is a lovely town on the way to Lismore from Ballina on the northern rivers area of New South Wales. As with most towns along the north coast, the settlers were attracted by the plentiful supply of red cedar, a sought after timber for the colony and the export industry. Land was selected inContinue reading “Grave tales – Alstonville”
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