Gorey, Wassenberg and Burgdorf family history in Australia
Children of Edward Gorey and his brother Daniel Gorey attended Angustown State School near Whroo in the 1890s.
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Mary Gorey: A tale of strength and devotion
This is a true story of sex, feuds and devotion. It’s the story of my grandfather’s aunt, Mary Gorey , based on historical newspaper reports, family recollections and documentary records. Mary was a strong and feisty woman, passionate, practical, caring and loyal. She was born on 5 March 1846 at…
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Children's account of the 1939 fires
John and Dan Gorey gave their childhood account of the 1939 fire to their aunt Jemima. This article appeared in the Shepparton News on Monday, February 6, 1939. Dan and Jack Gorey went to their Uncle Bill's home at Lemnos after fire destroyed their home at Icy Creek. In our…
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From the Trove
Historical newspaper records from the National Library of Australia.
The Age 2 April 1932
Farmers' Relief Act: An apparent discrepancy
At the Lang Lang court of petty sessions, Michael John Gorey, farmer, of Dalmore, applied for a protection order under the Farmers' Relief Act.
Kyneton Observer 14 November 1865
Call to support illegitimate child
The adjourned case of Mary Gorey against Patrick Donovan for maintenance of an illegitimate child was called on.
The Argus 17 January 1939
New pair of boots for fire victim
Peter Gorey, whose brother Michael lost his life when fire destroyed Saxton's mill, leaving the Warragul relief depot with a new pair of boots.