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PEOPLE OF WYONG SERIES
Each book contains, when available, the birth, marriage, death and family details of most people, as well as copies of original newspaper articles detailing each person’s contribution to Wyong and the broader community. All the books in this series are priced at $40 each plus postage, or $180 if you purchase the complete series People of Wyong Book 1 is the first in a series of books that cover the people who provided services to the people of Wyong from its earliest days and for the next 100 years. When information beyond 1987 was available it has been included in the book. In this book you will read about the bigamist doctor, the doctors awarded the Military Medal as well as the doctor who was convicted of defrauding his patients. There are also details of Wyong’s female dentist during the 1930s as well as the dentist who retired at the age of 81! Details of the chemist who was the inaugural President of the Australian New Guinea Native Fish Association (ANGFA) can also be found in this book. The book also covers Wyong’s ferry services, the ambulance service, the churches, its funeral and hospital services as well as its hotels. The lack of a fire brigade saw the destruction of most of Wyong’s earliest buildings and also the death of one of its citizens and these details are contained within the book
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People of Wyong Book 2 covers the people who worked in Wyong and provided for the needs of its inhabitants. In this book you will find full lists, in chronological order, of the town’s Public Servants (Stationmasters, Postmasters, Police Sergeants and Primary School Principals) as well as its Bank Managers. Many other occupations and businesses owners such as the Blacksmiths, the Saddlers, the Butchers, the Entertainment Venues and the town’s General Storekeepers (the majority of which have ceased to trade) are also to be found within Book 2
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People of Wyong Book 3 is the third in a series of books that cover the people who worked in Wyong and district. It covers the Industries of the Wyong District – Timber, Poultry, Dairy and the Citrus industries as well as associated businesses in the period from pre 1887-1987 and where information beyond 1987 is available that has also been included
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People of Wyong Book 4 covers people who have lived in the former Erina and Wyong Shires and recognises the contribution that people from all walks of life have made to the what is now the northern part of the Central Coast Local Government area. Some contributions have been made by people still living, as it is important to include those people who are still contributing to the rich tapestry of the area in which we live. The Norah Head Lighthouse Keepers and the Wyong Abattoir workers are detailed in this book.
The book also shows the changing face of the Wyong township itself with Then and Now Photographs of the town and local area. Wyong’s two most iconic buildings, namely the Chapman Building and the Turreted building often referred to as Turton’s Corner are also featured. |
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People of Wyong Book 5 covers all the schools that exist or have existed within the former Wyong Shire Council area. This includes Government and Non-Government schools. A brief history is provided for each school and the names of all Principals and Head Teachers are listed along with their dates of tenure. Photographs of all schools are included, the majority in colour, as well as of student groups and school activities. Newspaper articles add further interesting facts for many schools.
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Wyong and Districts Anglican Church records 1838-1987
Available on USB only, $50.00 plus postage This USB contains over 15,000 primary records including Baptisms 1838-1927, Marriages 1838-1967 and Burials 1837-1987 with links to copies of the original church register pages for Gosford Parish until the early 1900s and thereafter for Wyong,The Entrance and Toukley/Budgewoi Parishes System rquirement is any version of MS windows from XP to Win10 with approximately10gb hard disk space |
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Gosford Times - Incorporating the Wollombi Express (1892-1906),Wyong District Advocate (1906-1920).Covers marriages and death notices 1892 - 1954
Contains entries for 5,892 deaths and 1,400 marriages that appeared in the Gosford Times and Wyong Advocate between 1892 - 1954. Note that the majority of the early papers were destroyed by fire and only a few papers were available for the 1940s. Death entries contain date of newspapers publication, full name of the deceased, age at death, date and place of death, date and place of burial and whether an inquest was held. Probate notices have been included under deaths. Marriage entries contain date of newspaper publication, full name of bride and groom, date and place of marriage. Cost : Book $27.00 plus postage Also available on CD - $20 plus postage |
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BOWDEN FAMILY FUNERALS, Wyong 76 pages. Covers funerals conducted between July 1999 and January 2015. Contains – 1714 entries arranged alphabetically. Details include Full name, Date of Death, Place of Death, Age, Date and Place of Burial, Date and Place of Birth. Also indicates if a Coroner’s Inquest was held and, where available, the Year of Arrival, if born overseas. Cost: $20 plus postage Also available on CD – Cost $15 plus postage |
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THE WYONG AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION 248 pages. Covers the history of the Wyong Agricultural Association as reported in the local newspapers; lists of its Office Bearers; photos of its founders and its first Committee; plus the minutes of all meetings held from 1st May 1913 to 18th June 1930 with a fully indexed list of names. Cost Book - $20 plus postage (1 book left) Also available on CD - $15 plus postage |
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SIMPLICITY ERINA 1984-2013 297 pages. Covers 5626 funerals arranged at Erina since it began at the end of December 1984. Contains: Deceased’s Full Name, Date of Death, Place of Death, Age, Place of Burial/Cremation, Date of Burial/Cremation, Date and Place of Birth. Also indicates if an Inquest was held, and where available, the date of arrival in Australia, if born overseas. Entries are arranged alphabetically. Cost: $30-00 plus postage Also available on CD – Cost $15-00 plus postage |
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SIMPLICITY FUNERALS – WOY WOY
1991 – 2013 Records from SIMPLICITY FUNERALS, WOY WOY – 156 pages. Covers funerals arranged at Woy Woy since it began in 1991 up to the end of 2013. Contains: Deceased’s Full Name, Date of Death, Place of Death, Age, Place of Burial/Cremation, Date of Burial/ Cremation, Date and Place of Birth. Also indicates if an Inquest was held, and where available, the date of arrival in Australia if born overseas. Entries are arranged alphabetically. Book $20-00 + p&h CD also available for $15-00 +p&h |
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WYONG AND LAKES DISTRICT ADVOCATE
Personal Notices (1932 – 1995) BOOKS OUT OF PRINT CD ONLY Additional research of the deaths and funeral notices was undertaken so that over 90% of the entries have full details, viz: newspaper date, surname, first names, age, date of the event, where the event occurred, burial/cremation place. Some transcripts have remarks such as place of birth, cause of death, maiden name or occupation. Two Volume set $45.00 + p&h (available separately- see below) Contents Volume One – 514 anniversary notices, 1078 birth notices, 4,000 marriage notices, 4,790 in memoriam notices and 238 miscellaneous event notices, includes church photographs CD ONLY Contents Volume Two- 11,973 deaths, obituary and probate notices, includes Church and cemetery photographs CD ONLY CD also available - both volumes together for $35-00 +p&h WYONG AND DISTRICT PIONEER REGISTER CD
673 pages pdf This is a compilation of all previous Pioneer Book entries and has been extensively updated with references to over 13,500 individuals, including many new families, as well as a list of Contributors. Contains: Birth, marriage and death details, some photos and personal stories and obituaries for some individuals. The CD also includes a brief history of Wyong Shire CD Rom $35.00 + p&h Book no longer available |
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NORAVILLE CEMETERY
170 pages Covers burials and ashes placements for the period 1869 – 2012 inclusive. Includes all Unmarked Graves. Fully indexed. Contains: Headstone and niche locations; full headstone/plaque transcriptions; some headstone photos. Note: The WFHG Inc has coloured photos of all headstones and plaques. Contact the Group for details. Book $20-00 +p&h All 4 Wyong Cemeteries are available on one CD in pdf format $25.00 +p&h St BARNABAS CEMETERY and YARRAMALONG CEMETERY
REVISED August 2017 now contains obituaries for many graves 39 pages Covers burials from c.1886 –2001.Includes Unmarked Graves. Fully indexed. Contains: Grave locations and full headstone inscriptions and some headstone coloured photographs. Note: The WFHG Inc. has coloured photographs of all headstones. Contact the Group for details. Books $15-00 + p&h All 4 Wyong Cemeteries are available on one CD in pdf format $25.00 +p&h |
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Wyong Remembers 53 Pages Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC (1915-2015) and The Armistice Centenary (1918-2018) Contains: Wyong Remembers is a compilation of newspaper articles and historic photographs detailing how the citizens and organisations within Wyong and NSW recognised the supreme sacrifices and service made by some of its citizens in the Great War of 1914-1918. The Australian Government marked the centenary of this war and in particular the Gallipoli campaign, which forged the spirit of ANZAC, with the following logo. Book $19 +p&h
SIMPLICITY FUNERALS, Bateau Bay,Toukley & Wyong 1993-2011 195 pages Covers funerals arranged at Bateau Bay (2007 – 2011). Toukley (1993 – 2011) and Wyong (2007 – 2011). Each Simplicity Funeral Homes records are arranged alphabetically. Contains: Deceased’s Full Name, Date of Death, Place of Death, Age, Place of Burial/Cremation, Date of Burial/ Cremation, Date and Place of Birth. Book $20-00 +p&h CD available contains out of print Simplicity Funerals Bateau Bay 1963-2006 $20.00 +p&h WYONG DISTRICT CEMETERY RECORDS INDEX
220 pages WYONG DISTRICT CEMETERY RECORDS INDEX TO AUGUST 2016 This index has been compiled from the Wyong Family History Group’s cemetery database. It includes burials (and niches) at Jilliby and Noraville Cemeteries and the burials at Ronkana, St Barnabas (Yarramalong) and Yarramalong Cemeteries. Books have been produced for each individual cemetery that provide additional details such as photographs, headstone inscriptions and, in the case of Ronkana, St Barnabas and Yarramalong cemeteries, newspaper death, funeral or probate notices for some of the burials. The WFHG Inc. acknowledges the work of Mr Vince McKenzie and his son Clive, gravediggers, whose records form the core of our index. Contains: Cemetery maps; Deceased details – name, age, date of burial, grave location (section, row, plot), some records have birth dates and maiden names. Includes all Graves including Unmarked Graves. Book $25-00 +p&h CD also available for $20.00 +p&h WYONG COURTHOUSE DEATH RECORDS 117 pages Covers Deaths from 1930 – 1953 Contains: An alphabetical list of all deaths in Wyong Shire 1930 -1953 providing the deceased’s - full name; date of death; place of death; age; occupation; place and date of burial and some places of birth. Book $20-00 + p&h CD also available for $15.00 +p&h CENTRAL COAST ROLL OF HONOUR
399 pages Fully indexed. This book is a record of the names of men and women service personnel recorded on Honour Rolls and War Memorials in the Gosford and Wyong Shires. Arranged in alphabetical order by Memorial or Honour Roll location. Contains: Name, Date of Death and any other information contained on a memorial. Also has some biographies as well as some coloured photographs of memorials and honour rolls. Book $20-00 +p&h CD also available for $15.00 +p&h WYONG TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS INDEX
33 pages (Published in 1996). This book was compiled by Stanley (Tiger) Roberts and Hinton (Blue) Garland who lived in Wyong in the 1930s. Further research in 1990 led to the inclusion of additional names. Contains: An alphabetical list of Wyong Township residents: name, address, gender, occupation; Entries of Wyong residents on the 1930 Electoral Roll and Supplementary Roll for Robertson. Also lists the origins of the street names of the town with a map showing their location. Book $10-00 +p&h CD also available for $10.00 +p&h BROUGHT IN BY THE TIDE
36 pages (Published 2009) This book is essentially a guide to researching convict ancestors. It was produced by members of the WFHG Inc. Contains: Information on how to go about identifying a convict ancestor, researching convict transport ships, trial and court records and life for convicts after arriving in the colony. Also lists websites and examples of documents and other resources that give life to a researcher’s records. Book $10-00 +p&h |
