Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Cockatoo Island convict prison Bell, also used at Walsh Island. IMAGE 1937
Newcastle morning herald and miners advocate
25 August 1937.
Cockatoo Island convict prison Bell, also used at Walsh Island.
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HISTORY OF OLD BELL
The Newcastle Sun
NSW : 1918 - 1954 Mon 23 Aug 1937
HISTORY OF OLD BELL
WAS USED IN PRISON AT
COCKATOO ISLAND
Inquiries made by the Newcastle and Hunter District Historical Society through 'The Newcastle Sun,' regarding the history of an old bell, dated 1838. formerly used at Walsh Island and now at the Public Works Department offices, have met with success.
The President of the Society (Aid.W. J. Goold) said to-day that he had been informed by Mr. J. Sharpe, of Stockton, that the bell had been at Cockatoo Island when it was a convict prison.
When the Government dockyard was started at Walsh Island, said Ald. Goold, a good deal of material from Cockatoo was sent to Newcastle, and It was believed that the bell was among it.
The bell, slightly larger than a ships bell, was used at Walsh Island to guide ferries to their berth on foggy days.
The Historical Society has secured permission to use the bell In the exhibition to be held during the 150th Anniversary celebrations, and it Is hoped It will be given to the society, which will find a permanent home for it.
Mr. J. Hutchinson, of Pokolbin road, Broadmeadow, has given the society an old bell which was used on the winding engine of the old Bore hole colliery at Hamilton.
It la hoped to secure a collection of bells of historical interest for the exhibition in February.
Sunday, 24 August 2014
Saturday, 23 August 2014
John James Donnelly, Images.
Old Slab hut in ruins alone the droving trail.
Bullock train of Timber going through town possibly Lismore Casino NSW
LINK TO INDEX
Friday, 22 August 2014
Nancy Leathem, NZ Audio Expo 1980.
1980
This is
my claim to Newspaper fame, this is one of the Jobs I got while on a visit with
my Brother who was staying in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Thursday, 21 August 2014
Hanna Ellen Veronica Donnelly nee O’Leary.
These are images of Mrs H.E.V Donnelly, my Grandmother as well as John James Donnelly Grandfather, with possibly a brother, can only see noses and chins under them hats!
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Edward & Sarah Jane (Werne) Barwick 1870’s
Edward &
Sarah Jane (Werne) Barwick 1870’s
Children:
Eliza S
Barwick 1871
Frederick G
Barwick 1872
Jabez Edward
Barwick 1874
The
Sydney Morning Herald
11 Oct. 1948
BARWICK - The Relatives and Friends of
Mrs Lily Grace Barwick, Garfield
Douglas and Russell are Invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband
and their dear father JABEZ EDWARD to leave our chapel 181Church Street
Parramatta This Monday at 1:15 pm for the Crematorium Rookwood William Metcalfe and Co. Pty Ltd UW
8818
Sarah Jane
Barwick 1876
Constance
Teresa Barwick 1880
William R
Barwick 1882-1882
Albert Henry
Barwick 1883
Charles
Clyde Barwick 1892 M .Elsie Annie Elizabeth Wallis. 1909.
Mr. C. Barwick at the scene of a terrible train crash Hurstville NSW. 1920.
The
Sydney Morning Herald NSW
4 August
1920
HEROIC
FORTITUDE.
AMONG THE INJURED.
Mr. C. Barwick,
a resident of Hurstville, said:-
"I
arrived on the scene within a few minutes of the accident, and assisted in the rescue
work.
The scenes
were terrible.
"I
helped to chop a number out from the wreckage of the telescoped carriages.
One of the
passengers had to have his leg chopped off before he could be extricated.
"Men
were tangled with twisted steel, wood-work, and other parts of the carriage,
and It seemed to be impossible to get them out. We were armed with the roughest
of implements, and often when about to strike a blow with a tomahawk we would
see the limb of some unfortunate person, which prevented us from chopping.
Steel
had to be cut through with axes and saws. We worked as fast as it was humanly possible
to do, but It seemed a dreadful time, and I often despaired of many being
rescued in time.
"The
injured were wonderfully cheerful. One lad, still in his teens, with his leg
almost off and with other frightful injuries, asked me for cigarette.
An-old
man, badly Injured, asked me to get a flask of whisky for him out of one of his
pockets. The others were the same, displaying wonderful fortitude."
Charles Clyde Barwick & Elsie Annie Elizabeth Wallis. 1909. Hurstvill Sydney NSW.
Charles Clyde
Barwick B. c 1892 New Zealand or Tasmania.
Elsie Annie
Elizabeth Wallis. B. Beverly Hills NSW.
Married 1909
Kogarah, Sydney, NSW.
Children:-
*Clyde.
*Morton.
*Winifred.
*Agnes.
*Victor
Phillip Barwick:
B.1919 Hurstville, Sydney, NSW. M 1954 St Joseph’s Newtown, Sydney, Molly Vera Dalton.
B.1919 Hurstville, Sydney, NSW. M 1954 St Joseph’s Newtown, Sydney, Molly Vera Dalton.
*Clythie
Elsie:
Sydney Morning Herald
1943
LARMENT. — October 16, 1943, at St. George District
Hospital, Clythie Elsie Larment, dearly loved wife of Lieutenant Edward
Larment, 6th Div., A.I.F., dear mother of Clyde and loving daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Barwick, and dear sister of Clyde, Morton, Winifred,
Victor, and Agnes, aged 28 years. Requiescat in peace.1943
INDEX TO LINKS
Monday, 18 August 2014
Walter J Thorn, Camden, NSW & Charlotte Frances Schofield b.1872- 1932 Bathurst NSW.
Walter J
Thorn, B. Camden, NSW. son of William & Sarah.
Charlotte Frances Schofield b.1872-1932 Bathurst NSW. daughter of John and Maria.
CHILDREN:
Mini Vera Thorn Bathurst NSW. M. Patrick Percy Dalton Lithgow NSW.
Sydney
Morning Herald.
23 Sept 1932
THORN. —
The Relatives and friends of Mr. WALTER THORN, Mr. and Mrs. ALBERT THORN, of 38 Chadlers Street,
Marrickville, Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE THORN,
Mr. and Mrs. CYRIL THORN, of
Lithgow, Mr. and Mrs. P. DALTON and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. P. KERRIGAN, Mr. and
Mrs. GEORGE BAKER and FAMILY, Mr. and Mrs. E. KEANE and FAMILY, Mrs. L.
CORDEROY and FAMILY, and Mrs. H. PRIOR are kindly invited to attend the Funeral
of his late dearly beloved WIFE, their MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, SISTER, and AUNT,
Charlotte Frances Thorn ;
to leave Wood Cofill's Mortuary Chapel, 810 George- street, Sydney, THIS
FRIDAY, at 1 o'clock, for the Church of England Cemetery, Rookwood, via the
Mortuary Station.
WOOD COFFILL
LIMITED.
Saturday, 16 August 2014
Thomas Robert & Frances ( nee Hockey) Williams.1897. Orange NSW.
Thomas Robert Williams.
B. stated on his daughters marriage cert he was born in Wales.
M. Frances Hockey 1872. Orange NSW.
Frances Hockey B 1854 Guyong NSW, daughter of Samuel and Mary (nee Dally) Hockey. D.1920 Parramatta NSW.
Frances Hockey B 1854 Guyong NSW, daughter of Samuel and Mary (nee Dally) Hockey. D.1920 Parramatta NSW.
D. 1897.
Molong
Express and Western District Advertiser NSW
4 Sept
1897
Found Dead.
A
MIDDLE-AGED man named T. R. Williams, well known in this district for
years, past as a peddler and general dealer, was found dead in his cart at
Goodrich, near Obley, on Tuesday morning by Mrs. Lee.
Deceased was
the father of Mrs. W, Leathem and Miss Williams, both of Molong.
A
magisterial inquiry was held and the result forwarded on to Sydney to the
Minister for Justice.
Death is
supposed to be the result of natural causes.
Children.
Elizabeth (Mrs Rooney) (Concord)
1882, married Molong, NSW, JOHN JOSEPH PAUL ROONEY.
EMILY (Mrs Leathem)
1882, married Molong, NSW, JOHN JOSEPH PAUL ROONEY.
children-
MARGARET M T; MARY B; FRANCIS J; KATHLEEN F; ESTHER MARY; PATRICK, CLARIS.
MARGARET M T; MARY B; FRANCIS J; KATHLEEN F; ESTHER MARY; PATRICK, CLARIS.
EMILY (Mrs Leathem)
Narromine News and Trangie Advocate NSW
17 Nov 1899
We briefly announced in our last issue the dangerous illness of Mrs. W. Leathem.
We now learn that under the skillful treatment of Dr. Rowlands, who has been in constant attendance, and the careful nursing of Nurse Tresillian, of Dubbo, the sufferer is progressing slowly.
Sydney Morning Herald
July 22,1948
Death of Emily Leathem. Beloved wife of William Leathem of Coonamble and loved mother of Wallace and Bert and sister of Elizabeth (Mrs Rooney), Edith (Mrs Cady deceased), Eva (Mrs Harris), Arthur Williams, Nina (Mrs Turner), Thomas Williams, Bertha Williams, Alfred Williams.
Edith (Mrs Cady deceased) (MOLONG)
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW
3 September 1898
Family Notices
MARRIAGE. CADY- WILLIAMS.- August 26th, 1898, at the residence of Mr. W. Leathem, Watson street, Molong, by the Rev. W. C. Hughes, Hugh Peden, fourth son of Mr. Alfred Cady, Goulburn, to Edith, third daughter of the late T. R. Williams, Molong.
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW
12 July 1941
OBITUARY
EDITH MARY CADY.
There, passed away at the Molong Hospital on Friday, July 4th, in her 63rd year, Mrs. Edith Cady, wife of Mr. H. P. Cady, well known citizen and one-time Mayor of this town.
A native of Cudal, Mrs. Cady was a member of the Williams family, pioneers of that district, and was married in Molong in 1898.
She had enjoyed her usual good health until a couple of weeks ago, when she entered the hospital after her return from a month's holiday spent in Sydney. She gradually became worse and, following an operation, gradually sank, but the end came with an unexpected suddenness which prevented her two sons, Cecil and Hugh, from reaching her bedside until too late.
After a service conducted in the Methodist Church by Rev. Guy Walker, on Saturday afternoon, the funeral cortege left for the Presbyterian portion of the Molong cemetery, where a service was conducted by Revs. Robertson and Walker, her four sons acting as the pall-bearers.
A long line of friends and relatives followed the remains to their last resting place, headed by members of the Foresters Lodge, of which body Mr. H. P. Cady is the secretary. A large number of beautiful wreaths almost obscured the coffin, amongst them being tokens from the Boy Scouts, Hospital Auxiliary, Women's Church Aid, and Country Women's Association, in all of which bodies the deceased had been an active member.
Numerous letters and telegrams of sympathy were received from absent relatives and friends. Beside her husband, four sons and one daughter remain to mourn their loss, Phylis Royal Hospital, Paddington), Cecil (Strathfield), Fred and Archie (Molong), Hugh (Bournewood). Another son Alfred) predeceased her some years ago.
Brothers are Arthur (Cowra) and Thomas (Sydney) and sisters Mesdames Rooney (Concord), Harris (Enfield), Allen (Chatswood), and Leathem.
The sympathy of a wide circle of district friends is extended to the bereaved family Mr. P. Quinn had charge of the mortuary arrangements.
Molong Express and Western District Advertiser NSW
9 Nov 1945
A Tribute to the Late H. P. Cady
(Contributed).
In the year 1891 two sturdy young men arrived in Molong from Goulburn seeking their fortune. They were both blacksmiths, who had served their apprenticeship in that city.
They were H. P. Cady and Tom West. Molong was then the terminus of the railway, and about 100 teams carried supplies further west and brought back wheat and wool. Those young men saw the opening and setting-up of a blacksmith and wheelwright shop opposite the railway good shed. They toiled early and late, shoeing heavy horses and cutting tyres. They were a most obliging pair and became great favorites with the teamsters. They always had more work on hand than they could do.
The partnership continued until the railway opened to Forbes in 1893 when Mr. West sought fresh fields and pastures new.
Mr. Cady carried on the business alone. He used to board at the Post Office Hotel, now occupied by the Molong P.P. Board, and he used to jokingly, remark that he was sold three times with the business.
He was a very active member of the Light Horse and, in 1897, when Queen Victoria celebrated her diamond jubilee, he was one of a batch sent, to England to represent N.S.W. He had a very pleasant trip and, in after life, used to recount the things he had seen and the characters he met.
On his return, he married a Miss Williams who predeceased him by about three years.
He was a prominent Oddfellow, and took great interest in the Molong branch. He was a member of Molong Municipal Council for many years and, for about four, terms, Mayor. He always worked hard for the advancement of the town. Water, electricity and closer settlement were his chief interests.
When age began to climb up, he resigned from public life and attended to his own affairs.
He was always a friend of the underdog and especially those who could not help themselves. Now that he has gone from amongst us, we can truly say that one of Molong's good men has gone to rest.
Eva (Mrs Harris) (Enfeild)
Arthur Williams (Cowra)
Nina (Mrs Turner)
Thomas Williams (Sydney)
Bertha Williams
Alfred Williams.
Friday, 8 August 2014
THE ADVENTURS OF BOTANY BAY by Terry Trowell. 1949.
Western Mail Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954, Thursday 30 June 1949
THE
ADVENTURS OF BOTANY BAY by Terry Trowell.
Thursday, 7 August 2014
JACK “TIGER” DONNELLY. BOXER Around 1930's to 1940's Ballina, Sydney.
Image from.
Northern
Star. Lismore, NSW, Tuesday 3 October 1933
OK, who is "Tiger" any one know? reports have him from Sydney and Ballina, Known as Jack, he could of been a John or James, he is around the same age as my grandfather, John James (Jack) Donnelly died Sydney buried Casino. 1901-1963. He would be the right age in any case surly a relative? I really cant find any real personal info on him, any one know?
Tiger Donnelly Boxing records at BoxRec.
Tiger Donnelly at Sport & Note.
LINK TO TROVE.
Northern
Star Lismore, NSW
2 NOV 1933
WINNER TAKES
ALL
BAKE v. DONNELLY
George
Baker, one of Brisbane's leading flyweights, meets Tiger Jack Donnelly, of Ballina, in a return
contest at the Ballina Stadium next Saturday night for £5 a side, winner takes
all.
These boys
put on one of the most sensational fights yet seen on the North Coast last
Saturday, when the decision, a foul in favour of Donnelly, did not meet with the approval of the audience.
Although
Baker was cautioned on several occasions for low punches, both boys were
anxious for the contest to go on.
Subsequently
they decided to fight a return contest next Saturday, on the conditions stated
above.
A good
supporting programme has been arranged.
Sid Muller,
of Cumbalum, meets Louis Cheviour (Wardell); Laurie Holt (Ballina) opposes Len Fitzpatrick
(Sydney), and Peter Mitchel (Cumbalum) meets Ron Dodd (Lismore)
The
Courier-Mail. Brisbane, Qld.
30 March
1936
BOXER LOSES HIS LIFE
Fatal Knockout of Clements
STADIUM TRAGEDY
With tragic
suddenness, the career of Bobby Clements, flyweight champion of Australia,
ended in death from concussion of the brain, soon after he had been knocked
unconscious in the eleventh round of his contest with the successful
challenger, 'Tiger' Donnelly, at the Brisbane Stadium on Saturday night.
As the
stricken boxer lay
inert after being counted out by Referee Mr. Pat Hill, the cheers for Donnelly were stifled, and the
crowd stood silently as the Stadium's medical officer, Dr. J. Barr David,
entered the ring and made an examination of the unconscious fighter.
For five
minutes ice packs were applied to the back of Clements head, but as to the back
of Clements head, but he showed no signs of consciousness.
He was
carried from the ring by his chief second Billy McConnell and placed on a table
in the rubbing room.
Here the doctor in the presence of three police officers,
made another examination, giving as his official opinion that Clements had
concussion and a possible fracture of the skull.
At 9.50 p.m.
Clements, accompanied by McConnell, was rushed to the Brisbane General
Hospital, where he was admitted by Dr. J. C. Moffatt.
He was
breathing, but sinking fast, and death took place 10 minutes after admission. Dr.
Moffatt said that nothing could have been done to save Clements.
POST-MORTEM
HELD Yesterday morning.
Dr. E. H.
Derrick held a post-mortem on the dead boxer,
and officially reported that he died from concussion of the brain, out that
there was no evidence of a fractured skull.
The
finishing punches, a left rip to the body, which made Clements sag at the
knees, and a lightning left hook to the Jaw, were hard blows From the latter
punch Clements fell like a log, his head striking the floor with terrific
force, but after five seconds had been counted over him, he moaned weakly, and
a slight muscular reaction took place in the right leg He afterwards relapsed
into an unconscious state.
Sub-Inspector
Quinlan stated yesterday that an inquest would be held. Clement's remains were
taken to Cannon and Cripp's funeral parlour yesterday afternoon.
REMOVAL TO
SYDNEY
McConnell,
at the request of Clements's mother and three sisters, who reside in Annandale,
is returning to Sydney with the body today. Bobby was the sole support of his
family, said McConnell.
It is terrible
to take him back to them dead when only a few weeks ago we left them with
Bobby, the champion of Australia in both the flyweight and bantamweight
divisions.
Clements, who was 22 years of age, started boxing four years ago.
He won the
flyweight championship from Lindsay, and the bantamweight championship from
Miller, besides recording 29 other successes last year.
He fought the Queenslander,
Maxie Richards, and artistically outpointed him at the Brisbane Stadium on
February 15, but was outpointed to lose the Australian bantamweight title to
Mickey Miller in the same ring on March 7.
Clements remains will be removed to the South Brisbane station at 10.15 a.m. To-day. All
the available professional boxers in
Brisbane will attend. Mr. Jack Hoult
announced last night that he would immediately launch a public appeal on behalf
of Bobby's mother and sisters, and would augment the fund by a benefit night at
the Brisbane Stadium on a date to be fixed.
This is the
fourth boxing fatality in Brisbane in the last 16 years. Frank Soady died from
the effects of punishment received in a bout with Eddie Lynagh. More recent
fatalities were those of Curly Sheridan following a gymnasium spar at Cullen's
Athletic Club, and Lett Sheppard's death at the hospital as the result of his
contest with Jim Richardson.(A report of the flint appears in the sporting
section.)
Saturday, 2 August 2014
Francis Schneider’s MEMORANDA. Photo copy of original hand writing. dated 1850 1894.
Francis Schneider,
Native of Frauenstein near Wiesbarden in Nassan.
Landed in Sydney
NSW, on the Sailing ship Rherestich, in the year 10 March 1850 and become a British
subject on the 7 May 1894.
Thursday, 31 July 2014
JOHN DONNELY. TRUANT TROUBLE. Wooroowoolgen. 1914.
The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser NSW
13 March 1914
The case of the young lad, John Donnelly, was then mentioned by Sir. W. F. Norrie, who asked for a
variation of the decision given the previous Wednesday.
Mr. Norrie said the lad's mother, and also his grandfather,
were present, he asked that the lad boy released on probation, or else
committed to the custody of his uncle, Mr. J. Lancaster, a teamster residing at
South Casino.
The lad was going to school at Wooroowoolgen, two miles from
Mr. Lancaster's, and he would be 13 years of age in June next. Mr. Lancaster's children went to the same
school, and defendant could go with them.
Mr. Lancaster was a model father, and his children had a good
school record. If the lad were handed over to him he would be able to control
him, but his mother could not, as unfortunately she was not able to do so.
The
P.M. said he could not see his way clear to make any variation in the order he
had recently made.
He thought the order was the best in the boy's interests. He
suggested to Mr.
Norrie that an application could be made to the
Attorney-General to have him apprenticed to his relatives after he was at the
home to which he would be sent. He declined to vary the order.
Honeymoon at Beach Mr. and Mrs. Charles Riggall, nee Lancaster 1952.
Northern
Star Lismore, NSW
22 April 1952
Honeymoon
At Beach
Somerville, Casino.
Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Riggall are honeymooning at Surfers Paradise after their Easter
Saturday wedding in St. Mark's Church of England, Casino.
The bride was formerly Marjorie Lorraine, the only daughter
of Mr. and. Mrs. J. Lancaster,
of Tenterfield Road, via Casino.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Riggall, of Ballina.
The portrait
neckline and long fitted sleeves were features of Marjorie's satin dress.
The skirt fell into a train and had a lace panel down the front. A
three tiered curvette of orange blossom held the embroidered tulle veil she
carried white charm dahlias and small pink Cecil Brunner roses.
Misses Norma
Wilkinson and Gloria Child were bridesmaids. Robert Rigall and Clifford
Lancaster attended the groom.
Mr and Mrs Riggall will live at
Tatham
Donnelly's Bush fire destruction and timely birth. Kempsey 1875.
Warwick
Examiner and Times Qld.
7 Sept 1895
In New South
Wales bush fires continue to rage fiercely along the line between Bolivia and
Glen Innes, miles of fencing have been destroyed.
Tenterfield
for some days has been enveloped with dense clouds of smoke, and at night the
hills are bright with fires for many miles around.
A distressing case in
connection with the recent bush fires is reported from Piper's Creek, near Kempsey,
where a selector named Donnelly was
completely burnt out.
The flames
made a clean sweep of Donnelly's
house and contents, and his wife and family had a narrow escape.
Within a few
minutes of the home being destroyed Mrs. Donnelly gave birth to a child, the confinement taking place in
the open air under the shelter of some bushes, while the blaze passed by, Donnelly is both homeless and
penniless.
South
Australian Chronicle Adelaide, SA
7 Sept
1895
BUSH FIRES
IN NEW SOUTH WALES.
Sydney,
August 30.
At Smith's
Creek Mr. Donnelly, a
farmer, had his home completely burnt out, his wife and family being rescued
almost naked.
His wife gave birth to a child the following day in a ploughed
field where they had taken refuge, and the infant had only a corn sack for a
covering.
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Mr. Edward Stevens Donnelly, of Kings Plains, Inverell Obituary 1937.
The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts
Advertiser NSW
14 Sept 1937.
The death is
announced of a gentleman well known to many Richmond River folk —
Mr. Edward Stevens
Donnelly, of Kings Plains, Inverell. Deceased was a relative of the well-known Donnelly family
of Tenterfield district.
He was a son of the late James Donnelly, of Bungulla, a brother of the late Henry Donnelly, of Bryan's Gap, and a cousin
of Messrs. Michael, John, Thomas and Sidney Donnelly.
He married Miss Annie Moylan, of Bungulla, and made his home
in the Inverell district about35 years ago.
He is survived by two daughters,
both of whom are married, he recently disposed of his property at Kings Plains,
and, accompanied by his wife, set off for Sydney to enjoy a holiday.
Unfortunately, he and his wife contracted pneumonia. His
wife, is still in hospital.
Edgar Waters, 1925-2008.Folklore collector extraordinaire. Obituary.
Sydney
Morning Herald NSW
13 May 2008
Folklore
collector extraordinaire
Edgar
Waters, 1925-2008
EDGAR
WATERS, scholar, folklorist and social historian, brought a sharp intellectual
approach and an unwavering historical rigour to the emerging field of
Australian folklore.
His exceptional knowledge influenced some of the pivotal
moments in folklore studies in the second half of the 20th century.
He also
brought a generous spirit, which encouraged and informed even while maintaining
a critical stance, and a lifetime of research simply for the love of learning.
Waters, who
has died at 82, was born in Sydney and grew up in Casino, northern NSW, during
the Depression. His father, Eric, was a bush worker who died before his son
reached 12; his mother, Thelma Matilda Lancaster, worked as a cleaner to raise
the family.
Edgar
matriculated early from Casino High School, applying for a scholarship at his
teachers' insistence. At just 16, he entered the heady world of Sydney
University at a time when thinkers such as John Anderson and Ian Maxwell held
sway. There he met Ann Barnard, who shared much of his ideals and whom he later
married.
Although his
brother, Darcy, became a leader in the influential Sydney Push, which grew out
of the Andersonian Libertarians, Edgar rejected Anderson's philosophy, opting
for a commitment to the left, which led to him joining the Australian Communist
Party.
He resigned
in 1957, when his discontent over a sponsored tour that included Soviet Russia
was confirmed by the 1956 invasion of Hungary.
After
editing Rebel Songs in 1947 with Stephen Murray-Smith, Waters
worked at the State Library of NSW, where he met Russel Ward, the historian who
was to write The Australian Legend. Ward suggested that Waters,
with a friend, Jeff Way, undertake a recording in 1953 of Joe Cashmere, a
bushman, singer and musician who knew a wealth of songs.
Waters
shared the recordings with collectors Norm O'Connor and John Meredith and
Cashmere's repertoire became an integral part of Meredith's collection in Folk
Songs Of Australia.
Waters
travelled to London, immersing himself in British and Irish folklore, meeting
such figures as Peter Kennedy, A. L. (Bert) Lloyd, Seamus Ennis, and Ewan
MacColl and working as Alan Lomax's research assistant, including on the
seminal Folk Songs Of North America.
He returned
to join Peter Hamilton, co-founder of Wattle Records in Sydney, travelling via
a Communist youth meeting in Warsaw.
Wattle was a
critical success and, for a short time, a commercial one. Its first release of
a recording of pioneering revivalist band, the Bushwhackers, was a chart
triumph.
The recording of revival albums such as Gary Shearston's The Springtime
It Brings On The Shearing, or MacColl and Lloyd's Convicts And Currency
Lads were critical successes.
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