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3 Horace Bruce Rockwell - Transcriptions and notes 1880s 1880 1880 01 1880 02 1880 03 1880 04 1880 05 1880 06 1880 07 1880 08 1880 09 1880 10 1880 11 1880 12 1881 1881 01 1881 02 1881 03 1881 04 1881 05 1881 06 1881 07 1881 08 1881 09 1881 10 1881 11 1881 12 1882 1882 01 1882 02 1882 03 1882 04 1882 05 Father of HBR promoted from assistant at Low Heads lighthouse to senior assistant at Currie Harbour lighthouse Marine Board.— The adjourned meeting of the Hobart Marine Board was held yesterday afternoon, there being a full attendance of members. Messrs. Fisher and Dowdell, a subcommittee appointed to arrange about the purchase of timber, palings, posts, rails, etc., for fencing purposes at Cape Wickham and Currie Harbour, recommended that the material be obtained from Messrs. J. E. Risby, and H. Chesterman, at prices submitted, and their report was agreed to. An estimate was bid on the table, showing the cost of required repairs at the harbourmaster's quarters, but a decision on the matter was postponed till next meeting. A letter from Captain Shortt, R.N., Government Meteorological Observer, was read, stating that he was willing to supply the intercolonial weather report, as posted at the Telegraph Office, if the board thought it worth while to post it up outside the Marine Board office. The offer was accepted, and left with the secretary to arrange. The following appointments to the various lighthouses were then made:— R. W. Garroway, promoted from assistant to superintendent at Cape Wickham, on probation; Chas. Brown, assistant at Goose Island, promoted to senior assistant at Cape Wickham; Geo. Johnstone is appointed as assistant at Cape Wickham; E. W. Buckpitt, promoted from senior assistant to superintendent on probation at Currie Harbour; H. J. Rockwell, assistant at Low Heads, promoted to senior assistant at Currie Harbour; Alex. Gorrie, senior assistant at Low Heads, promoted to superintendent on probation at Goose Island; E. Nillson, senior assistant, removed from Cape Wickham to Goose Island; Peter Moore, formerly assistant at Kent's Group, but recently at Cape Wickham, promoted to senior assistant at Low Heads. The appointment of junior assistants at Low Heads and Currie Harbour has been postponed for the present. The next meeting of the Board will take place on Monday next, at 3.15 p.m., the Master Warden intending to leave for Launceston on Thursday on a visit of inspection to the Low Heads lighthouse.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9009242 THE MERCURY. The Mercury XL, 3821 Tasmania, Australia 9 May 1882 25 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia TASMANIAN TELEGRAMS (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS) LAUNCESTON, TUESDAY. The Marine Board met this afternoon. Present: Wardens Ditcham (Acting Master), Tulloch, Harwood, and Green. Warden Ditcham was very sorry that circumstances led him to take the chair at that meeting, owing to Captain Gilmore's suffering from a complaint of the eyes; but he hoped he would be at next meeting. The Master Warden's report was read. It stated that on the 12th inst. he and his fellow wardens visited Low Heads and the leading lights, accompanied by Mr. W. Tarleton, Master Warden, and Warden C. Dowdell, of Hobart. The new beacon had been erected on the Middle Island shoals. W. Hoerning protested against the action taken by the board with regard to proposed salt works, but the board decided to leave the protest on the table. Mr. Wyatt's application for an extension of the tram at Bowen's jetty and erection of a derrick was entertained. A new dolphin was erected at the end of the wharfs. Mr. Lowes proceeded to Melbourne today, in accordance with instructions re Priestman's dredge. It was thought advisable to have the spoon dredge set to work at the end of George-street, where the crane is placed. The matter was left in the hands of the Master Warden. A report from Pilot Bergent, in reference to the stranding of the French barque Jules Marie, was left on the table till next meeting. A notice to mariners was received from Commander Heath, stating that Kolan River was ready for the use of small craft as far as navigable. District Constable Harris applied for a waterman's license at George Town, on behalf of a man named Robinson. The Secretary was ordered to write for particulars, and if favourable the application would be granted. The Young Men's Christian Association applied for the use of the Tamar tug, on January 1, for a pleasure trip, which was granted. The Master Warden received the following telegram today:— "Accident at Towers, caused by buildings in scaffold tight in relieving some displaced portion of work. Men took down all damage work. No one hurt. Will report fully tomorrow.— H. CONWAY." H. J. Rockwell's resignation as signalman at Low Heads was accepted, and A. Rockwell's services, at the same salary, were accepted. S. J. Newell applied, asking to be made officer in charge of Bowen's jetty, but was refused.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9010209 TASMANIAN TELEGRAMS. The Mercury XL, 3841 Tasmania, Australia 31 May 1882 25 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1882 06 1882 07 HOBART MARINE BOARD. The weekly meeting of the Hobart Marine Board was held at the offices, Franklin Wharf, yesterday afternoon, the following members being present:— Messrs. E. M. Fisher (Acting Master Warden), C. Dowdell, P. Facy, and Captain Jas. Bayley. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. . . . LIGHTHOUSES. The owner of the ketch Coral, Mr. Lloyd, reported, through the Acting Master Warden, that after considerable labour in digging the vessel out of the sand he managed to launch her, and found her to be quite tight, and but very little damaged. He then reshipped the stores for King's Island and Currie Harbour. The passengers refused to go in the Dauntless, preferring to stay by the Coral. The Coral put in at Tamar Heads for provisions, and Mr. Lloyd arranged in Launceston that stores should be taken down on Sunday, and he expected the ketch to get away on Monday, the 24th inst., for King's Island, and then proceed to Currie Harbour. A letter signed by the passengers on the Coral was read at the meeting, stating that the reason for not going by the Dauntless was that she was unseaworthy, and did not have accommodation for them. A report from the Harbourmaster stated that according to instructions he had measured four of the tins of oil in the store, and found them to contain quantities varying from 4 gallons 2 quarts 1 pint to 4 gallons 3 quarts 1 pint, instead of the stipulated quantity 5 gallons. It was agreed that the standard measures be obtained, and the oil again measured, both at Hobart and at Low Heads, and if the board were thoroughly satisfied that the quantity was short, then they would writo to the London agents complaining about it. Mr. J. C. Parkinson, the superintendent at the Iron Pot lighthouse, wrote, stating that his stores had not been sent down, and renewing an application for various repairs. The Secretary reported that the requests contained in the letter had been attended to. Mr. H. J. Rockwell, the superintendent at the Low Heads lighthouse, reported that Assistant Harris had taken up his quarters at the leading light-towers, and that A. Begent had taken the place of Harris at the station. A report was received from Mr. C. Brown, late superintendent of the Goose Island lighthouse, forwarding the oil returns for March, April, and May, and stating that according to instructions, he had given up charge of the station to Mr. Gorrie, and had proceeded to Kent's Group per the ketch Dauntless.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9025277 HOBART MARINE BOARD. The Mercury XLI, 3885 Tasmania, Australia 25 July 1882 25 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1882 08 1882 09 1882 10 1882 11 1882 12 1883 1883 01 1883 02 1883 03 1883 04 1883 05 1883 06 1883 07 1883 08 1883 09 1883 10 1883 11 1883 12 1884 1884 01 1884 02 1884 03 1884 04 1884 05 1884 06 1884 07 1884 08 1884 09 1884 10 1884 11 1884 12 1885 1885 01 1885 02 1885 03 1885 04 1885 05 1885 06 1885 07 1885 08 1885 09 1885 10 1885 11 1885 12 1886 1886 01 1886 02 1886 03 1886 04 1886 05 1886 06 1886 07 1886 08 1886 09 1886 10 1886 11 1886 12 1887 1887 01 1887 02 1887 03 1887 04 1887 05 1887 06 PUBLIC NOTICES. I INTEND to apply for Permission from the Local Board of Health to Erect a Steam Wood cutting Mill in Denison street off Macquarie street. H . J. Rockwell, 9 Denison street.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article162989226 Advertising Tasmanian News 1113 Tasmania, Australia 24 June 1887 25 May 2019 4 National Library of Australia 1887 07 MUNICIPAL.— The Municipal Council will meet on Monday next, at the Municipal Council-chamber, at 4 o'clock, when the following business will have consideration, besides subjects that may require prompt attention during the sitting:— Reports from the various committees, as follows:— Public Works.— on application of Mr. H. J. Rockwell for a cart crossing in Denison-street;http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9136266 THE MERCURY. The Mercury LI, 5,435 Tasmania, Australia 21 July 1887 25 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1887 08 1887 09 1887 10 1887 11 Name: Rockwell, Horace Bruce Record Type: Births Gender: Male Father: Rockwell, Horace James Mother: Dallas, Jean Ann Date of birth: 15 Nov 1887 Registered: Hobart Registration year: 1887 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:982053 Resource: RGD33/1/15/ no 929https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/982053 1887 12 1888 1888 01 1888 02 1888 03 1888 04 1888 05 1888 06 1888 07 1888 08 1888 09 1888 10 1888 11 1888 12 1889 1889 01 1889 02 1889 03 1889 04 1889 05 1889 06 1889 07 Tasmanian News. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.) HOBART, July 19. . . . The Hobart Marine Board have adopted the recommendation of the committee appointed to report on the fencing in of the Dunn-street pier, and will erect a suitable fence and gate across the wharf so as to restrict the egress and ingress of persons on the pier whenever large steamers are lying there, police protection to be provided on such occasions. At the meeting of the Board yesterday sanction was given to the transfer of J. Jacques from Swan Island to the Mersey light; Chas. Whitehouse, from Derwent lighthouse to Swan Island; and H. Rockwell to Swan Island.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200290107 Tasmanian News The Tasmanian XVII, 30 Tasmania, Australia 27 July 1889 25 May 2019 19 National Library of Australia 1889 08 1889 09 1889 10 1889 11 1889 12 1890s 1890 1890 01 1890 02 1890 03 1890 04 1890 05 1890 06 1890 07 1890 08 1890 09 1890 10 1890 11 1890 12 1891 1891 01 1891 02 1891 03 1891 04 1891 05 1891 06 1891 07 1891 08 1891 09 1891 10 1891 11 1891 12 1892 1892 01 1892 02 1892 03 1892 04 1892 05 1892 06 1892 07 1892 08 1892 09 1892 10 1892 11 1892 12 1893 1893 01 1893 02 1893 03 1893 04 1893 05 1893 06 1893 07 1893 08 1893 09 1893 10 1893 11 1893 12 1894 1894 01 1894 02 1894 03 1894 04 1894 05 1894 06 1894 07 1894 08 1894 09 1894 10 1894 11 1894 12 1895 1895 01 1895 02 1895 03 1895 04 1895 05 1895 06 1895 07 1895 08 1895 09 1895 10 1895 11 1895 12 1896 1896 01 1896 02 1896 03 1896 04 1896 05 1896 06 1896 07 1896 08 1896 09 1896 10 1896 11 1896 12 1897 1897 01 1897 02 1897 03 1897 04 1897 05 1897 06 1897 07 1897 08 1897 09 1897 10 1897 11 1897 12 1898 1898 01 1898 02 1898 03 1898 04 1898 05 1898 06 1898 07 1898 08 1898 09 1898 10 1898 11 1898 12 1899 1899 01 1899 02 1899 03 1899 04 1899 05 Father of HBR appointed to a committee research information for a new Creamery at Rocky Cape Table Cape Butter Factory Co., Ltd. PROPOSED CREAMERY FOR ROCKY CAPE. The directors of the Table Cape Butter Factory Co. Ltd. have had under consideration a request from inhabitants of Rocky Cape to establish a creamery in that district. To learn more definitely the wants of the inhabitants, and to obtain reliable information as to the prospects of success if established, some of the directors, with the manager and secretary, visited Rocky Cape on Saturday last. The visitors passed over the greater part of the district, and also visited the two sites which have been suggested for the proposed creamery. At 4 p.m. a public meeting was held in Mr Dallas' barn. Mr J. Dallas presided, and briefly explained the object of the meeting and expressed a strong hope that the company would see its way clear to erect a creamery at Rocky Cape. He felt confident that it would be well supported and would be a good feeder to the factory and an immense gain to the district. Several other gentlemen expressed similar views. Mr D.A. Cole, on behalf of the directors, gave a very lucid explanation of the company's workings, and then dealt very fully with the proposal for the erection of a creamery. He said that he and his directors were there to gain information to lay before the shareholders of the company, and that they could not and would not make any promises which might not be fulfilled. There were three chief points to consider, viz.:— Were the inducements offered by the district good enough? Could it be financed so as not to burden the other districts represented in the company? and were they agreed as to a site? At the suggestion of Mr Cole a strong committee was appointed to canvas the district to find out exactly what support the residents are prepared to give. Mr Cole also informed the meeting that this question of the erection of a new creamery would not be dealt with by the directors, but would be left to the annual meeting in July, so that the shareholders could decide the matter. Messrs Jno Beauchop, H. Rockwell, J. Dallas, P. Carroll, and A. Boys were appointed a committee to obtain all information. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded the directors of the company for their presence, and to the chairman for presiding.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65217574 Table Cape Butter Factory Co., Ltd. Emu Bay Times And North West And West Coast Advocate XVII, 86 Tasmania, Australia 16 May 1899 25 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1899 06 1899 07 1899 08 HBR's uncle lost in the capsizing of the Annie OPERATIONS AT BURNIE. THE ANNIE ALMOST RIGHTED. Burnie, Thurday.— The work of recovering the wreck of the ketch Annie was proceeded with today. The vessel was almost righted by the assistance of the Dorset in the morning, but as the tide rose she toppled over again. Mr H. Wood, who arrived this morning from Devonport, renewed operations with the assistance of draught horses on shore and a double-purchase block and tackle. About 5.30 he succeeded in getting the vessel almost on an even keel and made fast, but she could not be hauled closer on to the rocks on account of her being held, presumably, by the starboard anchor. A quantity of wreckage has been recovered, including a boom, steering wheel, pillow from the cabin, and the ship's boat, which was found lashed to the deck. A large number of people visited the vessel during the day, including Captain J. C. Taylor, from Penguin. Two of the deceased captain's brothers were in the town today — Mr A. Rockwell from Devonport, and Mr H. Rockwell from Rocky Cape. It is expected that the vessel will be pumped out tomorrow, when all doubt will be dispelled as to whether there are any bodies below. The finding of the boat dispelled all hope that those on board got safely away.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64514301 OPERATIONS AT BURNIE. The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 11 August 1899 25 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia The Annie Disaster. NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS. In addition to Mr H. Rockwell, brother of Captain Rockwell, master of the ketch Annie, Mr H. Wood, shipwright, proceeded to Burnie yesterday morning by private conveyance in connection with the wreck. Mr Wood was accompanied by one of his men, and tackling was taken with them to be used in an endeavor to place the Annie once again upon her keel. If this can be managed in time it is quite possible that the Annie will be towed to Devonport by the ss Dorset today for the necessary overhaul and repairs. Mr Charles Easther, said to be part owner of the ketch, was also expected at Burnie yesterday. The question as to whether an official enquiry will be held into the circumstances connected with the capsizing of the ketch has been the subject of much discussion. If an enquiry is held it will be at the instigation of the Leven Marine Board, in whose jurisdiction the casualty occurred.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64514303 The Annie Disaster The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 11 August 1899 25 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1899 09 1899 10 A Child Drowned in a Well. AT DETENTION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) An inquest was held at Detention on Friday last, by Mr H. G. Spicer, coroner, touching the death of Lillian, aged 2 years, the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Brakey (reported in the last issue of the "Times.") Jury: Messrs Jos. Harman (foreman), Thos Burgoyne Harman, Edward Brakey, Horace Rockwell, Samuel J. Walters, Patrick Carroll and Cecil Lee Archer. The following witnesses were examined:— Robt. Brakey and Mrs Brakey (parents of the deceased), Robt. Dallas and Dr Jackson. The particulars of the accident were as follow:— About 3 p.m. on Wednesday last the child followed her father to the potato shed, where he, in company with his brother and Robt. Dallas, was loading some seed potatoes. The shed was a short distance from the dwelling house. On completing his load, the father sent the child back home and went to work in the paddocks; the child returned home and in a little while Mrs Brakey saw her pass the window, but thinking she was going to her uncle in the shed took no notice. In a few minutes the uncle had occasion to go over to the house and casually asked "Where's Lillian?" Mrs Brakey replied, "I thought she was with you." Such not having been the case, Mrs Brakey went outside and called, but receiving no answer felt uneasy and went towards the paddocks where her husband was at work; not seeing the child there the mother was now thoroughly alarmed. A search was made, and the body of the child was found floating in the well face downwards. The well, which is a short distance from the house, is about 6ft deep, with about 4ft of water. The child when taken out of the well was quite dead. From the time the mother saw the child go past the window until the body was found in the well it could not have been more than 15 minutes. The well had a top, and was generally closed, but unfortunately it was left open that day. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the child was accidentally drowned in the well.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65227686 A Child Drowned in a Well. Emu Bay Times And North West And West Coast Advocate XVII, 154 Tasmania, Australia 31 October 1899 25 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1899 11 Rocky Cape. . . . A successful entertainment, consisting of songs, recitations, etc., in aid of the Presbyterian Church, Stanley, was held in Mrs Dallas' barn on Thursday evening. The performers were: Rev. W. Morris (Presbyterian clergyman), Mrs Morris, Mrs Arthur Smith, Messrs Frank Smith, H. J. Rockwell, Alfred Brakey, and Miss Lilian Carroll. The amount taken at the door was £2 0s 6d.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64896218 ROCKY CAPE. The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 14 November 1899 25 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1899 12 1900s 1900 1900 01 1900 02 1900 03 1900 04 1900 05 1900 06 1900 07 1900 08 Marine Board of Table Cape. THE MONTHLY MEETING. The usual monthly meeting of the Marine Board of Table Cape was held at the Burnie Court House yesterday afternoon. Present:— The Master Warden (Mr A. Monnington) and Wardens J. Byrne, A. K. Chapman, and W. Jones. Apologies for non-attendance were received from Wardens Mackenzie, Norton-Smith and Quiggin. A letter was read from Mr H. J. Rockwell enclosing an estimate for repairs to the Rocky Cape jetty. Warden Jones moved and Warden Byrne seconded "That Warden Byrne be authorised to arrange for necessary repairs at a cost not exceeding £10." Carried.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64584555 Marine Board of Table Gape. The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 7 August 1900 25 May 2019 4 National Library of Australia In Memoriam. Rockwell.— In loving memory of dear Jack, dearly loved husband of R. A. Rockwell, accidentally drowned by the capsizing of the ketch Annie off the Penguin, August 8, 1899. Deeply regretted.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article153758522 Family Notices Daily Telegraph XX, 188 Tasmania, Australia 8 August 1900 26 May 2019 1 National Library of Australia 1900 09 1900 10 1900 11 1900 12 1901 1901 01 1901 02 1901 03 1901 04 1901 05 1901 06 1901 07 1901 08 1901 09 1901 10 1901 11 1901 12 1902 1902 01 1902 02 1902 03 1902 04 1902 05 1902 06 FOR SALE.— 196½ acres first-class Land at Detention. This property, which is divided by the Main Road, is most suitable for growing potatoes, is well watered and fenced, and 111 acres have been scrubbed and put down in grass. Mr H. J. Rockwell, of Rocky Cape, would be pleased to show intending purchasers over the land. Apply WILLIAM HOGG, Public Buildings, Launceston.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64905432 Advertising The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 14 June 1902 26 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1902 07 1902 08 1902 09 1902 10 1902 11 1902 12 1903 1903 01 1903 02 1903 03 1903 04 1903 05 1903 06 1903 07 DETENTION. Mr H. J. Rockwell has for sale a farm containing 52 acres, with a five-roomed house and outbuildings.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64684623 DETENTION. The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 16 July 1903 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1903 08 1903 09 1903 10 1903 11 1903 12 1904 1904 01 1904 02 A LENGTHY MEETING. MUTUAL ARRANGEMENT ARRIVED AT. About 1.30 some 25 residents of the district assembled on the roadway outside Mrs Dallas' house, and Mr John Lee-Archer was appointed chairman. He traced the history of the movement, pointing out that the Government, the Marine Board, and the people each expressed willingness to give £12 10s for the work. A certain amount of money was spent. Later Warden Jones visited the port, proposed certain alterations and suggested the appointment of a committee of inspection, Messrs Albert Boys, A. J. Boys and J. Dallas being appointed. At a subsequent Marine Board meeting Warden Jones stated that £15 would effect a satisfactory improvement, though it was understood £50 would be expended. He, personally, was in favor of the Marine Board's present proposal. Mr P. Carroll proposed that the original work be gone on with, and that the new scheme be cancelled. Warden Jones pointed out that when the Marine Board sanctioned the original proposal the members knew little of the port. He had no personal interest whatever to serve, and he visited the place and a committee was appointed simply that the Master Warden might have someone to communicate with on harbor matters. On his suggestion the board voted £7 10s on condition that a similar amount was contributed locally. The work went on for a time, then another £5 was asked for and granted. He believed more would have been granted if required. The Marine Board had sent the timber required for a platform, and also a new truck, to meet local requirements, and had sent a man to fix the shunting points on the tramway. If his suggestion for carrying out the work was wrong, then Mr C. J. Mackenzie and Warden Byrne must also be wrong, for both were of his opinion. He was sure that what he recommended would be the best in the long run, and while the people were fighting the board would do nothing. The chairman said what they wanted was money to carry out the scheme. Warden Jones remarked that local unanimity was what was most wanted. Mr H. J. Rockwell stated that on the day before Warden Jones' previous trip he (Mr Rockwell) as one of the old committee received a letter from the Master Warden of the Marine Board in reference to the timber for the work. Warden Jones: The board knew nothing of a committee having been appointed. Mr C. Brakey remarked that Mr Jones appeared to have himself elected the second committee. Warden Jones: What have I to do with it? Mr Brakey: That's what we wanted to know! The chairman said the committee was appointed on his motion. Warden Byrne was surprised at the paltry bickering which appeared to have arisen over the work. The Marine Board wished to aid them, and it was madness to quarrel among themselves. If they would prefer to have the tramline curved rather than straight, it was for them to put up with it. Tasmania was famous for doing things "crooked." Mr J. Tabor asked what the cost of the work would be. Warden Byrne: It would not be much, in view of the benefit that would result to the district. Mr James Bauchop said what they would want at the wharf under Mr Jones' scheme was space for the turning of their wagons. It would be alright if room was provided. Warden Jones thought that additional room could be provided at a small cost. Mr J. Tabor moved, and Mr A. J. Boys seconded that the Marine Board's scheme be approved on condition that space for turning be provided. Mr P. Carroll moved as an amendment, and Mr Harry Medwin seconded, that the original scheme be gone on with. The amendment was carried by 10 votes to 7. But the end was not yet, and a conversational discussion was continued until nearly 4 o'clock. Finally a compromise was arrived at, and it was agreed that the board's latest scheme was a good one if some filling were done in the turning space so as to raise it to about the level of the trucks. With this arrangement every one appeared to be satisfied. Messrs Harry Medwin, J. Tabor, John Lee-Archer, Robert Dallas, and James Bauchop were appointed as a supervisory committee, and Mr Tabor was chosen as chairman. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the wardens for their visit and their patience in listening to the views of the local people. Messrs Jones and Byrne responded. The visitors immediately afterwards left on return for home.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65127189 A LENGTHY MEETING. The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 15 February 1904 26 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1904 03 1904 04 1904 05 1904 06 1904 07 1904 08 1904 09 1904 10 1904 11 1904 12 1905 1905 01 1905 02 1905 03 1905 04 1905 05 MARINE BOARD. WRECK OF THE ROYAL OAK. The fortnightly meeting of this board was held yesterday, when there were present — The Master Warden (Mr. Alex. Evans), and Wardens R. J. Sadler, F. K. Fairthorne, P. O. Fysh, W. C. Oldham, L. Tulloch, S. Eardley-Wilmot, Jas. Boag, and W. Holyman. Wreck of the Royal Oak. The superintendent of Low Head lighthouse (Mr. H. Rockwell) reported to the Master Warden of the Hobart Marine Board in reference to the nonobservance of rocket signals made by the ketch Royal Oak on the evening of the 21st April:— "According to the report, the vessel at the time of sending up the rockets would have been close inshore, between the five and 14-mile bluffs, and would not even in daylight have been visible from this station, and was not in sight at sunset. I was on watch at the reported time the signals were made, but did not notice them. My instructions are to keep a lookout for shipping between the hours of sunrise and sunset. No regular lookout is kept at night, but if anything is noticed in the way of signals or shipping passing in or out during the night the pilots are advised, if important, when the watches are relieved at 9 or 10 p.m., and at 2 a.m. If unimportant between the hours of sunrise and 8 a.m. This branch of duty is not compulsory, but is done by permission of the board, and carried out by me to oblige the pilots and assist them in their work. Any attempt to make the keeping a lookout compulsory would lead to the performing of the lightlhouse duties in a very inefficient manner, and possible accident would result. I could not recommend such a step. The vessel was reported with such particulars as are herein mentioned by me to the pilot at 9.10 a.m. on the 22nd inst. Weather, N.E., gentle breeze. Cloudy, fine; sea, slight. Ketch looks like the Royal Oak half-mile N.E. of the five-mile bluff reef; no crew visible; no boat on deck; flag flying at the mainmast head, but owing to there being very little wind, and it being partly foul of the peak halyards, I could make nothing of it, excepting there was some red in it, but no other colours were distinguishable. At 11 a.m. a slight puff of wind appeared to disentangle the flag from the peak halyards for a few minutes, when I made it out to be the ensign union down. Reported the same to the pilot. Noon.— Pilot pushed off. The vessel had drifted round on the W. side of the bluff, and at 12.30 p.m. went ashore on the beach. 1 p.m.— Pilot got on board, and returned at 3.15 p.m. In reference to night signals, I would beg to draw your attention to the fact that this is not the first instance where the Launceston Marine Board have tried to place the responsibility of unreported occurrences on my shoulders, which no doubt has a tendency to mislead the general public into the belief that I am negligent in my duty, doing me an injustice." The Master Warden thought Mr. Rockwell was in error when he stated that it was not the first time the board had tried to place the responsibility of unreported occurrences on his shoulders. He did not remember anything of the sort before, and he thought the board was entitled to report on such a matter. Mr. Sadler said he had some recollection that the board had complained of some vessel being unreported at the lighthouse, but it was not anything to do with a wreck. He agreed with the Master Warden that the board had a perfect right to expect a report when anything occurred in which the board was interested. The board paid £25 a year towards the lighthouse, and it was only to be expected they should get some return for that expenditure. They were directly interested in such a matter.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article38784806 MARINE BOARD. The Examiner (Tasmania) LXV, 128 Tasmania, Australia 31 May 1905 26 May 2019 3 (DAILY.) National Library of Australia 1905 06 1905 07 1905 08 1905 09 1905 10 1905 11 1905 12 1906 1906 01 1906 02 1906 03 1906 04 1906 05 1906 06 1906 07 ROCKY CAPE. A concert took place in the schoolroom on Wednesday evening in aid of the Public Hall building fund, and proved enjoyable and successful, considering the unfavorable weather, the takings being nearly £4. Miss K. McMahon opened the programme with a pianoforte overture. Mr Alf. Brakey was encored for the comic item, "Gentle breezes blow." Mr H. Rockwell sang in good voice, "The sea is England's glory." Miss Irene Carroll contributed "The Old Kentucky home" very sweetly. Miss B. Boyes and Miss A. Brakey appeared to advantage in the duet "Juanita." Miss H. Lonie was heartily encored for "The Quaker can kiss." Miss G. Hogarth also gave a pleasing item. In the second part of the programme Mr Rockwell contributed "The hunting days"; Mr B. Boys, song (comic), "Curiosity"; Miss Carroll and Miss Brakey, duet, "Massa's in the cold, cold ground"; Mrs Lonie, song (encored); Mrs Hogarth, song (encored); Mr Brakey, song, "I have waited, honey, I have waited long for you"; Miss I. and Miss A. Brakey, duet, "Mavourneen," The piano was kindly lent by Miss McMahon. Mr J. Bauchop, who presided, thanked the performers for the excellent concert programme rendered, and spoke of the desirability of having a hall erected at an early date. A building committee of seven was then formed, consisting of Messrs J. Bauchop (secretary), H. Rockwell, E. P. Carroll, C. Brakey, J. Dallas and G. Hogarth. It was decided to hold another concert at Sisters Creek on Wednesday, in aid of the same object. The Post Office here is now in charge of Miss P. McMahon, Mrs Boys having resigned. Regret is expressed in many quarters at Mrs Boys' decision, as she was a capable postmistress.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article65152351 ROCKY CAPE. The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 10 July 1906 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1906 08 1906 09 1906 10 Rocky Cape.— Mr H. J. Rockwell desires to state as plainly as possible that this portion of the charge has not shown the improvement that it should have done. One of the reasons is on account of the Presbyterian Church affairs being in such a disorganised state prior to the appointment of Mr Tulloch, who has such a large and scattered district to attend to that it is impossible for one man to do justice to his charge. If the minister was able to visit the people more in this part of his field of labor it would create a keener and warmer interest in church work generally. He would suggest an increase in the number of managers. Looking at church affairs generally, I am pleased to be able to state that there is an improvement, and matters are in a much more hopeful and healthy state than formerly. We hope to see great improvements during the next 12 months.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160981516 Anniversary Services. Circular Head Chronicle I, 14 Tasmania, Australia 17 October 1906 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1906 11 ROCKY CAPE. The Wellington Racing Association has not had a very long life, the trouble being that delegates from the Calder and Forest failed to attend the meetings, as arranged. Rocky Cape have now decided to hold their meeting towards the end of January on the old course. This should give both the public and the horses a better time. The working bee for the hall proved very successful. Those who attended did not waste much time; the amount of timber and earth they got rid of was a credit to them. The ladies supplied the wants of the inner man to perfection, and a word of praise is due to them for their energy. The annual school concert was held on Saturday last, and as usual was well patronised and much enjoyed by all those present. The children went through all their items without a hitch, and the concert was quite up to the high standard of other years. The following was the programme:— Chorus, "Marching song"; pianoforte duet, "Volunteer march," Misses G. and W. Rockwell; song and chorus, "A farmer's life," Masters S. Boys and S. Walters; recitation, "Peony James' fainting fit," Miss Ella Medwin; choruses, Chime again" and "Bell birds"; recitation, "A little boy's lament," Master R. Dallas; action song, "Meddlesome Mattie"; recitation, "A kitten's complaint," Master Leslie Smith; song and chorus, "Pansy faces," Misses G. Harman and A. Boys; recitation, "The crossing sweepers," Master Ken. Dallas; chorus, "Hear the voice of the watchman"; recitation, "The road to Heaven," Master Gordon Medwin; song, "The dirty boy," Master Albert Brakey; recitation, "Hang up the baby's stocking," four little girls; chorus, "Advance Australia"; action song, "Heads and heels"; club-swinging, Masters S. Boys, D. Davidson, R. Rockwell and S. Walters; Pianoforte duet, "Minnie's birthday," Miss G. and Master J. Rockwell; song "The longshoreman," Mr J. Tabor; recitation, "Hodge and the vicar," Master W. Daly; song, "With the tide," Miss Fooks (encore, "Coming thro' the rye"); song, "In the valley where the blue birds sing," Miss Irene Carroll; recitation, "Barbars Frietchie," Master J. Rockwell; song, "Clementine," Mrs B. Harman; song, "Doreen," Mr B. Boys; recitation, "The kiss in school," Master W. Daly; song, "Goodby, Mavourneen," Mrs Owen Harman; song, "I'm wearing my heart sway for you," Mr A. Brakey; song, "The skipper and his child," Mr H. J. Rockwell (encore, "Teaching McFadden to waltz").http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64797307 ROCKY CAPE. The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 29 November 1906 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1906 12 1907 1907 01 1907 02 1907 03 1907 04 1907 05 1907 06 1907 07 1907 08 TENDERS. Tenders. TO BUILDERS. ALTERNATIVE Tenders are invited until August 23 for the erection of a Public Hall, Rocky Cape. Deposit of £5 to accompany each tender. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plans and specifications can be seen at Messrs Lean and Smith's, Stanley, until August 12; and at Mr O. J. Fenton's office, Wynyard, after that date until 20th; then until 23rd with the chairman, Mr H. J. Rockwell, Detention. F. P. Carroll, Secretary.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article64828459 Advertising The North Western Advocate And The Emu Bay Times Tasmania, Australia 7 August 1907 26 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1907 09 1907 10 Circular Head Municipality. WARD BOUNDARIES. "The following are the boundaries in the Emmett and Mowbray wards of the above municipality:— EMMETT WARD. Commencing at a point on Bass Strait opposite the northeast angle 233 acres purchased by J. Alexander the Elder thence by a southerly line to and along the eastern boundary of that lot and along the eastern boundary of land purchased by A. J. Ford the southern boundary of that land and part of the southern boundary of land purchased by F. M. Quiggin to the east boundary of land purchased by H. J. Rockwell by that boundary and by a continued southerly line to the northwest angle of 144a. 3r. 33p. purchased by M. Watts by part of the west boundary of that land by the north and by the west boundary of other land purchased by W. Watts by . . . .http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160983185 Circular Head Municipality. Circular Head Chronicle II, 65 Tasmania, Australia 9 October 1907 26 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1907 11 1907 12 Council Elections. MEETING AT ROCKY CAPE. A well attended meeting of ratepayers was held at Rocky Cape hall on Saturday evening. Mr. H. J. Rockwell presided, and explained the object of the meeting was to consider the advisability of nominating candidates, to represent the Emmett Ward. Mr H. F. Ford was present, and explained the Local Government Act to the meeting. Mr Douglas Anderson, of Black River, also spoke, and he was followed by Mr A. J. Boys. The chairman then decided to receive nominations, and the following gentlemen were selected as suitable candidates to represent the Emmett Ward:-- Messrs H. F. Ford, Douglas Anderson, and A. J. Boys.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160983445 Council Elections. Circular Head Chronicle II, 73 Tasmania, Australia 4 December 1907 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1908 1908 01 1908 02 1908 03 1908 04 1908 05 1908 06 1908 07 1908 08 PERSONAL. Rev. Hugh Livingstone, of Carisbrook, Victoria, has accepted a call to St. James's Presbyterian Church at Stanley. The induction will take place at Stanley on August 25. Revs. Stewart, Byron, and W. Beck, with Mr. Jas. S. Beattie and Mr H. J. Rockwell, have been commissioned to represent the Presbytery at the induction.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12654396 PERSONAL. The Mercury XC, 11,976 Tasmania, Australia 5 August 1908 26 May 2019 5 National Library of Australia 1908 09 1908 10 1908 11 1908 12 1909 1909 01 1909 02 Rocky Cape. The first harvest festival service was held at St. Aidan’s last Sunday, when the church was most tastefully decorated with various grains, vegetables, flowers, and fruit. It reflected great credit on the taste displayed by the ladies, and the church looked beautiful. The rector preached an earnest and appropriate sermon suitable for the occasion. Mr H. J. Rockwell will soon be leaving the district, having disposed of his farm to Mr Knowles, of Wynyard.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article160985439 Rocky Cape. Circular Head Chronicle III, 137 Tasmania, Australia 24 February 1909 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1909 03 1909 04 1909 05 1909 06 1909 07 1909 08 1909 09 1909 10 1909 11 1909 12 1910s 1910 1910 01 PASTURES BOARD. At a special meeting of Gundagai Pastures Board, held on Thursday, there were present:— Chairman Byrne, Directors Quilter, Oliver, Clout, Roche, Robinson and Glasscock. . . ELECTING A SECRETARY. The following persons applied for the position of clerk:— R. E. Wood, Potts Point; J. H. Perry, Kembla; H. B. Rockwell, Sydney; W. Lewis, Sydney; . . . The directors picked out the names of Messrs G. E. W. Tull, Bourke; C. J. Butler, Bankstown; and F. E. Long, Sydney; and decided to take an exhaustive ballot as to which of the three should be appointed. The ballot gave the following result:— Tull 4, Long 2, Butler 1. Mr. Tull, in his application, mentioned that he had been secretary of Bourke Pastures Board since May, 1907. He had lived in Bourke for 23 years, and had been in business there for 23 years. He was secretary of the P. and A. Association and Picnic Race Club, and had been mayor of the municipality for the last two years. His only reason for leaving Bourke was a desire of a change of climate — 23 years in a waterless district was enough for any man. He had a family of three children. Mr. Tull mentioned that he had no time to get testimonials. A private letter from a member of a Sydney firm to a member of the Board stated that Mr. Tull was a good letter writer, hard worker and scrupulously clean in his work. The Chairman opined that it would be unwise to appoint Mr. Tull; they had stipulated that original testimonials must accompany the application, which had not beon done in this case. Direotor Clout moved that Mr. Tull be appointed to the position; that he be wired to to take up the duties by Feb. 1st, and to furnish approved testimonials, also to furnish a fidelity guarantee bond. Seconded by Director Quilter and carried.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121492979 PASTURES BOARD The Gundagai Independent And Pastoral, Agricultural And Mining Advocate 1168 New South Wales, Australia 22 January 1910 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1910 02 1910 03 1910 04 1910 05 PATENTS. LIST OF APPLICATIONS. Phillips Ormonde and Co., Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys and Engineers, of the Empire Arcade Buildings, 264-8 Flinders street, supply us with the following list of patents which have been applied for at the Commonwealth Patents Office by the persons named (or their Attorneys):— . . . No. 17,881.— George James Slight, "Fencing droppers." Prov. No. 17,882.— Horace Bruce Rockwell, "Machine for affixing postage stamps, labels, and the like." Comp. No. 17,883.— John McMiIIen Campbell, "Furnace for the alternate production of gas or steam as a motive power." Prov.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article242082455 PATENTS. The Herald 10,791 Victoria, Australia 31 May 1910 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1910 06 Apprehensions. . . . Sebastain Weisemantel, summoned before the Stroud Bench by Horace Bruce Rockwell, charged with selling liquor without a license, has been fined £50, in default six months’ imprisonment.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article251649285 Apprehensions. New South Wales Police Gazette And Weekly Record Of Crime 22 New South Wales, Australia 1 June 1910 25 May 2019 192 National Library of Australia 1910 07 1910 08 1910 09 1910 10 1910 11 INVENTIONS OF THE DAY. PATENTS OF NOTE. . . . Considerable interest is now being taken in the attempts to produce a stamp affixing machine which can be operated something like a rubber stamp. One of the attempts in this direction containing features of interest is that of H. B. Rockwell. The Commissioner of Patents has published particulars after acceptance of specification. No. 17,882.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90685375 INVENTIONS OF THE DAY. Bendigo Advertiser LVIII, 17,239 Victoria, Australia 7 November 1910 26 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1910 12 1911 1911 01 1911 02 1911 03 1911 04 1911 05 1911 06 1911 07 1911 08 1911 09 1911 10 1911 11 1911 12 1912 1912 01 1912 02 1912 03 1912 04 Report of the preliminary meeting to form the WIQ on Tuesday, 23 April 1912 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. Formation of Institute. A very enthusiastic meeting was held on Tuesday night for the purpose of forming a Wireless Telegraphy institute, on somewhat similar lines to the one now existing in New South Wales. Lieutenant Sturdee (staff-officer Royal Engineers), was appointed chairman, and those present included Messrs. H. B. C. Rockwell, H. Nelson, G. H. Boundy, G. H. Burnham, P. S. Mclvor, J. A.Clark, J. C. Price, J. Ryan, J. Byrne, T. Brownless, P. C. Smith, E. P. Tipping, and F. H. Hellawell, while apologies were received from Messrs. J. Power, J. W. Sutton, E. B. Corbett, E. H. Bourne, T. S. Smith, F. Passey, and P. Tate. Mr. Rockwell (of the New South Wales Institute) gave an interesting exposition of the progress of the institute in New South Wales, and read the rules and regulations adopted by that body. He also gave a brief description of wireless telegraphy, and of the apparatus devised by himself, which apparatus will be used, for experimental purposes in connection with the institute in Brisbane. Mr. Rockwell holds a permit from the Postmaster-General for his wireless set, and the necessary permission is now being asked from the Commandant of the Queensland military forces, to erect suitable aerials on vacant ground, the property of the defence force. Mr. Rockwell's set has already covered a distance of over 500 miles. A working committee was then formed for the purpose of securing names of intending members, and communicating with those interested in the subject, the committee comprising Messrs. Rockwell, H. Nelson, E. H. Bourne, T. Brownlee, and G. H. Boundy, together with Mr. F. H. Hellawell (electrical engineers' branch, G.P.O.), as acting secretary, who will receive names of intending members. It is anticipated that this institute will open up a field of research in wireless, afford a school for Queensland wireless aspirants and prove of great benefit to the members as the institute will possess suitable apparatus, and a good library, and be able to give expert advice to its members. The working committee are obtaining information relative to persons interested, and after this information has been received, the next general meeting will be held in about a fortnight's time.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175240810 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. The Telegraph 12,304 Queensland, Australia 25 April 1912 23 May 2019 2 National Library of Australia 1912 05 Report of the first meeting of the WIQ on Wednesday, 8 May 1912, HBR elected first president WIRELESS INSTITUTE. As a result of the preliminary meeting of a fortnight ago, the Wireless Institute of Queensland was inaugurated on Wednesday night, when there was a most successful and representative gathering, and some 49 members enrolled. Lieutenant Sturdee (staff officer, Royal Engineers was in the chair. Apologies were received from Major Annand, Messrs. F. E. Ramsbotham, James Ryan, F. A. Bignell, J. R. Clark, E. P. Tipping, Price, C. McLaughlan, C. Ive, and D. Nagel. It was resolved to adopt the name of the Wireless Institute of Queensland, the objects and aims being to encourage the scientific study of wireless telegraphy in Queensland, and to promote the intercourse of those interested in the subject, and to aid them with advice and instruction. Business was energetically transacted, the constitution of the New South Wales body being in the main adopted, with minor alterations, after the clauses had been discussed seriatim. The subscription was fixed at 10s. 6d. per annum, ladies also being eligible for membership. The following officers were elected: President, Mr. H. C. B. Rockwell; vice-presidents, Messrs. S. H. Smith, E. P. Seckold, E. B. Corbett, E. H. Bourne; secretary, Mr. F. H. Hellawell; treasurer, Mr. P. C. Smith; committee, Lieutenant Sturdee, Messrs. H. Nelson, A. G. Jackson, G. H. Boundy, C. Cheetham, T. Brownlee, Heffernan, R. A. Sellars, leaving four names still to be elected. The question of corresponding members was left for the council to deal with when opportune, who will also decide on the papers to be read at the general meeting. A committee, consisting of the president, secretary, and one member of the council, will have the superintendence of the laboratory, instruments, and library. Altogether, the progress made at this meeting was gratifying, and the potentialities of the movement were palpable. Messrs. Kerr, Haines, J. Jeffries, J. Connoh, and Sergeant McLennan, and others valuably contributed to the discussion. The next meeting was fixed for Wednesday next, when a programme for the ensuing year will receive consideration, including papers and experiments on wireless. A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175229745 WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The Telegraph 12,317 Queensland, Australia 10 May 1912 24 May 2019 3 (SECOND EDITION) National Library of Australia Establishes HBR's connection to Tasmania Wireless Telegraphy Institute. An enthusiastic meeting was held recently at Brisbane to form a wireless telegraphy institute on somewhat similar lines to the one now existing in New South Wales. Lieutenant Sturdee (Staff Officer Royal Engineers) was appointed, chairman. Mr. H. Bruce Rockwell (of the New South Wales Institute) gave an interesting exposition of the progress of the institute in New South Wales, and also gave a brief description of wireless telegraphy and of the apparatus devised by himself, which apparatus will be used for experimental purposes in connection with the institute in Brisbane. Mr. Rockwell holds a permit from the Postmaster-General for his wireless set, and the necessary permission is now being asked from the Commandant of the Queensland Military Forces to erect suitable aerials on vacant ground, the property of the defence force. Mr. Rockwell's set has already covered a distance of over 500 miles. It is interesting to note that Mr. Rockwell's family lived at Rocky Cape, on the N.W. Coast, for 20 years, and are now residing at "Eigley," Young Town.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article50651559 CURRENT TOPICS. The Examiner (Tasmania) LXXI, 115 Tasmania, Australia 14 May 1912 26 May 2019 4 (DAILY) National Library of Australia Report on the second meeting of the WIQ on Wednesday, 15 May 1912, HBR lectures on "The Loose Coupling Induction Tuner" WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The second meeting of the Wireless Institute of Queensland took place on Wednesday evening, when increased enthusiasm was displayed. The president (Mr. H. C. B. Rockwell) was in the chair, and after routine work of the meeting, he gave the first of a series of lectures on wireless. His subject was "The Loose Coupling Induction Tuner," the use and adjustment of this instrument being lucidly explained and illustrated by diagrams. Mr. Rockwell also exhibited his own instrument, which was carefully examined by the members, and pertinent questions thereon being eagerly asked and were answered to the satisfaction of all. The instrument is remarkably simple and yet efficient. The secretary, Mr. Hellawell (electrical engineers' branch, G.P.O.), announced other interesting lectures will be given by Mr. Rockwell on this and kindred subjects connected with wireless, and these will be supplemented by lectures from other members of the institution from time to time.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175228895 WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The Telegraph 12,323 Queensland, Australia 17 May 1912 23 May 2019 8 National Library of Australia HBR attends annual dinner of the Institute of Engineers in the capacity as President of the WIQ THE WORK OF ENGINEERS. THEIR VALUE TO QUEENSLAND ENGINEERING SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY. The annual dinner of the Institute of Engineers, held at Rowe's Cafe on Saturday night, besides gathering a record number of the profession, had added interest on account of the presence of Dr. A. J. Gibson, the professorial head of the school of engineering at the University, from whose work, as the tone of the speeches indicated, so much is expected. . . In replying to the toast of "The Queensland University," proposed by Mr. George Phillips, C. E., Professor Gibson gave some interesting facts (a report of his speech appears in another column). Mr. E. C. Barton proposed "Kindred Associations," and replies were made by Messrs. Wilson (architects), J. Hargreaves (surveyors), J. S. Loutitt (local governing engineers), Rockwell (wireless telegraphy). The Hon. A. J. Thynne proposed "Allied Commercial Associations," and replies were made by Messrs. Stodart (Chamber of Commerce), H. J. Diddams (manufacturers), and T. Keenan (master builders). During the evening a recitation was given by Mr. Pound.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19729790 THE WORK OF ENGINEERS The Brisbane Courier 16,958 Queensland, Australia 20 May 1912 26 May 2019 7 National Library of Australia Report of the third meeting of the WIQ on Thursday, 23 May 1912, HBR lectures on "Electric and Magnetic Wave Motion and Production" THE WIRELESS INSTITUTE. A meeting of the Wireless Institute of Queensland was held in the P.P.L. Rooms, Kent's Building, on Thursday evening last, when a few new members were received, there being about 50 members present. During the evening the president (Mr. Rockwell) delivered a very interesting lecture on "Electric and Magnetic Wave Motion and Production," and exhibited to the members an ascending helix, the function and directions for the construction of which he clearly explained. He stated it was his intention at subsequent lectures to explain the function of each instrument, and that in two months time, when the full complement of his wireless outfit would arrive from Sydney, and when the institute would have a properly equipped room; every alternative meeting would be devoted to practice in wireless operating. The meeting concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175225291 THE WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The Telegraph 12,330 Queensland, Australia 25 May 1912 24 May 2019 7 National Library of Australia 1912 06 Report of fortnightly meeting of WIQ on Wednesday, 12 June 1912, HBR delivers a lecture on "Magnetic Wave Action" WIRELESS INSTITUTE. On Wednesday evening at their room, in Imperial Chambers, the Wireless Institute held its fortnightly meeting, there were about 30 members, and a few lady members present. The president (Mr. Rockwell) delivered an interesting lecture on "Magnetic Wave Action," during which he explained, and advocated the use of silicon detectors. It is anticipated that Mr. Balsilli (sic, Balsillie) (Commonwealth wireless expert) will deliver a lecture to the members of the institute during his visit to Brisbane.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175877771 WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The Telegraph 12,348 Queensland, Australia 15 June 1912 24 May 2019 10 National Library of Australia Report of fortnightly meeting of WIQ on Wednesday, 26 June 1912, HBR delivers a lecture on "The Rival of Radiotelegraphy" WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The Wireless Institute of Queensland held its fortnightly meeting in its room, Imperial Chambers, on Wednesday evening last, where more new members were enrolled, among them being the names of a few ladies who are already engaged in telephone work in the Post and Telegraph Department. The president (Mr. Rockwell) took for the subject of his lecture, "The Rival of Radiotelegraphy," and discussed with the members the principle of using the earth as a medium, in place of the air. The secretary (Mr. F. H. Hellawell) announced that arrangements for installing instruments for the practical classes were being expedited, and that as many as 20 members at a time would be able to receive the wave signals. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the lecturer.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article175880741 WIRELESS INSTITUTE. The Telegraph 12,360 Queensland, Australia 29 June 1912 24 May 2019 10 National Library of Australia 1912 07 1912 08 Lecture on Wireless Telegraphy at the Institute of Engineers by HBR as President of WIQ WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. Institute of Engineers. There was a large gathering of members of the Queensland Institute of Engineers last Friday night at their new rooms in Queen street, to listen to an address by Mr. H. B. Rockwell, on wireless telegraphy. Amongst those present were Messrs. W. M. L'Estrange (in the chair), E. C. Barton, E. J. T. Manchester, A. G. Jackson, R. Silcock, F. J. Charlton, J. D. Russell (Sydney), H. Slater (Sydney), R. Wilson, E. Roseneder, J. S. Louttit, C. H. Casperson, N. Loftus, E. H. Ambrose, J. F. Shale, P. Trackson. An apology for unavoidable absence was received from Mr. W. J. Doak. Mr. Rockwell said there were two kinds of ether waves — magnetic and electric. This was challenged by Mr. Barton, who maintained that the waves were of one kind, that is magnetic shells expanding through space. Mr. Rockwell made them out to be in part made up something similar to the dielectric stresses in glass and other insulators, when used as parts of a Leyden jar. He described the ordinary coherer form of detector of waves, made of a small quantity of silver and nickel filings in a small glass tube between silver plugs and ascribed its operation to the magnetic waves. The mercury coherer was then described where the plugs were of carbon and the filings were replaced by mercury. This form of coherer raised the range of message sending to 500 miles. Both forms of detector called for the use of batteries to give signals, the first requiring in addition decohering mechanism. There was then shown and described a silicon detector, which was a true receiver, as it did not operate by lowering the resistance of a gap in a battery and telephone circuit, but transformed the currents generated in the aerial-to-ground circuit into a unidirectional current which of itself operated the signalling apparatus. The etheric waves were in millions per second, but if they were sent in trains at regular intervals, say in batches of a few thousand every hundredth of a second, they produced musical sounds in the receiving instruments. Experiments made by amateurs in Sydney were referred to showing their being able to catch messages coming from Mawson's South Polar expedition and also from West Australia. His own invention was mentioned of using a coating of silver on the fine wires used in the silicon detectors, in order to reduce the resistance, accruing from the skin effect, whereby rapid oscillating currents, of electricity cannot penetrate into the interior of a conductor, but travel only on the surface. This was afterwards explained by Mr. Roseneder to arise, in its turn, from the mutual induction caused in neighbouring conductors whereby an oscillating current in a telegraph wire always tries to produce momentary currents in the opposite direction in all neighbouring wires or even in all adjacent parts of itself. Mr. Roseneder pointed out that this was the reason for using only two of the receiving aerials when using them as sending wires. A hearty vote of thanks, proposed by Mr. Manchester, and seconded by Mr. Wilson, concluded the most interesting gathering.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article178651565 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. The Telegraph 12,392 Queensland, Australia 6 August 1912 26 May 2019 5 (SECOND EDITION) National Library of Australia 1912 09 1912 10 HBR, as President WIQ, gives a lecture on "Wireless Telegraphy" to Wynnum & Manly Sailing Club with practical demonstration METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS. WYNNUM AND MANLY, October 2. The monthly meeting of the Wynnum and Manly Sailing Club was held in the Gordon Club rooms last night. Commodore Heiner occupied the chair. An offer from Mr. E Hobson of the use of his boat on opening day was accepted with thanks. The treasurer's monthly report showed a credit balance of £45/7/5. Mr. Hart was unanimously elected a life member and the best thanks of the club were given for his liberal and handsome donation. Mrs. Connell was also elected a life member, and also the commodore, Mr. Heiner, for his valuable services. A motion of sympathy with Mrs. Laidlaw and family in their sad bereavement was passed in silence. There are 15 entries received up to the present. Ten new members were elected. Mr. Anthers promised half a guinea as a donation to the club. At the invitation of the principal, staff, and pupils of the Moreton Bay High School there was a good attendance last evening to listen to a lecture on "Wireless Telegraphy," given by Mr. H. B. Rockwell in the School Hall, which proved very interesting. A number of lantern slides were shown and a miniature wireless station was fitted up, giving a practical demonstration of the transmitting and the reception of a wireless message. A vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19859887 METROPOLITAN DISTRICTS The Brisbane Courier 17,075 Queensland, Australia 3 October 1912 27 May 2019 4 National Library of Australia HBR attends "At Home" for president of Institute of Architects in his capacity as president of WIQ MR. AND MRS. A. B. WILSON'S AT HOME. The president of the Queensland Institute of Architects (Mr. A. B. Wilson) and Mrs. Wilson entertained a large number of guests at an enjoyable at home last evening at their residence, Cumbrae, Thorn street, Kangaroo Point. They received their visitors in the hall, whence they passed on to the reception rooms, which were beautified with roses, sunflowers, and other blooms. Numerous small tables were arranged on the verandas, where supper was served. During the evening enjoyable vocal and instrumental items were contributed by Misses Wilson, Mackay, Vida Martin, and Mr. Allan Wilson. Several competitions were also held. Mrs. Wilson wore a handsome gown of black silk with overdress of black crepe-de-Chine relieved with jet. Miss Wilson wore a dainty frock of ivory radium silk with pearl trimming. The invited guests included Hon. and Mrs. W. H. Barnes, Mr. A. B. Brady, Miss Brady, the Mayor and Mayoress of Brisbane, the Mayor and Mayoress of South Brisbane, the president of the Chamber of Commerce (Mr. J. Stodart) and Mrs. Stodart, the president of the Royal Society (Mr. P. L. Weston) and Mrs. Weston, the president of the Institute of Engineers (Mr. W. M. L'Estrange) and Mrs. L'Estrange, the president of the Institute of Surveyors (Mr. F. J. Charlton) and Miss Charlton, the president of the Master Builders' Association (Mr. T. Keenan) and Mrs. Keenan, Professor and Mrs. A. J. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Burley, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Corrie, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. O. Cowlishaw, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Draper, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Faircloth, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brockwell Gill, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Haenke, Mr. and Mrs. F. Longland, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McLay, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. M. Addison, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Dods, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. W. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Payne, Mr. and Mrs. Lange L. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. O. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Voller, Mr. and Mrs. D. Service, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wilson, Messrs. A. E. Brooks, F. Boddington, C. E. Deighton, R. Gailey, jun., E. M. Hockings, E. M. Myers, H. F. Palmer, G. R. Roskell, and H. B. C. Rockwell (president, Wireless Institute of Queensland).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19842332 MR. AND MRS. A. B. WILSON'S AT HOME. The Brisbane Courier 17,095 Queensland, Australia 26 October 1912 26 May 2019 15 National Library of Australia 1912 11 1912 12 HBR visiting family and friends in Bundaberg Personal. . . . Mr. H. B. Rockwell (President, Wireless Institute of Queensland) is at present in Bundaberg, and is the guest of Mr. R. Braddock, Cawallin, West End.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article215524342 Personal The Bundaberg Mail And Burnett Advertiser 42, 4934 Queensland, Australia 27 December 1912 26 May 2019 3 National Library of Australia 1913 1913 01 1913 02 1913 03 1913 04 1913 05 1913 06 1913 07 1913 08 1913 09 1913 10 1913 11 1913 12 1914 In the year 1914, the first official list of Australian Wireless Experimenters was published. It was later republished in Amateur Radio magazine in August 1970. The List, now regarded as incomplete, shows only 10 Queenslanders out of a total of several hundred experimenters. It is an honour to be able to list these early Queensland "Wireless Pathfinders" by their name and call sign in this our Centenary Year 2012. Call Sign Name Location XQA M. J. G. Brims Mareeba XQB L. Freeman Rockhampton XQC R. H. Berry Rockhampton XQD H. A. Shepherd Rockhampton XQF S. V. Colville South Brisbane XQG G. H. Gibson Brisbane XQH H. B. Rockwell Wynnum XQI W. H. Hannam Stamford XQJ A. G. Bamfield Corfield XQK C. Wicks South Brisbanehttp://www.wiaq.org.au/history2.htm XQH's WW1 service record National Archives of Australia Title: ROCKWELL, HORACE BRUCE : Service Number - 1638 : Date of birth - 02 Feb 1899??? : Place of birth - Hobart, Tas : Place of enlistment - Brisbane, Qld : Next of Kin - Rockwell, Jean (Mother) Contents date range: 1914 - 1920 Series number: B2455 Control symbol: ROCKWELL HORACE BRUCE Citation: NAA: B2455, ROCKWELL HORACE BRUCE Item barcode: 8037127 Location: Canberra Access status: Open Date of decision: 04 Nov 2005 Physical format: PAPER FILES AND DOCUMENTS (allocated at series level) Records authority class number: 1023540 Date registered: 08 Apr 2005http://www.naa.gov.au/go.aspx?i=8037127 Horace Bruce Rockwell, Service Record, 1914-1920 National Archives of Australia 11 February 2020 , 1914 01 Article about new invention by HBR but description somewhat inspecific New Wireless Invention. A USEFUL INSTRUMENT. (By Telegraph.) BRISBANE, January 13. At various times inventors have endeavored to find some means of recording wireless signals other than by the ordinary coherer method, which is always liable to interruption from other sources. Mr H. B. Rockwell, electrician attached to the 23rd Signal Company of Engineers (Brisbane), claims to have made an important discovery as the result of numerous experiments and some years of study. This invention is described as a method of causing other waves to operate the instrument, which will close the circuit of the local electrical supply over long distances. Mr Rockwell states that it will be no longer necessary for operators on ships at sea to have telephone receivers strapped to their heads, as his invention will cause a signal to be operated which will indicate some other station calling. It would operate the Morse printing machine, for instance, or cause a bell to be rung. The regulation of electric clocks without the use of wires is another direction in which the new invention could be utilised, and Mr Rockwell claims it to be easy to explode submarine mines at any distance, not, of course, without surface connection, but with a wire leading from a mine to some point on the surface of the water or on shore. One of the advantages of the invention, according to Mr Rockwell, is that it will be possible, as the recording apparatus is automatic, to greatly increase the number of words received per minute and avoid errors, as it will enable messages to be printed on the tape at even the longest distances. The inventor intends to apply for patents at an early date.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59087609 New Wireless Invention. Townsville Daily Bulletin XXXI, 9730 Queensland, Australia 14 January 1914 27 May 2019 5 National Library of Australia Same topic as above but a more informative description WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. AN IMPORTANT CLAIM. AUTOMATIC RECEIVING APPARATUS. CIRCUIT-CLOSER FOR LONG DISTANCES. Put in a nutshell, wireless telegraphy consists of a power plant which causes a disturbance in the ether, thus emitting a wave, and a receiving apparatus, which consists of a group of delicate instruments, one of which, commonly called the "wave detector," responds to the ether wave. The detector transforms the high-frequency alternating current which is set up by the wave into a direct current which is read in the form of Morse signals through an ordinary telephone receiver. The energy — or in other words, the electric wave — is so small at great distances that it has been found impossible to operate any other instrument than a telephone receiver. At various times inventors have endeavoured to find some means of recording wireless signals other than by the ordinary coherer method, which was always liable to interruption from other sources, such as vibration, magnetic disturbances, &c. Mr. H. B. Rockwell, electrician attached to the 23rd Signal Company of Engineers, claims to have made an important discovery as the result of numerous experiments and some years of study of the matters referred to. This invention is described as a method of causing ether waves to operate an instrument which will close the circuit of a local electrical supply over long distances. In other words, with this new apparatus Mr. Rockwell states that it will no longer be necessary for operators on ships at sea to have the telephone receivers strapped to their heads, as his invention will cause a signal to be operated which will tell the operator that some other station is calling — it would operate a Morse printing machine, for instance, or cause a bell to be rung. The regulation of electric clocks without the use of wires is another direction in which the new invention could be utilised and Mr. Rockwell claims that it would be easy to explode submarine mines at any distance — not of course, without a surface connection, as has occasionally been claimed, but never demonstrated — but with a wire leading from the mine to some point on the surface of the water or on shore. One of the greatest advantages of the invention, Mr. Rockwell points out, is that it would be possible — as the recording apparatus is automatic — to greatly increase the number of words received per minute, and avoid errors, as it will enable messages to be printed on a tape at even the longest distances. The inventor intends lo apply for letters patent at an early date.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19944785 WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. The Brisbane Courier 17,473 Queensland, Australia 14 January 1914 27 May 2019 5 National Library of Australia 1914 02 1914 03 Reference to new patent by HBR THE USES OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— As a new topic for discussion for your "Home Circle" readers may I direct your attention to the fascinations and possibilities of wireless, the baby of the sciences? This new agent is already employed for the prevention of railway collisions, as a universal timekeeper, for the explosion of submarines and other mines in warfare, and the direction of airships. Two noticeable inventions have emanated from Queensland already. Young Mr. Smith, of Nambour, has devised a most ingenious apparatus for locating wrecked vessels, and Messrs. Rockwell and Uhr have patented a new detector, promising a marked advance in receiving apparatus. A large number of text books on this new science are now on the market, and to young men or women with any mechanical tastes a charming field for experiment presents itself. For your readers more particularly I respectfully suggest as a subject for "Home Circle" columns, "In What Direction can Wireless be Most Usefully Employed in the Future?" The lighting of buoys or beacons or dangerous rocks by wireless has been already accomplished. The automatic indication of fires and the detection of burglars is also amongst recent wireless inventions, but the wider field appears to me to be in the direction of the universal application of the wireless telephone. I feel sure the opinions of your readers on this matter will be highly interesting and instructive.— I am, sir, &c., THOS. H. FEGAN, 270 Leichhardt-street, Brisbane, March 11.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19959006 THE USES OF WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. The Brisbane Courier 17,527 Queensland, Australia 18 March 1914 27 May 2019 19 (Courier Home Circle) National Library of Australia 1914 04 1914 05 1914 06 1914 07 1914 08 1914 09 1914 10 1914 11 1914 12 1915 1915 01 1915 02 1915 03 1915 04 1915 05 1915 06 1915 07 1915 08 1915 09 1915 10 1915 11 1915 12 1916 1916 01 1916 02 1916 03 1916 04 1916 05 1916 06 1916 07 1916 08 1916 09 1916 10 1916 11 1916 12 1917 1917 01 1917 02 1917 03 1917 04 1917 05 Accession Number: DA17662 Collection type: Photograph Object type: Black & white - Glass original half plate negative Maker: Darge Photographic Company Place made: Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Broadmeadows Date made: c 1 May 1917 Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Copyright: Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain Description Studio portrait of Private (Pte) Horace Bruce Rockwell, Australian Flying Corps. An electrician from Wynnum, Qld prior to enlistment, Pte Rockwell trained at the School of Wireless before embarking as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class from Sydney on HMAT Marathon on 10 May 1917. Later serving with No. 2 Squadron AFC, he returned to Australia on 6 May 1919. This is one of a series of photographs taken by the Darge Photographic Company which had the concession to take photographs at the Broadmeadows and Seymour army camps during the First World War. In the 1930s, the Australian War Memorial purchased the original glass negatives from Algernon Darge, along with the photographers' notebooks. The notebooks contain brief details, usually a surname or unit name, for each negative.https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/229133528?q&versionId=251877384https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1048935 1917 06 1917 07 1917 08 1917 09 1917 10 1917 11 1917 12 1918 1918 01 1918 02 1918 03 1918 04 1918 05 1918 06 1918 07 1918 08 1918 09 1918 10 1918 11 1918 12 1919 1919 01 1919 02 1919 03 1919 04 1919 05 1919 06 1919 07 1919 08 1919 09 1919 10 1919 11 1919 12 1920s 1920 1920 01 1920 02 1920 03 1920 04 1920 05 1920 06 1920 07 1920 08 1920 09 1920 10 1920 11 1920 12 Qld marriage registration for Horace Bruce Rockwell Qld BDM Marriage registration: Horace Bruce Rockwell Marriage date: 06/12/1920 Spouse's name: Ruth Sylvia Francis Registration details: 1920/C/3613https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/ free Family history research service Births, deaths, marriages and divorces Queensland Government 11 February 2020 Marriage Registration, Horace Bruce Rockwell, 1920 , 1921 1921 01 1921 02 1921 03 1921 04 1921 05 1921 06 1921 07 1921 08 1921 09 1921 10 1921 11 BIRTHS. ROCKWELL (nee Sister R. S. Francis, late A.I.F.).-On October 28th at their residence, "Roguebrune," River-terrace, Chelmer, to Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rockwell - a daughter (Jean Ruth).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20511504 Family Notices The Brisbane Courier 19,922 Queensland, Australia 26 November 1921 26 May 2019 4 National Library of Australia 1921 12 1922 1922 01 1922 02 1922 03 1922 04 1922 05 1922 06 1922 07 1922 08 1922 09 1922 10 1922 11 1922 12 1923 1923 01 1923 02 1923 03 1923 04 1923 05 1923 06 1923 07 1923 08 1923 09 1923 10 1923 11 1923 12 1924 1924 01 BIRTHS. . . . ROCKWELL.— On December 10, at Nurse McKeon's Private Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rockwell — a son (Evan Bruce).http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20669635 Family Notices The Brisbane Courier 20,578 Queensland, Australia 5 January 1924 26 May 2019 6 National Library of Australia 1924 02 1924 03 1924 04 1924 05 1924 06 1924 07 1924 08 1924 09 1924 10 1924 11 1924 12 1925 1925 01 1925 02 1925 03 1925 04 1925 05 1925 06 1925 07 1925 08 1925 09 1925 10 1925 11 1925 12 1926 1926 01 1926 02 1926 03 1926 04 1926 05 1926 06 1926 07 1926 08 1926 09 1926 10 1926 11 1926 12 1927 1927 01 1927 02 1927 03 1927 04 1927 05 1927 06 1927 07 1927 08 1927 09 1927 10 1927 11 1927 12 1928 1928 01 1928 02 1928 03 1928 04 1928 05 1928 06 1928 07 1928 08 1928 09 1928 10 1928 11 1928 12 1929 1929 01 1929 02 1929 03 1929 04 1929 05 1929 06 1929 07 1929 08 1929 09 1929 10 1929 11 1929 12 1930s 1930 1930 01 1930 02 1930 03 1930 04 1930 05 1930 06 1930 07 1930 08 1930 09 1930 10 1930 11 1930 12 1931 1931 01 1931 02 1931 03 1931 04 1931 05 1931 06 1931 07 1931 08 1931 09 1931 10 1931 11 1931 12 1932 1932 01 1932 02 1932 03 1932 04 1932 05 1932 06 1932 07 1932 08 1932 09 1932 10 1932 11 1932 12 1933 1933 01 1933 02 1933 03 1933 04 1933 05 1933 06 1933 07 1933 08 1933 09 1933 10 1933 11 1933 12 1934 1934 01 1934 02 1934 03 1934 04 1934 05 1934 06 1934 07 1934 08 LONG SERVICE REWARDED. Military Honours. . . . Sergeant Horace Bruce Rockwell, of the Royal Australian Engineers, received the long service and good conduct medal (permanent forces) for more than 24 years' service with the engineers in Australia and abroad.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article36742296 LONG SERVICE REWARDED The Courier-mail 304 Queensland, Australia 18 August 1934 25 May 2019 5 National Library of Australia 1934 09 1934 10 1934 11 1934 12 1935 1935 01 1935 02 1935 03 1935 04 1935 05 1935 06 1935 07 1935 08 1935 09 1935 10 1935 11 1935 12 1936 1936 01 1936 02 1936 03 1936 04 1936 05 1936 06 1936 07 1936 08 1936 09 1936 10 1936 11 1936 12 1937 1937 01 1937 02 1937 03 1937 04 1937 05 1937 06 1937 07 1937 08 1937 09 1937 10 1937 11 1937 12 1938 1938 01 1938 02 1938 03 1938 04 1938 05 1938 06 1938 07 1938 08 1938 09 1938 10 1938 11 1938 12 1939 1939 01 1939 02 1939 03 1939 04 1939 05 1939 06 1939 07 1939 08 1939 09 1939 10 1939 11 1939 12 1940s 1940 1940 01 1940 02 1940 03 1940 04 1940 05 1940 06 1940 07 1940 08 1940 09 1940 10 1940 11 1940 12 1941 1941 01 1941 02 1941 03 1941 04 1941 05 1941 06 1941 07 1941 08 1941 09 1941 10 1941 11 1941 12 1942 1942 01 1942 02 1942 03 1942 04 1942 05 1942 06 1942 07 1942 08 1942 09 1942 10 1942 11 1942 12 1943 1943 01 1943 02 1943 03 1943 04 1943 05 1943 06 1943 07 1943 08 1943 09 1943 10 1943 11 1943 12 1944 1944 01 1944 02 1944 03 1944 04 1944 05 1944 06 1944 07 1944 08 1944 09 1944 10 1944 11 1944 12 1945 1945 01 1945 02 1945 03 1945 04 1905 05 1945 06 1945 07 1945 08 1945 09 1945 10 1945 11 1945 12 1946 1946 01 1946 02 1946 03 1946 04 1946 05 1946 06 1946 07 1946 08 1946 09 1946 10 1946 11 1946 12 1947 1947 01 1947 02 1947 03 "R.I.P." FRANCIS.— On March 11, 1947, at Brisbane, Eban (sic, Evan) Francis, beloved husband of Mrs. S. A. Francis, and father of Misses Githa, Stella, and Grace Francis, and Mesdames H. B. Rockwell and J. Tedem, and the late Eva, and Mrs. R. T. Holmes.http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article151567646 Family Notices Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser 23,425 Queensland, Australia 12 March 1947 26 May 2019 4 National Library of Australia 1947 04 1947 05 1947 06 1947 07 1947 08 1947 09 1947 10 1947 11 1947 12 1948 1948 01 1948 02 1948 03 1948 04 1948 05 1948 06 1948 07 1948 08 1948 09 1948 10 1948 11 1948 12 1949 1949 01 1949 02 1949 03 1949 04 1949 05 1949 06 1949 07 1949 08 1949 09 1949 10 1949 11 1949 12 1950s 1950 1950 01 1950 02 1950 03 1950 04 1950 05 1950 06 1950 07 1950 08 1950 09 1950 10 1950 11 1950 12 1951 1951 01 1951 02 1951 03 1951 04 1951 05 1951 06 1951 07 1951 08 1951 09 1951 10 1951 11 1951 12 1952 1952 01 1952 02 1952 03 1952 04 1952 05 1952 06 1952 07 1952 08 1952 09 1952 10 1952 11 1952 12 1953 1953 01 1953 02 1953 03 1953 04 1953 05 1953 06 1953 07 1953 08 1953 09 1953 10 1953 11 1953 12 1954 1954 01 1954 02 1954 03 1954 04 1954 05 1954 06 1954 07 1954 08 1954 09 1954 10 1954 11 1954 12 1955 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