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Checked and updated Places so that Origins displays a better breakup of locations.
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Updated some of the narrations with new information.

Photos

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	Nancy Leary & Phyllis Wilce	Nancy Leary Wilce Phyllis Wilce	18 Nov 2024
	William Thomas Wilce and Family 1949 Thomas married Edreen Vera May Wilce (born Coffee) on June 22 1927, at age 24 in Dubbo, NSW, Australia. Edreen was born on July 30 1905, in Bodangora, Wellington, NSW, Australia. They had 6 children: Nancy Leary (born Wilce), Thomas Edwin Wilce, Phyllis Hands (born Wilce), Heather May Murphy (born Wilce), Dawn Wilce and one other child.	Edreena Vera May Coffee Heather May Wilce Nancy Leary Wilce Phyllis Wilce Robert John Wilce William Thomas Wilce	18 Nov 2024
	Peter Harold Hillbrick (1949-2014)	Peter Harold Hillbrick	15 Nov 2024
	Kenneth Rupert Hillbrick (1926-1968)	Kenneth Rupert Hillbrick	4 Nov 2024
	William Rupert Gartner (1921-1971)	William Rupert Gartner	26 Oct 2024

Documents

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	Robert Hurworth Plues Immigration per Theresa in 1842 George Plues departed from Plymouth England on the 15 January 1842 aboard the "THERESA" with his parents Robert and Dianna Plues (nee Humphries) arriving in Sydney on the 25 August 1842. Vessel 495 tons taking 147 days to complete the journey.	Dinah Humphries George Henry Plues Robert Hurworth Plues	10 Nov 2024
	Louisa Jane Plues (1843) Baptism Records	Louisa Jane Plues	10 Nov 2024

Headstones

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	Alice Winifred George (1905-1976) Gravesite - No headstone	Karrakatta Cemetery Anglican-Zm-0406		Alice Winifred George (d. 11 Apr 1976)	17 Nov 2024
	Ivor & Minne Uebergang	Warrnambool Cemetery PRS 30 015		Ivor Oswald Uebergang (d. 4 May 1906) Marie Dorothea Uebergang (d. 31 Jan 1904)	16 Nov 2024
	Uebergang Headstone in Warrnambool To the memory of our parents Frederick Uebergang Died 17th Dec. 1923 Aged 68 Years. and Pauline Uebergang Died 19yh Nov. 139 Aged 83 Years. Pioneers of the Cudgee District Also our brother and sister Ivor and Minnie At Rest.	Warrnambool Cemetery PRS 30 015		Paulina Johanna Hillbrick (d. 19 Nov 1939) Friederich Johann Uebergang (d. 17 Dec 1923) Ivor Oswald Uebergang (d. 4 May 1906) Marie Dorothea Uebergang (d. 31 Jan 1904)	16 Nov 2024
	Elsie (Hillbrich) (1889-1944) & Frank Joseph McDonald (1880-1943) sOURCE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213661505/elsie_mcdonald	Karrakatta Cemetery Anglican-Zg-0101		Elsie Hillbrich (d. 14 Oct 1944) Frank Joseph McDonald (d. 10 May 1943)	15 Nov 2024
	Peter Harold Hillbrick (1949-2014) Headstone 2717099 Lance Corporal P. H. Hillbrick Royal Australian Engineers 20th January 2014 Age 64 Be forever Missed by Loving partner Vicki & Children Brendan & Loreen.	Fremantle Cemetery 0267 - Section: General Lawn S		Peter Harold Hillbrick (d. 20 Jan 2014)	15 Nov 2024
	Joseph Henry Gardiner (1867-1916)	Orange General Cemetery Church of England; Area - Old; Section D; Number 335-336		Joseph Henry Gardiner (d. 28 Nov 1916)	1 Nov 2024
	Headstones John Sydney Bryant (1894-1898) Julia Emma Gardiner (1871-1897) Joseph Henry Gardiner (1867-1916)	Orange General Cemetery Church of England; Area - Old; Section D; Number 335-336		John Sydney Bryant (d. 1898) Joseph Henry Gardiner (d. 28 Nov 1916) Julia Emma Gardiner (d. 23 Dec 1897)	1 Nov 2024

Newspapers

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	John Gardner & Family Emigration (1853) "Honorably Paid" Source: The Desert News - 1880-04-14 - Page 5 - Utah, USA	John Gardner Mary Ann Pettit	17 Nov 2024
	James Stiles (1888-1944) - Divorce Proceedings Source: A HARD LUCK CASE. (1922, August 19). Truth (Perth, WA : 1903 - 1931), p. 5. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207432641	Annie Marguerite Estelle Bridger James Stiles	16 Nov 2024
	James Stiles (1888-1944) - The Passage of Jim Stiles Source: VALE “JIM” STILES. (1944, February 4). Bridgetown Advocate (WA : 1938 - 1950), p. 3. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article252683751	James Stiles	16 Nov 2024
	Arabella Louise (Steeth) Stiles - 1903 New South Perth Hotel Source: NEWS AND NOTES. (1903, March 3). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article24856252	Arabella Louise Steeth	16 Nov 2024
	Arabella Louise (Steeth) Stiles - 1907 Incident Source: RUNNING AMOK (1907, June 19). The Evening Mail (Fremantle, WA : 1905 - 1910), p. 1. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article256597295	Arabella Louise Steeth	16 Nov 2024
	Arabella Louise Stile (1913-?) Mother: E. Stiles from Victoria Park	Arabella Louise Stiles	15 Nov 2024
	Percival John Hillbrick 55th Birthday A pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mr. H. Hillbrick. Manning-street, South Fremantle, last week-end, the occasion being a surprise party to Mr. Percy Hillbrick to celebrate his birthday. Mr. Rust, Master of the Old Men's Home, referred to the excellent work Mr. Hillbrick had done in visiting the Home and Wooroloo Sanatorium and distributing comforts to the inmates, who desired him, as a mark of appreciation, to present Percy with a handsome polished jarrah walking stick, the handiwork of the old men. After supper the evening was spent in song and story, musical items being rendered by Mrs. H. Hillbrick, Messrs. Bert Hillbrick, Rust, Dunstan and Miss and Master O. Hillbrick. Source: The Social Whirl and Personal Pars on Prominent People (1931, October 4). Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), p. 13. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58687039	Percival John Hillbrich	15 Nov 2024
	Raymond Herbert Hillbrick (1954) Stawell Gift Contenders Leave Two West Australian professional runners, Tom Panizza (right) and Kevin Lewis (second from right) left Perth by train yesterday for Victoria, where they will compete in the Stawell Gift meeting at Easter. They were farewelled at the central station by Mr. H. Winning (left), the secretary of the W.A. Athletic League, and Mr. R. Hillbrick, the league's official handicapper. Panizza plans to have his first run in Victoria in the Dandenong Gift on Saturday. He will then go to Stawell where he will run in the famous Stawell Gift over 130 yards and in the 220 yards event. Panizza, who is off the 7 3/4 mark should have a great chance of reaching the final of the Gift. Lewis, a distance runner, will contest the 880 yards and the mile events at Stawell. Source: STAWELL CONTENDERS LEAVE (1954, April 7). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 27. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article49627305	Raymond Herbert Hillbrick	15 Nov 2024
	Glen Herford Dunstan - 21st Birthday 1931 - Coming of Age A delightful party was recently held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dunstan, to celebrate the coming of age of their son. Glen. During supper Mr. B. Hillbrick proposed the toast of his nephew, and presented him with the "key of the house," as a memento of the occasion. Amongst those present were Mesdames Dunstan, Hillbrick, and McDonald, Misses B- Jury, M. Cain, J. Nunn, P. Ross, J. Brawn, M. Spencer, M. Blennerhassett, H. Spencer, R. Buckingham, F. Foley, M. Airy, L. Foley. P. Green, P. Dunstan, A. Considine, L. Platt, L Spencer, E. Hillbrick, J. McDonald, A. Morris, B. Dixon, E. Sullivan. L. Moulsdale, and Messrs. G. Dunstan, F. Walker, D. McLeod, K. Cornelius, J. Dunstan, H. Baker, J. Barton, N. Wells, M. Hungerford, R. Carter, R. Hillbrick, B. Bailey, A. Cameron, F. Hams, E. McGann, W. Noonan, B. Baylan, C. Smith, D. Kinnanes A Thompson, T. Lalor, A. Tulloch; J. Purling, J. Slmkiss, and M. Considine. Source: The Social Whirl and Personal Pars on Prominent People (1931, September 13). Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), p. 13. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58685835	Glen Herford Dunstan	15 Nov 2024
	Mary Josephine Gardiner (1906-) In honor of Miss Mary Gardiner, whose marriage to Mr. Victor Melville takes place shortly, Mrs T. Madigan arranged a bridge afternoon at her home in North Perth. Bridge was played in the lounge, which was decorated with Iceland poppies and Geraldton wax plant. The prize for the highest score was won by the guest of honor and the lowest score by Mrs C. Barrett. Mrs W. Melvin carried off the hidden number prize. During afternoon tea Mrs Madigan on behalf of all present made a presentation to Miss Gardiner, to which the guest of honor suitably responded. Among those assembled to wish Miss Gardiner happiness were Mesdames. E. Clear, H. Walsh, W. Melvin, G. Smith, C. Anning, C. Barrett, E. Hillbrick, V. Gartner, S. Gardiner, T. Arcus, F. Langridge, G. Crisford and Misses B. Woodthorpe and M. Walsh. Source: NEWS. (1936, August 30). Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), p. 25. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article58769696	Mary Josephine Gardiner	15 Nov 2024

Obituaries

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	John Gardner (1806-1880) Notice of Death Source: The Desert News - Page 16 - 1880-20-11 - Salt Lake City, Utah, USA	John Gardner	17 Nov 2024
	Friederich Johann Uebergang (1855-1923) Obituary SOURCE: Obituary (1923, December 18). The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954), p. 5. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72737672	Friederich Johann Uebergang	16 Nov 2024
	James Stiles (1888-1944) - Funeral Notice Source: Family Notices (1944, January 25). The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1955), p. 8 (CITY FINAL). Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article78796416	James Stiles	16 Nov 2024
	James Stiles (1888-1944) - Obituary Source: PERSONAL. (1944, January 25). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article46782675	James Stiles	16 Nov 2024
	James Stiles (1888-1944) - Obituary Source: Mr. James Stiles Passes On (1944, January 30). Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), p. 4. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article59191636	James Stiles	16 Nov 2024
	Arabella Louise (Steeth) Stiles Death Notice 193 STILES - On March 9, 1939, at Strickland street. South Perth., Arabella Louise, widow of the late Walter Lester Stiles (St. Kilda) and dearly loved mother of Walter, Arthur, James, Louise (deceased); Loved Grandmother of Winnie (Mrs. Ernie Smith), Erena, Nellie, Bell, Vera, Norma, Norman, James, Arthur and Ted; Aged 81 years. At rest. Source: Family Notices (1939, March 10). The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved November 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article46307794	Arabella Louise Steeth	16 Nov 2024
	Arabella Louise (Steeth) Stiles - Death Notice DEATH NOTICES STILES,? On March 9, 1939, at Strickland-street, South Perth, Arabella Louise, widow of the late Walter Lester Stiles (St. Kilda), and dearly loved mother of Walter, Arthur, James and Louise (deceased); loved grandmother of Winnie (Mrs. Ernie Smith), Erena, Nellie, Bell, Vera, Norma, Norman, James, Arthur and Ted; aged 81 years. At rest. FUNERAL NOTICES STILES.? The Friends of the late Mrs. ARABELLA LOUISE STILES, of Strickland-street, South Perth, and widow of the late Walter Lester Stiles, are respectfully informed that her re mains will be interred in the Church of England portion of the Karrakatta Cemetery at 10.20 o'clock TOMORROW (Saturday) MORNING. The Cortege will move from Messrs. Donald J. Chipper and Son's Service Chapel, 1023 Hay-street, Perth, at 10 o'clock. DONALD J. CHIPPER and SON, Funeral Directors, Perth. Tel. B3232 and B3772. And at Mt. Lawley. Family Notices. (1939, March 10). The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), p. 26. Retrieved May 19, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article83082177	Arabella Louise Steeth	16 Nov 2024
	Obituary Louisa Jane Plues PORTLAND. (From our own-Correspondent.) The death occurred on Saturday morning in the hospital of Mrs. Louisa Sharp, widow of the late Edward Sharp of Bodangora. The deceased lady, who was 74 years of age, came to live here, about seven months ago with her daughter, Mrs. D. Coffee. She had not been well of late and last week was admitted to the hospital. Death was due to senile decay. The deceased was well known in Bodangora and Dubbo, where she had resided for some years. She has left eight children, 59 grandchildren, and 22 greatgrandchildren. Two of her daughters, Mesdames F. and D. Coffee, are well known residents of this town and for them and the other relatives the greatest sympathy is expressed.	Louisa Jane Plues	10 Nov 2024
	Louisa Jane (Plues) Sharp - Death Notice Death at Portland. Mrs. Louisa Sharp, widow of the late Edward Sharp, has died at Portland . She is survived by a family of eight, 59 grand-children and 20 great-grandchildren.	Louisa Jane Plues (Death)	10 Nov 2024
	Harold William Hillbrick (1878-1953)	Harold William Hillbrick	4 Nov 2024

Individuals

ID	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Born/Christened	Location	Last Modified
I632	Dobson, Elizabeth Eleanor	b. 1873		18 Nov 2024
I1217	Davies, Hazel May			18 Nov 2024
I1135	Dobson, John Edward	b. 1908		18 Nov 2024
I1056	Lumley, Katherine Isabella	b. 1879		18 Nov 2024
I626	Dobson, Joseph	b. 1876	Newcastle upon tyne, Northumberland, England	18 Nov 2024
I1216	Wilce, Phyllis	b. 1931		18 Nov 2024
I1212	Wilce, Nancy Leary	b. 1928		18 Nov 2024
I1215	Wilce, Robert John	b. 1944		18 Nov 2024
I1214	Wilce, Dawn	b. 1942		18 Nov 2024
I1213	Wilce, Heather May	b. 1932		18 Nov 2024