These paragraphs in the Bakery Page (“The Bakery and more”) contain the only reference to the bakers that endured this hostile place and we would appeal to anyone that may have any record at all of life in this little bakery or any others of the era to contact US via his contact form on this web site.
Query 1
I am trying to find out some information about my Grandfathers family who are originally from Farina. My Grandfathers name was Geofrey Benjamin Martin born in Farina in 1930 to Thomas Benjamin Martin and Evelyn Mabel Reid. I was wandering if you have any suggestions of where I may be able to find some old pictures and any further information on my family so I can continue to track back.
Response
So far, we have nothing on Geofrey Martin, however since Martin is not all that common as a surname, we feel that there’s a good chance that William Joseph Martin, resident of Farina, who died in Murnpeowie on March 4th, 1913 (at the age of 46) is a likely relative. His next of kin at that time was his Brother in Law P.J. Callary.
We also have a record of a Henry Martin who was between 1880 and 1881, the licencee of the Transcontinental Hotel.
From 1882 to 1886, Mrs Martin was the licensee!
Query 2
I was wondering if, while the volunteers are up in Farina from 4th May to 20th July would you have any contact with the Archivists as to my G.Grandparents place of residence in Farina (Old Govt. Gums).
My Grandmother was born in Farina in late 1886.
I would dearly love to know where (the actual Street address) she and her parents – Alfred and Lavinia KEY resided in the Town of Farina in the late 1800’s. My Great Grandparents.
As far as I know, Mr Alfred KEY was a teamster.
Perhaps he/she would have an old archival map/street plan showing where the residents lived in the 1880’s, as much work is being done in the Township. One of the Volunteers (or relatives of the original residents ) may be able to help.
- The family KEY may not have owned the home they lived in. Perhaps they paid rent in some form. ( not sure if they would have called it ‘rent’ in those days )
- If Church or School records have been kept, the children of Alfred and Lavinia KEY (eg. my Grandmother – Ethel May KEY), may show on one of the Registers, giving the home address of the family.
Response
Karen Baines
email withheld.
Regarding Query 2 – Alfred & Lavinia Key. I think they actually lived at Beltana mostly in the late 1800’s. I’m also a descendant of the Key’s and recently visited Farina. Can you pass on my name and email address to this person who has posted the query?
Query 3
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