The McGrath Family's Journey Through Time
| Our Family In Print |  | Wedding Announcement - Neville McGrath & Joyce Cameron - 1949 McGRATH—CAMERON. A very pretty wedding took place at St. Clemment's Church, Marrickville, on July 2, Joyce May, second daughter of Mr. Reuben Cameron, of Leeton, to Neville McGrath, only son of Mr. and Mrs. McGrath' of Wollongong. The bride, who -was given away by her father, looked very pretty dressed in white figured cloquc in old world style. The bride carried a bouquet or white carnations and roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Ruth Ramsay, a friend of the bride and Valerie Taylor, a niece… |
 | Wedding Announcement - Clarence Taylor and Dorothy Cameron TAYLOR— CAMERON The marriage was celebrated at St. Peter's Church of England, Leeton, on 2nd October, of Dorothy Cameron, of Leeton, and Clarence S. Taylor, of Whitton, by the Rev. Sims. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Ruben Cameron, of Church Street, Leeton, the bridesmaid being Miss Rene Murdock, and the best man Mr. Gordon Taylor. The bride was frocked in a navy blue crepe frock self-trimmed with a pleasing little halo hat to match. The bridesmaid wore a jade green wool de… | |
 | Death Notice - Barbara Josephine D'Astoli D'ASTOLI, Barbara Josephine - September 9, beloved infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allan D'Astoli. Privately interred. Trove publication of death notice in Sydney Morning Herald, 13 Sep 1952 | |
 | Birth Announcement - Allan D'Astoli The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 3 Nov 1928 Page 16 Digital Copy: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/1200267 Transcription / Summary: D'ASTOLI - October 22, at Nurse Sturrock's private hospital, Drynane, Park-avenue, Bondi, to Mr. and Mrs. C. D'Astoli, Sydney - a son. | |
 | Court Report - Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1935 Publication Information: Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, New South Wales), Friday 16 August 1935, page 9. | |
 | Court report – Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1936 Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, NSW 1856 - 1950), Friday 24 January 1936, page 12 | |
 | Court Report - Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1936 South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW 1900 - 1954), Friday 24 January 1936, page 18. Reports on the court appearance of Neville McGrath, including details of the proceedings. No original court record has yet been located. | |
 | Newspaper mention - Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1930 A newspaper article titled "St. Patricks Night" from the South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus on Fri 21 Mar 1930, Page 28, covering the well-deserved applause for an Irish dance by Neville McGrath and Betty White. Publication Information: South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW 1900 - 1954), Friday 21 Mar 1930, page 28 | |
 | Newspaper mention - Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1929 Newspaper mention on the performance of an Irish jig by Neville McGrath. Publication Information: South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus (NSW 1900 - 1954), Friday 28 Jun 1929, page 16 | |
 | Newspaper mention - Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1929 Newspaper mention on the performance of an Irish jig by Neville McGrath. Publication Information: Illawarra Mercury, Friday 28 Jun 1929, page 18 | |
 | Newspaper mention - Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1930 At the 1930 Wollongong Show, Neville placed 1st in the competition for Boys 16 years and under in the Gillie Callum category. Neville also placed 1st in the 16 years and under category in the Irish Jig category. “Wollongong Show” South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, Friday 14 Feb 1930, pages 6 & 7. | |
 | Newspaper mention - Neville James Sylvester McGrath - 1929 A concert and dance organised by Miss B. Fitzgerald, Miss O'Keefe ad Mr. J O'Keefe at the Dapto Agricultural hall. Regarded as the greatest attendance at any concert since the hall was extended and believed at the time to be a record for Dapto, Neville McGrath contributed a dance item. "DAPTO” South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, Friday 15 Nov 1929, page 24 | |
 | Death Notice - John Thomas McGrath, 1945 Author: The Age (Melbourne, VIC.1854-1954) Publication Information: The Age (Melbourne, VIC.: 1854-1954), Thursday 4 Oct 1945, page 8 Transcription / Summary: McGRATH - On September 28 at his brothers residence, 193 Elizabeth Street, Richmond. John, beloved brother of Jim and Joe, late of Pyramid Hill. Requiescat in peace. Privately interred Burwood Cemetery. TNG Person IDs: I2 (John Thomas McGrath), P54 (Joseph McGrath), P208 (James McGrath) | |
 | Wedding Announcement - Joseph McGrath & Ada Jane Rapley - 1916 ORANGE BLOSSOMS. Felicitations poured in on Mr. J. McGrath, of Spring Hill, and Miss A. J. Rapley, on the occasion of their wedding on Saturday night. The bride is the daughter of our well known town and district man, Mr. P. Rapley, of Cargo road, and the wedding was celebrated at the house of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Canon Taylor. The bride who entered the room in her father's arm, was handsome in a pretty dress of cream crepe de chene and customary veil and wreath of orange… | |
 | Death Notice - Susan Rodgers - 1926 Mrs. Susan McGrath, a pioneer of the Pyramid Hill district, died at the residence of her son in Koondrook. R.I.P. Advocate (Melbourne, Vic. : 1868 - 1954), Thu, Oct 28, 1926 Page 30 | |
 | Obituary - Edward McGrath, 1938 Author: Goulburn Evening Penny Post Publication Information: Goulburn Evening Penny Post, 17 May 1938, Page 4 Transcription / Summary: Mr. E. McGrath The death occurred recently at the Maryborough Hospital Queensland, of Mr. Edward McGrath, formerly of Braidwood. The late Mr. McGrath, who was 83 years of age, was a native of County Donegal, Ireland. He came to Australia at an early age, settling with his parents at Corang, and later Tomboye. He spent 54 years roaming the globe,… | |
 | Obituary - Edward McGrath, 1938 Publication Information: Maryborough Chronicle Wide Bay And Burnett Advertiser, Sat 9 April 1938, Page 13 Transcription / Summary: Mr. Edward McGrath The death of Edward McGrath, aged 75 years, an old-age pensioner of Baddow, occurred yesterday. He was born in Ireland. He had resided in Australia for over 60 years. The funeral will take place this (Saturday) morning, at 10.30 o'clock, from Messrs. Kirk and Son's funeral parlour. Note: The age at death is incorrect. | |
 | Obituary - Edward McGrath, 1938 Author: Bundaberg Daily News and Mail (Qld 1925 - 1940) Publication Information: Monday 11 April 1938, Page 1 Transcription / Summary: About People The death of Edward McGrath, aged 75 years, an old-age pensioner of Baddow, Maryborough, occurred. He was born in Ireland. He had resided in Australia for over 60 years. Note: the age at death is incorrect. | |
 | Death Notice - Bernard McGrath - 1937 Published in the Catholic Freeman's Journal Sydney 1932-1942, Thu 13 Apr 1939, Page 29 Transcription: MR. BERNARD McGRATH, BRAIDWOOD. The death of Bernard McGrath, of Braidwood, who was a native of the district, occurred suddenly. Born at Warri, on the Shoalhaven River, 62 years ago, he was the eleventh son of the late Mr. Owen and Mrs. Ellen McGrath, pioneers of this district. He was the youngest member of a family of 13 and is survived by two sisters and one brother. The funeral left St.… | |
 | Probate Notice - Bernard McGrath - 1939 Bernard McGrath, late of Warrambucca, near Braidwood, grazier, deceased, intestate, died 3rd day of March. 1939; letters of administration were granted to Annie McGrath on the 16th October, 1939 Published in Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001) Fri 24 Nov 1939 [Issue No.185], Page 5538 PROBATE JURISDICTION. | |
 | Obituary - Patrick McGrath - 1937 The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (NSW : 1888 - 1889; 1895; 1897 - 1954), Fri 12 Nov 1937, Page 2: PASSING OF THE PIONEERS The remorseless hand of Death has been extremely busy in our midst of late, carrying off one by one members of the fast-diminishing band of sturdy old pioneers whose tenacity of purpose and sterling worth contributed so largely to the progress and advancement of the Braidwood district. On Tuesday night yet another fine old citizen, Mr. Patrick McGrath, of… | |
 | Wedding Announcement - Hiliary (AKA Jack) Cameron & Roma Eldridge Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW 1893 - 1953), Fri 9 Dec 1949, Page 2: WEDDINGS Cameron—Eldridge The marriage of Roma Valerie, youngest daughter of Mrs. Eldridge and the late Mr. Charles Eldridge, of Narrandera, to Hillary Owen (Johnny), youngest son of Mr. Reuben Cameron, of Leeton, took place at St. Thomas' Church of England, Narrandera, on Saturday, 5th November. The Rev. A. J. Withers officiated. The bride, who was given away by her brother, wore a frock of lace and… | |
 | Newspaper mention - Hiliary Cameron & Roma Eldridge Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 - 1953) Fri 30 Jan 1948, Page 2 PERSONAL Driver Johnny Cameron has returned to Sydney after spending his final leave with his fiancée, Miss Roma Eldridge, and her family. While on leave Cameron also visited members of his family and many friends around Leeton and district. | |
 | Court appearance - Clarence Sturgess Taylor - 1939 The Murrumbidgee Irrigator (Leeton, NSW 1915 - 1954), Fri 29 Jan 1932, Page 7: FAILING TO DESTROY RABBITS SETTLERS ON NEW FARMS FINED On. Tuesday afternoon last, Mr. Sheridan, P.M., spent Australia Day holiday, in the stuffy little Whitton Courthouse, dishing out fines to those settlers, who failed to keep rabbits under control. Mr. Dangaiy solicitor, represented the Narrendera Pasture Protection Board. He stated that as. these were the first cases in that district, and they were first… | |
 | Land Purchase - Bernard McGrath - 1909 The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal (NSW : 1888 - 1889; 1895; 1897 - 1954), Sat 11 Sept 1909, Page 2: Land Selection. Bernard purchased 80 acres of land near Braidwood | |
 | Funeral Notice - CAMERON, Duncan Charles - 1951 Sydney Morning Herald (NSW 1842 - 1954), Friday 2 November 1951, page 18 Transcription: CAMERON - The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. Hilda Cameron, of 130 Bruce Street, Brighton-le-Sands, and Family are invited to attend the Funeral of her dearly loved Husband and their dear Father, Father-in-law and Grandfather, DUNCAN CHARLES CAMERON (late 1st A.I.F), which will leave Our Private Chapel, Seven Ways, Rockdale, This Friday, after service commencing at 2:30pm, for the Crematorium, Woronora. | |
 | Death Notice - Susan McGrath - The Age (Melbourne, Vic.1854 - 1954), Thu, Oct 21, 1926, Page 13 Transcription / Summary: KOONDROOK - Mrs. Susan McGrath, aged 77 years, a pioneer of the Pyramid Hill district, died at the residence of her son in Koondrook on Tuesday. | |
 | Death Notice - Bernard McGrath - 1939 The Braidwood Review and District Advocate (NSW : 1914 - 1954), Tue 7 Mar 1939, Page 3: SUDDEN DEATH Death came with startling suddenness to Mr. Bernard McGrath on Friday last, when, in the middle or a conversation with a friend, he collapsed and passed away a few minutes later. He had been working on the property at Warrumbucca that morning doing some ploughing when he became ill and went up to Mr. Geo. Hush's place to get one of the boys to take him to the doctor in Braidwood. Later in… | |
 | Death Notice - CAMERON Duncan Charles - 1951 Sydney Morning Herald (NSW 1842 - 1954), Friday 2 November 1951, page 18: Transcription: CAMERON, Duncan Charles - November 1, 1951, at Royal South Sydney Hospital, of 130 Bruce Street, Brighton-le-Sands (late 1st A.I.F), dearly loved husband of Hilda, dear father of Doris (Mrs. Lamont), and Charles, fond father-in-law of Charles and Lucille, and dear grandfather of Marion, Yvonne, James and Diann, aged 65 years. | |
 | Probate Notice - Charles Cameron - 1934 The Murrumbidgee Irrigator (Leeton, NSW : 1915 - 1954), Tue 3 Jul 1934, Page 5 Transcription: IN THE SUPREME COURT of New South Wales PROBATE JURISDICTION IN THE WILL of CHARLES CAMERON late of Leeton on the- State of New South Wales. Retired Blacksmith deceased. APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication here of that Probate of the last Will of the above named deceased may be granted to ALLAN ALEXANDER CAMERON, REUBEN CAMERON, and DUNCAN CHARLES CAMERON the… | |
 | Newspaper mention - Allan Alexander Cameron - 1921 Referee (Sydney, NSW 1886 - 1939) Wed 28 Dec 1921, Page 15 Transcription: Brigadier-General Elliott has presented a prize to Ballarat College in memory of his brother, the late Captain G. S. Elliott. This year it was won by Allan Alexander Cameron, who is captain of the football team, is in the cricket eleven, the rowing club and the combined sports team. | |
 | Probate Notice - Allan Alexander Cameron - 1966 Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001), Fri 28 Jan 1966 [Issue No.11], Page 455 Transcription: IN the Supreme Court of New South Wales.—Probate Jurisdiction.—Re will of ALLAN ALEXANDER CAMERON, late of Leeton, in the State of New South Wales, cleaner, deceased. —Probate granted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on 23rd September, 1965.—No. 599013.—Pursuant to the Wills, Probate and Administration Act,… | |
 | Newspaper Mention - Allan Alexander Cameron & Mildred Fanny Hayden Truth (Sydney, NSW : 1894 - 1954), Sun 5 Oct 1941, Page 44 Transcription: COUPLE'S MIXED MORALS: DECREE FOR WIFE TALK about scrambled eggs and omelettes! Hamburgers! Plum puddings with everything chucked in! Soup made on all the vegetables and bones about the kitchen! Cocktails made on anything from methylated spirits to fly-killer! And anything else you like to think about well shaken and mixed. NONE of them has anything on the muddle and mixed matrimonial affairs and morals of Allan… | |
 | Newspaper Mention - Allan Alexander Cameron & Mildred Fanny Hayden The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 - 1954) Tue 30 Sept 1941, Page 6 Transcription: Best Wishes When informed by the man who employed her as housekeeper and who was the father or her unborn child that he intended to become reconciled with his wife, Mrs. Yvonne Knight expressed her pleasure at the news and hoped "they would make a 'go' of it." Mrs. Mildred Fanny Cameron (formerly Hayden), 35, of Emily Street, Leichhardt. who asked for a divorce on the ground of her husband's… | |
 | Wedding Announcement - Allan Alexander Cameron & Mildred Fanny Hayden - 1925 Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW 1890 - 1954),Thu 4 Jun 1925, Page 19: Ulan Notes (From Our Correspondent.) A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Ulan Church of England on Monday, the contracting parties being Mildred Fanny, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayden, of Ulan, and Mr. Allan Alexander Cameron, of Leeton. The Rev. W. Caldwell, of Gulgong, officiated at the ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with vines and chrysanthemums, and a floral… | |
 | Newspaper Mention - Allan Alexander Cameron & Mildred Fanny Hayden The Newcastle Sun (NSW 1918 - 1954) Mon 29 Sept 1941, Page 3 Transcription: UNUSUAL FEATURES IN DIVORCE SUIT SYDNEY: Unusual features In a divorce suit before Mr. Justice Halse Rogers to-day were that a man and a woman gave evidence that they had committed adultery with the petitioning wife and the respondent husband. Mildred Fanny Cameron, of Leichhardt, was granted a divorce from Allan Alexander Cameron, of Wade Street, Lambton, on the ground of adultery with Yvonne Knight. The husband… | |
 | Newspaper Mention - Allan Alexander Cameron & Mildred Fanny Hayden The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Mon 29 Sept 1941, Page 2 Transcription: Complicated Divorce Suit Unusual features In a divorce suit before Mr. Justice Halse Rogers to-day were that a man and a woman gave evidence that they had committed adultery with, respectively, the petitioning wife and the respondent husband. Mildred Fanny Cameron, of Emily-street, Leichhardt, was granted a divorce from Allan Alexander Cameron, of Wade street, Leeton, on the ground of his adultery with Yvonne… | |
 | Newspaper mention - Reuben Cameron - 1922 Referee (Sydney, NSW 1886 - 1939), Wed 19 Apr 1922, Page 4 Transcription: Tipsters Fall In The Referee Competition Not One in 42,767 Succeed in Placing Cup Horses Not one of the 42,767 entrants in the Referee and Arrow Sydney Cup Tipping Competition succeeded in putting the place-getters, Prince Charles, Kashmir, and Stare, in their correct order. Only one man had the three horses on his coupon, giving Prince Charles as the winner. That was Reuben Cameron, care of C. Cameron, Leeton… | |
 | Newspaper mention - Joyce Cameron - 1940 The Australian Women's Weekly Sat, Sep 14, 1940 Page 35 A photo of what appears to be Joyce having tea with a Mrs. Bruce Cameron while on a visit to Melbourne in 1940. | |
 | Newspaper mention - Allan Alexander Cameron (AKA Tom) & Reuben Cameron - 1941 The Murrumbidgee Irrigator Tue, Jul 01, 1941, Page 2 Transcription: Hospital Cases After Baby Car's Dive LEAP INTO CANAL WHEN LIGHTS FAILED CHARGING up the bank of a canal a short distance from the gates of the McCaughey Memorial High School on Sunday evening, a 'baby' car tookoff, and landed with a splash in a considerable quantity of water which still remains in the channel after the watering season. In addition to a soaking the three occupants received injuries which placed them in… | |
 | Court appearance - Allan Alexander Cameron (Tom) & Reuben Cameron - 1941 Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW 1911 - 1954), Thu 4 Sept 1941, Page 4 Transcription: Negligent Driving Charge SEQUEL TO ACCIDENT LEETON, Wednesday. A sequel to an accident at the gates of the Yanco Agricultural High school on the night of June 29, was the appearance before Mr. C. Denton, P.M., at the Leeton Police Court today of Thomas Cameron, charged with negligent driving. Defendant was represented by Mr. Dalton (Messrs. Cater and Dalton). Constable Ritchie stated that after… | |
 | Newspaper mention - Allan Alexander Cameron & Reuben Cameron - 1941 Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW 1911 - 1954), Mon 30 Jun 1941, Page 2 Transcription: CAR CRASHES INTO CANAL Thomas Cameron, Reuben Cameron and a passenger - were admitted to the Leeton District Hospital on Saturday night as a result of an accident when a baby Austin car, owned and driven by Thomas Cameron, ran off the road and crashed into a canal at the gates of the Yanco High School. The car was being driven home towards Leeton and the driver stated that owing to the bad light, he… | |
 | Newspaper mention - Allan Alexander Cameron (AKA Tom) & Reuben Cameron - 1941 The Sun News-Pictorial (Melbourne, Vic. 1922 - 1954; 1956) Mon 30 Jun 1941, Page 27 Transcription: Two In Car Crash In Canal VVAGGA (N.S.W.). Sunday. — When a car failed to take a bridge last night it crashed into Yanco Canal. The car was driven by Reuben Cameron and he and his brother Thomas suffered severe lacerations and shock. Both men were treated at Leeton hospital. | |
 | Newspaper mention - Allan Alexander Cameron (AKA Tom) & Reuben Cameron - 1941 Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW 1911 - 1954), Tue 1 Jul 1941, Page 2 Transcription: Thomas Cameron, who was injured when a Baby Austin car, owned and driven by himself, crashed into a canal at the gates of the Yanco High School on Saturday night, was admitted to hospital yesterday afternoon. His brother Reuben and another passenger were admitted to hospital on Saturday night. | |
 | Court Appearance - Donald Vincent Cameron - 1938 The Murrumbidgee Irrigator (Leeton, NSW 1915 - 1954), Tue 10 May 1938, Page 2 Transcription: "Result of Inexperience," Says Coroner Raymond O'Brien's Death "IT would be difficult to come to any definite reason for this accident except for the fact that the driver must have been rather inexperienced,' said the Narandera coroner, Mr. Dickinson, in returning a finding of accidental death yesterday in connection with the accident on the Leeton-Narandera Road on May 1st, when Raymond O'Brien… |
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