CATHERINE BOWIE [1] born 24 January 1831 at Aldgate; she died after a long illness on 1 December 1878 at the residence of her brother in law Dr. Daniel at Clifton Hill.

Married SAMUEL SHAW PARKER [2] (1826-26 May 1874), civil engineer, on 22 February 1855 at the Yarra Bend Asylum. [3] They lived at "Waveney," at Warrnambool. [4]

THE CHILDREN OF CATHERINE BOWIE AND SAMUEL PARKER

(Please be advised that not all dates have been verified from primary sources)

MARGARET ESTHER PARKER born at Allansford 17 March 1856; died 8 April 1936 at Warrnambool; interred at Tower Hill cemetery. Married 30th  January 1887, at the Union Station,  James Lindsay (1846-1908), eldest son of William Lindsay of Quamby Station, Woolsthorpe. He died at St. Kilda on 7th March 1908 and was also interred in the Tower Hill cemetery.  

Children: Violet Grace 1887-1964 (married George Douglas), James 1889-1965 (married Jean Robinson), Catherine Helen 1892-1984, Archie 1894-1963 (married Helen Nicol), William Samuel 1896-1978 (married Mary Bostock), Robert 1898-1954 (married Moira Drew), Thomas 1900-1965 (married Bessie Bostock); Jessie Margaret, born and died on 8 July 1902. 

ROBERT BOWIE PARKER 1857-1897 born 12 December 1857 at Clifton, Warrnambool; died 31 May 1897 at Arkaba, near Hawker S.A. Married Jane Craig Ireland 11 January 1893 at North Arkaba S.A.

WILLIAM SAMUEL PARKER 1859-1921 born 20 June 1859 at Clifton; died 27 October 1921 in Loughnane Private Hospital,  Carlton.

EDITH MARY PARKER 1861-1942 Born 27 January 1861 at Clifton; died September 1942 at Warrnambool. Married 1894 Jonathan Twomey of Langulac who died on 29 July 1918 at Lilydale. She was buried at the Warrnambool Cemetery. [5]

THOMAS CHARLES PARKER 1862-1910 Born 30 June 1862 at Clifton; died 23 June 1910.

Married (1) Johanna Hennessey 1890 in Adelaide 

Children: William Shaw born Hawker 1891, Margaret born Arkaba 1895, Margaret, Kathleen, Thomas, Edward George, Robert Henry, Edith.

Married (2) Mary Eileen Pearson 1905 at Broken Hill.

CATHERINE HELEN PARKER 1863-1880 Born 5 December 1863; died 1880 aged 16.

ANNE LOUISA ELIZABETH "NANCY" PARKER 1865-1924 Born 27 April 1865 at Waveney, Warrnambool; died at Rutherglen on 26 February 1924. Married on 18th September 1889 Henry Alexander "Harry" Caughey of Mount Prior, Gooramadda, at the residence of Dr. Daniel, Heidelberg Road, Clifton Hill.

Children: Frances Edith born 1891, Dorothy Helen born 1894, Eileen Ethel, and Alec. 

WALTER HENRY JOHN PARKER 1867-1867 [6] Born 20 August 1866 at Waveney; died aged eight months at Waveney on 18 April 1867.

GRACE ALICE PARKER 1871-1950 Born 1871;  died 4 April 1950 at Warrnambool aged 79 years. Married 1889 John Latta (died 31 May 1940). 

Children: John born 1890, died 2 September 1948, Edith Mary "Ede" (married Francis Hall), Margaret Grace "Grace" born 1892, died 14.2.1948, Catherine Sarah "Nance" (married William Pearson), Phyllis Helen "Helen" born 1894 (married Henry Isles), Samuel "Shaw" 1895-1970 (married Irene Hope Lucas), William "Robert" 1901 (married Marion Good), Gladys Ester (married Harry Bant), Alice 1904-1922, Lucy Georgina (married George Bergin), Thomas Charles Black "Charlie" (married Clara Arnott) , Maggie Rubena 1899-1900; James, died in infancy.

[1] Pioneer’s Register Warrnambool Township and Shire 1839-1900 AIGS Warrnambool Branch 2004 Volume 1 page 96

[2] Civil Engineer; Warrnambool Shire Engineer born in Gillingham, Norfolk; portrait in foyer of Warrnambool Library; Obituary Warrnambool Examiner 30 May 1874

[3] The Argus Monday 12 March 1855

[4] Present address of Waveney 17 Thompson Street

[5] Catholic Section, compound 7, grave 30 

[6] Warrnambool Cemetery, Episcopalean Section, compound 18, grave 55

SAMUEL PARKER 1826-1874

His home was named Waveney, situated on the Hopkins River.

He trained as a draftsman. Engineer with the Road board until his death in 1874 at the age of 48.

1862 won a silver cup in a civilian shooting match.   

Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Wednesday 27 May 1874, page 2

Warrnambool, May 26th.

Mr Samuel Parker, Engineer of the Warrnambool Shire Council, died this afternoon after a long and painful illness. He was formerly connected with the Draughtman's department in the Melbourne Town Council, and has resided here nearly 20 years. Mr Parker was an efficient officer, and one of the most prominent and useful men in the district. He has left a widow, daughter of the late Dr Bowie, and a large family. His death is deeply lamented.

MARGARET ESTHER PARKER OF QUAMBY

MARGARET ESTHER PARKER (1856-1936) AND JAMES LINDSAY (1846-1908)

Margaret Esther Parker Married James Lindsay (1846-1908) of Quamby, Woolsthorpe on 20 January 1887. She died on 8 April 1936 aged 80

Argus (Melbourne), Friday 15 April 1887, page 1

LINDSAY—PARKER. —On the 30th January, at the Union, by the Rev. George Tait, James, eldest son of Wm. Lindsay, Quamby, to Margaret Esther, eldest daughter of the late Samuel Shaw Parker, C.E., Warrnambool.

Hamilton Spectator (Vic.), Friday 10 September 1909, page 6

PASTORAL HOMES

QUAMBY.

(From the " Pastoralists' Review.")

Quamby station is located about 12 miles from Caramut and 22 from Warrnambool. It comprises some 25,000 acres, and is held by the trustees of the late Mr. James Lindsay, son of the late Mr. William Lindsay, who purchased the property as a squatting lease in 1854. The beneficiaries are Mrs. Lindsay and her seven children. The country at Quamby is slightly undulating. It is volcanic in origin, but the flats show a considerable depth of alluvial deposit. On the higher ground there are frequent out-crops of igneous rock. The Spring Creek runs through the estate, and provides a permanent water supply. Dams and bores have also been established. The run is fenced off into about twenty-five paddocks, and the property is well suited for sheep-breeding, being of heavy carrying capacity and very sound. The drained portions grow green feed at times of the year when pastures elsewhere are like so much parched and sapless straw, while the higher land provides excellent lambing country, 80 per cent, of lambs being a common record. The best lambing returns are often obtained on rough hilly ground, and the outcrops of stone at Quamby provide splendid shelter for newly-dropped lambs. Fortunately, the original timber was not swept relentlessly away without regard for future requirements, and a large number of the old trees still remain. The thinning of the original forest has led to the fuller development of these, and they add greatly to the attractiveness of the country, as well as increasing its value for stock-breeding purposes. In addition, about 150 acres have been put under plantations, which vary in age from one to eight years, and are scattered about the run in little clumps where most needed. The trees grow quickly in such rich country, and many of them have already attained considerable size. Sugar and blue gums and golden wattles have been used more than any other species for planting. THE EARLY HISTORY. Messrs. Mussle, Brown and Wickham were the first owners of Quamby. From them it passed to Mr. George Youl, who in turn sold out to Mr. Paul de Castella. The late Mr. William Lindsay purchased the holding from the last-mentioned gentleman in 1854. it then consisted of 30,000 acres Crown lands, and was stocked with cattle. On the demise of Mr. William Lindsay, the late Mr. James Lindsay inherited the estate, and worked it till the time of his death on 6th March, 1908. The squatting lease which Quamby originally comprised embraces parts of tbe present estates of Minjah, Kilmarny, and Warrong, as well as Quamby. When Mussle, Brown, and Wickham first took up the run it consisted of very rough country, densely timbered in places, and included large swamps. It was suit able then for cattle, and for many years cattle-breeding was the only use to which it was put. There were not any fabulous profits in that business up to the time the holding was taken over by the first Mr. Lindsay, and the difficulties in working the place were very great. The blacks gave a lot of trouble. They keenly resented the invasion of the white men, and showed their dislike by spearing stock whenever an opportunity presented itself. They knew the country better than did the new comers, and the timber afforded them cover to lie in hiding when they chose to do so. The dingoes also were very troublesome. Game abounded in the locality, and wild dogs had bred in great numbers. Before the country was cleared it was practically impossible to dislodge them, and for many years afterwards they proved a source of annoyance and loss. However, by the middle fifties the pastoral outlook had grown much more promising. The market for cattle improved, thanks to the rush of diggers into the country, and prices more than doubled what they were in the past. With the returns showing this improvement it became worthwhile to increase the carrying capacity of pastoral country. The task of clearing Quamby was no light work. Some of the land was ring-barked, and when the timber had died it was burnt. In other portions the trees were grubbed. Eventually enough of the timber was removed to allow the grass to grow well. Draining the swamp lands Was also a long business, and could only be accomplished in sections. Cuttings were first made through banks which had dammed up the water. Big drains were then scooped to take off the bulk of the swamps, and afterwards smaller courses were cut at all sorts of angles. It was not till the whole of this work was completed that the grass began to grow in full vigour. The general experience in dealing with this class of country is that very little benefit results unless the soil remains permanently exposed to the air. Land submerged for a month in winter time loses whatever benefit it may have accrued from draining which proved efficient during the other eleven months. The artificial water courses of Quamby (of which there are 120 miles) are so planned that even a flood soon disappears, and a great wealth of sweet and nourishing pastures grows practically all the year round. Quamby was turned into a freehold property during 1862. In the six succeeding years a further 20,000 acres were acquired by purchase, and under various Land Acts. At that time, there was a large population in the colony, and the pastoral industry was booming. Big drafts of cattle were annually sent to Melbourne and to other centres, and high prices were prevailing. The pioneers who had spent so much time leading strenuous lives of self-denial were then reaping the reward of their pluck and industry. IMPROVEMENTS. The present homestead at Quamby was built by the late Mr. James Lindsay in 1893. It is a large, well appointed house, constructed of wood, and very picturesquely situated. The fertility of the soil is evidenced by the great growth of flowers in the garden surrounding the residence. The conveniences about the homestead are plentiful, and have been kept well up to date. The woolshed is of wood, with an iron roof, and attached to a fine dip, built of concrete, with a swim of forty feet. Shearing is still done by hand. During shearing about sixty men are engaged on the place. The rabbits are kept in check by the aid of a couple of packs of dogs, working all the year round, and also by poisoning in the summer months. There are a few rocky patches from which it is difficult to dislodge vermin, but as a whole the run cannot be described as a bad rabbit country. Nor are there any specially troublesome breeding grounds in the neighbourhood. For that reason it has not been found necessary to resort to wire netting fences, and neither the boundary nor any of the subdivisions have been netted. For a number of years about sixty head of kangaroos were preserved on Quamby. In the early days the country abounded in such native game, but settlement led to the marsupial being eliminated. The kangaroos were kept as a kind of memento of old times, when the "flop-flop" of heavy tails across grassy glades was a common sound to the passing stockman. PERSONAL. The late Mr. James Lindsay was born at Union Station, adjoining Quamby, in 1846. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. William Lindsay, and had one brother, Mr. William Lindsay, who owns Union station. He took great interest in local affairs of public importance, and, like his father before him, was for many years a prominent member of the Warrnambool Shire Council, of which body he occupied the president's chair for a number of years. He was also well known for his charitable disposition, and is much missed in the district, where he was respected by all who knew him. On the 20th January, 1887, Mr. Lindsay married Margaret Esther, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Shaw Parker, C.E., of Warrnambool, who surveyed some of the streets of that town. The family consisted of five sons and two daughters. Mrs. Lindsay and family live at Quamby.

Argus (Melbourne), Monday 16 August 1920, page 6

MOTORING TRAGEDY.

BOY ACCIDENTALLY KILLED. Driver Shoots Himself.

KOROIT, Sunday. - A distressing motoring tragedy occurred on Saturday afternoon at Southern Cross, a short distance from Koroit. Mr. Robert Lindsay, a young man, son of Mrs. Lindsay, of Quamby Station, was driving a motor-car, accompanied by two friends, from a football match at Koroit to another match at Grassmere. When the rather narrow road at Southern Cross was reached two boys were noticed walking in the opposite direction. As the boys approached the car they each took a side of the road. The car avoided one boy but ran over the other boy, Michael Kelly, 10 years of age, who was killed instantly. The car then crashed into a telegraph post, which was broken off near the ground. The radiator of the motor was damaged.

The services of Dr. Cato, of Koroit, were at once obtained, but when he arrived he could only pronounce the boy to be dead. On hearing of this Mr. Lindsay went to the rear of the car and shot himself in the head with a revolver. The bullet entered the side of the head and came out near the nose. In an unconscious condition Mr. Lindsay was conveyed to a nursing home at Koroit, and Dr. Holmes, of Warrnambool, was sent for.

During Saturday night Mr. Lindsay was in a serious state, but last night he had regained consciousness, and his condition was more favourable. A brain specialist from Melbourne reached Koroit today.

Table Talk (Melbourne), Thursday 8 December 1927, page 59

WARRNAMBOOL notes

Mr and Mrs Robert Lindsay, of Quamby, whose home was recently destroyed by fire, have leased Vourneen, the property of Mrs S. Giffen Russell.

Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), Saturday 11 April 1936, page 11

WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT

Mrs. James Lindsay, of Quamby station Woolsthorpe, has died at the age of 80 years She was a daughter of Mr. J. Parker, the first mayor of the Warrnambool Shire. She took a keen interest in politics and was for some years president of the Warrnambool branch of the Australian Women's National __ and one of the State vice-presidents.

Argus (Melbourne), Thursday 17 December 1936, page 12

Quamby Homestead Sold WARRNAMBOOL, Wednesday. - The sale of property in the Western district took place to-day, when the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd., of Melbourne, and John Fenton and Company, of Hamilton, sold the original Quamby homestead, a block of 2,236 acres, situated at Woolsthorpe, on account of the estate of the late Margaret Esther Lindsay. At auction only one bid of £8/10/ was received, and later the property was sold privately to Miss C. H. Lindsay and Mr. S B. White, at an advanced figure. 

EDITH MARY PARKER 1861-1942 OF LANGULAC

Daughter of Catherine Bowie and Samuel Shaw Parker

Portland Guardian (Vic.), Thursday 1 October 1942, page 3

MRS. E. M. TWOMEY. The death of Mrs. Edith Mary Twomey, which occurred at Warrnambool on Friday last, removed one of the best known residents of the Western District, and the announcement of her death was received with sincere regret by all who had been privileged to enjoy her friendship, and they were many (says the "Standard.") The late Mrs. Twomey was a native of Warrnambool. She was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shaw Parker, early pioneers of the district, her father being one of the first civil engineers to engage in practice in Warrnambool, and for a number of years he acted in the capacity of engineer to the Warrnambool Shire. Her husband, Mr. John Twomey, was equally well known in the Western District, where he lived for many years and held the position of starter to the Warrnambool and district racing clubs, and also to the Williamstown Racing Club and the Bendigo Jockey Club. Except for a year spent in Queensland and about ten years in Melbourne and Lilydale, the deceased had lived all her life at Warrnambool and Penshurst. Following the death of her husband at Lilydale in 1918, she returned to Penshurst, and made her home with Mr. E. R. Twomey at Langulac, where she proved herself a most hospitable hostess, and won the esteem and affection of a very large circle of friends, while many weary wayfarers will remember her for the kindly benefactions that she extended to them as they passed along life's way. It can be said that the late lady gave her life to the service of others, and many institutions in Warrnambool, Penshurst and Hamilton could claim her sympathetic support, for she gave generously to all charitable and patriotic appeals and worked indefatigably in the interests of every organization with which she was associated. She inaugurated the Penshurst branch of the Country Women's Association, acting as president for four years and retaining her active interest in the branch until her demise. She was the first president of the Penshurst Croquet Club, and was also president of the Penshurst Golf Associates, while for several years she was a member of the Warrnambool Golf Club, and at varying periods filled executive positions with the associates, including the captaincy on several occasions. During the Great War of 1914-18, she worked unfailingly in the cause of all patriotic efforts, and following the war, took a very active part in the welfare of the soldier settlers and their families on the Minhamite Soldiers' Settlement. When the world was plunged into the second great war in 1939, deceased again became one of the great band of women workers backing up the war effort. She linked up with the Red Cross and Australian Comforts Fund, and until about twelve months ego she acted as president of the Penshurst branch of the A.C.F., failing health compelling her to retire from the position. Every year the shearers at Langulac held a ball to aid the funds of the Hamilton District Base Hospital, and each year deceased took a prominent part in the successful organising of these functions, which were held in the Langulac woolshed, and in recognition of the substantial sums of money raised, the late Mrs. Twomey was honored by the Hamilton hospital committee in being appointed a life governor of the hospital. She also successfully organised a number of entertainments for the benefit of the Warrnambool and District Base Hospital, and which earned her re-cognition from the management of that institution. The funeral took place at the Warrnambool cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was attended by a large gathering of friends and relatives from all parts of the district. Rev. W. Clinch, vicar of Christ Church, conducted the services at the home of Mrs. John Latta, and at the graveside. Among the pall-bearers were Messrs. S. and C. Latta and A. Lindsay (nephews), while among the coffin-bears were Messrs. J. and R. Latta and H. Bant (also nephews of deceased.) Mrs. John Latta, of Warrnambool, is the only surviving member of deceased's family.

Hamilton Spectator (Vic.), Tuesday 2 July 1918, page 4

DEATH OF MR. J. TWOMEY.

The death is announced of Mr. John Twomey, who was well known throughout the Western district: Mr. Twomey was born at Banemore, Penshurst, and was the son of the late Mr. John Twomey. As a young man the deceased engaged in pastoral pursuits, and subsequently entered into business as a stock and station agent in Warrnambool. He was a keen sportsman, and his colours upon numerous occasions have been successfully carried on district racecourses. About seven years ago he left Warrnambool to take up his residence in Melbourne, and later moved to Lilydale, where his death took place; Mr. Twomey married Miss Edith Parker, second daughter of the late Mr. Samuel Parker. C.E. The funeral took place at Warrnambool yesterday.

CATHERINE BOWIE AND SAMUEL SHAW PARKER NEWSPAPER REPORTS

The Warrnambool Examiner 9 January 1855 page 2 column 1

Shipping Intelligence: 4 January, Steamer KEERA arrived from Melbourne with over 50 passengers; Mr. Parker among the passengers for Warrnambool

Argus (Melbourne), Monday 26 February 1855, page 4

MARRIED.

On the 22nd instant, at the Yarra Bend, by the Rev. John Reid, Samuel Parker, Esquire, Civil Engineer, Warrnambool, to Catherine, third daughter of Robert Bowie, Esquire, Surgeon Superintendent, Yarra Bend Asylum, Melbourne. 

The Warrnambool Examiner 27 March 1855 page 2 column 1

Death notice for Richard Parker, C. E., aged 33, on 20th March; only brother of Samuel Parker C. E., of Warrnambool.

The Warrnambool Examiner 21 August 1855 page 2, column 3

W. Bowie, Walter Bowie and S. Parker admitted as new members of the Warrnambool Cricket Club

The Warrnambool Examiner 4 September 1855 page 2, column 1

Death Notice for Esther, wife of E. E. Benest and sister of Samuel Parker, aged 26 on 11th May from consumption at Cation, near Norwich.

The Warrnambool Examiner 9 October 1855 page 3 column 3

Samuel Parker available to survey land, prepare plans for subdivision, drainage etc. (also see 22 January 1861 page 3 column 4)

The Warrnambool Examiner 8 November 1855 page 2 column 4

Mr. Parker of Clifton advised a remedy for cabbage blight (planting in a trench and filling with earth to cover all but the tip)

The Warrnambool Examiner 25 January 1856 page 3 column 2

Samuel Parker Public Notice: Tooram in his possession; caution against removing cattle belonging to J. M. Allan from the property

The Warrnambool Examiner 11 March 1856 page 3, column 1

Notice dated Tooram, March 8, 1856, that Samuel Parker had taken Mr. William Bowie into partnership, under the business name of Parker & Bowie

The Warrnambool Examiner 18 March 1856 page 2 column 1

Notice of the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Samuel Parker at Tooram on 17th March

The Warrnambool Examiner 21 March 1856 page 2 column 5

Mr. Parker was elected engineer and secretary to the Warrnambool Road Board.

The Warrnambool Examiner 12 September 1856 page 2 column 3

Announcement that Mr. Parker was unable to attend to his duties because of a painful injury from falling from a horse

The Warrnambool Examiner 31 October 1856 page 2 column 2

SEVERE ACCIDENT. - Mrs. Parker, the wife of Mr. Parker, engineer to the District Road Board, met with a very severe accident during the early part of last week by a fall from a horse, whilst crossing the Merri Creek, near Yarra Bend, Melbourne.

The Warrnambool Examiner June 1857

Notice about repossession of Tooram Station and sales of stock superintended by Wm. Bowie

The Warrnambool Examiner 22 September 1857 page 3 column 6

Samuel Parker advertises sale of land at Mepunga by public auction on 8 October 1857: portion 22, parish of Mepunga containing 446 acres, 2r 16p, subdivided into four farms.

The Warrnambool Examiner 15 December 1857 page 2 column 1

Birth of a son to the wife of Mr. Samuel Parker at Clifton on 12th December

The Warrnambool Examiner 1 April 1859 page 3 column 2

Mr. Parker made a generous donation to Robert Surkitt who lost his crops in a fire at the start of the year

The Warrnambool Examiner 7 June 1859 page 2 column 4

Mr. Parker moved to establish a Contractors and Labourers' Hospital Fund, to be funded by a voluntary deduction from the labourers' pay.

The Warrnambool Examiner 21 June 1859 page 2 column 1

Birth of a son on 20th June at Clifton

The Warrnambool Examiner 30 September 1859 

Warrnambool and Belfast Amateur Turf Club S. Parker Secretary

The Warrnambool Examiner 4 October 1859 page 2 column 3

Re: member of The Volunteer Rifle Corps

The Warrnambool Examiner 18 November 1859 page 2 column 1

The death of the mother of Samuel Parker: Esther, wife of Thomas Parker, on 3rd September at Gillingham, Norfolk.

The Warrnambool Examiner 2 December 1859 page 3 column 3

"The persons who stole the cabbages and new potatoes from my garden last night, and cut more than they could carry away, are requested to return for those left before they are spoilt."

SAMUEL PARKER, Warrnambool, December 1st, 1859

The Warrnambool Examiner 16 December 1859 page 2 column 4

Warrnambool Christmas Races

Christmas Plate S. Parker's b. g. Orphan aged 3, second.

The Warrnambool Examiner 11 May 1860 page 2 column 2

S. Parker appointed Commissioner of Public Works

The Warrnambool Examiner 29 January 1861 

Birth of a daughter at Clifton on 27th January

The Warrnambool Examiner 4 July 1862 

Birth of a son on 30th June at Clifton

The Warrnambool Examiner 8 December 1862 page 3 column 2

CLIFTON. To Let-That beautiful residence on the Hopkins River, lately occupied by Samuel Parker, Esq., with a large extent of fine clover land. Apply to Craig & Denney, Auctioneers, Warrnambool

The Warrnambool Examiner 8 December 1863 page 2 column 2

The birth of a daughter on 5th December.

The Warrnambool Examiner 12 August 1864 page 2 Column 4

S. Parker re-elected to the office of valuator at a salary of £50 per annum

The Warrnambool Examiner 5 May 1865

Birth of a daughter at Waveny (sic) on 27th April

The Warrnambool Examiner 27 June 1865 and Geelong Advertiser (Vic.), Friday 30 June 1865, page 2

The eldest son of S. Parker, Esq., a fine boy aged about eight years, was severely kicked in the face by a horse. The boy's jaw was fractured, and his life is despaired of. 

The Warrnambool Examiner 11 July 1865 page 2 Column 4

S. Parker appointed valuator to the Council.

The Warrnambool Examiner 21 August 1866 page 2 column 2

Birth of a son at Waveney on 20th August

The Warrnambool Examiner 23 April 1867 page 2 column 3

Death of Walter Henry John Parker aged 8 months on 18th April at Waveney

The Warrnambool Examiner 10 March 1868 page 3 column 1

List of selectors in the Warrnambool district whose allotments were forfeited from non-payment of rent: Samuel Parker, 89, Tallangatta

The Warrnambool Examiner 2 March 1869 page 2 column 6

Laying of the foundation stone for St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Warrnambool. Samuel Parker was the architect.

The Warrnambool Examiner 2 March 1869 page 2 column 3

Mr. Parker's buggy broke down on the Terang Road, near Mr. A. Tobin's residence. Bishop Goold, who was staying with Mr. Tobin, observed there might be a good chance of the road being mended after the Shire Engineer had met with an accident.

The Warrnambool Examiner 19 March 1869 page 2 column 6

The Amateur Turf Club ball. Mr. S. Parker president of the Club.

The Warrnambool Examiner 23 July 1869 page 2 column 4

Mr. S. Parker had been kicked by one of his horses; he was not seriously injured but was unable to work for several days.

The Warrnambool Examiner 13 August 1869 page 3 column 1

Report of a pigeon-shooting match between two teams on the Warrnambool Race Course.

Mr. S. Parker was a member of each of the winning teams.

The Warrnambool Examiner 11 January 1870 page 2 column 4

Samuel Parker and Captain Selby assisted a girl bitten by a snake.

The Warrnambool Examiner 8 February 1870 page 3 column 1 

Report of the first angling match of the season conducted on the Hopkins River by the Warrnambool Anglers' Society. S. Parker caught 44 fish but was unplaced.

The Warrnambool Examiner 2 December 1870 page 2 column 5

On behalf of the Shire of Warrnambool, Samuel Parker met with the members of the Hampden Shire Council at Camperdown to propose alterations to the shire boundaries and was well received.

The Warrnambool Examiner 25 April 1871 page 2 column 4

Opening of the Panmure Bridge. The Shire President opened the bridge in place of the engineer, Mr. S. Parker, who was indisposed.

Chronicle (Adelaide), Saturday 26 June 1897, page 8

PARKER. — On the 31st May, at Arkaba, near Hawker, Robert Bowie, the dearly beloved husband of Jane Parker, and eldest son of the late Samuel Shaw Parker, of Warrnambool, Victoria, aged 38 years. 

Australasian (Melbourne, Vic.), Saturday 16 July 1910, page 64

PARKER. —On the 23rd June, at Broken Hill, of typhoid fever, Thomas Charles, the third son of the late Samuel Shaw Parker, C.E., of Warrnambool.

MOUNT PRIOR

Argus (Melbourne), Saturday 5 October 1889, page 1

CAUGHEY —PARKER. —On the 18th ult., at the residence of Dr. Daniel, Heidelberg-road, by the Rev. George Armstrong, Harry, second son of Alexander Caughey, Mount Prior, Gooramadda, to A. L. E. (Nancy), fourth daughter of the late Samuel Shaw Parker, C.E., Waveney, Warrnambool.

Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser (Vic.), Tuesday 6 August 1901, page 2

Obituary.

ALEX. CAUGHEY.

On Saturday morning word was received in Rutherglen of the death of Mr Alex. Caughey, of Mount Prior, Gooramadda, in his 73rd year. The deceased gentleman was one of the nost prominent vignerons in the State, and was well known throughout the colonies. He arrived in Victoria, when quite a young man with his brother and cousins, in the year 1853, and at once devoted his attention to com-mercial pursuits. In 1857 the partnership of Caughey and McCleary was started in Beechworth, then branch establishments were opened with the various rushes at Chiltern, Indigo and Rutherglen. At the first of the Rutherglen rush Messrs Caughey and McCleary had a branch business on the hill near Mr D. Williams’ present residence, and later near the site of Mr A. McLennan’s blacksmith shop. With the decline of the mining centres named, Mr Caughey devoted himself to business in Melbourne, and had an interest in the Tahbilk vineyard and large premises on the bank of the Yarra on the opposite side of the river from the city, near Princess Bridge. For a number of years Mr Caughey fought an uphill battle in his endeavor to place the Victorian wines on the local and European markets. Being gifted with keen perceptive powers, the late Mr Caughey well knew that there was a great future for the Australian wine industry, and a quarter of a century back strongly advocated the formation of a large company for the purpose of blending and maturing Victorian wines. Although not successful, the work that was done at that period in advertising the movement, was one of the stepping stones to the present success of the industry. About 20 years ago Mr Caughey disposed of his Melbourne business and settled in the Rutherglen district, at Mount Prior; at that time the vineyard was verY small, but was rapidly increased, and at the present day it is a monument of thrift to the deceased gentle-man. The homestead at Mount Prior was built about 15 years ago, and is without doubt one of the best laid out country houses in the North-East. For a number of years the deceased gentleman took a great interest in the local Vinegrowers' Association and the promotion of the Viticultural College; on several occasions he was President of the Vinegrowers’ Association, and in public matters generally displayed great ability. His sound, common sense was not only recognised locally, but also throughout the colony, and for a number of years he was Chair-man of the Victorian Viticultural Board. When the Rutherglen Winery Company was first spoken of, the deceased gentleman threw the whole of his energy into the movement, and not only advocated it, but backed up his opinion by taking a large number of shares. During the past six years Mr Caughey’s health gradually failed him, and he was compelled to retire from public life. Although having been a sufferer for a number of years, when the Royal Commission on Cool Storage and the Wine Industry visited the district he gave the commissions valuable evidence, which was taken at his residence, Mount Prior. During the past two years the deceased gentle man seldom visited the town, but whenever he did he was heartily welcomed by his many friends, and to-day they join with his three sons in their sad bereavement, in the loss of one of the most sterling and able men that ever resided in this district; and although gone, his work in connection with the promotion of one of the greatest industries of the district will he remembered in years to come. Deceased was a native of Belfast, and during his long illness had every care and attention from a kind and loving family. The funeral cortege left Mount Prior yesterday, for the Rutherglen Railway Station, followed by a large number of friends, and a number of townspeople joined in the procession as it neared the station. The body of deceased was taken to Melbourne for interment. Mr R. Ready carried oat the mortuary arrangements.

Wodonga and Towong Sentinel (Vic.), Friday 27 September 1918, page 3

NEW INSOLVENT Henry Alexander Caughey, farmer and grazier, Gooramadda. Causes of insolvency: Loss on account of phylloxera in vines, losses in stock, pressure of creditors. Liabilities, £10,241 ; as-sets, £6260; deficiency, £3981. The principal creditors are : Dr. Bush, £80 6/; Dr. A. F. Seelmeneyer, £23 10/; Dr. George House, £175 12/11; Younghusband, Row & Co., £1004; New Zealand Loan, £720; Doig & Vallender, £120 16/5 ; Dalgety & Co., £910 18/11; Victorian Producers' Co., £588 12/3; A. E. McLaughlin, £871 2/; T. Jones, £49; Victoria Bank, Rutherglen, £5630 15/10. The assets include 453 acres freehold, parish of Gooramadda, valued at £6000 and personal property £260. The schedule was filed at Chiltern and Mr. Joseph Brann is the official assignee.

Albury Banner and Wodonga Express (NSW), Friday 7 March 1924, page 27

After a very severe illness for over a month, Mrs. Caughey (wife of Mr. H. A. Caughey, Mt. Prior, Gooramadda), died a few days ago. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Samuel Shaw Parker, C.E., of Warrnambool, and leaves, besides her bereaved husband, three daughters — Mrs. Kirkpatrick (Melbourne), Misses Dorothy and Eileen — and one son — Mr. A. Caughey (the popular secretary of the Gooramadda Cricket Club). The deceased lady had been a resident of the district for over 35 years, and had a very wide circle of friends. 

Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser (Vic.), Friday 21 June 1946, page 3

The death occurred suddenly on June 9. of Mr. Henry Alexander Caughey, formerly of Mount Prior, Rutherglen. His wife pre-deceased him some years ago, also one daughter, Frances. He is survived by two daughters, Dorothy and Eileen, and one son, Alex.

LATTA

Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic.), Saturday 8 June 1940, page 48

DEATH OF MR JOHN LATTA Rider, Owner, Trainer

THE death last week of Mr John Latta, of Warrnambool, at the age of 84 years has severed another link with early racing in the Western district.  Mr Latta was a native of the Warrnambool district and was reared in an atmosphere of racing. His father owned Rambler, winner of the first steeple-chase run at Warrnambool. The late Mr Latta also became interested in racing. At the age of 17 years he won his first race, a trotting event at Warrnambool, and the winner, Thunderbolt, was owned by his sister. Of the many riders who rode at the meeting, the late Mr Latta was the last surviving link. Riders who rode for and against Mr Latta were Tommy Corrigan, E. (Ned) Grace, Jas. Jenkins, John McCullogh, Jack Williams, Alf. Williams, Jack Hickey, Andy Ferguson, Jack Smith, W. McGregor. Dan Hoy and Dave Allan. Of them only Dan Hoy and Dave Allan survive. OWNER OF SPANGLE The best horse owned by the late Mr Latta was Spangle, a mare bred by the late James and William Lindsay, of Quamby, Woolsthorpe, and which won practically every steeplechase of note in the Western district except the Warrnambool Grand Annual. Mr Latta subsequently accepted the position of clerk of the course to the Warrnambool Racing Club, a position he held for 34 years, and on relinquishing it following the winter meeting of 1928, he was made a life honorary member of the club. Two of his sons have maintained interest in racing. Jack, the eldest, is a successful owner-trainer in Warrnambool. and won the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase last month with Martext. Robt. has for a number of years been a successful owner and amateur rider.