The A.N.D.F.H.G . News sheet.

Issue 23 October 2010.

YOUR COMMITTEE WORKING FOR YOU

President: Peter Applebee Vice President: Ivan Randall Secretary: Margaret Flaiban Assistant Secretary: Shirley Bulley Treasurer / Membership: Helen Stein Publications Editor: Colin Withall Fundraising Officer: Tammy Martin Committee Members: Gawler Researcher: Bev Burke Librarian: Gillian Swan sson Family Tree Maker: Michael Smith

This Month’s News from the Editor.

Well the year is running away fast, soon it will be financial at the end of October will be removed from our November and that means the annual breakup BBQ, mailing list. This decision is not an easy one, but we are details will be forthcoming as time draws closer. I will be bound to provide services , and that includes all away as from the 19 th November and that means that this publications , to our supporting members. edition of the newssheet will be the last for this year from On a bri ghter note, the December edition of “ The me. However, having said that, you will receive updates Compass ” is in its final stages of production , and will be from ANDFHG should the need arise regarding any delivered to all members in November. I am still asking for important announcement. some participation fro m members by submitting a short We are please to advise all m embers that we have article on any subject that could be of i nterest to other purchased a Black and White Laser Photo Copier , capable readers, this could take the form of a success story, a of printing both A3 and A4 size copies, and a Colour Printer historical subject of your home town, an interesting hobby which is capable of printing A3 size sheets , this will be a (other than genealogy), or an article on an interesting great advantage in printing those family tree charts that family member. members have been asking for, or for any other There is no need to submit pages and pages of documents. ma terial, about half an A4 page would be sufficient. Some Access to the Photo Copier and Printer is available people are afraid to compose any article because they feel when the clubrooms are open on research and networking that they are incapable of producing a legi ble script, well days (see calendar this issue for times etc). I must hasten you never know what you can do until you try, but the truth to point out that because o f the high cost of toner used in of the matter is that I need your help in ensuring that The the Copier and Printer and paper etc, a nominal fee will be Compass continues to be the publication it has been over applicable to all printing , to allay running costs . the last 2 years, so please consider your options and A reminder to all members that membership renewals participate. Any submission can be sent to me at fell due at the end of July, and a number has not yet [email protected] . renewed, nevertheless we have continued issuing all Some other news which appears in this bulletin, thanks publications such as this newssheet and “The Compass ” to to the efforts of Helen Stein, we have finally secured a tour our complete members list however, there a re a number of of the North Road Cemetery, the details are on an attached people that do not have broadband facilities and have flyer. This Tour is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and is opted for hard copies of these publications, with the cost of one that should not be missed. If you have never been on postage now exceeding $27 per quarter it is time to a Cemetery Tour before then you are in for a real treat, we reconsider continuing in supplying un-financial members look forward to see you there. with hard copies. Consequently all members remaining un -

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Important dates on the Calendar for October :

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Meets 7.00pm Monday October 11 th .

Convenor Tijsmfz!Cvmmfz and assisted by Jwbo!Sboebmm .

Learn how to use the Family History Program “Legacy 7” everyone welcome.

For information, contact Shirley Bulley at [email protected]

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NOTICE TO: All members of the Legacy Users Group, please note that because of the public holiday on the 4th October, the usual group’s meeting will be held over until the 11 th October.

For all members who are engaged in Family History research, and have not yet started to input their information into a Family Tree Program, now is the time to consider doing so. To assist our members ANDFHG has procured several copies of the Legacy 7 program, consisting of a “Users guide” book of over 300 pages, plus the insta llation CD, which is available for the special price of $5 9.50. Please contact Ivan Randall at [email protected] to arrange collection, and at the same time take advantage of joining the Legacy Users Group.

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Convenor Njdibfm!Tnjui assisted by Mjtb!Tpvuipo/

For assistance on any matter concerning the Family Tree Maker Program, please contact Michael by email at [email protected] Michael is available to assist with program problems or questions.

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On behalf of all Members, the Committee extends Congratulations and Best Wishes to the following members, celebrating their Birthday during this period.

October

1st Christine Wynne 1st Gaynor Williams 14 th Raymond Hicks 15 th Beverly Burke 21 st Fred Dose 26 th Mary Leiper

Happy Birthday to each you. We hope that your day will be full of joyful memories.

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Report on the Talk night presented on September 16 by Sandra McKessar.

The Spirits of Gallipoli

The Gallipoli Peninsular is a rough and beautiful place, rugged, stark and now peaceful. Standing on Anzac Cove, looking up at the cliffs, it is hard to imagine how the men made it up there, in the dark, under fire, on that first day. There is an “essence” at Gallipoli that reaches out and touches you. It’s difficult to breathe; a lump forms in your throat and as a mother, tears well thinking of the heartache caused by this place. There are many books and reference materials about the campaign; every aspect is analysed. The Anzac legend and the mateship ethic is dissected and examined. We were struck by the men themselves, who were they, who grieved for them? 7,249 members of the AIF never left Gallipolis’s shores. We had to find out all I could about them. “The Spirits of Gallipoli” project was born. If you are trying to find any information about a member of the AIF, you begin at the Australian War Memorial (www.awm.gov.au) and the National Archives of (www.naa.gov.au). From here you can obtain the embarkation papers, the enlistment forms, unit diaries, rolls Another of the men was Sylvester Sydney DAY. of honour and perhaps a photo. Sylvester was born in in 1886. He attended There were a number of ‘honour’ books compiled after Christian Brothers College and then Adelaide University, the war (for example The All Australian Memorials). qualifying as a Librarian. He joined the Adelaide Public Newspapers are an invaluable source of information. Library in 1902 as a junior cadet, became first assistant in However, trying to find information for an individual can be 1910 and was a favourite with the borrowers. difficult, even in early 1916, some families did not know the fate of their men. At the time of his enlistment Sylvester was living at So, we began Beaconsfield Street Unley with his wife Rosalind and 2 searching through children. as many sources He enlisted at Morphettville on the 11 th September as we could find, 1914, was assigned to G Company 16 th Battalion as a indexing names Lance Corporal. He embarked from Melbourne on the 22 nd and scanning December 1914 on board HMAT Ceramic, disembarking in material. To date, Egypt on the 3 rd February 1915. we have found At about 6 pm, on the 25 th April the 16th Battalion went photos of more ashore at Anzac Cove and made their way into the hills. than half of the They occupied a sharp edge of spur that afterwards bore men at Gallipoli. their commanding officer’s name, Pope’s Hill. They spent We have some the night digging in along the edge under intense rifle fire. information for For the next five days they stayed there, holding the hill, more than 70% of with Turkish troops to their front and rear. them. One of the On the night of May 2nd an attempt was made to men we have capture Baby 700 by way of the Bloody Angle and the found information western branch of Monash Valley. The attack was a for is Thomas Leonard CADELL . disaster. The 16th Battalion lost 8 officers and 330 men on Thomas was born on 7 December 1896 in Goulburn, this night; most of them at the Bloody Angle. Sylvester was NSW and was the only son of John A and Mary G Cadell. one of these men and his body was never identified. He is John was the Manager of the London Bank of Australia, in commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, panel 51. Newcastle. On 3 September 1914, Thomas enlisted, There are many, many stories similar to Thomas and embarking with the 3 rd Battalion on The Euripides on 20 Sylvester’s. The aim of the ‘Spirits of Gallipoli’ project is to October 1914. He fought during the battle of the landing find them, to find photographs of the men, newspaper and, on 7 May, received a gun shot wound to his right articles, where are they commemorated, and then to make hand. He returned to his unit on 22 May. this information available to anyone looking for it. To date, On 21 June he was seriously wounded by a shrapnel the project holds over 100,000 files for these men. bullet that penetrated his liver. He was transferred to the If you’re a young Australian maybe 3 or 4 generations Hospital Ship Gascon , where he died on 22 June. He was on from the first Anzacs, not interested in family history, but buried at sea, and is commemorated on panel 19 at Lone interested in any of your ancestors who may be buried at Pine. He is also commemorated on the Newcastle War Gallipoli, where do you start? How do you know who’s one Memorial. 5 of your ancestors? Would this generation know the name As you can imagine, this is a large project, with many of their maternal grandmother’s brother? aspects of research to be done. If you are researching a Another aspect of the project helps people find their Gallipoli man and looking for information, please make family. contact. If you have a couple of spare moments and would We are looking at each of the men, using the State like to help, we would love to hear from you. Birth, Death & Marriage records, and listing their families and those of their siblings. This information will bring Kim Phillips and Sandra McKessar people to the 1940s – 1950s. Most people know the www.spirits-of-gallipoli.com names of their grandparents. We have listed women under both their maiden and married names. Once you find a familiar name you can look at the details for that man and see if he is part of your family.

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Features

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• Legacy installation CD • 336-page printed user's guide • Legacy for Beginners training video (on installation CD)

Price $59.50 ANDFHG’s Legacy User’s Group (the only one in ) is also available.

Legacy 7.0 may be obtained at the ANDFHG Family History Centre any Thursday or scheduled Saturday.

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7PM Thursday 14 October 2010 .

ANDFHG meeting rooms Ann Street Salisbury. (Old Police Station)

Presenting

“George Rau” Gawler local Historian

Who will be giving a talk on the History of Gawler, especially focusing on James Martin, and the later Phoenix foundries and the impact of the development of the South Australian Railways had on Gawler and the surrounding district area. Anyone with connection to the railway system within the state, and the locality within and about the township would not want to miss this particular talk.

Be early to ensure seating.

Tea, coffee, and refreshments are provided.

Everyone WELCOME.

Admission Free to members Non Members $2.

Adelaide Northern Districts Family History Group Inc. Committed in Promoting Family History Research.

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But you don’t want to miss the ANDFHG Cemetery Tour Proudly Presented Exclusively for Member s and Friends g{x aÉÜà{ eÉtw VxÅxàxÜç gÉâÜ

An intriguing history of SA’s oldest Anglican Cemetery, hosted by Cemetery Manager Robin McKnight. Visit some of the most interesting graves of famous knights, politicians, sportsmen, explorers and aviators who contributed to the formation of the colony, and helped to shape the state of South Australia:

• , journalist, welfare worker and protector of Aborigines • Benjamin Boothby, colonial judge • Henry John Butler, early Australian aviator • , twice Premier of South Australia in the 19th century • Clem Hill, Australian cricketer • Alexander Poynton, former Treasurer and Federal Parliament politician • Charles Rasp, discoverer of lead deposits at and a founding shareholder of BHP • Moritz Richard Schomburgk, German-born botanist and director of the • Ross Macpherson Smith, early Australian aviator and flight pioneer • Charles Todd, colonial Superintendent of Telegraphs and the Government Astronomer • Edmund Wright, architect and former Lord Mayor of Adelaide

Join us on Sunday 14 November 2010 from 9.30am to 12.30pm Main North Road, Nailsworth (Entry via Derlanger Avenue or Cemetery Avenue) You won’t be disappointed! Light lunch and refreshments provided Cost: $15.00 Don’t Delay Book today. Booking can be made by email to [email protected] 8