Tuesday, July 20, 2010
War Years at Weja
Walter was silo Manager at Weja from the time they were built, until the early 1950's. During the war years when engine drivers were unavailable, his responsibilities included the receival of the wheat, and he drove the engine and trucked out, without, it is recorded, any extra pay. Also during the wars years, Walter & Eileen had fostered a young girl from Sydney. Owing to the scare of possible attack on Sydney, many parents sent their children to the comparative safety of the Country.
The young girl was Joyce Coates born in Sydney on 2nd march, 1936. She arrived by train at Weja in 1941 at the tender age of 5, and was welcomed into the family. After 2 years Eileen and Walter wished to adopt Joyce as she had become part of this happy family. It was not to be as her Mother understandably wished to keep her. However, Joyce was allowed back for school holidays and she continued to visit the family and still does to this day.
Walter & Eileen's home was destroyed by fire on 29th January, 1956, burning all their possessions. Walter started to build again, then in April, 1958 Eileen died in Temora hospital aged 55 years. They had in the years spent at Weja raised a family of 3 daughters, Marie, Valerie & Beverley.
The young girl was Joyce Coates born in Sydney on 2nd march, 1936. She arrived by train at Weja in 1941 at the tender age of 5, and was welcomed into the family. After 2 years Eileen and Walter wished to adopt Joyce as she had become part of this happy family. It was not to be as her Mother understandably wished to keep her. However, Joyce was allowed back for school holidays and she continued to visit the family and still does to this day.
Walter & Eileen's home was destroyed by fire on 29th January, 1956, burning all their possessions. Walter started to build again, then in April, 1958 Eileen died in Temora hospital aged 55 years. They had in the years spent at Weja raised a family of 3 daughters, Marie, Valerie & Beverley.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Walter & Eillen LEMON's life at Weja
Walter had a carrier business he had five trucks spread over many districts carting grain and wool. He held the position of Post Master at Weja until his death. He was Entertained by the Weja district residents as a tribute to his 50 years of loyal and friendly service in 1976.
Eileen & Walter were both popular figures in Weja and Ungarie, and took an active interest in the community. Eileen was one of those responsible for founding many of the organisations which have kept Weja a thriving centre. Eileen was Secretary of the Weja Tennis Club for many years and an active supporter of the cricket Club. Walter took a very active role in the sporting field, playing Rugby League, Cricket -(representing the District in O'Farrell Cup), Tennis and in later years Bowls. Wal was President of the Ungarie Bowling Club for many years being Vice President at the time of his death.
Eileen & Walter were both popular figures in Weja and Ungarie, and took an active interest in the community. Eileen was one of those responsible for founding many of the organisations which have kept Weja a thriving centre. Eileen was Secretary of the Weja Tennis Club for many years and an active supporter of the cricket Club. Walter took a very active role in the sporting field, playing Rugby League, Cricket -(representing the District in O'Farrell Cup), Tennis and in later years Bowls. Wal was President of the Ungarie Bowling Club for many years being Vice President at the time of his death.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Walter Lemon 19th March, 1901 - 15th Sept, 1976
Walter LEMON my Grandfather was the youngest son of the family, being born at Nubba on 19th March, 1901. He would have been about 5 when the move was made to Mildil, so his schooling would have been there. After school he was also drawn to the land. He married Eileen ELLIOTT, on 28th February, 1925.
Eileen was born at Yalgogrin on 24th December, 1903, the daughter of Mr & Mrs. Fred ELLIOTT who were engaged in farming.
Walter & Eileen after 12 months share farming with Walter WORNER in the Wyalong area moved to Weja Siding.
Walter & Eileen took up residence at Weja in March, 1926 and Walter began to build their home. On 15th June that same year Walter became the local Post Master, succeeding George WALLACE. Eileen managed the Post office and General Store and was well known for her courteous attention to all matters in the Post office, and her work on the exchange, especially during the bush fires and was commended by all.
Eileen was born at Yalgogrin on 24th December, 1903, the daughter of Mr & Mrs. Fred ELLIOTT who were engaged in farming.
Walter & Eileen after 12 months share farming with Walter WORNER in the Wyalong area moved to Weja Siding.
Walter & Eileen took up residence at Weja in March, 1926 and Walter began to build their home. On 15th June that same year Walter became the local Post Master, succeeding George WALLACE. Eileen managed the Post office and General Store and was well known for her courteous attention to all matters in the Post office, and her work on the exchange, especially during the bush fires and was commended by all.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
John James Lemon
We will be following William and Ann's 5th Child John James Lemon which is my Mother's Ancestral line.
John James Lemon who first married Ambrosene Haynes and they had 5 children:
Rose Ann born 1873
Lucy Ann born 1875
John James born 1877
William Henry born 1879
Thomas Sydney born 1881
Ambrosene then died in 1881 and two years after John James married Amelia Jane Worner in 1883, she was only 19 and took on a ready made family of 5. Amelia then went on to have 10 children of her own of which Mum's father Walter was the 9th child. All now are dead, the last one to survive was Rueben who died in 1989.
John James Lemon who first married Ambrosene Haynes and they had 5 children:
Rose Ann born 1873
Lucy Ann born 1875
John James born 1877
William Henry born 1879
Thomas Sydney born 1881
Ambrosene then died in 1881 and two years after John James married Amelia Jane Worner in 1883, she was only 19 and took on a ready made family of 5. Amelia then went on to have 10 children of her own of which Mum's father Walter was the 9th child. All now are dead, the last one to survive was Rueben who died in 1989.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Sad Passing of Barbara Lemon
My Mother and I have just heard the news of the passing of Barbara Lemon who wrote the "Lemon book of 160 years in Australia.".
Mum and Barbara have for many years worked together updating the Lemon family history. Part of the early history of William Lemon was written by Barbara, we will continue searching until we find William Lemon's parents.
Mum and Barbara have for many years worked together updating the Lemon family history. Part of the early history of William Lemon was written by Barbara, we will continue searching until we find William Lemon's parents.
William's Application for Marriage
William asked for consent from the Governor to marry Mary Catherine Connors on 21st April 1835. Catherine was an 18 year old Convict girl who arrived in the Colony in 1833 on the ship the "Caroline". Permission for the marriage was granted however, the marriage never took place.
On 1st February 1845 William was granted his official pardon number 45/147. William's conditional pardon meant that his sentence had been granted on the condition that he did not return to his home Country.
William again applied to marry this time to Ann Drisdale aka Driscoll, she was 30 years of age and came from Cork in Ireland. The marriage took place at St Peters C of E at Campbelltown 16th August 1835. Their first children were twins John & Jane, they were born November 1836. Jane died 27th Jnauary 1837 & John died February 1837. Their next child Anne was born Feb 1838, William followed in 1840, John James March 1834, all born at Campbelltown. Ann died 18th March 1865 and is buried at St Johns Catholic Church Campbelltown.
Daughter Ann married Henry Holt 26th January 1858 at Campbelltown, the first 6 of their children were born there whilst the remaining 6 were born at Nubba.
After Ann died William moved to Nubba to be near his family.He died on 3rd July 1876 and as far as we know is buried in an unmarked grave in Murrumburrah.
From this family that started out from convict stock we have people from all walks of life many of whom have made valuable contributions to our society. William Lemons great grandson Harold Holt became Prime Minister of Australia from January 1966 until his untimely disappearance on 17th December 1967 off Portsea in Melbourne.
On 1st February 1845 William was granted his official pardon number 45/147. William's conditional pardon meant that his sentence had been granted on the condition that he did not return to his home Country.
William again applied to marry this time to Ann Drisdale aka Driscoll, she was 30 years of age and came from Cork in Ireland. The marriage took place at St Peters C of E at Campbelltown 16th August 1835. Their first children were twins John & Jane, they were born November 1836. Jane died 27th Jnauary 1837 & John died February 1837. Their next child Anne was born Feb 1838, William followed in 1840, John James March 1834, all born at Campbelltown. Ann died 18th March 1865 and is buried at St Johns Catholic Church Campbelltown.
Daughter Ann married Henry Holt 26th January 1858 at Campbelltown, the first 6 of their children were born there whilst the remaining 6 were born at Nubba.
After Ann died William moved to Nubba to be near his family.He died on 3rd July 1876 and as far as we know is buried in an unmarked grave in Murrumburrah.
From this family that started out from convict stock we have people from all walks of life many of whom have made valuable contributions to our society. William Lemons great grandson Harold Holt became Prime Minister of Australia from January 1966 until his untimely disappearance on 17th December 1967 off Portsea in Melbourne.
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