MacFarlane’s Lantern Newsletter of the Clan MacFarlane Society, , Inc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ No.129 March 2014 Website: http://www.clanmacfarlane.org.au

MacFarlanes in Kilmaronock Parish

Old picture postcard photograph of Mains Castle and Kilmaronock House, .

The rural parish of Kilmaronock lies at the south-east corner of , bounded in the south by Dumbarton and Bonhill parishes and in the north-east by Buchanan and Drymen parishes (Stirlingshire). The western boundary embraces four islands on Loch Lomond. Total area of the parish is recorded as 10,339 acres plus some 4,000 acres under water (Third Stat. Account Scot. 1959). Anciently the parish formed an important part of the medieval Earldom of Lennox, from which sprang our own Clan MacFarlane. Similarly, two important seats of the House of Lennox were located within the parish: one on the island of and another inland at Catter – these, and yet another stronghold at Balloch in the neighbouring parish of Bonhill gives some idea of the sphere of influence held by the old Celtic earls. The name Kilmaronock is derived from “cell, chapel, or burying-place of St Marnoch,” who died in AD 737 (3rd Stat. Acc. Scot.); this being also the root origin of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, thereby at times causing some confusion between the two! In our MacFarlane archives, primarily based on “History of Clan MacFarlane” by James MacFarlane (Glasgow 1922) we find reference to George MacFarlane th (1568-1616) a younger son of Andrew MacFarlane 14 Chief, having “received as his patrimony the Mains of Kilmaronock where the ruins of his castle still survive. George died without issue before 11 May 1616 when his elder brother was his heir. However, in the general written history of the Barony of Kilmaronock there is no apparent mention of MacFarlane presence. The district has remained largely as rich farming land, and although having only two villages, appears always as home to numerous farming families, sometimes styled “bonnet lairds” bearing various – of which the name MacFarlane never dominated. Indeed, the castle (now ruins) pictured above, dates back to the mid-14th century, when the land was held by the Dennistoun family. (Continued next page)

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(Continued from page 1) (1863); Agnes (1866); Jessie Margaret (1868); Some MacFarlane families were in fact settled James Ross (1872); Cuthbert (1875) and Isabella in the area. There are four prominent graves in Evelyn “Bell” (1878). However, the youngest Kilmaronock Churchyard, one of which should be (10th) child of the family was John Robert “Ian” of particular interest to present-day MacFarlanes Macfarlan, born 1881 at Carlton , who living in , Australia. rose to become (pictured The headstone inscription at Lair No. 70 reads: below).

Andrew Macfarlane for 42 years schoolmaster here, 25-9-1831, Age 85; wife Annie Macneilage 31-10-1844, Age 82.

We know very little about Andrew, although being the local schoolmaster (more often styled Dominie) he and Annie would no doubt be regarded highly within the parish community. They were married in November 1784 at Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, where the first three of their twelve children were born – Catherine (1786); John (1787) and Ann (1789). Andrew and Annie appear to have moved to Kilmaronock around 1790 where their other nine children were born – being five sons and four daughters – the youngest born in 1805. Named John Robert, he was educated at Princes Their eighth child, son Alexander MacFarlan Hill State School and the Melbourne Education (1798-1867), married Mary Ross (b.1799, Forres, Institute. In 1897 he joined the Victorian Railways Morayshire), and they produced a brood of ten where he worked as a clerk. He later won a children. Their first-born would appear to be twin scholarship to Ormond College, University of sons, namely Alexander and Andrew (b.1824, Melbourne (LL.B., 1907), topped his final year Kilmaronock). Doubt exists as to where the next and was awarded the Supreme Court judges' prize. four siblings were born, between 1827 and 1834 It was about this time, that he chose to be called (three sons and a daughter), but the family would ‘Ian’, being the Gaelic version of John. Similarly, seem to have moved from rural Kilmaronock to he chose the ‘Macfarlan’ spelling. Part of his the more industrial Old Kilpatrick, Duntocher and biography includes the following. Glasgow areas where between 1836 and 1845 “Articled to E. J. Guinness, the crown solicitor, the last three children (a son and two daughters) in 1907, he was admitted as a solicitor by the were born. Clyde-side was then heavily engaged Supreme Court on 4 May 1908 and to the Bar on in engineering and shipbuilding, providing great 4 August. He earned a reputation for wide legal employment opportunities. It is also worth noting knowledge and telling expository skills that were that with this generation the surname was spelt the more effective for being understated. The ‘MacFarlan’. contrast with his brother, the socially genial but judicially irascible (Sir) James Macfarlan, future The Australian connection. senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, was The fifth child of Alexander and Mary (Ross) marked.” was their son James MacFarlan (1832-1898) who On 12 August 1918 at St George's Presbyterian married Mary Nairn (b.1835, Dalmuir). Church, East St. Kilda, Ian Macfarlan married They were married (April 1857) in the United Beryl Johnstone Wardill King (b. 1893) by whom Presbyterian Church, Duke Street, Glasgow. and he had two sons. their first child was Alexander MacFarlan, born During 1945 Ian Macfarlan was the Deputy that same year, also in Glasgow. Their second Leader of the Australian Liberal Party in the state child was Jean Laing MacFarlan (b.1859) in of Victoria. He was briefly commissioned as the Hepburn, Victoria, Australia, which gives some 35th Premier of Victoria by the Governor and idea of when they migrated – although I have not formed a government which brought about the yet discovered the name of the ship that brought end of the then Dunstan Ministry. The full and them ‘Down Under’! lengthy political details of which I choose to James and Mary settled in Glenlyon, Victoria circumvent in this report. In some reports he is where their next seven children were born, styled Sir John Robert ‘Ian’ Macfarlan – although namely: Mary “Polly” (1861); Annie Elizabeth evidence of his knighthood remains (Next page). 2

(From Page 2) unclear. Similarly, the only photograph I could News Frae Here & There! find is, respectfully, borrowed from Wikipedia. The guest Chieftain at this year’s Bundanoon Highland High Court Judge Gathering, NSW, is to be James Ross Macfarlan was the seventh child of Valerie Cairney, publisher Scottish immigrants James and Mary Macfarlan. and editor of the Scottish The following details are from the Australian Banner. Dictionary of Biography: Vol. 10. Valerie says she is very happy “Sir James Ross Macfarlan (1872-1955), judge to be returning to the 2014 Bundanoon event born on 30 April 1872 at Glenlyon, Victoria, son which she calls “one of the most special Scottish of James Macfarlan, storekeeper and post- events in the world”. Valerie will be travelling master, and his wife Mary, nee Nairn, both from with her husband Jeff Moore (, . Of Presbyterian upbringing, he USA) from Florida, USA to be a part of attended Wesley College, Melbourne, and after ‘Bundanoon is Brigadoon’. Valerie is also looking winning the Walter Powell scholarship, became forward to joining her son Sean (the Australasian a student at Queens College, University of editor of the Scottish Banner) at this year’s Melbourne. He graduated B.A. with first-class Gathering, who will be at the Scottish Banner tent honours in 1893 and taught as senior classics throughout the day, being:- master at Geelong Church of Grammar SATURDAY 5 APRIL 2014 School before obtaining his LLB and MA in This year also marks thirty-eight years since 1896. He was admitted to the Bar that year, reading with (Sir) Leo Cussen.” Valerie launched the Scottish Banner In December 1902 he married Hilda Charlotte, newspaper, then a publication for the local daughter of William George Gibson, member of Toronto Scottish market in Canada. Today the the Legislative Council of Tasmania; they had Scottish Banner has readers across the world four sons and a daughter. with its major distribution in Australia, Available space does not permit me to deal at Canada, New Zealand, Scotland and the USA. length with all the Macfarlans (MacFarlanes) The Scottish Banner has been printing each referred to in this article. Indeed, the primary aim month in Australia for nearly twenty years of this story is simply to highlight a genealogical and is available in all states and territories. link which brings together family members in the On Valerie’s last visit to the Bundanoon small parochial community of Kilmaronock in Highland Gathering she was recognised by the Scotland with numerous descendants down here Celtic Council of Australia and was awarded the in Australia. Celtic Honour Cyfaill y Celtiad (C y C) (Welsh- In preparing this article, I often wondered if the Friend of the Celts) for service to the Celtic two prominent Aussie-born Macfarlans knew the community, Valerie is also a past recipient of the identity of their great-grandfather, Andrew, the Flora MacDonald Award in the USA for services humble schoolmaster back in Dunbartonshire. to the Scottish community. As usual, I am indebted to our New Zealand Whilst it’s a long trip from Florida to Australia, member, Andrew Macfarlane, in whose valuable Valerie is looking forward to meeting as many website can be found considerable extended data Australian Scots as possible on her third visit to on the collateral branches of the Macfarlan family the Gathering and is greatly honoured to be asked featured in this report and, indeed, numerous other to be the Chieftain of the Day. Scottish clans. Andrew is also an administrator of 00000000000000

Family Tree DNA and can be contacted at MacFarlane Day??? www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info Queensland Councillor, Louise Piper thinks it might be a good idea if our Society initiated an Acknowledgement is also extended to Vale of annual MacFarlane Day. She says: Leven History website for use of the Front Page “I would like to put in my suggestion of having photograph: www.valeofleven.org.uk our own special celebration MacFarlane Day If any of our Australian members believe they on the 3rd of November when the first meeting have family links with the Macfarlan lineage was held. People could send in photos of featured in this story, we would be pleased to hear themselves celebrating in their own way, from them – this applies also to anyone who reads hopefully wearing our t-shirts.” this newsletter. Malcolm Lobban. Spoken like a true sales-person! Comments please! ---Ed. 3

Capt. S. C. McFarlane, DSO Further information on his death in South Africa in June 1906.

In October 2013 I was fortunate enough to visit Mome Gorge in Zululand, South Africa [photo left] where Captain S C McFarlane DSO, a 29 year old South Australian, was killed in action in the Zulu rebellion of 1906. I wrote about McFarlane and his service in the Anglo-Boer War 1899- 1902 in an earlier issue of the Lantern [No.126] so there is no point in rehashing that story. Suffice it to say that, like many Australians, he chose to settle in South Africa after the war and in his spare time took on the responsibility of erecting memorial stones over the graves of most of the South Australians who had perished in the war. All the work was done by a firm of monumental masons in Adelaide, Tilletts, and the stones were then consigned to McFarlane in Natal for erection all around South Africa. It was a labour of love on his part and his modesty about his role in this act of remembrance endeared him to people at home. When the Zulu rebellion began in 1906 he promptly enlisted in a mounted infantry unit. A born fighter, he had been awarded the DSO at a remarkably young age for so high a distinction. Now, six years after the end of the war, he put his martial talents to good use again but this time his luck ran out. On 10 June 1906, at Mome Gorge, he was shot dead. A Transvaal newspaper, The Leader, published an account of his death a few days later and it subsequently appeared in The Advertiser in Adelaide on 20 July 1906: "Early in the morning this gallant and very popular squadron leader had personally reconnoitred the enemy's position. In fact, he approached so closely that he could have spoken to their pickets. The natives had been for some time in the shelter of the bush on McFarlane's side of the gorge. Having called across the gorge to the squadron on that side to cease firing, Captain McFarlane signalled to his men to advance to the charge with the bayonet. ‘By Jove! We are giving it to them,’ he said, as he stood, revolver in one band and helmet in the other, waving encouragement to his men. Almost on the word an involuntary cry escaped him and he fell forward. Trooper McEvoy, who was close to McFarlane, caught him as he fell, and laid him gently on the ground. McFarlane muttered some incoherent sentence and was dead. Word was hurriedly passed back to his men, who were retiring further up the hill in obedience to instructions, and several troopers came and remained with the body. This proved to be a very warm corner, and several others of the squadron were wounded by the enemy's fire. Shortly afterwards, however, the men had their revenge, for, swooping down with bayonets upon a party of the advancing foe, they accounted for no fewer than 29 killed in a few minutes." The rebels were crushed in the ensuing encounter and Captain McFarlane's body was taken to nearby Eshowe for burial. Mome Gorge is savage country, remote, wild and accessible only by 4WD under difficult circumstances, and I am very grateful to Gavin Wiseman, a local farmer and Zulu linguist, for taking me there on a wet and misty day. McFarlane's stone in Eshowe [Photo above right] is in good order and the small cemetery where he lies is well maintained. Like most memorials at Eshowe, his stone, which he shares with others who fell that day, is darkened by moss and other growths, but no less beautiful for that. His death was mourned in South Australia. Story and photographs submitted by Dr. Tony Stimson, Aldgate, South Australia. 4

EDITORIAL Fareweel Cathy! It is with great sadness that we I just thought you might like write this wee memorial to our to see the sketch portrait given worthy member Cathy Withers to me by my very clever (nee McFarlane) who passed away 16th granddaughter Stephanie Kate November 2013. Our Cathy was born in Lobban Dodd, on my 82nd Alexandria, Dunbartonshire 4th February 1938, Birthday last year. ‘Steph’ is and she migrated with her parents to Australia studying Art and English at the University of SA, at the age of 12. Although a proud Aussie, she for a career in teaching. I think she will be a name never forgot her Scottish roots and early to reckon with in future years! education and upbringing, with Sunday school, Since the start of 2014, my email in-tray has and Scottish country dancing, at which she won been deluged with Qhub messages, mostly to do numerous awards and medals. She loved the with our plans to create Clan t-shirt designs. time spent with her much-loved Granny and Councillor Louise (Qld.) has taken on the task of Grandad. These years included the effects of research & management of the project – look out World War II during which an uncle, a for more details elsewhere in Lantern. Well done, Bomber Command navigator lost his life; Louise. whilst another soldier uncle escaped from a Almost before the New Year Bells stopped German Prisoner of War camp and trekked ringing in 2014, it became obvious that the through much of Europe back to Britain, and number ‘14’ in the date would start other ‘bells was awarded the DCM at Buckingham Palace. ringing’! It was 1914 when World War I began, This was the stuff Cathy’s MacFarlane kindred and this year celebrates its 100th Anniversary. were made of – and it seems she, too, inherited During January, war stories began to appear on the same genes, as we shall see. television, and as the year progresses there will be She met her husband, Don, whilst employed more to follow – get your tin hats ready! in the same company and they were married in This year also celebrates that other great battle – 1959 in Brighton Church of Christ, South so dear to Scottish hearts – it is, of course, Australia; two sons and a daughter followed, Bannockburn, 1314. Indeed, part of this year’s and in 1974 the entire family moved to “Homecoming 2014” programme in Scotland will Victoria. include a reconstruction of King Robert Bruce’s Cath and Don joined our MacFarlane Society great victory, re-enacted near the actual battlefield in June 1995 and remained active supporters, at Bannockburn, Stirling – Scots wha hae an’ aa attending various events with members of their that! family over the years. In 2005 at the Scottish Not to be out done, the 700th Anniversary of the Council of Clans luncheon in Ringwood, Cath famous battle will also be re-enacted this year at was one of the first to join in the Scottish Bannockburn, Victoria, during their Scottish country dancing with her grandson Julian festival week June 16-22. Aye, it’s all go down Gentil, who was only a young lad at the time. here in Oz – and we don’t need a wizard to make Last year she proudly marched with daughter things happen! Kerry Gentil and granddaughter Annika Our Society Piper, Jason Moore, hopes to record Withers in the March of the Clans at the a CD album of pipe tunes ancient and modern. He Ringwood Highland Gathering. tells me that it will include our Clan Farlane Cath has accomplished many other things as rallying tune ‘Thogail nam bo’ (Lifting the cows) well. She has –Walked the Great Wall in China recalling some of our Clan’s nocturnal activity in – Paraded in Tiananmen Square -- Climbed times lang syne among the fertile plains of the Eiffel Tower – Rode a camel in Dubai – Lennox and elsewhere. Further details will be Para glided in Bali – Snorkelled in Fiji – shown in the July Lantern. Navigated the canals in Venice – Visited her I am still waiting patiently for family stories beloved Scotland several times! She was a from our silent membership out there in this vast naturally happy and friendly soul, whose love and wonderful country. Why not drop me a line, and affection reached out to everyone who or maybe a wee photo of the latest addition to the came in contact with her. Thus, our sympathy family. How is dear auld Granny coping with all is extended to Don and the Family in their this hot weather? Who recently got married? great sadness. You know what’s needed. Best regards. . .Ed.

Goodbye, Cathy!

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recognized by The Crown as the twenty-first Heir-of-Line Notes chief. That she did not do so before her own death does not in any way cut off her descendants from the right of succession. Therefore the question is: who is her senior representative today?"

Thus, it would appear that the search goes on for a current Heir-of-Line, who might one day come forward and officially claim the heritage as Chief of Clan Farlane. Once more I am indebted to Chevalier Terrance Gach MacFarlane, and to Andrew Macfarlane, New Zealand for allowing me to browse the files at: www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.info Ed.

* * * * * * GRANNIE MAC When I was a wee lassie, coffee was always served percolated at the end of Mum’s dinner parties, with

Jean Macfarlane Scott (1846-1926) a small jug of fresh cream and some coffee crystals in The clad lady pictured above was a a silver sugar bowl that had a little silver spoon granddaughter of the last recognised Chief of hanging from the handle. Tea or coffee was Clan Farlane. always served in a cup & saucer which gave us a Her mother was Jane Watt MacFarlane of that place for the ‘tea’ spoon and a biscuit, and Ilk, Maid of Arrochar (1817-1887), who married sometimes we had matching cake plates for a slice James Scott (b.1811, Ayrshire). of birthday cake. Another benefit of a saucer was Jane’s father was Walter MacFarlane, 22nd that Grandpa sometimes poured some hot tea into Baron of Arrochar (b. 1792); being apparently the it to cool, so that I could drink some. You’d have last recognised male Chief of Clan Farlane. From to be a mug not to enjoy that. this point onwards the heirs-of-line passed Grannie Mac through the female side of the extended family. The complexities of all this have been diligently researched and recorded by Chevalier Terrance BANNOCKBURN (Victoria, Australia) Gach MacFarlane, a director in our kindred During the week of 16-22 June 2014, society Clan MacFarlane Worldwide (CMW). Bannockburn (Victoria) will host a week of fun Terrance is also a nephew (?) of the late James community activities, culminating in a re- MacFarlane (History of Clan MacFarlane) and he enactment of the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn at has compiled his own extensive manuscript the main event on Sunday 22 June. This entitled: The barons of Arrochar and their cadets. spectacular festival is to be held at the part of which, Terrance explains thus: Bannockburn Golf Club. Indeed, the weekend will "The term, in Scotland of old, for the heiress be a truly remarkable event for the township of of a fief was "The Maid of (fill in the fief)". The Bannockburn and the Golden Plains Shire. MacFarlane barons and chiefs each in their Applications are now open for performers and turn held Arrochar. No daughter of the House those wishing to erect market stalls. Likewise, we stood to inherit and so could be called "The welcome Clans and other Scottish association Maid of Arrochar" until the death without groups who wish to display. issue, in 1866, of William MacFarlane of that Please download the appropriate Application Ilk, 20th Chief, brought into effect the change Form from our website. Note also that all such in destination in the matriculation of 1750. The applications close on 30 April 2014. way was then open for his only sibling, his Information: Battle of Bannockburn 2014, c/- PO sister, Mistress Jane Watt MacFarlane of that Box 99, Bannockburn, Victoria, 3331 or email to Ilk (as the Heiress of Line) to matriculate her [email protected] Arms in the and be 6

private soldier could expect about one hundred Scots in Canada acres, while a field officer might obtain a grant of A wee look at oor ain fowk in that other a thousand acres. Other loyal Highlanders were great Commonwealth country. given lands in what is now known as Glengarry County, Ontario. The first real attempt to form a Scottish colony The colonisation process was greatly enhanced in Canada began in the early 17th century when due to the changing economy in the Scottish Sir William Alexander (later Earl of Stirling) Highlands, the result of the demise of the old clan encouraged King James VI & I to authorise the system. Radical new assertions by clan chiefs and setting up of a New Scotland (Nova Scotia) across landowners in the management of their estates did the Atlantic. This was to become Scotland’s not cater for the ever-increasing population within answer to the already flourishing New England in the straths and glens. Something had to yield North America. under such pressure and, predictably, those at the In 1621, Sir William obtained a grant of consid- lower end of the social pecking order were erable territory, embracing what are now New obliged to seek new horizons, either voluntary or - Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Gaspe Penin- - as in the time of the ‘Clearances’ -- by forcible sula. To further encourage settlement on the lands, eviction. The problem was greatly aggravated by a new Order of nobility was instituted, namely crop failures, resulting in famine, all of which Baronets of Nova Scotia, a title which could be gave a sense of urgency to the sad state of affairs. bought by anyone with sufficient funds. A gradual increase in migration from the To qualify, each applicant was obliged to pay Highlands to Canada took place during the latter 3,000 marks for the title, and further to equip and part of the 18th century. Emigrants usually went send six men to the new colony, presumably with in organised groups, led by prominent lairds or their wives and children. In return, the baronet tacksmen, who foresaw only ever-diminishing received 16,000 acres of land. prospects in their native glens. Excessive rents, Between 1625 and 1707, demanded by clan chiefs, some three hundred such became a prime inducement titles had been bought, but the to leave. scheme eventually failed to Many from the West excite colonists. Moreover, Highlands and Islands settled fierce resistance from French in Glengarry County, which settlers already established on eventually became almost much of the land confronted exclusively a Gaelic-speaking those who did take up the offer to emigrate. Thus, colony. However, among the the idea was finally scrapped when King Charles I first settlers were the loyalist Highlanders, surrendered the territory to France in 1632. It was refugees from the newly-established United States not until the late 19th century that large numbers of America, who had earlier (circa 1773) come to of Scots began to settle in Nova Scotia and other New York from the West Highlands, and in parts of Canada. particular from Glengarry estates in Inverness- Scottish soldiers played an important part in the shire, traditional lands of the MacDonells (Clann conflict between Britain and France in North Domhnuill Ghlinn garadh). It was they who gave America. Several Highland regiments were raised; Glengarry County its name. some of which served in that area. The Fraser’s In 1793, one Kenneth MacLeod and his son Highlanders (78th) was at the forefront in the Alexander chartered a vessel that carried natives, Battle of Quebec (1759). The regiment was mostly from Glenelg, Glen Moriston, Knoydart disbanded after the battle, with many of the and Strathglass across the Atlantic. Some forty soldiers being offered lands there and at Prince families are said to have been involved. Kenneth Edward Island. Indeed, some of the early MacLeod himself had been the tacksman who settlements in North America were founded by farmed Killismore (Caolasmor ?) in Glenelg: this soldiers who had fought in the Seven Years’ War, group settled in Glengarry County. The MacLeods and in the later American War of Independence. of Glenelg had strong family ties with the Such a class of people not only made ideal MacDonells. Indeed, Kenneth MacLeod was a settlers, but also had a high degree of military second cousin of the Glengarry chief. knowledge to call in times of trouble. Letters written by Scots to relatives at home Loyalists who served in the Royal Highland encouraged others to emigrate. However, first Emigrants Regiment (84th) were allocated lands impressions of prospects in Canada were not around Colchester Bay, Nova Scotia, in 1784. A always favourable. (Continued Page 9).

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A private tour of the Hunterian Museum is ANITA’S TRAVELS 2014 planned, where lie the astronomy equipment of the late Alexander MacFarlane of Jamaica who During June this year, I'm bequeathed the items to Glasgow University (see looking forward to meeting up MacFarlane's Lantern No.128 September 2013). in Dublin with members of Other items of special Aussie interest are objects Clan MacFarlane World Wide from Captain Cook’s Pacific Voyage. to tour Northern for Dumbarton Castle will be visited, where Sir five days. Some of the Highlights will be to see William Wallace was (allegedly) kept prisoner in Mongavlan Castle, County Donegal, which was 1305. Similarly, after the battle of Flodden in granted to the 2nd Duke of Lennox at the time of 1514 the captured the castle. the Ulster Plantations, and a Gathering of the On to Luss, and the lovely Church with stained Clans Festival, held at Monreagh Ulster glass windows; then to MacFarlane's Stone, at Scots/Irish Heritage & Education Centre. There Ballyhennan Church, Arrochar. will also be a Presentation from a local Various locations around Loch Lomond will be genealogist on the MacFarlane connection with included, especially a visit to the castle ruins on Donegal, Derry and Tyrone. Island I Vow; John MacFarlane's boatyard at Balmaha established 1864 (I don't think he is related); 12th-century graveyard of MacGregors 1623 and Duncan Macfarlane 1783. Then it will be back to Stirling for Bannockburn 700 Celebrations and a visit to Stirling Castle where baby Mary was crowned Queen of Scots in1543.

Mongavlan Castle I want to wander around Londonderry which is surrounded by walls built in 1613-1618 (over a Hundred years before Australia was discovered by Britain.). There will also be a visit to Dunmore House, home of Sir John and Lady Marietta McFarland. Great excitement for me will be a visit to the Holyrood Palace Giant's Causeway hexagonal columns (my hobby On now to Edinburgh to see the Royal Yacht is gem and mineral fossicking) my case will be Britannia moored at Leith Docks. And to the too small and postage too expensive to bring National Museum Geological history (more home samples! Other Irish highlight will be to rocks)! A portrait of our 20th Chief Walter walk across the rope bridge to Carrick Island, and MacFarlane hangs here. Lastly, I’ll see Holyrood a visit to the Titanic Museum, Belfast. Palace where Queen Mary’s secretary Rizzio was The tour goes over to Scotland and on to murdered by her 2nd husband Lord Darnley. Glasgow and a visit to the Langside Battlefield My grand tour ends in Edinburgh, and since the Memorial. This battle defeated Mary Queen of proposed archaeological dig at MacFarlane's Mill Scots who no longer had the support of Clan near Arrochar had to be regrettably cancelled, my MacFarlane, which had been withdrawn after the American travellers leave the party, and I then murder of Lord Darnley have a week to fill in. So I'll be going to genealogy sites to follow up a bit more of my Great-grandfather Alexander McFarlane’s male siblings. Back in Glasgow, where I hope to stay with descendants of one of my great-grandad’s sisters for a couple of days. Then, sadly, it will be back home to Australia I’m also looking forward to wearing my Clan MacFarlane in Australia T-Shirt on this tour. Love to all. Anita Renfrey, Membership Secy. Dumbarton Castle (Notes taken from Itinerary supplied by Thistle Dubh Enterprises). Photographs, courtesy of Wickipedia. 8

(Canada: Continued from Page 7) Nevertheless, it appears that most migrants Welcome Three New Members eventually made a success of their lives. Initial We are always very happy to welcome new tasks invariably meant clearing forested land; members to our unique Aussie MacFarlane whilst other sites frequently required considerable society. The most recent recruits are:- drainage work. But families often joined forces Daniel MacFarlane, Red Cliffs, Victoria, who with their neighbours for much of the heavy work, tells us his great-grandfather arrived on the ship and a strong sense of community prevailed in ‘Steadfast’ in 1852 from Ayrshire, Scotland. most places. In a Census of 1852 in Glengarry Debbie Hyde, Shalvey, NSW, who is interested in County, the most numerous clan name was, not Clan history, and in tracing her family history. surprisingly, MacDonell or MacDonald, who She tells us that she visited Loch Lomond a few numbered 3,328: next came the MacMillans months ago – well, that’s a good place to start! (545); MacDougalls (541); Macraes (456); Kiel Gardoll, Gouldburn, NSW. Kiel is interested MacLeods (437); Grants (415); Camerons (399); in Scottish history, with a special reference to MacGills (359); Kennedy (333); and MacLennans Clan Knox. (322). The remaining clan names, collectively, A ‘Hearty Welcome’ Daniel, Debbie and Kiel, we amounted to a further 1,918. look forward to hearing from you, and trust you In 1791, Canada had been divided into two will enjoy being part of Clan MacFarlane Society parts, each with its own government; Upper Australia, Inc. Keep in Touch – we are here to Canada was primarily an English-speaking help you. population, while Lower Canada was mainly of French origin. In 1840 both territories were S.A.S.A Meeting Report. united, and twenty years later, the provinces of

Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova During the February meeting of The Scottish Scotia federated to become the new Dominion of Associations of South Australia, Inc. (SASA), a Canada. Later still, with the opening up of the motion was tabled by Stewart Fraser, on behalf of country by railways, British Columbia joined the Strathalbyn Caledonian Society to the effect that Dominion. Today, with the recognition of Alberta, SASA might consider the “possibility of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island establishing some form of association with the and in 1949, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies at the has ten provinces, along with other Northern University of Edinburgh.” Territories. Stewart briefly outlined the functions of the During the late 19th century, those Scots who Centre, which was established in 2008 by its emigrated to Canada under the then crofters’ current Director, Professor Tom Devine OBE. He colonising scheme (sponsored by the Canadian further suggested that within SASA archives there High Commissioner) were mostly settled around must be a wealth of information related to Scottish Killarney, in Manitoba and at Saltcoats, in the activities in SA and that the arrival of the ‘City of Northwest Territories. One such settler wrote Adelaide’ in South Australia is likely to act as a home from Saltcoats: “I would not leave this catalyst for increased scholarly interest into country unless I am dragged from it by ropes!” immigration during the second half of the 19th-

century. Canada Today The motion created considerable interest among Today, people of Scottish descent or heritage those members present, and President Trevor living in Canada, represent the third-largest ethnic Powell initiated the vote which was carried group in that country and among the first to settle unanimously in favour, with thanks extended to there. Scots have made a large impact on Stewart Fraser for bringing the matter forward for Canadian culture since colonial times. According debate. to the 2001 Census of Canada, the number of The meeting closed on a somewhat sad note Canadians claiming full or partial Scottish descent when President Trevor Powell and Vice-President is 5,219,851, or 15.10% of the nation's total Martin Lindsell both announced their intentions to population, however this is said to be a major stand down from office at the AGM in August this underestimation! The Scotch-Irish is a similar year. Both men have served well in excess of ten ethnic group. They descended from Lowland years, and now feel it is time to let others have a Scots and Northern English people via Ulster and go. But they will still be around in the Scottish who observe many of the same traditions as Scots. scene – although they will be a hard act to follow The Flag of Nova Scotia, shown in the previous we wish them all the best and thank them for their page, is respectfully copied from Wikipedia. past service in SASA. Calum Curamach. 9

Return of the ‘City of Adelaide’ facts about Scotland TREES The oldest living tree in Europe is said to be at Fortingall in Glen Lyon, Perthshire. The yew tree is said to be 3000 years old. GAELIC The earliest example of written Gaelic (11/12th century) was inscribed in the Book of Deer, a religious manuscript originally written at the first Abbey of Deer, near Old Deer in Buchan, north of Aberdeen. LITERATURE The above photograph, taken by Anita Renfrey, The inspiration for Daniel Defoe's 'Robinson Crusoe' shows the hulk of the famous clipper shortly after was a sailor called Alexander Selkirk, born at Largo in Fife. A Crusoe statue can be seen in the village its arrival in Port Adelaide 3 February 2014. She today. now sits on the 800 tonne barge Bradley while a GLASGOW decision is made as to a more permanent site. The wide bridge over Argyle Street for the railway Built in Sunderland, England, 1864 and named tracks connecting Central Station is known as the City of Adelaide she operated mainly between 'Hielan'man's Umbrella' (Highlander's Umbrella) as Britain and South Australia as a general cargo and it formerly was a meeting place for the many passenger ship. The passengers were largely Highlanders who came to the city looking for work. immigrants to Australia. WHISKY The UK's Advisory Committee on National Scotland is not the origin of whisky; despite the fact Historic Ships describes the significance of the that Scotland has a worldwide reputation for City of Adelaide in these terms. whisky it was actually China who first concocted the “She highlights the early fast passenger-carrying drink, it was then distilled in Ireland in the early and general cargo trade to the Antipodes. Her 15th century and reached the Scottish isles 100 composite construction illustrates technical years later. development in 19th shipbuilding techniques and LOCH NESS scientific progress in metallurgy and her self- The very first recorded appearance of the reefing top sails demonstrate the beginnings of elusive Loch Ness Monster occurred in 565 AD, modern labour saving technologies. Her service when a “water beast” attacked one of St. Columba’s on the London to Adelaide route between 1864 followers in the loch. The Loch Ness itself is the largest body of water in Britain – there is more and 1888 gives her an unrivalled associate status water in Loch Ness than all the other lakes in as one of the ships contributing to the growth of England, Scotland and Wales put together. the Australian nation.” (Wikipedia). AUSTRALIA She served as an equal with all clipper ships of A Cairn erected in Sydney Park, Mosman, NSW, has her day until 1922, at which time she was a stone from every parish in Scotland. It was created acquired by the Royal Navy and renamed HMS as a permanent memorial to the Scots pioneers who Carrick and served as a training ship based in contributed so much to the making of this great Scotland until decommissioned in 1948. She was country. then presented to the Royal Naval Volunteer PICTS Reserve and moored at Glasgow as an RNVR The earliest known inhabitants of the Highlands of Club, named simply Carrick until 1989, when she Scotland were called the "Picti" or "painted people" became a part of the Scottish Maritime Trust until by a Roman writer around 300AD.They are thought 2013. Finally she became the property of Clipper to have originated as Celts in central Europe and, as Bronze and Iron Age settlers, moved into the area Ship City of Adelaide. Ltd. after the ice age. Subsequently, however, a considerable amount WITCHCRAFT of political and social maneuvering took place Scotland is estimated to have been Europe's biggest before she could be transported to South Australia persecutor of witches. In the 17th and 18th – all of which gives credit to those dedicated centuries Scotland put to death over 4,000 alleged enthusiasts who worked tirelessly throughout the witches. By the end of the 17th century burning had project. There were of course those who protested gone out of fashion so most of them were hanged against the move, especially in Sunderland where instead. The last hanging took place in 1728. King the ship was born. But, in the end, she made her James VI, was particularly obsessed in his strong final voyage from Scotland, piggy-back aboard belief in witchcraft, and personally attended several the giant transporter vessel Palanpur. executions. (Notes taken from various sources). 10

OTHER NEWS BITS Couthy Patter! Scottish droll humour is sometimes a wee bit difficult for outsiders to fully appreciate. But perhaps it is better typified in some of the following anecdotes. A Scottish gravedigger was heard bemoaning over the apparent good health of local parishioners: “I havnae buried a single living soul for ages – but Ah aye keep hopin’ for darker days ahead!” Yet another gravedigger who, having just interred a much-respected member of the The Aberdeen (NSW) community, was heard to remark: “Aye, he was committee is honoured to announce Greg such a nice wee man, that Ah decided tae bury MacLennan as its honorary chief for 2014. He is him using a new spade!” a 2nd generation Australian, who became aware Then there is the story of the church minister of his strong Scottish lineage in the early 1970s. who was busy relating the story of Jacob’s ladder Greg is the Hereditary Chieftain and Head of the to a group of young children, when suddenly one First Family of MacLennan and for ten years, wee lad interrupted: “Please, sir, what wis the use while living closer to Sydney, was a Vice- of Jacob’s Ladder, when all the wee angels had President of the Scottish Australian Heritage wings?” Council and a regular participant at many events Taken aback at such childish logic, the crafty in the Scottish calendar. For fifteen years he was minister quickly re-directed the same question to a Patron of the Canberra City Pipes and Drums. the class, and offered a shilling to whoever gave Greg and his wife Annelle (a Gordon by birth) the best answer. There followed a period of now own and operate a 16-room motel on the silence, then another wee lad raised his hand: New England Highway at Murrurindi, in the “Please, sir, they needed the ladder because the Upper Hunter Valley. angels were all moulting at the time!” Result? A The Games begin Saturday 5th July at Jefferson well-earned shilling! Park. Aberdeen, NSW: And whilst on the subject of money, the story is told of the poor man who went to seek financial Gaelic Language Study at Sydney Uni assistance from and aged, but miserly tycoon. We recently received the following appeal to After being lectured at length on the subject of support and promote a program of Gaelic study in thrift and sound economics – and with little sign Australia. of any loan forthcoming – the poor man retorted: Dear Scottish Groups: “You’re no’ getting any younger, and ye cannae Sydney University has made the decision to tak yer gold with ye when ye die. And even if ye begin teaching in 2014; however could, whaur you’re goin’ it would likely melt in there is currently no funding for a teacher of aboot five meenits!” Scottish Gaelic. Comunn Gaidhlig Astrailia To laugh at one’s own shortcomings is a (Scottish Gaelic Association) is supporting a valuable trait found among many less fortunate campaign to raise a part- time lecturer. Scots. I recall a past acquaintance, who shall YOUR tax deductible donation to this charitable remain nameless, and was possessed of an fundraising registered fund would be MOST outsized cranium (big heid!). A few years back a appreciated. The more 000's after your generous High Street shop had a ‘Sale’ of gent’s headgear, donation the better. Please use the attached form all at greatly reduced price. A bold window for your donation. display announced: “Half-crown Bunnets now Thanks. . . .Mal Nicolson, Junior Convenor on Sale, inside!” (i.e. flat caps priced two Scottish for Celtic Council of Australia. shillings and sixpence, old currency). I later This is a new venture and it is envisaged that our asked my friend if he had availed himself of the Committee of Management will vote to make a obvious bargain. donation on behalf of our Society. Members who “Naw!” says he: “the guy in the shop took a wish to make private arrangements should visit guid look at the size o’ ma napper an’ told me: our Society website where a similar message will ‘Sorry, pal, I couldna cover that heid o’ yours be posted and with arrangements to download a wi’ a half-croon’s worth o’ wrappin’ paper!’” pdf copy of an official Donation Form. True story...... Calum.

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Committee of Management 2013/14 PRESIDENT: Robert P. Millar, [email protected]

VICE-PRESIDENT: Chris Culling, 81 Farnham Road, Bayswater, VIC 3153 E-mail: [email protected]

SECRETARY/TREASURER: Glenda Dickson, 23 Blamey Drive, Melton South, VIC 3338 E-mail: [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Anita Renfrey, 579 Military Road, Largs North, SA 5016 E-mail: [email protected]

EDITOR/ RESEARCHER: Malcolm Lobban, 9 Davies Place, Pooraka, SA 5095. E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (08) 83590578,

STATE COUNCILLORS: NSW: Roy Nash, 1 Sale Street, Grenfell, NSW 2810 E-mail [email protected] Tel: (02) 6343 1085.

QLD: Louise Piper, 126 Curtis Road, North Tamborine, Qld. 4272 E-mail [email protected] Tel: (07)5545 2107

SA: Janet Marsh, 648 Burbridge Road, West Beach, SA 5024, E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (08) 8356 7785.

COMMITTEE MEMBER : Barbara Nash, 1 Sale Street, Grenfell, NSW 2810. Tel: (02) 6343 1085.

Remember to check our website www.clanmacfarlane.org.au

Recently, our Secretary, Glenda, has been listing coming events in our Clan website to keep members informed in between issues of our newsletter “Lantern”. We respectfully remind our members to log in to the website frequently. And for those members who have not already done so, could you please click on the email icon (in the top right-hand corner of the home page) to register for email notifications of all new posts to the website. Likewise, you are also welcome to add comments to any posting. This is a good way to keep abreast of Clan issues. Ed.

No MacFarlane Tent at Mt. Barker 2014 Regretfully, we have to report the absence of our usual Clan Tent Display at this year’s Mt. Barker Games, SA. The simple truth is we have no capable volunteers willing to take charge of it. This is the first time in six years our Clan Banner was not unfurled at SA’s premier event. We desperately need some fit younger folk to take on this very important function. Enough said! Any members interested should contact SA Councillor, Janet Marsh, who would appreciate any help offered.

LATE NEWS Flowers o’ the Field It is with considerable sadness that we report the death of Brian Culling, husband of our Vice- President Christine. Brian died at 8.15AM Friday 21st February in the Martin Luther nursing home in The Basin, Melbourne. The funeral is on Wednesday 26th February at Le Pine, Ferntree Gully, Victoria. Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer’s disease. This news came too late to include a more fitting memorial to Brian, which will be included in our June 2014 edition. Meanwhile our sincerest condolences are extended to Christine and family.

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