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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James and Elizabeth Gorey
James Gorey and Elizabeth (Betty) Hanlon were born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, near Jerpoint Church. Records from Ireland indicate that James was baptised in Thomastown on 23 January 1814. His parents were Thomas and Mary. James' recorded siblings were Mary (born) 1802, John 1811, Michael 1818 and Hannah 1821. Jerpoint…
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Barque Middlesex
James and Elizabeth Gorey arrived in Melbourne, known then as Port Phillip, aboard the barque Middlesex on 1 October 1841. The vessel of 560 tons carried 263 government-assisted bounty immigrants. The introduction of the bounty system enabled many people from Ireland, as well as from England and Scotland, to migrate…
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From the Trove
Historical newspaper records from the National Library of Australia.
Nagambie Times 7 Aug 1908
Inquiry into the death of Michael Gorey
A magisterial inquiry into the death of Michael Gorey, better known as James Gorle who died on Friday last, was held before Mr John Gordon JP.
Benalla Standard 25 Oct 1918
Private James Gorey killed in action
Pte. James Gorey, of Shepparton, has been killed in action in the recent fighting.
Shepparton News 5 April 1917
The Gorey family's noble example
A bright example of loyalty has been put before this district by the Gorey family, who reside on the No. 1 Estate, next to the High School farm.