Trougott Hermann Johannas Mewing
M, b. 1868, d. 1939
- Trougott Hermann Johannas Mewing was born in 1868 in Brisbane, Queensland.
- He was the son of Hermann Mewing and Maria Louise Justine Schmidt.
- Trougott Hermann Johannas Mewing died in 1939 in Brisbane, Queensland.
Martha Katherina Meyer (Meir)
F, b. 4 February 1816, d. 21 October 1863
- Martha Katherina Meyer (Meir) was born on 4 February 1816 in Altenkrampe, Germany. She was the daughter of Christian Frederick Meyer and Anna Katherine Potsch.
- At the age of 24 years, 8 months and 21 days, Martha Katherina Meyer (Meir) married Carl Heinrich Hauf on 25 October 1840 in Schleswig-Holstien, Germany. Their children's surnames were spelt Howe, Hovey or Hove. Julianna's was spelt Hauf.
- Martha Katherina Meyer (Meir) and Carl Heinrich Hauf immigrated to Queensland on 5 September 1863. Carl aged 48, and Catherina aged 45 travelled on the Beausite with their children:- Wilhelmina 20, Juliana 18, Ernst 15, Marie 13, Wilhelm 9, Anna 6 and Johanna 3 on the Beausite. The surname was spelt HOWE. Heinrich Thies, who later married Wilhelmina was also on the ship which sailed from Harmsdorf Holstein Germany.
Carl took up farming at the German Station (now Nundah & Zillmere in Brisbane.) - Martha Katherina Meyer (Meir) died on 21 October 1863 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 47. After her death Carl remarried twice. Firstly to Myra WiebkceScharf Puet. Puet was her married name prior to her marriage to Carl. Her husband, daughter in-law and two Grandsons perished on the voyage out from Germany.
Children of Martha Katherina Meyer (Meir) and Carl Heinrich Hauf
- Wilhelmina Dorothea Hauf+ b. 1841, d. 2 July 1916
- Ernestina Julian Henrietta (Julia) Hauf+ b. 2 September 1844, d. 29 January 1904
- Ernst Frederick Hauf b. 15 August 1847, d. 16 February
- Maria Johanna Hauf b. 1850
- Wilhelm Freidrick Hauf b. 18 July 1854
- Anna Margarethe Hauf b. 1857
- Johanna Maria (Kate) Hauf b. 1860
Bridget Meyers
F, b. circa 1865, d. 1923
- Bridget Meyers was born circa 1865.
- Bridget Meyers married Edward George Ambrose, son of Edward Ambrose and Ann Jane Duff, in 1883 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- In 1914,her husband, Edward George Ambrose died in St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales.
- Bridget Meyers died in 1923 in St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales.
Peter Johann Henrich Meyn
M, b. circa 1860
- Peter Johann Henrich Meyn was born circa 1860.
- Peter Johann Henrich Meyn married Auguste Emilie Blanck, daughter of Carl August Ludwig Blanck and Ernestine Scharlan, in 1888 in Queensland.
Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis
F, b. 14 August 1833, d. 10 April 1921
- Grasbrook - 28 Sep 1861: Other Immigrants on the same ship
- Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis was born on 14 August 1833 in Kuhblank, Mecklenberg, Germany.
- Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis married Johann Frederick Ludwig Lucht circa 1858.
- Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis and Johann Frederick Ludwig Lucht immigrated on 28 September 1861. Johann and Sophia travelled on the Grassbrook from Hamburg to Lewey's Bay?. With them was Carl Lucht, presumedly their son. No ages were recorded on the ships manafest. After they arrived Johann took up work as a shephard on the Tyson Station at Clifton.
- In 1888 their son John Frederick selected land at Haden. Johann and Sophia lived in a small cottage across the road from JF and his family.
- Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. She carried out home duties. Her sons Carl, Herman and John Frederick farmed at Goombungee.
- On 11 February 1911,her husband, Johann Frederick Ludwig Lucht died in Queensland at age 78.
- Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis appeared on the Electoral Roll with John (Frederick) Lucht and Wilhelmina (Louisa) Kann in 1914 in Doctor's Creek. Johann was a farmer. Their daughter Ellen lived with them and carried out home duties. Johann's mother Sophia also lived at Doctor's Creek.
- Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis died on 10 April 1921 in Queensland at age 87.
- Sophia was buried on 11 April 1922 in Goombungee Cemetery.
Children of Sophia Christina Dorothea Michaelis and Johann Frederick Ludwig Lucht
- Carl Christy Wilhelm Lucht+ b. 28 September 1854, d. 1942
- Hermann Lucht+ b. 1862, d. 30 January 1944
- Anna Catharina Lucht+ b. 1865, d. 2 July 1942
- John (Frederick) Lucht+ b. 1868, d. 19 October 1959
- William Henry Lucht+ b. 1871, d. 25 June 1952
- Johann Adolf Christian Lucht+ b. 1875, d. 1941
Ann Middleton
F
- Ann Middleton witnessed the death of Sampson Chambers on 3 April 1870 in 2 Court Dartmouth Street, Aston, Warwick, England; According to his death certificate he was a 44 year old coal miner who died from ulceration of his stomach which he had suffered from for 18 months, and an intestinal obstruction for three days before his death. The death certificate was signed by Ann Middleton (with her X mark) and was registered on 6 April 1870.
Doris Mary Middleton
F, b. 24 April 1901, d. July 1987
- Doris Mary Middleton was born on 24 April 1901.
- She was the daughter of Richard Middleton and Beatrice Bunce.
- On 10 July 1914 Doris aged 13 years 2 months; Lawrence 11 years 3 months; Jaock 9 years 9 months and Fred 6 years 11 months were enrolled in the Pinelands State School. Their father Richard was a farmer at Pinelands at the time.
- At the age of 21 years, Doris Mary Middleton married Frederick Edward Jones, son of Thomas Jones and Ellen Cumpstone, in 1923 in Queensland.
- Doris Mary Middleton and Frederick Edward Jones appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1926 and 1958 living at Virginia. Doris was registered as living at Mountain Camp and Fred at Virginia where he was a farmer. Doris remained at this address until 1980 when she moved to Esk Street, Crow's Nest.
- On 16 May 1961,her husband, Frederick Edward Jones died in Queensland.
- Doris Mary Middleton died in July 1987 at age 86.
- Doris was buried on 8 July 1987 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Elizabeth Middleton
F, b. 1893, d. 1960
- Charts: Descendants of John Burgess
- Elizabeth Middleton was born in 1893 in New Zealand. She was the daughter of Henry MIDDLETON and Alice.
- At the age of 24 years, Elizabeth Middleton married George Samuel Arthur Burgess, son of Henry Charles Burgess and Elizabeth Walters, in 1917 in New Zealand.
- In December 1948,her husband, George Samuel Arthur Burgess died in Otago, New Zealand, at age 61.
- Elizabeth Middleton died in 1960 in New Zealand.
Florence Mary Middleton
F, b. 1940, d. 31 August 1960
- Florence Mary Middleton was born in 1940.
- She was the daughter of Lawrence Middleton and Katherine Agnes Charlton.
- Florence Mary Middleton died on 31 August 1960 in Queensland.
- Florence was buried on 2 September 1960 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Frederick Middleton
M, b. 19 July 1907, d. 29 May 1983
- Frederick Middleton was born on 19 July 1907 in London, England.
- He was the son of Richard Middleton and Beatrice Bunce.
- On 10 July 1914 Doris aged 13 years 2 months; Lawrence 11 years 3 months; Jaock 9 years 9 months and Fred 6 years 11 months were enrolled in the Pinelands State School. Their father Richard was a farmer at Pinelands at the time.
- At the age of 21 years, Frederick Middleton married Hazel Doris Lamb in 1929 in Queensland.
- Frederick Middleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Mountain Camp Road, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
- He and Hazel Doris Lamb appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1932 and 1934 living at Emu Creek. Fred was a farmer and Hazel carried out home duties.
- Frederick Middleton and Hazel Doris Lamb appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Crow's Nest.
- Frederick Middleton enlisted in the Australian Army on 29 September 1941 in Toowoomba He was living at Gatton at the time he enlisted and gave his next of kin as his wife Hazel. His service number was QX34192 (Q7587). He was discharged on 9 Sept 1944 with the rank of Corporal in the 2/10 Battalion.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1949 living at 9 Trevathen Street, Toowoomba. Fred was a telegraph linesman.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Jondaryan. Fred was a farmer.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at 9th Avenue, Palm Beach.
- Frederick Middleton died on 29 May 1983 in Queensland at age 75.
- Frederick was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Child of Frederick Middleton and Hazel Doris Lamb
- John Middleton b. 1929, d. 1929
John Middleton
M, b. 1929, d. 1929
- John Middleton died in 1929 in Queensland.
- He was born in 1929.
- He was the son of Frederick Middleton and Hazel Doris Lamb.
John Etruria (Jack) Middleton
M, b. 2 October 1904, d. 6 February 1976
- John Etruria (Jack) Middleton was also known as Jack.
- He was born on 2 October 1904.
- He was the son of Richard Middleton and Beatrice Bunce.
- In July 1914 Doris aged 13 years 2 months; Lawrence 11 years 3 months; Jaock 9 years 9 months and Fred 6 years 11 months were enrolled in the Pinelands State School. Their father Richard was a farmer at Pinelands at the time.
- John Etruria (Jack) Middleton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1963 living at Beverley, Crow's Nest. He was a farmer.
- John Etruria (Jack) Middleton married Joyce Olive Unknown circa 1965.
- John Etruria (Jack) Middleton and Joyce Olive Unknown appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1972 living at Beverley, Crow's Nest. John, a farmer, is shown as living at Beverley and Joyce at Emu Creek. An Elizabeth Middleton is also living at "Beverley" in 1968.
- John Etruria (Jack) Middleton died on 6 February 1976 in Queensland at age 71.
- John was buried on 9 February 1976 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Kathleen Doris Middleton
F, b. 5 September 1930, d. 27 December 2003
- Kathleen Doris Middleton was born on 5 September 1930.
- Kathleen Doris Middleton died on 27 December 2003 at age 73.
- Kathleen was buried on 31 December 2003 in Cabarlah Cemetery.
Lawrence Middleton
M, b. 25 March 1903, d. 27 February 1998
- Lawrence Middleton was born on 25 March 1903.
- He was the son of Richard Middleton and Beatrice Bunce.
- In July 1914 Doris aged 13 years 2 months; Lawrence 11 years 3 months; Jaock 9 years 9 months and Fred 6 years 11 months were enrolled in the Pinelands State School. Their father Richard was a farmer at Pinelands at the time.
- Around 1924 Lawrence Middleton purchased land from William Mitchell. The land was opposite Old Woman's Hut Creek.
- Lawrence Middleton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1934 living at Crow's Nest. He was a farmhand.
- In August 1925 Lawrence came of the back of a motor cycle as reported by The Brisbane Courier on 3 Aug 1925 :-"Accident - Laurence Middleton, 22 years, farmer, of Crow's Nest district, was riding on the back of a motor cycle on Saturday. He was thrown off when the motor cycle passed over a rut, and received a large lacerated and contused wound on the left cheek, abrasions on the forehead, both bands, and left knee. Middleton, who also suffered from shock, was brought into the Toowoomba Hospital for treatment.
- At the age of 35 years, 6 months and 24 days, Lawrence Middleton married Katherine Agnes Charlton, daughter of Frank Charlton and Annie May Bidgood, on 19 October 1938 in Queensland.
- Lawrence Middleton and Katherine Agnes Charlton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1943 and 1980 living at Crow's Nest. Lawrence was a farm hand and Catherine carried out home duties. In 1972 their son was listed as living at Oakdale, perhaps the name of Lawrence and Catherine's property.
- On 13 May 1983,his wife, Katherine Agnes Charlton died in Queensland at age 66.
- Lawrence Middleton died on 27 February 1998 at age 94.
- Lawrence was buried on 3 March 1998 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Children of Lawrence Middleton and Katherine Agnes Charlton
- Florence Mary Middleton b. 1940, d. 31 August 1960
- Robert Lawrence Middleton b. 1944, d. 17 February 1949
Nellie Florence Middleton
F, b. 8 March 1891, d. 1 February 1973
- Nellie Florence Middleton was born on 8 March 1891 in Chelsea, London, England.
- At the age of 29 years, 11 months and 15 days, Nellie Florence Middleton married Herbert Lacey, son of William Lacey and Sarah Ann McCullogh, on 23 February 1921 in Mission Hall, Leichardt St, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
- Nellie Florence Middleton died on 1 February 1973 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 81.
Richard Middleton
M, b. 1860, d. 15 September 1950
- Richard Middleton was born in 1860. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth.
- He was the son of Thomas Middleton and Elizabeth Unknown.
- His marriage, at 42 years, to Beatrice Bunce was registered in the June 1902 Quarter in Stockport, Cheshire Registration District.
- Richard Middleton enrolled his chidlren in the Pinelands State School in July 1914. He was a farmer of Pinelands at the time; Doris aged 13 years 2 months; Lawrence 11 years 3 months; Jaock 9 years 9 months and Fred 6 years 11 months were enrolled in the Pinelands State School. Their father Richard was a farmer at Pinelands at the time.
- He and Beatrice Bunce appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1943 living at Pinelands. Richard was a farmer and Beatrice carried out home duties.
- On 6 February 1944,his wife, Beatrice Bunce died in Queensland.
- Richard Middleton died on 15 September 1950 in Queensland.
- Richard was buried on 17 September 1950 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Children of Richard Middleton and Beatrice Bunce
- Doris Mary Middleton+ b. 24 April 1901, d. July 1987
- Lawrence Middleton+ b. 25 March 1903, d. 27 February 1998
- John Etruria (Jack) Middleton b. 2 October 1904, d. 6 February 1976
- Frederick Middleton+ b. 19 July 1907, d. 29 May 1983
Robert Middleton
M, b. 1872, d. 30 March 1932
- Robert Middleton was born in 1872.
- He was the son of Thomas Middleton and Elizabeth Unknown.
- Robert Middleton married Florence Minnie Unknown circa 1900.
- Robert Middleton died on 30 March 1932 in Queensland.
- Robert was buried on 31 March 1932 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Robert Lawrence Middleton
M, b. 1944, d. 17 February 1949
- Robert Lawrence Middleton was born in 1944.
- He was the son of Lawrence Middleton and Katherine Agnes Charlton.
- Robert Lawrence Middleton died on 17 February 1949 in Queensland.
- Robert was buried on 18 February 1949 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
Thomas Middleton
M, b. circa 1830
- Thomas Middleton was born circa 1830.
- Thomas Middleton married Elizabeth Unknown circa 1855.
Children of Thomas Middleton and Elizabeth Unknown
- Richard Middleton+ b. 1860, d. 15 September 1950
- Robert Middleton b. 1872, d. 30 March 1932
Louisa Emma Midgely
F, b. 1845, d. 1934
- Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles
- Louisa Emma Midgely was born in 1845.
- At the age of 21 years, Louisa Emma Midgely married Thomas Samuel Tidd, son of Thomas Samuel Tidd and Elizabeth Eyles, on 10 November 1866 in Foxhill, Nelson, New Zealand.
- At the time of their daugher Frances' marriage to Henry Gibson on 11 April 1894, Louisa Emma Midgely and Thomas Samuel Tidd lived in Foxhill, Nelson.
- Louisa Emma Midgely died in 1934 in New Zealand.
Children of Louisa Emma Midgely and Thomas Samuel Tidd
- Hannah Mary Tidd+ b. 8 December 1866, d. 1916
- Thomas Henry Tidd+ b. 12 July 1868, d. 1948
- Liley Jane Tidd b. 4 October 1870, d. 1923
- James Edwin Tidd+ b. 1871, d. 1940
- Frances Louisa Tidd+ b. 14 July 1872, d. 1958
- Zoe Ethel Tidd+ b. 20 June 1874, d. 1956
- Esther Elizabeth Tidd+ b. 17 February 1876, d. 1948
- Edith Amelia Tidd+ b. 4 January 1878, d. 1965
- Cobrett James Tidd b. 1879, d. 1879
- Isobel Clare Tidd+ b. 25 February 1881, d. 1939
- Mary Ann Tidd+ b. 10 February 1884, d. 1944
- William John Tidd b. 1 February 1886, d. 1961
- Samuel Prosser Tidd b. 1890, d. 1968
Cecelia Jane Miles
F, b. 1910
- Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles
- Cecelia Jane Miles was born in 1910 in New Zealand.
- She was the daughter of John Thomas Miles and Annie Eliza Witt.
Florence May Miles
F, b. circa 1895
- Florence May Miles was born circa 1895.
- Florence May Miles married George Robert Cubis, son of John Peter Cubis and Ester Annie Davey, in 1915 in Queensland.
Children of Florence May Miles and George Robert Cubis
- William Peter Cubis b. circa 1915, d. 1929
- Cecil Davey Cubis b. circa 1917, d. 1925
Frances Lily Miles
F, b. 1910, d. 8 November 1936
- Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles
- Frances Lily Miles was born in 1910.
- At the age of 26 years, Frances Lily Miles married Frank Noel Cresswell, son of Cecil Horatio Cresswell and Margaret Greenaway, on 28 February 1936 in New Zealand.
- Frances Lily Miles died on 8 November 1936 in New Zealand.
- Frances was buried on 11 November 1936 in Waitakere Cemetery, Auckland.
Iva Roxburgh Wentworth Miles
M, b. circa 1890
- Iva Roxburgh Wentworth Miles was born circa 1890.
- Iva Roxburgh Wentworth Miles married Ruby Ileen Cossart, daughter of Joseph Cossart and Sarah Ann (Annie) Bidgood, on 27 May 1916 in Queensland.
- In 1957,his wife, Ruby Ileen Cossart died in Queensland.
John Thomas Miles
M, b. circa 1885
- John Thomas Miles was born circa 1885.
- John Thomas Miles married Cecelia Gertrude Witt, daughter of William Henry Mills and Cecilia Higgins Eyles, in 1906 in New Zealand.
Child of John Thomas Miles and Annie Eliza Witt
- Cecelia Jane Miles b. 1910
Joseph Henry Miles
M, b. 1879, d. 31 May 1953
- Joseph Henry Miles was born in 1879. He was the son of Joseph Miles and Mary Ann Nicholas.
- At the age of 29 years, Joseph Henry Miles married Eda Amelia Schultz, daughter of Carl August Schultz and Augusta Henriette Wenzel Abraham, in June 1908 in Zahley Congregational Church, Doctor's Creek, Queensland. They purchased a home in Toowoomba where Eda raised a family of five and worked as a midwife for Dr Horne and Dr McKenzie.
- Joseph Henry Miles died on 31 May 1953 in Queensland.
- Joseph was buried on 2 June 1953 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. CE1-6-005-0045.
Mary Ann Miles
F, b. circa 1900
- Mary Ann Miles was born circa 1900.
- Mary Ann Miles married Herman Peter Vietheer, son of Herman Emile Vietheer and Polina Ehrlich, in 1927 in Queensland.
Myra Evelyn Miles
F, b. 1918, d. 12 December 2009
- Myra Evelyn Miles was born in 1918.
- At the age of 24 years, Myra Evelyn Miles married Graham Balflour Cossart, son of Albert Leslie Cossart and Mary Anne Batch, on 5 December 1942 in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Myra Evelyn Miles died on 12 December 2009 in Brisbane. She was living at Canossa Care, Oxley at the time of her death.
- Myra was buried on 16 December 2009. Her funeral notice in The Courier Mail on 16 December read COSSART, Myra Evelyn, late of Canossa Care Oxley. Passed away 12th December, 2009.Aged 91 Years Beloved Wife of Graham (decd), loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Lyndy and Ian, much loved Grandmother of Arran and Melanie, Thom (decd) and Peter, and Great-grandmother of Madeleine, Harry and George.
Family and Friends are invited to attend a Service to Commemorate Myras Life to be held at St.
Matthews Anglican Church, Cnr Oxley and Sherwood Roads, Sherwood, Thursday, 17th December, 2009 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wesley Hospital Foundation (Breast Cancer) appreciated.
ALEX GOW FUNERALS.
Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke
F, b. 1849, d. 14 August 1914
- Friedburg - 20 August 1873: Other Immigrants on the same ship
- Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke was born in 1849 in Germany.
- At the age of 20 years, Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke married Christian (Ludwig) Kuhl, son of Christian Kuhl and Wilhelmina Dameski, on 6 December 1869 in Germany.
- Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke and Christian (Ludwig) Kuhl immigrated on 20 August 1873. Ludwig, 27 and Albertine 26, travelled on the Friedeburg with their infant daughter Bertha who died on the journey. A son was born on the voyage, but he too died.
- In 1890,Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke's daughter, Anna Kuhl was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.
- Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke and Christian (Ludwig) Kuhl appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Koorjarewon (Highfields). Ludwig was a farmer. Their son John Albert was a labourer.
- On 23 January 1909,her husband, Christian (Ludwig) Kuhl died in Queensland at age 63.
- Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke died on 14 August 1914 in Queensland.
- Albertine was buried in Cabarlah Cemetery.
Children of Albertine Wilhelmina Henrietta Milke and Christian (Ludwig) Kuhl
- Bertha Kuhl b. 1872, d. 1873
- Baby Kuhl b. 1873, d. 1873
- Carl Johann Heinrich Kuhl+ b. 28 May 1874, d. 14 January 1942
- Johann Wilhelm (John Albert) Kuhl+ b. 1878, d. 24 June 1946
- Louie Kuhl+ b. 1880, d. 12 January 1961
- Maria Theresa (Mary) Kuhl+ b. 1 June 1881, d. 15 May 1976
- August Kuhl+ b. 1882, d. 11 May 1971
- Wilhelm Kuhl b. 1883, d. 21 June 1947
- Ernst Kuhl b. 30 March 1885, d. 10 May 1910
- Amelia Louisa Kuhl+ b. 1886, d. 1970
- Heinrich Christian Ludwig Kuhl+ b. April 1888, d. 1960
- Anna Kuhl b. 1890, d. 1890
- Dorothea Wilhelmina Kuhl b. 1892
Francis Milkins
M, b. 1906
- Francis Milkins was born in 1906 in Brisbane, Queensland.
- He was the son of Alfred Richter and Margaret Frances Milkins.
- On circa 1910 his name was legally changed to Francis Richter He was adopted by Alfred Richter when his mother married Alfred in 1910.
- At the age of 23 years, Francis Milkins married Emily Jane Blinco, daughter of John Walton Blinco and Mary Edith Spence, on 9 February 1929 in Toowoomba, Queensland. Francis was also known as Francis Richter.
- On 7 August 1941 The following article appeared in the Rockhampton Morning Bulletin :-
"DIVORCE ACTION
In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Brennan, Emily Jane Richter, Biloela, petitioned for a divorce from Francis Richter on the ground of desertion. The action was undefended.
Mr A. Bradford Instructed by Messrs Rees R. and Sydney Jones) appeared for the plaintiff.
The plaintiff, in evidence, said she was married to the defendant on February 9, 1929, at Toowoomba. The marriage took place on a Saturday. After the marriage the defendant took her to an hotel, where he had engaged a double room. He then said, "Hooray, Im going back to my work." The defendant did not return to the hotel on the Saturday or Sunday. Witness saw him in the street on the following Monday and they conversed for about half an hour. He told her he had been working In the country during the week-end. Witness did not see him again until the Thursday when she spoke to him in the street. He said that he had had a droving trip offered to him at Dalby and that he was going. The next Monday witness spoke to the defendant again and he said he was "Just going." The defendant had given witness no money for her support.
Continuing, witness said she did not see the defendant again for about 12 months. Early in 1930 she was working at Crow's Nest and the defendant came to see her. He told her that he had gone through a form of marriage with another woman. Witness knew that the defendant had been convicted for bigamy at Gympie and that he had been sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment. She saw him again at Crow's Nest after he had been in prison. She told him she was going to sue him for maintenance for their child. In 1933 an order against the defendant for payment of 10s. weekly for maintenance of the child was made. The defendant paid for about 12 months. After that the defend-ant paid no more money and witness could not find him. She had not seen the defendant since.
His Honour granted judgement nisi, returnable after three months, the plaintiff to have custody of the child. He also ordered that prior to the order being made absolute the plaintiff must file a certified copy of her marriage certificate. Costs amounting to £84 were awarded against the defendant."