by pppg | Jun 13, 2022 | Pioneers
The Rev. Andrew Ramsay arrived at Melbourne on 4 January 1847 with his wife and family per “Anne Milne” from Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He was the first minister at Port Phillip of the United Secession which later became the United... by pppg | Jun 13, 2022 | Pioneers
Coroners Inquest: An inquest was held yesterday at the Mechanics’ Arms, Little Collins Street, on the body of Lucinda Galagher, the daughter of Robert Galagher, baker, of Little Collins Street, who came to her death in consequence of serious injuries... by pppg | Jun 13, 2022 | Pioneers
In 1983, Ada Ackerly became aware of the Rev. William Waterfield when she was researching correspondence sent to Superintendent La Trobe in 1839. Amongst Waterfield’s letters were marriage certificates, the records of which were not noted in the Early Church... by pppg | Jun 13, 2022 | History, Methods & Sources
There were numerous newspapers published in the Port Phillip District prior to Separation. Here is a listing of some of the more notable of them. MELBOURNE “The Melbourne Advertiser” commenced on 1 January 1838. Regarded as being our first newspaper... by pppg | Jun 13, 2022 | History
On the 22nd October, 1841, the settlement of Melbourne was divided into four wards for the purpose of electing commissioners for the management of the Melbourne market established under the provisions of Act 3, Victoria No. 19 of the governor and Legislative Council...