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Surname Event Text Newspaper Anderson Death At Berbice, on the 21st April, much regretted by his flock, the Rev. George Anderson, A.M., minister of The Morning Herald S. Catherine’s there, and formerly of Invermein and of Sydney, New South Wales. 20 November 1845 Anderson-Innes Marriage On the 21st instant, by the Rev. T. Johnson, of the Congregational Church, Bourke-street, Surry Hills, The Sydney Morning Herald Charles Swan, eldest son of the late Charles Henry Anderson, Esq., of Demerara, British Guiana, to 24 September 1866 Margaret, second daughter of Mr. Melville Innes, Surry Hills 23 October 1866 Austin Death John Bird Sumner, fourth son of Rev. W.S. Austin, of Demerara, and brother of Richard Austin, Esq., of The Argus () St. Kilda. The Cape and Naval papers please copy. 18 June 1863 Austin Death On the 29th inst., at Fitzroy, of diphtheria, Richard Wiltshire Stanton Charles Austin, eldest son of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Richard Austin, and grandson of the Rev. W.S. Austin, formerly British chaplain of Demerara, and late 31 August 1868 rector of All Hallows, Lombard-street, London, aged three years and four months. Home papers please copy. [mother Julia nee Rogers] Austin-Davis Marriage On the 30th March, at St. Paul’s Church, Sandhurst, by the Rev. Wm. Hancock, B.A., Francis Sumner The Bendigo Advertiser (Vic) Weir Austin, of Footscray, son of the late Richard Austin, Melbourne Public Library, and grandson of 28 April 1891 the late Rev. Wiltshire Stanton Austin, of Alhallows, Lombard-street, London and Demerara, to 2 May 1891 Charlotte, third daughter of Robert Davis, Strickland-road, Sandhurst. Austin-Peerman Marriage On the 8th inst., at St. Paul’s, , by the Rev. Canon Chalmers, assisted by the Rev. A.J. Wells, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) William Edward Piercy, eldest son of the Rev. W.G.G. Austin, Demerara, West Indies, to Mary Harriet, 12 January 1889 eldest daughter of the late John Peerman, Esq., of Geelong. Bagot- Marriage May 15, at Ashfield, by the Rev. P. Hungerford, John C. Bagot, of Goondabalin, New South Wales, The Sydney Morning Herald Macnamara son of the late Rev. John Bagot, rector of Fontstown, county Kildare, Ireland, to Ada Mary Frances 17 May 1879 Macnamara, youngest daughter of the late James Macnamara, of British Guiana, W. I. Beck Death Article on execution of Peter Beck, for having wantonly shot a negro slave belonging to him, in a state Sydney Gazette & NSW of intoxication Advertiser 11 November 1824 Bent Death On the 29th June, at Georgetown, Demerara, in the 72nd year of his age, Jeffrey Hart Bent, Chief The Sydney Morning Herald Justice of British Guiana. The deceased held the commission of judge under four sovereigns, his first 22 November 1852 appointment to the bench of New South Wales bearing date 1814. He was subsequently, in Maitland Mercury (NSW) succession, of , of St. Lucia, first puisne judge of Trinidad, and for the last 24 November 1852 sixteen years Chief Justice of British Guiana. He served in the West Indies (with but one leave of The Courier (Hobart, Tas) absence) for thirty-two years. During the entire of his judicial life he sustained an unblemished 11 December 1852 reputation as a judge, and held the highest character as a lawyer. So long a career of useful and honourable service, unrewarded by any mark of distinction from the Sovereign, is totally unprecedented. Bott Death On the 28th March, 1852, at George Town, Demerara, of yellow fever, Lieutenant George Bott, R.N., The Sydney Morning Herald stipendiary Magistrate, in the 39th year of his age. 11 September 1852 Bridges Death December 13, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Bryce, Milson’s Point, Peter Bridges, native of The Sydney Morning Herald BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Edinburgh, Scotland, formerly of Demerara, West Indies, in the 69th year of his age. 14 December 1877 24 December 1877 Bridges Death Drowned off Balaclava in February, last, Francis Dyneley Edmonds, only surviving son of Mr P. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Bridges, of this city, and formerly of Demerara, aged 18 years 21 November 1855 Bridges Death On the 19th inst., at Little Curzon-street, Hotham, North Melbourne, after a prolonged and painful The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) illness, Jane Edmonds, wife of Mr. Peter Bridges, formerly of Demerary, aged sixty-two years. Friends 20 September 1867 will please accept of this intimation. Brockman- Marriage On the 31st May, at the residence of L.F. Ridley, Esq., Irwin, by Rev. G.D. Watkins, Robert Thomas, The Inquirer & Commercial Ridley second son of R.J. Brockman, Esq., of Greenough Flats, to Susan Hinds, youngest daughter of the late News (Perth, WA) C.D. Ridley, Esq., formerly of Demerara, late of Baylie Park, West . 14 June 1871 Brothers Birth On the 8th October, at Demerara, British Guiania, South America, the wife of Captain James Brothers, South Australian Register barque Andaman, of a daughter. 25 December 1883 5 January 1884 (Supplement) Brownscombe- Marriage September 18, by the Rev. L. E. Tranter, at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, Dr. Fielding, The Sydney Morning Herald Craig Blackheath, Gordon, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Brownscombe, Melbourne, to Mary Isabel, twin 2 October 1915 daughter of Mrs. Craig and the late A. Craig, British Guiana. Cameron Death On the 23rd inst, at his residence, Malvern, Allan Gordon Cameron, late of Demerara, in his 60th year, of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) inflammation of the lungs and pleura. 24 August 1878 Cameron- Marriage March 25, 1896, at St. Heliers, John Patrick Cameron, formerly of Sydney, eldest son of John The Sydney Morning Herald Messinger Cameron, of New Amsterdam, Berbice, British Guiana, and grandson of the late John Cameron, of 20 June 1896 Glen Nevis, N.B., to Ann Catherine Messinger, of St. Helier, widow of the late George Deslandes, shipowner, of . Campbell- Marriage On the 31st ult., at the Free Church, Sandhurst, by the Rev. J. Nish, Duncan Campbell, Esq., of Lake The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Mackenzie L’Albert Station, to Alexa, only daughter of the late Roderick Mackenzie, Esq., late of Demerara, West 24 August 1861 Indies. Carmichael Death Died, at his residence, 12 Sussex Place, Regent’s Park, London, on the 12th July, Sir James Maitland Mercury (NSW) Carmichael, Bart, son of General Sir Jas. Carmichael-Smythe, Bart, KCB, KCH, KT, who commanded 28 August 1883 the Engineers at Waterloo, and was with Sir John Moore at Corunna. He was afterwards Governor of British Guiana, and removed from thence to Demerara where he died. Carruthers-Fyfe Marriage On the 17th January, at Mosman, N.S.W., by the Rev. James Lamont, F.L.S., assisted by the Rev. John The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Ferguson, S.J. Carruthers, eldest son of David Carruthers, of Demerara, to Alice, youngest daughter of 18 February 1899 the late David Fyfe, of Inglewood, . Chisholm Death On February 21, at Georgetown, British Guiana, Jean, the beloved wife of Stuart Chisholm, late of The WestAustralian Flora Gully tin mine, Greenbushes, W.A. 1May 1914 Western Mail (Perth, WA) 8 May 1914 BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Christy Death On the 4th June last, at Demerara, William, youngest son of Andrew Christy, Esq., merchant, Glasgow, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) in the 21st year of his age. 13 October 1856 Christy-Craig Engagem The engagement is announced and the wedding will take place in Singapore in January of Captain The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) ent Henry Colin Christy the Welch Regiment staff officer S.S.V.F. Singapore, younger son of the late Mr. 2 September 1939 and Mrs. W.A. Christy, of Ballarat, and Dorothea, elder daughter of Mr. A.E. Craig and of the late Mrs. Craig, of British Guiana. Corp Death On the 30th of April, at Sydney, N.S.W., William Alfred, aged 44 years, loved brother of Mrs.Rogers The Advertiser (, SA) (Linnie, Sydney), Mrs. Higman (Dr. Annie Corp, Brit. Guiana), Pat and Edlin (Adelaide), after a short 2 May 1940 illness. Sadly missed. Calcutta ‘Statesman’ please copy. The Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) 9 May 1940 Craig Death On the 12th March, in London, the Hon. R.R. Craig, her Majesty’s Attorney-General and Queen’s The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Advocate of British Guiana, brother-in-law to the Rev. W. Baxter, M.A., Melbourne. 25 June 1856 Crespigny- Marriage On the 24th September, at Trinity Church, Kew, by the Rev. W.G. Hindley, Philip Champion Crespigny, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Walstab jun., son of Philip Champion Crespigny, of the Bank of Victoria, and grandson of the late P.R. 26 September 1900 Champion Crespigny, gold commissioner and magistrate, to Birdie Wilhelmina, daughter of George Arthur Walstab, and grand-daughter of the late A.J.G Walstab, J.P., of Demerara and Melbourne. Curtiss- Marriage July 18, at St. Mary’s Church, Balmain, by the Rev. H. A. Langley, assisted by the Rev. E. Rogers, The Sydney Morning Herald Macnamara Frederick Curtiss, Esq., Balmain, to Laura, eldest daughter of the late James Macnamara, British 25 July 1872 Guiana, West Indies. 10 August 1872 Currie Death On the 27th June, at Islay, Argyleshire, Scotland, at the advanced age of 73, Archibald Currie, Esq., for The Sydney Morning Herald many years of Berbice, British Guiana, father of John Currie, of this city and Richmond River, an 26 September 1873 affectionate father and a friend to the friendless. 6 October 1873 Daniell Death Died at Perth, on Friday, the 7th instant, aged 43, Captain Daniell, of H.M. 21st Regiment of Foot. The Perth Gazette and West R.N.B. Fusiliers. Australian Journal Captain Daniell obtained his commission in 1814, but did not join his regiment until 1821, at Demerara. 8 August 1835 Darlot Death On the 25th January, at Berbice, High-street, Prahran, James Monckton, fifth son of Henry Darlot, The Argus (Melbourne,Vic) deputy comptroller Foreign Office, General Post-office, London, in his 92nd year. A colonist of over 68 27 January 1903 years. Interred St. Kilda General Cemetery 26th inst. Home papers please copy. Darlot-Firebrace Marriage On Tuesday, the 1st March, at St Kilda, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Melbourne, Henry Darlot, Esq., of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Balaarat, to Mary Anna, elder daughter of His Honor the late Judge Firebrace, of Demerara. [Mary Ann 2 March 1853 Wavell Firebrace, born South America; father Samuel Firebrace] Darlot-Firebrace Marriage On the 20th inst., at St. Kilda, by the Very Reverend the Dean of Melbourne, James Monckton Darlot, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Esq., of Balaarat, to Christina Mehetabel Elizabeth, younger daughter of His Honor the late Judge 30 November 1853 Firebrace, of Demerara. Davis Birth On the 31st of July last, at Werk-en-Hust, Demerara, Mrs. C.G.H. Davis, of a daughter. – Times. The Sydney Herald 20 April 1835 BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Davis Death Advices from Georgetown, capital of British Guiana, contradict the recently cabled report from The West Australian Vancouver that the Rev. Mr. Davis, a missionary in the Guiana hinterland, had been poisoned by the 23 October 1911 natives, whose resentment he had incurred by preaching against polygamy. Mr. Davis’s diary, which has been brought to Georgetown, shows by entries in his own handwriting that his death resulted from fever, and clears the aborigines of all suspicion of animosity towards him. Duff Death On the 15th August, at Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, West Indies, Alexander Duff, Esq., son The Queenslander of the late Rev. David Duff, D.D., minister, of Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland, and father of David H. 10 November 1877 Duff, chief clerk of H.M. Customs, Cooktown. Duff-Wood Marriage On the 1st December, at South Brisbane English Church, by the Rev. D.A. Court, B.A., brother-in-law of The Queenslander the bride, assisted by the Rev. F. Smith, incumbent of the parish, David Hugh Duff, chief clerk in H.M. 8 December 1877 Customs, Cooktown, only son of the late Alexander Duff, Esq., Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, to Bertha, daughter of W.R. Wood, Esq., South Brisbane. Dummett-de Marriage On the 29th instant, by special license, at the residence of the Rev. Alexander Morison, Frank Dummett, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Blaquiere of New Amsterdam, Berbice, to Harriette de Blaquiere, only daughter of George de Blaquiere, of 30 November 1854 London. Eddington-Watt Marriage On the 25th April, at 25 Lansdowne-crescent, Glasgow, by the Rev. A.H. Charteris, George B. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Eddington, Esq., to Charlotte Jane, youngest daughter of the late F.F. Watt, Esq., M.D., Demerara, 11 June 1868 British Guiana Edmeades- Marriage The marriage was celebrated on January 12, at Georgetown, British Guiana, of Frederick Duncan The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA) Watson Edmeades and Beryl Marjorie Watson. 24 January 1951 The Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) 25 January 1951 Elliott- Marriage On the 19th October, at St. John's, Bishopthorpe, Glebe, by the Rev. B. M. Saliniere, G. R. Elliott, Esq., Empire, 28 October 1872 Macnamara Balmain, to Sazie Gertrude, second daughter of the late James Macnamara, Esq., British Guiana, West Australian Town & Country Indies. Journal, 2 November 1872 The Sydney Morning Herald 26 October 1872 4 November 1872 Farquharson- Marriage By Special Licence, on Wednesday last, the 15th instant, at St David’s Church, Hobart Town, by the Sydney Gazette & NSW McBain Reverend William Bedford, Colonial Chaplain, Mr George Farquharson, youngest son of the Reverend Advertiser 20 November 1823 Robert Farquharson, of Allardyce, Aberdeenshire, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Alexander Hobart Town Gazette McBain, Esq., of Demerara. 18 October 1823 Fidler Death On the 17th June, at Golden Grove, East Coast, Demerara, in her 61st year, Anna, the beloved and Moreton Bay Courier much lamented wife of the Rev. William Fidler, of Demerara and mother of the Rev. William Fidler, of (Brisbane) Warwick, Darling Downs. 26 October 1859 Fielding-Craig Marriage October 5, at Petty’s Hotel, Sydney, James Aldrich Fielding to Lilian Margaret, twin daughter of Mrs. The Sydney Morning Herald BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Craig and the late A. Craig, British Guiana. 17 October 1914 Firebrace Death On the 25th June, at “Bathwick”, Ivy-street, Prahran (suddenly), William Piggott Firebrace, late The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of Victoria, elder son of the late Judge Firebrace, Demerara, British 27, 29 June 1908 Guiana, aged 76. [also funeral notice 27 June] Firebrace Death On the 4th inst., at the residence of his brother, Ivy-street, Prahran, James Firebrace, youngest son of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) the late Mr Justice Firebrace, of Demerara, aged 41. [son of Samuel Firebrace and Mary Anna nee 5 April 1878 Wade] Firebrace Death On the 6th of May last, in London, Elizabeth Ann, daughter of the late Wm Newton Firebrace, Esq., of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Demerara, and sister of the late Major Firebrace, in her seventy-first year. 8 July 1868 Francis- Marriage December 15, 1909, at St. Philip's Church, Sydney, by the Rev. Canon Bellingham, M.A., Cyril Brooke, The Sydney Morning Herald Robertson eldest son of Colonel Francis, British Guiana, to Mavis Rodd, youngest daughter of the late Richard 8 January 1910 Windeyer Robertson and Mrs. Robertson, formerly of Ashfield. Present address, Suva, Fiji. Galbraith Death On the 3rd February, at New Amsterdam, British Guiana, the Rev. Peter Galbraith, formerly military The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) chaplain at Netley, Southampton, aged 49 years, brother of Wm. Galbraith, Postal department, and 16 April 1884 Andrew L. Galbraith, Traralgon. Garwood Marriage Miss Garwood, the only surviving child of Sir Felix Garwood, who died at Demerara about 18 months The Courier (Hobart) ago, has eloped from the residence of her father’s sister at Maida Cottage, Kilburn, with the son of an 2 September 1846 upholsterer living near George-street, with whom she had accidentally met at the Pantheon, Oxford- street. Evening Mail, May 4 Goodfellow- Marriage On the 4th inst, at Eurolie Station, Murrumbidgee River, New South Wales, by the Rev. S.A. Hamilton, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Smith Mr Robert Goodfellow, youngest son of the late Robert Goodfellow, Esq., of plantations Zealandie and 14 November 1871 Marie’s Lodge Demerara, West Indies, to Catharine, daughter of Mr John Smith, of Melbourne, Victoria. West Indies papers please copy. Gordon Death On the 30th December last, at Barbadoes, while on a visit from Demerara for the benefit of his health, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Alexander Gordon, M.B, C.M., L.R.C.S.E., aged 29 years, youngest son of George Gordon, merchant, 1 April 1878 Fearn, Ross-shire, Scotland, and brother of J.M. Gordon, Moonee Ponds. Gray-Hoalim Engagem The engagement is announced of Joyce Luline, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hoalim, of The Portland Guardian (Vic) ent British Guiana, now of Singapore, to John Albert, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E.Gray, of Rugby, 11 January 1943 England, and now serving in the R.A.F. in Rhodesia. Griffiths Death On the 9th September, at his residence, “Selhurst”, Alma-road, St. Kilda, Samuel Griffiths, formerly of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) “Arcadia” plantation, Demerara, West Indies, in his 84th year. He was the first settler at Elwood, and he 12 September 1899 gave the Alma-road its name. (Interred on the 11th inst.) Hayley Death September 29, at his residence, Parade House, George Town, Demerara, British Guiana, William The Sydney Morning Herald Hayley, Esq., for many years a highly respected colonist, and brother-in-law of the late Sir William 24 December 1878 a’Beckett, Chief Justice of Victoria. 2 January 1879 Jaques-French Marriage By Special License yesterday, at St. Phillip’s Church, Mr. A.H. Jaques, of Campbell Town, to Miss Eliza The Sydney Monitor & BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Brisbane French of Sydney, late of Demerara, &c. Commercial Advertiser 1 November 1839 Kaufmann Death On the 2nd August, at the residence of Dr. J.C. Kaufmann, Laura, S.A., Mrs M.C. Kaufmann, late of The Queenslander Demerara, aged 76 years. Friends please accept this intimation. 12 August 1882 Kenrick-Beal Marriage On the 4th ult., at St. John's, Penge, by the Rev. W. Smyley, vicar, Hubert Wynn Kenrick, R.N.R., The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) eldest son of William Wynn Kenrick, Wynn Hall, Ruabon, gold commissioner, British Guiana, to Alice 18 May 1892 Edith, eldest daughter of the late Charles Beal, J.P., of Bleak-house, Mount Gellibrand, and Varna, Lorne. King-Sheahan Engagem The engagement is announced of Noreen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sheahan, of Boulder, to Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, ent Haddon Forrester, son of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. King, of Georgetown, British Guiana. WA) 1 December 1936 Knowling-Guda Marriage Mr. and Mrs. W. Knowling, of Tothill Creek, South Australia, wish to announce the marriage of The Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) Leontine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H.G. Guda, Paramaribo, , Dutch Guiana, Sth. America, 25 April 1946 to their son Kenneth, on Feb. 2 at the Albert Street Methodist Church, Brisbane. Little Birth On the 25th October, at Demerara, British Guiana, the wife of Charles Hardy Little— a daughter. (By The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) cable.) 1 November 1910 Little Death At Demerara, British Guiana, Charles Hardy Little. (By cable.) The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) 6 January 1911 Livingston Death On the 12th inst., at East Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, Barbara, the beloved wife of Arthur The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Livingston, formerly merchant of British Guiana, and daughter of the late James Greig, advocate and 21 January 1870 procurator fiscal of Shetland. Home papers please copy. Livingstone- Marriage On the 10th inst., at Inver Cottage, Upper Hawthorne, by the Rev. Dr Cairns, Arthur Livingstone, Esq., The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Copland of Larne, Ireland, late of Georgetown, Demerara, to Barbara Ross, relict of the late William Copland, 14 May 1860 Esq., merchant, Glasgow (brother of Dr James Copland, Old Burlington-street, London), and daughter 17 May 1860 of the late James Greig, Esq., of Sandsound, Shetland, and procurator fiscal for Lerwick, N.B. [married in Victoria, Australia] Lorimer-Armit Marriage Dec. 23, 1873, George Town, Demerara, by the Rev. T. Slater, Robert Scott Lorimer, Esq., of The Sydney Morning Herald Plantation Wales, &c., to Emily Mary Montague, fourth daughter of the late John Armit, Esq., of 21 March 1874 Dublin, and Liege, Belgium. 10 April 1874 Macalister Death On March 9, at Coonamba, N.S.W., aged 39, Lachlan Norman, third son of the late Dr. Macalister, of Gippsland Times (Sale, Vic) Demerara. 11 March 1878 Macalister Death On the 12th instant, at Dargo Station, accidentally by a fall from his horse, William Garnett, fourth son Gippsland Times (Sale, Vic) of the late Dr. Macalister, of George Town, Demerara, in the twenty-seventh year of his age. 18 January 1865 Macalister Death On the 28th June, at his station, Gipps Land, Victoria, Thomas Mewburn, eldest son of Dr. Macalister, The Sydney Morning Herald late of British Guiana. 1 August 1859 Macalister- Marriage At Garnett Cottage, Sale, on the 16th instant by the Ven. Archdeacon Stretch, Matthew, fifth son of the Gippsland Times (Sale, Vic) Foster late A. Macalister, M.D., of Demerara, to Sara, relict of William Foster, Boisdale. 20 December 1865 BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Martin Death At Berbice, British Guiana, on the 10th September, 1848, of which province he was a Stipendiary The Sydney Morning Herald Magistrate, S.M.D. Martin, Esq., formerly of Sydney, and afterwards member of the Legisative Council 21 May 1849 of New Zealand. Maitland Mercury (NSW) 23 May 1849 Maudsley- Marriage On the 30th September, at St. Paul’s Church, Ipswich, by the Rev. H. Heath, Thomas, eldest son of The Brisbane Courier Brassey Richard Maudsley, and nephew of the late George Booker, Esq., of Demerara, West Indies, to 18 October 1880 Elizabeth Jane, only daughter of Richard Brassey, both of Teviotville. McAllister Death At St. Leonard’s, North Shore, on the 8th instant, Annie, only daughter of Dr. Alexander McAllister, late The Sydney Morning of Demerara, aged 21 years. 10 December 1855 McLean Missing Enquiry having been made respecting a Mr Donald McLean, of coloured complexion, who was born in The Sydney Morning the colony of Demerara, and educated in Glasgow, and is stated to have emigrated to this colony some 10 August 1950 years since, it is requested that any person who may be able to afford information relating to him will be good enough to communicate the same to the Colonial Secretary’s Office. –Yesterday’s Government Gazette. McTurk Death The Demerara papers announce the death of Sir Michael McTurk on the 17th November. The Courier (Hobart, Tas) 17 June 1845 Middenway Death May 15, at office, from injuries accidentally received, Gerritt Hendrick Middenway, a native The Sydney Morning Herald of Demerara, South America, aged 65 years. 18 May 1875 4, 11 June 1875 Milne Death Monthly Military Obituary for February: Sydney Gazette & NSW Lieut-Cols – Milne, 19th Foot, Demerara Advertiser 27 June 1828 O’Connor Death June 2, 1936, at Our Lady's Home, Coogee, Ann Josephine, relict of the late Charles O'Connor The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney), and loving mother of Eileen (deceased), foundress of Our Lady's Home, Coogee, Mary (Mrs. 3 June 1936 S. Fitzgerald), Charles Francis (Sydney), loving sister of Rev. Father F. D. Kilgallin, P.P. (Scone), Lillie Hubert (London), Patrick (Sligo), Mother M. Teresa Aquinas (Ursuline Convent, Sligo), Mother M. Aloysius (Ursuline Convent, Georgetown), Demerara (British Guiana, South America), and beloved cousin of Rev. Father Joseph Leonard, C.M. (London). Requiescat in pace. Owen- Marriage By special license, by the Rev. Archdeacon Cowper, on the 16th instant, at St. Philip’s Church, Robert The Sydney Morning Herald Richardson Hall Owen, of Illawarra, to Isabella, daughter of the late G.A. Richardson, M.D., of Demerara, West 18 March 1850 Indies. Bell’s Life in Sydney 23 March 1850 Parnell-St Marriage September 11, 1930, at St. Stephen’s Church, Bellevue Hill. Leslie Carleton, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. The Sydney Morning Herald Leger-Gillman H.J. Parnell, late of George Town, Demerara, to Laurrain Wingmore, youngest daughter of Mr. and 4 October 1930 Mrs. St. Leger Gillman, The Retreat, Clonakilty, Co. Cork . [also article, 26 Sep 1930] Patmore- Marriage On the 8th instant, at St. John’s, Hampstead, by the Rev. Thomas Ainger, M.A., George Morgan South Australian Register BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Andrews Patmore, Esq., late of Demerara, to Georgiana, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Edward Andrews, 11 July 1854 LL.D., of Walworth, Surrey. – Times, April 11. Patrick Death The funeral of the late Mr. Wm. Patrick, of 78 First-avenue, Mt. Lawley, took place in the Presbyterian The West Australian section of the Karrakatta Cemetery on June 27. The late Mr. Patrick had a varied and interesting 30 June 1936 career. A native of Scotland, he went as a young man to Boston, U.S.A., and later to British Guiana. There he found himself at the age of 21, on account of his ability and engineering skill, managing a large sugar estate and mills employing 1,500 natives. A bad attack of fever decided him to give up a lucrative appointment and return to his native land. [long article follows] Reid Death 13th June, at Bathurst-street, after a long and painful illness, Euphemia Mackay, aged 46, the only The Sydney Morning Herald surviving parent of Clunes G. Reid, formerly manager of Plantation Supply, Demerara 15 June 1850 Richmond Death On the 26th June, at Berserker-street, North Rockhampton, Jessie Kerr Chambers, wife of John Morning Bulletin Richmond, and daughter of the late Captain William Chambers, of Georgetown, Demerara, (Rockhampton, Qld) 27 June 1898 Robertson Death At Edinburgh, on the 10th instant, Gilbert Robertson, Esq., late of Demerara, son of the late Rev. Dr. The Cornwall Chronicle Robertson, of Killearn, Ross-shire. – True Colonist. (Launceston, Tas) 14 March 1840 Ross Death On the 19th inst., suddenly, at her residence, Lorelei, Cromwell-road, Hawksburn, Christina Flora Ross The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Munro, relict of the late George Ross, of Ruimveldt, George Town, British Guiana, and of Boath, Ross- 20 November 1893 shire, Scotland, aged 71 years. Ross Death On the 21st October, at “Honda”, 44 Robe street, St Kilda, Isabella Catherine Mackenzie, third loved The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) daughter of the late George Ross, Ruimveldt, Demerara, British Guiana. So He giveth His beloved 23 October 1916 sleep. [age 60] Ross Death On the 25th August, in Portugal, Attie L. Ross, loved youngest daughter of the late George Ross, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana. 9 September 1922 Ross Death On the 7th inst., at Dunalister, Gipps Land, in his 34th year, Donald Frederick Campbell, second son of The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) the late George Ross, Reinveldt, Demerara, British Guiana. 12 March 1881 Russell-Glasse Marriage On the 5th May, at the Cathedral, Demerara, British Guiana, by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Guiana, Illustrated Australian News assisted by the garrison chaplain, Charles Edward Russell, H. M. 2nd W.I. Regiment, eldest son of 9 September 1871 Rev. G. J. Russell, incumbent of Buninyong, to Emily, eldest daughter of the late General Glasse, H. M Bombay Artillery. Sealy Death On July 3rd, at Clifton, near Bristol, the Rev. William Drake Sealy, B.A., late rural dean and rector of All Saints, Berbice, British Guiana. Advertiser 10 September 1867 Sealy-Tyler Marriage On the 22nd instant, at St. John’s Church, by the Rev. Alex. Russell, William, second son of the Rev. South Australian Register W.D. Sealy, Rural Dean of Berbice, British Guiana, to Frances, eldest daughter of Edmonds Adams, 23 August 1855 Esq., of Brixton, County Surrey, and widow of the late Mr. William Tyler. Sherlock-Fearon Marriage November 14, at St. Mary’s, Balmain, by the Rev. T.B. Tress, Charles William, second son of Charles The Sydney Morning Herald BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Sherlock, of Berbice, West Indies, to Charlotte, third daughter of the late C. Fearon, of Kislinaghur, 23 November 1877 Parramatta. Shier-Maclagan Marriage On the 7th September, at Poarely, Forthshire, by the Rev. D.M M'Alister, Free Church, Kennoway, Illustrated Australian News David Shier, M.D., Inspector of Hospitals, British Guiana, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Rev. (Melbourne, Vic) James Maclagan, D.D., Professor of Theology, Free Church College, Aberdeen. 7 November 1872 Smith-Watt Marriage On the 7th August, at 25 Lansdowne-crescent, Glasgow, by the Rev. Norman McLeod, DD, Edward The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Turner Smith, eldest son of J. Fairfull Smith, Esq., of Westfield and Armadale, to Margaret Eleanor, 13 October 1866 eldest daughter of the late P.F. Watt, Esq., MD, late of Demerara, British Guiana. Stewart Death Article about destructive fire in George Town, Demerara, including the death of Dr Stewart, of the 25th Sydney Gazette & NSW Regiment Foot, in the house of Messrs. Fraser and Magger Advertiser 27 June 1829 Torre Death Letters from Demerara re the deaths of Mr Torre, brother-in-law to Mr Van Baire of the Beehive and the Sydney Gazette & NSW Bush estates, and an engineer, at the hand of absconded negroes. Another about the murder of two Advertiser whites in one of the colony boats by negro sailors. 10 October 1818 Wales Death At a private hospital, Thomas Wales, formerly missionary in British Guiana, widower, brother Mrs. S. The Sydney Morning Herald Sales, Burwood, and Miss Lydia Wales, of Warrimoo, brother-in-law of Mr. G.E. Ardill. Aged 85 years. 14 December 1939 Ward Death January 17, at Oakfield, Gateacre, near Liverpool, aged 86, Elizabeth, widow of Joseph Ward, Esq., of The Sydney Morning Herald Liverpool and Demerara. 10 April 1877 Watt Death On the 3rd inst., at his residence, No. 1 Darling-street, East Melbourne, Patrick Fullerton Watt, second The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) son of the late Dr. Watt, of Demerara. 4 February 1878 Watts-Hendry Marriage On the 5th inst., at Tallygarooopna Station, by the Rev. S.A. Hamilton, of Rushworth, Jesse Watts, The Argus (Melbourne, Vic) Esq., of Benalla, to Jamesina Forrester Hendry, daughter of the late James Hendry, Esq., Demerara, 13 March 1868 West Indies. Wells Death On the 15th April, 1871, at sea, while on passage from Demerara to , John McDowell Wells, Brisbane Courier (Qld) Esq., aged 44. 10 July 1871 5 August 1871 Wells Death On the 23rd June, at Brisbane, suddenly, of apoplexy, Edward Poulton Wells, formerly of Georgetown, The Brisbane Courier (Qld) British Guiana, aged 58 years. 10 July 1889 The Queenslander 13 July 1889 Wickham Death January 10, at 13, Linden Gardens, Chiswick, England, Sarah Mary, wife of the Rev. Horace E. The Sydney Morning Herald Wickham, late rector of St. Peters, Essequebo, British Guiana, and youngest daughter of the late R. K. 5 March 1885 A. Durham, of H.M.C.S., and private secretary to the late Sir Joseph Banks, Bart., K.G.C.B. ; also niece of the Rev. W. A. C. Durham, M.A., for 50 years sen. master of St. Paul's School, and rector of St. Matthew's, Friday-street, city of London ; and youngest sister of Joseph B. Durham, of Newtown. Wolseley- Marriage June 6, 1881, at Rewa, Fiji, by the Rev. A. Poole, Francis William, fourth son of the late William The Sydney Morning Herald BMD Notices in Australian Newspapers concerning people from British Guiana etc. Available free online at trove.nla.gov.au (including images, fully searchable)

Surname Event Text Newspaper Mannix Augustus Wolseley, physician, Demerara, West Indies, to Margaret Alice Mannix, of Sydney, New 2 October 1890 South Wales. West Indies and home papers please copy. Young Appointm Colonel Young is appointed protector of slaves in the colony of Demerara, with a salary of £2000 Hobart Town Gazette ent annually. 9 December 1826