Two data files re Sth Aust emigrant GEORGE SKINNER and his family....
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SKINNERS IN BRAIDWOOD
Martha Sophia SKINNER
sister to Samuel Skinner, aunt to George Skinner
bn 1810 in TWs
parents William and Elizabeth SKINNER
mar William COLE
emigr NSW 1838 on “Amelia Thompson”
spons by John Marshall
had children1838-> (after settling?) in Gundaroo area (north of Queanbeyan)
died Mulloon Flat Braidwood 1862 (buried on roadside betw Queanbeyan and Braidwood, memorial at St Thom cem Carwoola – just east of Queanbeyan)
one of Martha’s gr-daus married a Gumm of Braidwood and had kids there
Samuel SKINNER
brother to Martha Sophia Skinner, uncle to George Skinner
bn 1816? (1819?) TWs
parents William and Elizabeth SKINNER
mar Martha Quinnell in TWs
witns at mar brother James SKINNER and wife Sarah (nee Monckton)
emigr to NSW on “Argyle” 1839
spon by J Marshall (prob same as Martha & William (Cole) )
living in Windsor (1841 – nr Sydney), Goulbourn (1843 – nth of Queanbeyan), Inverlochy (1845 – sth of Goulbourn), then Braidwood (1848 to 1852) and “Strathallan” Braidwood (1855 to 1860) where several children (George Skinner’s 1st cousins) were born
in 1862 “Mrs S Skinner” was witn at birth of George Skinner’s dau in Braidwood
living in Warwick Qld (1864)
died 1900 at Nth St Casino NSW
Henry SKINNER
brother to George Skinner
bn 1824 in Southboro
parents James SKINNER and Sarah (nee Monckton)
mar 1841-1851 in TWs to Emily Austin of TWs
emigr between 1851 ? and 1861 (date unknown)
in 1861 an Emily Skinner was witness at (bro-in-law?) George Skinner’s wedding in Braidwood
died 1897 in Auburn Rd Auburn NSW
both buried in Rookwood NSW (in same grave as brother Alfred and wife Jane nee Fowler)
William SKINNER
brother to George Skinner
bn 1826 in Southboro
parents James SKINNER and Sarah (nee Monckton)
mar Grace (Grace Jane Mackenzie?) in 1853 in Kent
emigr (don’t know but came out married with 2 kids bn Kent)
died 1921 in Grafton NSW
John SKINNER
brother to George Skinner
bn 1830 in Southboro
parents James SKINNER and Sarah (nee Monckton)
emigr (date unknown)
died 1886 in Redfern NSW
Alfred SKINNER
brother to George SKINNER
born 1836 Southboro
parents James SKINNER and Sarah (nee Monckton)
mar Jane Fowler (in Kent in 1856)
emigr 1857 “Fitzjames” with brother George SKINNER
in 1860-61 Alfred and Jane had children in Braidwood
in 1862 “Mrs A Skinner” was witn at birth of George Skinner’s dau in Braidwood
in 1863 Alfred and Jane had a son in Brisbane
from 1866 had kids in NSW
died 1901 Sydney with Jane (in same grave as Henry and Emily nee Austin)
George SKINNER
brother to Henry, William, John, Alfred
born 1838 Hawkenbury
parents James SKINNER and Sarah (nee Monckton)
emigr 1857 on “Fitzjames” (with Alfred and Jane nee Fowler)
mar Jane Wilson Brown in Braidwood in 1861 (witn Thomas Hogg and Emily Skinner (nee Austin, wife of Henry)
dau Harriet born at “Monkittie” nr Braidwood in 1862 (witnesses Mrs S[Samuel?] Skinner and Mrs A[Alfred?] Skinner)
in 1863 George and Jane living in Qld
in 1864 George and Jane living in SA
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GEORGE SKINNER
(Refs ex Aust newspapers - TROVE ANA)
23/10/1858 Goulbourn & County of Argyle Adv
There is a builder in Braidwood referred to as “Messrs Skinner & Brothers”
Kyama Examiner 7/3/1860
A Samuel Skinner was a witness at a trial in Braidwood
Syd Morn Hrld 5/5/1864
DEATHS - On the 2nd of January, at Cradich Villa, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, Mr. Timothy Monckton, in the 89th year of his age, father of Mrs. Ebenezer Dibley, of Shepherd's Paddock, Sydney, and grandfather of Mr. Henry Skinner, of Braidwood, and Mr. George and Alfred Skinner, of Queensland.
12/9/1864 “Brisbane Courier”
George and Alfred Skinner “bricklayers” were called to testify at a law suit over a building, that “the work was good” (as if brought in as experts?)
SA Adv 21/3/1867
SHIPPING NEWS. - ARRIVED. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20.
KING OSCAR, barque, 248 tons Passengers — Messrs George Skinner and H. Smith, in the cabin.
IMPORTS. KING OSCAR, from Brisbane — l93 logs cedar, 327 pieces sawn timber. 346 planks, 5 logs rosewood, 2 do. pine.
SA Adv 29/3/1867
Mr. George Skinner has just arrived, iier King Oscar, from Brisbane, liringing with Li in samples of the Queensland timbers, com prising specimens of cedars, cypress pine, tulip wood, and various other sorts. Some of these have been sliowu to the principal cabinet makers, who highly approve of, and recommend them for both ornamental aud useful purposes.
SA Adv 4/5/1867
MISC SHIPPING
Passengers per Contest, for Brisbane — Mr. George Skinner and Miss Campfield.
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Nthn Argus 21/7/1871
O’MEALY v O’FLAHERTY
Claim for £18 18* 8d, for work and labor as a stone-mason.
Mr. Gower for plaintiff, and Mr. Williams for defendant, who pleaded the general issue and pa; went. William O'Mealiy, plaintiff, said he knew defendant, who was a contractor, and employed him (plaintiff) to build two culverts, for which he was to be paid £20. He also agreed to do some excavations. Did nineteen yards at 8 i. Discovered thit one culvert was to be larger than the other, and told defendant so, tu.d asked £7 extra, ile agreed to give him £5.
Cross-examined : Never saw the plans and specifications before entering into t'.io agree ment. Had given orders on defendant to the amount of £2 53, and authorised him to pay Skinner £5. Never agreed at the Undalya Hotel lo settle for £2 5j. Never hid a settlement with defendant.
Thomas Maroney and Malichi Etc ugh were examined, and (be latter said he {.card defen dant say he would give plaintiff £5 extra, and find meu to do the excavations.
Rogers F.ahcrty, defendant, said be entered into an agreement with plaintiff to bu-.ld two culverts, and showed him the specifications, and showed hiui where he could Ece the plans. Afterwards he said he would <io the work for £20. He agreed, and plaintiff went ou with the work. The work was badly done. Plaintiff employed Skinner to help him. He was to pay £10 when the work was finished, and the balance when the culvcrts were passed by the surveyor.
James Wilson, innkeeper, Undalya : Remem bered seeing plaintiff and defendant at his house on the 28th December. They were en deavoring to come to a settlement. Plaintiff admitted baring received £17 15', and said he had given an order for £1. O'Mealy wanted to see receipts for the money. Defendant offered to give up the receipts if plaintiff would give him a receipt in full. Subsequently O'Mesly afked him to take an order far £1 5s upon de fendant, and if ho could get it to pay it to a creditor of hie.
John Uabar corroborated the evidence of the lust witness1.
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Ad Observer (etc) 18/3/1876
SKINNER – On 16th March at South Tce East, the wife of George Skinner, of a son
SA Regr (etc) 17/6/1877
SKINNER.— On the 29th April, at Goodwood Park, the wife of George Skinner, mason, of a son.
SA Adv 19/3/1878
Petition for Wm Townsend to run for Unley Electorate, signed by George Skinner
SA Adv 22/7/1878
Election Notices. DISTRICT OF STURT. (incs Goodwood)
TO THOMAS KING, ESQ., J.P. Sir— We, the undersigned Electors of the District of Sturt, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated again as a Candidate lor the representation of this District in the House of Assembly blah blah blah... signs inc George Skinner
SA Adv 5/10/1878
In the Albert St schoolroom, a meeting of Unley ratepayers of Goodwood to separate from the Council, George Skinner seconded a motion to do further polling of ratepayers before taking further action
SA Adv 22/7/1879
Unley Council notes, ref to the state of the footpath opposite Mr Skinner’s premises near the Goodwood Post Office
SA Regr 31/8/1880
SKINNER.— On the 30th August, at Goodwood Park, the wife of George Skinner, of a daughter.
SA Adv 26/2/1881 (etc) (DEATHS)
SKINNER. —On the 20th February, at Good wood Park, Ethel Maggie, the infant daughter of George end Jane Skinner, aged six months. “We know the Master has done it in love."
SA Regr 17/3/1881
Mr Skinner on behalf of the Goodwood Baptist Church presented a token of their esteem to a departing elder
SA Regr 27/9/1881
ASHBY — SKINNER.— On the 7th September, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Goodwood Park, by Mr. T. J. Gore, John Charles, eldest son of the late Mr. E. Ashby, of Glenelg, to Harriet, eldest daughter of Mr. George Skinner.
SA Regr 4/3/1881 (DEATHS)
SKINNER.— On the 20th February, at Goodwood Park, Ethel Maggie, the infant daughter of George and Jane Skinner, aged six months. “We know the Master has done it in love.”
SA Regr 13/9/1881
Letter from G. Skinner to the Unley Council about him recg a notice from the Town Clerk complaining of him allowing impure water to flow into the street. Skinner stated it was only rain and clear tap water. Refd to the Surveyor.
SA Regr (etc) 27/9/1881
ASHBY-SKINNER : On the 7th Sept at the residence of the bride’s parents Goodwood Park, by TJ Gore, John Charles, eldest son of the late E Ashby of Glenelg, to Harriett, eldest dau of Mt Goerge Skinner.
SA Adv 30/8/1882
The “Misses Skinner” (and others) associated with fund raising for new Goodwood Baptist Church (old 1878 built temporary church inadequate)
SA Adv 19/1/1883
For Sale notice for dogs, M Skinner Albert St Goodwood
SA Chronicle 17/11/1883
WALTERS-SKINNER : On 24the Oct at the residence of the brides’s parents Goodwood, by the Rev D Badger, Ernest Henry eldest son of the late J R Wlters Esq of Sydney, to Sarah Monkton. Second dau of G Skinner builder Goodwood.
SA Adv 28/11/1883
SKINNER.-On the 25th November, at Albert street, Goodwood Park, the wife of G. Skinner, builder, of a son.
SA Adv 24/11/1883
WALTERS—SKINNER.-On the 24th October, at the residence of the bride's parents, Goodwood, by the Rev. D. Badger, Ernest Henry, eldest son of the late J. B. Walters, Esq., of Sydney, to Sarah Monckton, second danghter of G. Skinner, builder, Goodwood.
SA Adv 21/2/1884 (Hard to read)
(Large article of thanks to G Skinner re Goodwood Methodist Church, hard work done, as he is about to leave the colony, 8 years as super of the Sun School)
“The teachers and scholars of the Goodwood Baptist Sunday School… presenting Mr G Skinner… about to leave the colony… beautiful timepiece inscribed ‘Presented to Mr Skinner as a token of esteem for his eight years service as Superintendent of the Goodwood Baptist Sunday School.
Revd Badger (pastor) spoke of his “hard labour for the cause and the good done by him” (other speakers) “expressing regret at the circumstances which caused his departure”
SA Adv 12/8/1884
A hearty vote of thaxks was accorded to the hon. secretary (Mr. Hannah) for the satisfactory manner in which be had conducted the basinets of the council for the past six months. The Sunday-school anniversary in connec tion with the Goodwood Baptist Church was commenced on Sunday, August 10, when sermons were delivered by the Bw. H. J. Lambert in the morning, and the Rev. J. B. Sneyd in the evening. During the afternoon the interesting service of song, " Child ot Jesus," was also sung by 100 voices in the presence of about 700 persons. On the latter occasion Mr. B. J. Lavis gave the connective leading, while Mr. T. J. Jeesop conducted the singing. On Monday a sale of useful and fancy goods, and tea and public meet ings were held. The Eev. D. Badger presided at the public gathering, which was very largely attended. The secre tary (Mr. B. O. Fox) reported that the past year had been a most successful one as regarded the attendance at the Sunday school. The avenge attendance was 95, and the scholars at present on the roll numbered ; 144, Oaring the year 72 children had joined j the school, and 52 had left, whOe the classes | had been increased to 13.
The resignation of Mr. Skinner, the late superintendent of the school, had been received with regret At present the library, which contained 172 volumes, was being well patronised, while tie Young Christians Union and the Young Men's Christian Band were also In a flourish ing condition. Daring the evening the Rev. 8. Faircy and Mr. Tackwdl addressed the meeting.
SA ADV 21/2/1884
Presentation.— On Tuesday evening,: at the conclusion of the Pastor's Bible Class, at the Goodwood Baptist Church, the Rev. D. Badger, on behalf of the Sunday-school and congregation,' presented a very handsome marble timepiece, suitably inscribed! on a silver-plate, to Mr, G. Skinner (Superinten dant of the Sunday-school from its formation, eight years ago), as a mark of their appreciation of his labour of love on his leaving for New South Wales. Several of those present Bpoke in highly complimentary terms of Mr. Skinner's worth, to which he suitably re sponded.
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Syd M Her 26/4/1884
(Shipping Departures) Birksgate (s.). 1413 tons, Captain A. M'Konzle, for Adelaide.
Passengers - Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. GoldBtoln, Mrs. Brovn, MU* J. Lyddy, Miss Mabel Baltv, Miss Koldnie, MUs Goldstein, Mi«a Brown, Mr, and Mrs. W. G. Mooro. Mr. and Mrs. W. Kviuis, c.:p toin K. Cox, Messrs. D. G. Mtirchie, Thomas Strange, George Skinner, John Ward; Charles Clark, Master Bonnctt, and l8 in the Steerage.
Melb Telegraph 12/4/1884
PRAHRAN POLICE CRTS - DEBT CASES. - Christina McDonald summoned George Skinner for wages, amounting to £1 4s. Mr Pysou, who appeared for defendant, pointed out that particulars were not given on the summons. He asked for an adjournment for 14 days. He did not wish to put the plaintiff to the expense of taking out a fresh summons. The plaintiff said she did not want a postponement and the case was truck out.
(Prahran is abt 4kms SE of the Melb CBD)
Melb Table Talk 25/3/1887
Mr and Mrs George Skinner attended a big Masonic Ball in the new Freemasons Hall Collins St, honour of Sir William and Lady Clarke on return from England. Descr of what ladies were wearing “...Mrs G Skinner, in white...”
Adv 14/5/1889
LOST - Supposed to be taken by mistake between SS Adelaide and city by rail, one canvas covered BOX and one tin TRUNK containing ladies wearing apparel etc adressed “Mrs G Skinner Passenger per SS Adelaide to Adelaide Sout Australia”. Anyone giving infornation leading to the recovery of the above will be suitably rewarded by applying to Mrs Skinner care of Mrs Ashby Albert St Goodwood.
(The SS Adelaide did the regular intercolonial run Sydney-Melbourne-Adelaide)
SA Chronicle 5/7/1890
HOLLIDAY — SKINNER. On the 18th Jane, at the residence of the bride's sister, Port Adelaide, by the Rev. J. O. Kirby, Geo. John, seoond son of the late Mr. T. Holliday, of Sydney, to Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. G. Skinner, of Melbourne.
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Daily News Perth 14/1/1891
SKINNER - HOWELL. At St.George's Cathedral, Perth, W.A., on the 10th of February, ]891, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Perth, James SKINNEB,- second son of George Skinner of Adelaide, S.A. to Maria Mary Anne Charlotte, seconds daughter of Herman George Howell, artist, of Melbourne
The West Austn 17/10/1911
The funeral of the late Mr. William Henry Skinner, plasterer, late of Victoria Park, and formerly of Melbodrne;. Victoria, took place on'!Sunday afternoon .last in the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery, and was largely' attended by many relatives, ftiends, and brethren of the Loyal Orange Institution,i and United A?icient- Order of Druids.;of which deceased :was' a member.
The chief mourners were Mrs. W. H. Skinner (widow), Mr. Thos. Skinner (son), Mrs. L. Hickey, Misses Emily, Lavina and Ida Skinner; (daughters), Mr. George Skinner (brother), Miss Lillian Skinner (niece), Arthur Skinner (nephew), Mr. L. Hickey (son-in-law), Mrs Geo Skinner and Mrs Bush (sistera-in-law), and Mr. E. Beaver.
The pall bearers were ...
West Mail Perth 11/2/1916
SKINNER HOWELL (Silver Wedding).On February IO, 1891, ¿t tít. George'* Cathedral, Perth, by thc Hov. Dean Goldsmith, (now .Bishop of. Banbury),. James, second eon of George Skinner, of Adelaide, ,6.A., J« Char-: lotte (Lottie), eeeend daughter of thc tate Herman George 'Howell, Melbourne, ..ana granddaughter of the late'Captain William Wood, of Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Present address, 45 Ballway-parado, : Mt. Lawley. Melbourne and Adelaide papers, please copy.
Daily News Perth 11/7/1916
SKINNER. — The Friends ' of Mr. George Skinner, of Third-avenue, Mount Lawloy, aro respectfully invited to follow the remains of his late dearly beloved WIFE. Jane Wilson, to the place of interment, the Bible Students' portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery. The Funeral is appointed to leave his residence, Third-avenue, Mount Lawley, at 1.45 o'clock TO-MORROW (Wednesday) AFTERNOON, per road. Friends wishing to attend the. Funeral may proceed by the 3 p.m. train leav ing Perth. No flowers, by. request. C. H. SMITH and CO., ???' ? Undertakers, 481 Newcastle-st, Perth. Tel. A1231.,
West Mail Perth 14/7/1916
SKINNER. On July 10 1916, at her late residence, Third-avenue, Mount Lawley, Jane Wilson, the beloved Wife of Mr George Skinner and late nurse Charles Street, Perth in her 76th year; loving mother of Mrs J C Ashby, Mrs Walters, Mrs Holliday, Albert Skinner of South Australia, George W Skinner, Alfred H. Skinner, (at the front), James Skinner& Percy Skinner of Mount Lawley; Horace Skinner of Boulder; and Charles B. Skinner of Wagin.
Daily News Perth 14/7/1916
THE LATE MRS. JANE WILSON SKINNER.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Jane Wilson, Skinner, late wife of Mr. George Skinner, of Third-avenue, Mount Lawley, took place on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of a large circle of friends a.nd relatives. The deceased, aged 75 years, was born at Coatbridge, near Glasgow, Scot-' land, resided in New South Wales one year, South Australia 25 years, and in this State. 24 years, where, in Charles street, Perth, she for many years fol lowed the vocation of ladies' nurse, and was highly esteemed by all who had occasion for her services. She leaves a husband and grown-up family of three daughters and seven sons, besides numerous grand-children, to mourn her loss. The cortege moved from her late residence, Third-avenue, Mount Law ley, and proceeded by road to the Bible Students' portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery, where the remains were in terred.
The chief mourners were: Mr. G. Skinner (husband), Messrs. Jas. and Percy Skinner (sons), Mesdames J. and P. Skinner (daughters-in-law), Mrs. E. R. Banks (grand-daughter)! Messrs. E. R. Banks and J. W. Skinner (grand-sons). The pall-bearers were: —Messrs. G. M'Corkill, E. Bolton, P. Hudson, J. M. Brown, W. Lazenby, and T. K. Twist. Among those present were: — Mesdames Twist, Harding, Lazenby, Fitzgerald, Stewart, Gould. Bradbury, Walters, Manning, Corney, A. Wallis, Urquhart. Patterson son, Dawson, C. Walker, Miss Wallig Messrs. Stewart, T. M'Laughlan, D. Bevan, A. Wallis, Manning. E. Gale, H. Sloman, Walters, W. Horton, Ur quhart, C. Walker, R. Lazenby, A. P. Davey, and many others. There were no flower?, by request, but numerous telegrams, letters, and messages of sympathy wero received. Mr. A. Scott, assisted by Mr. C. Walker, conductcl the burial service. The funeral ar rangements wero carried out by Messrs. C. H. Smith and Co
West Austn Perth 10/11/1917 (In Memorium)
SKINNER.-In loving memory of my dear wife, who passed away on July 10, 1916, at Third avenue, Mount Lawley. -Inserted by her loving husband, George Skinner, now of S.A. SKINNER,-In fond and loving memory of our dear mother, Jane Wilson Skinner, who died at Third-avenue, Mount Lawley, on July 10, 1916. -Inserted by her loving son and daughter-in law, Percy and Annie Skinner.
SKINNER.--In loving' memory of our dear mother, who passed away on July 10, 1916, at Third-avenue, Mount Lawley. -Inserted by her loving' son and daughter-in law, James and Lottie Skinner. and grand children, Mrs. H. Banks, Roy, Lionel, and James Skinner.
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“NURSE SKINNER”, WA Papers 1890 - 1916
West Austn 27/9/1895 (first ref) (plus several same Oct 1895)
WANTED, by respectable woman, baby wetnurse, own baby died. Apply Nurse Skinner Charles St
West Austn 2/2/1897
(a death) at Nurse Skinners, Wanneroo Rd Perth
West Austn 6/2/14897
(Sit Vac) GIRL, clean, tidy, wanted at once, apply Nurse Skinner Charles St
West Aust 21/10/1897
(Sit Vac) WANTED, kind motherly person, adopt baby from birth, premium given, Apply Nurse Skinner Charles St
West Austn 1/11/1897
LOST, on Saturday evening, TRINKETS off watch chain, gold key with rubies, silver locket and silver elephant, reward on returning to Nurse Skinner Charles St
West Austn 18/5/1898
(a birth) at Nurse Skinners, Charles St
West Austn 7/9/1898, 15/11/1898,
(a birth) at Nurse Skinners, West Perth
West Austn 15/11/1898,
(a birth) at Nurse Skinners, Charles St, West Perth
West Austn 5/9/1899, 7/11/1899, 15/11/1899
(a birth) at Nurse Skinners, No 9 Wanneroo Rd, West Perth
Daily News Perth 11/12/1899
(Shipping – Sailed) “Wollowra” SS 2628t, for the eastern colonies via Bunbury, Albany, (among many others ... ) Nurse Skinner ... (but no other family names) went to Cape Borda KI 15/12/99,
West Austn 5/4/1900
(Indian Famine WA Relief Fund) (among many others...) Nurse Skinner 10/6
West Austn 9/7/1900
(Sit Vac) GIRL, 16, clean and tidy wanted, Midland Junction, apply early, Nurse Skinner, Wanneroo Rd
West Austn 7/2/1901
(a death) at Nurse Skinners Home, Charles St Perth
West Austn 9/2/1901
(a birth) at Nurse Skinners Home, Charles St Perth
...and then HEAPS of these identical Birth entries go right through to June 1905, and then variously “Braidwood Cottage” Charles St, or just 212 Charles St, or sometimes “Nurse Skinners Hospital” Charles St ... through to Mar 1907, then July 1907 onwards it’s “Braidwood Cottage” 169 Charles St through to Jan 1912)
West Austn 21/12/1906
THE TRAINING OF NURSES. MIDWIFERY CERTIFICATES. PESENTED AT THE TOWN HALL . An interesting ceremony took place at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, when the Mayoress of Perth (Mrs. S. Stubbs) presented the certifcates gained by the nurses who have attended the winter course of lectures on midwifery conducted by Drs. Haynes, and Couch. The system of lectures was inaugurated some two years ago at the Topsham Hospital, Stirling-street, in order to supply a proper course of midwifery training for nurses, and at the same time to afford a means whereby indigent women may receive skilled attention. The lectures extend over a period of four months, and nurses at tending pay a fee of £5 ...
Recipients of the Certificates were Nurses Skinner (and then 17 others)...
West Aust 29/8/1907
(Shipping Arrivals) “Grantala” from Eastern States, (among others) Nurse Skinner... (but no other family names)
West Austn 30/11/1907
HOSPITAL NURSES. THE YEAR'S WORK. The Resident Medical Officer at the Perth Public Hospital yesterday laid before the Hospital Board the results of the examinations for first, second, and third year probationers. He ex pressed the opinion that they showed a very satisfactory year's work." The results were (after 3rd and 2nd Yr results):-
First Year.-Results in Anatomy and Physiology- The following have passed - Nurses ... Skinner (plus 7 others)... The papers of Nurses Boss, Grover, and Skinner were highly creditable. Six failed to satisfy the examiner.
General Nursing.-The following passed the practical examination: Nurses Skinner ... (plus 14 others) One candidate failed to pam the examination.
West Austn 7/9/1910
Ref to Nurse Skinner (a Miss Mary Louisa Skinner) in charge of immigrant women, but while a WA girl, she arrives ex Eng...
Sept 1910 “West Australian”
Thanks to “Nurse Skinner” of “Braidwood (Cottage) Hospital” at a birth (many of these through this period)
West Austn 27/9/1910
LOST, between Robinson St or Charles St and city, Golf Brooch, old family keepsake, return to Nurse Skinners, Charles St, reward.
29/7/1911 “Western Mail” WA - MARRIAGES
HICKEY – SKINNER On July 5th at Victoria Park, by Rev Mr Schroeder, Leslie Hickey, eldest son of M.L. Hickey, Fitzroy Victoria, to Bessie May, eldest daughter of W.H. Skinner, Walton Rd Victoria Park. At home July 26.
17/10/1911 “West Australian” (Cemetery record aged 47 = bn 1864)
The funeral of the late Mr. William Henry Skinner, plasterer, late of Victoria Park, and formerly of Melbourne;. Victoria, took place on Sunday afternoon last in the Methodist portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery, and was largely attended by many relatives, friends, and brethren of the Loyal Orange Institution, and United Ancient Order of Druids, of which deceased was a member.
The chief mourners were Mrs W. H. Skinner (widow). Mr. Thos. Skinner (son), Mrs. L. Hickey, Misses Emily, Lavina and Ida Skinner (daughters), Mr. George Skinner (brother), Miss Lillian Skinner (niece), Arthur Skinner (nephew), Mr. L. Hickey. (son-in-law), Mrs George Skinner and Mrs Bush (sisters-in-law), and Mr. E. Beaver.
The pall bearers were W. Thompson, S. J.: White, and P. C. Thornton (representing Uhited Ancient Order of Druids Pride of Victoria Park Lodge), J. Young, T. R. Beauchamp, and F. Merrifield (representing Watchman Lodge, No. 44 L.O.L.).
Amongst those present were W. Jones, C. Bellman, J. Willis and W. Burville (representing the Plasterers Union), members of Watchman Lodge, No. 44, L.O.L., members No: 5, L.O.L., No. 14, No.32. No.:38, No. 46, No. 18, No. 17 L.O.L. The United Ancient Order of 'D]uids *ere represented: by the Grand LIodge; Hawthorne, Stonehenge,. Prosperity, PHide of;Victoria Park, and: Karrakatta 'Lodges.
There were-also numerous other friends present. Wreaths and floral tributes "were received fromni.many friends; The Rev. F.: W'. Close, assisted by. the Rev. Otto. 'Schroder officiated at the.grave. The lodge services were read by Bro.-E. Bolton,'P.W.M. (iO.L?.), and' Brdo J. A. Bick (U.A.O,.b. The funeral ,arrangements :were carried out. by fir. D. J. Chipper.
14 July 1916 “Daily News” Perth
THE LATE MRS. JANE WILSON SKINNER. - The funeral of the late Mrs. Jane Wilson, Skinner, late wife of Mr. George Skinner, of Third-avenue, Mount Lawley, took place on Wednesday afternoon in the presence of a large circle of friends a.nd relatives. The deceased, aged 75 years, was born at Coatbridge, near Glasgow, Scotland, resided in New South Wales one year, South Australia 25 years, and in this State. 24 years, where, in Charles street, Perth, she for many years followed the vocation of ladies' nurse, and was highly esteemed by all who had occasion for her services. She leaves a husband and grown-up family of three daughters and seven sons, besides numerous grand-children, to mourn her loss. The cortege moved from her late residence, Third-avenue, Mount Law ley, and proceeded by road to the Bible Students' portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery, where the remains were in terred.
The chief mourners were: Mr. G. Skinner (husband), Messrs. Jas. and Percy Skinner (sons), Mesdames J. and P. Skinner (daughters-in-law), Mrs. E. R. Banks (grand-daughter)! Messrs. E. R. Banks and J. W. Skinner (grand-sons).
The pall-bearers were: —Messrs. G. M'Corkill, E. Bolton, P. Hudson, J. M. Brown, W. Lazenby, and T. K. Twist.
Among those present were: — Mesdames Twist, Harding, Lazenby, Fitzgerald, Stewart, Gould. Bradbury, Walters, Manning, Corney, A. Wallis, Urquhart. Patterson son, Dawson, C. Walker, Miss Wallig Messrs. Stewart, T. M'Laughlan, D. Bevan, A. Wallis, Manning. E. Gale, H. Sloman, Walters, W. Horton, Urquhart, C. Walker, R. Lazenby, A. P. Davey, and many others. There were no flower?, by request, but numerous telegrams, letters, and messages of sympathy wero received. Mr. A. Scott, assisted by Mr. C. Walker, conducted the burial service. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. C. H. Smith and Co.
9/8/1919 SA Chronicle
Born in the Garden of England, Kent. Mr. George Skinner, who resides with his daughter, Nurse Ashby at North Unley, completed his 81st year recently. He came to Australia in 1857 in the Fitzjames, which was later converted into a training ship, the hulk of which is still at Port Adelaide. In that year he had a conversation at Glebe, Sydney, with one of the first white men who came to Australia to remain. He had been a convict, and had come out in one of the eeven ships that arrived at Botany Bay.
Mr. Skinner settled first in New South Wales, but resided in each of the other States. He was the father oi twelve children. Five of his sons served in the big war, and one of them in the South African campaign. Hia grandchildren number 34, and seven fought in the A.I.F. He has 13 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Skinner tells an interesting story of a meeting with Gardiner, the outlaw, in the early days in Brisbane. The bushranger called at his home under an alias, and during a conversation asked his host what dlstinguishlng marks Gardiner was known to have. Mr. Skinner mentioned the scars, and Gardiner remarked, 'It's a wonder they don’t arrest me on suspicion.' Not long after the police ended the outlaw’s career.
Mr. Skinner has enjoyed a wonderful immunity from sickness. He is hale, hearty, and happy, with his facultiea intact.
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Adv 18/9/1920
40th MACHINE GUN COMPANY REUNION
At the Returned Soldiers Club on Thursday night the 10th Machine Gun Company Club held their first reunion. Mr. Albert Skinner (Old Dad) was unanimously elected chairman, a position which he filled admirably. Mr. A. G. Tapp was appointed secretary, with a strong committee and a vigorous policy was put forward to promote a healthy interest in the club. Regret was expressed that the addresses of several eligible members could not be traced, and the secretary promised to give this matter special attention. Several toasts were honored. The company stood to attention for a few moments in silence, in memory of their fallen comrades. Arrangements have been made for an annual reunion during Show Week.
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