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.
Shepparton Advertiser 8 February 1923
Sophia Evans obituary
Mrs Sophia Gorey, wife of Mr E Gorey of Nixon Street, died last night aged 68 years. The deccased was well known and held in high esteem.
The Age 30 November 1903
Lease-pegging dispute at Whroo
A case possessing unusual features was heard in the Rushworth Warden's Court regarding the legality or otherwise of shifting pegs.
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.