John Stephenson
Givney
NSW
Mr William John GIVNEY was born on the ......... at...... to parents.....................
Mr William John GIVNEY married Miss Isabella Anna Maria ............. on .... at.......
32084/1901 GIVNEY Claire Eva parents William John & Isabella Anna Maria in Gundagai
32084/1901 GIVNEY CLAIRE E paents WILLIAM J & ISABELLA A M in GUNDAGAI
22373/1887 GIVNEY WILLIAM V parents WILLIAM J & ISABELLA A M in GUNDAGAI
22982/1888 GIVNEY ARTHUR W parents WILLIAM J & ISABELLA A M in GUNDAGAI
1876 - At our local Land Office the following selections were taken up on Thurday;
Martha Givney 320 acres,and A. M'Kinnon 40 acres. Brungle;- (Ref- Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 - 1907)(about) Previous issue Saturday 4 November 1876)
GIVNEY Charles farmer Adjungbilly Ck. Brungle
GIVNEY J. farmer & squatter Adjungbilly Ck. Brungle
GIVNEY John farmer Adjungbilly Ck. Brungle - DEATH - GUNDAGAI, TUESDAY. Mr. John Givney, of Wagra, near Gundagai, who has been connected with pastoral pursuits in this and the Albury district for the past fifty years, died to-day, at the age of 70.- (Ref- The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)(about) Previous issue Wednesday 7 November 1888 Next issue Previous page Page 10).
Givney Thomas ...Murphy's Swamp, Brungle,Gundagai - GIVNEY Thomas farmer Adjungbilly Ck. Brungle - In 1932 - TUMUT -Mr Thomas Givney, an old resident of Adjunbilly near Tumut, has died at the age of 85 years. He was a successful grazier, and was the owner of several racehorses - Leonard Owen, when aged 11 months he was severely scalded about the feet when he dragged a kettle of boiling water from the stove at his home at Brungle. - (Ref- The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954)(about) Previous issue Friday 15 April 1932).
1876 - A sad accident be fell Mr. Givney, of Adjinbilly Creek, twenty-five miles from Gundagai, last week. Mr Givney, in removing a sheet of bark from a tree by aid of a forked stick and a tomahawk, by some means missed his blow, the tomahawk descending on the wrist, inflicting a most severe wound, nearly severing one of the principal arteries, binding he was unable to arrest the profuse bleeding, and in danger of bleeding to death, Dr. Marshall was summoned from Gundagai, who had to take up the artery and tie it before the haemorrhage could be arrested. - (Ref- Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 - 1907)(about) Previous issue Saturday 7 October 1876).
Messrs. GeorgE Mair, inn., and Co. sold on Wednesday last, by auction, Mr. W. J. Giveney's Adjinbilly Estate, containing 1410 acres, at 35s per acre cash. - (Ref- Australian Town and Country Journal (NSW : 1870 - 1907)(about) Previous issue Saturday 1 February 1890).
BIRTHS TUMUT
12558/1858 GIVNEY MARY A parents JOHN & ANNE in TUMUT
DEATHS
2226/1932 GIVNEY THOMAS parents JOHN & HANNORA in GUNDAGAI -
At the Gundagai Police Court on Monday,
Thomas Givney was charged with failing to destroy all rabbits on his property at Adjunbilly. -He pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s and £1 5s lOd costs.
6568/1932 GIVNEY JOSEPH H G parents JOHN & HANORA in GUNDAGAI
15940/1912 GIVNEY ISABELLA A M parents JOHN P Z & ANNIE E in GUNDAGAI
5898/1911 GIVNEY WILLIAM V parents WILLIAM J & ISABELLA A in Gundagai
There were a number of tenders received; for the lease of Mr. Jno. Givney's Adjunbilly property. Mr. A. H. Owen, of 'Brungle, was the successful tenderer. - (Ref- The Tumut and Adelong Times (NSW : 1864 - 1867; 1899 - 1950)(about) Previous issue Tuesday 3 May 1927
LATE TELEGRAMS. [From our correspondents.] -GUNDAGAI, Friday.
The following selections were taken up on Thursday : —
Thomas Givney, 240a, Darbalera
George Collins, 40a, Bogongo
John Jenkins, 40a, Tenandra
Wm. Gordon, 300a, Tenandra
David Neve, 100a, Willie Plomah
Lawrence O' Mara, 182a, Cooney Frederick Godfrey Giveney, 640a, Dar- balera James Brown, sen., 60a, Burra Michael Bourke, 80a, Cobar. Stephen Passlow, 80a, Cobar John O'Brien, 75a, Willie Ploma P. J. O'Donnell, 138a, Cobar. TEMORA, Friday. As yet there is no clue to the burglary at Gardener's hotel.
There was other jewellery in a box which the thieves missed. They entered by the back window, and a careful man in charge was actually, sitting at the room door to guard it. A screw driver was left behind by the burglars. A gold albert chain, a silver one, and a ring were stolen.
It is intended to have a lifting engine for raising the wash at the Golden Gate.
Buckley picked out 8 oz., and
Nugent and Adams a few ounces, yesterday; 4 oz. have been obtained from Forster's claim, and a number of small nuggets from other claims. Bowes' water shaft promises well, there being a plentiful supply of water.
More puddling machines are going up.
A new rush has taken place near Mack's dam, on the Madman's lead. The sinking is 110ft., and pieces weighing 1dwt. and 2dwt. have been picked out. ½dwt. prospects have been obtained in No 1., but the ground is patchy, and there is no certainty of a permanent lead.
SYDNEY, Thursday. A summary of the census returns will be ready for publication in a few days. This colony's population is estimated at 850,000, and Victoria's a trifle over 900,000. Sir Herbet Sandford, representative of Great Britain at the Melbourne exhibition is in Sydney, and is the guest of Lord Loftus. The necessary declarations for the resumption of land for railway extensions from Uralla to Glen Innes and from Orange to Dubbo, at Spring's siding, are published in yesterday's " Gazette." A crowded meeting last night, at the Masonic Hall, carried resolutions protesting against the introduction to this colony of Chinese, and appointed a deputation to wait on the Government in reference thereto.
Prices for best quality cattle remain firm. Very little change in sheep ; prime wethers sold at 10/4 to 10/6. LONDON, April 27.
1913.
State Electoral Roll.
DISTRICT OF YASS.
ROLL of ELECTORS who vote at
ADJUNGBILLY POLLING-PLACE. 11
No. Surname of each
Elector.
I Christian name of each Elector sex. Residence. at full length. Occupation.
1 Bell Joseph Thomas M Jeremiah labourer
2 Bell Mary F Jeremiah domestic duties
3 Bell William Ernest M Bongongo selector
4 Brotherton Charles Edward M Adjungbilly labourer
5 Brotherton Henry M Linbrook selector
6 Cassidy Alexander William M Adjungbilly selector
7 Cassidy Catherine F Adjungbilly domestic duties
8 Cassidy Margaret F Adjungbilly domestic duties
9 Cassidy Mary Ann F Adjungbilly domestic duties
10 Cassidy Michael M Adjungbilly labourer
11 Cassidy William M Jeremiah selector
12 Cassidy Thomas Edwin M Jeremiah labourer
13 Davies Thomas M Red Hill miner
14 Dean James M Nanangroe labourer
15 France William M Red Hill labourer
16 Gilpin Florence F Adjungbilly domestic duties
17 Gilpin Thomas M Adjungbilly labourer
18 Givney George M Adjungbilly labourer
19 Givney Thomas M Adjungbilly grazier
20 Graham Herbert Stanley 34 Bongongo grazier
21. Graham James Henry M Bongongo grazier
22 Graham James Henry Edward M Bongongo grazier
23 Graham Susannah F Bongongo domestic duties
24 Granland Charles M Adjungbilly grazier
25 Granland Julia Ellen F Adjungbilly domestic duties
26 Grant James M Adjungbilly cook
27 Hetherington William M Fern Hill labourer
28 Hickey Matthew Joseph M Adjungbilly teacher
29 Jeffery Abraham M Adjungbilly labourer
30 Jeffery Alexander M Adjungbilly labourer
31 Jeffery Elizabeth F Adjungbilly domestic duties
32 Jeffery Florence F Adjungbilly domestic duties
33 Jeffery Isabella May F Adjungbilly domestic duties
34 Jeffery Richard M Adjungbilly pensioner
35 Jones Harriet F Adjungbilly domestic duties
36 Jones Joseph Robert M Adjungbilly labourer
37 Kiley Bridget F Red Hill Station domestic duties
38 Kiley Ellen Mary F Red Hill domestic duties
39 Kiley Josephine F Red Hill domestic duties
40 Kiley Louis Phillip M Red Hill grazier
41 Kiley Patrick M Red Hill grazier
42 Kiley Patrick Joseph M Red Hill grazier
43 Kiley Veronica Lucy F Red Hill domestic duties
44 Kingwell John M Adjungbilly selector
45 Last Ann Elizabeth F Fern Hill domestic duties
46 Last Elizabeth Lydia F Adjungbilly domestic duties
47 Last George William M Fern Hill grazier
48 Last Henry James M Adjungbilly grazier
49 Lee Ada F Adjungbilly domestic duties
50 Lee John M Adjungbilly labourer
111 signifies Male, P signifies Female. (M.3 44178-50 (17
BANKRUPTCY COURT, GUNDAGAL
Before Mr. O. A. Edwards, District Registrar. j Rt W. J. Givney, Wagra, single meeting. !
The following creditors have proved up to 30th Instant:— A. Elworthy, £3/10/.} J. S. Welch, £14/6/0; Dr. Marshall, £20. Mr. GrlfHn appeared for the bankrupt. W. J. Givney, deposed- I have read statement of my creditors. Do not wish to Amend it in way. Never been bankrupt or insolvent before. - 'Never made an assignment for the benefit of my creditors before.
Am arommfalon agent. Never kept ^j^I^ka of uc'poiVnt. ?' Havo' hhiided rover all my papers to the official assignee of my estate. Attribute my insolvency to losses iu dealing in (stock, also by depreciation of values and by floods. The creditors present did not ask any questions.
To Mr. Griffin : This is a compulsory sequestration. 1 would not have done that only one creditor, whom I was unable to pay, lodged petition in the Court and forced, me to die. Have not done much badness as a commission agent ; before that was farming and grazing, that was why I had no books. I really did not think it necessary to keep books as a farmer, but kept memoranda from which I could make out a statement. For the last 4 years my property has been heavily mortgeaged,after it has taken all I could earn to pay interest. The meeting was declared closed.- (Ref- The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser (NSW : 1868 - 1931)(about) Previous issue Friday 1 April 1892 Next issue Previous page Page 2).
LATE TELEGRAMS. GUNDAGAI, Friday. Cootamundra Herald (NSW : 1877 - 1954) Saturday 30 April 1881 p 4 Article... LATE TELEGRAMS. [From our correspondents.] GUNDAGAI, Friday. The following selections were taken up ... on Thursday : — Thomas Givney, 240a, Darbalera George Collins, 40a, Bogongo John Jenkins, 40a ...
Among approved claims for undefined preemptive leases published in the ' Government Gazette are:-
Gundagai. James Luff. 30 acres, parish of Darbalara ;
William Luff, 420 acres, parish of Gpbarralong;
Thomas Quirk, 270 acres, parish of Wagra;
Thomas Givney, 150 acres, parish of Dnrbalara;
O. H. Givney, 120 acres, same place; Allan
SHOT HIMSELF. A MAN'S DETERMINED SUICIDE On Tuesday afternoon lnst tho body of William Verxheur Givney, aged 24, eldest, son of Mr. W. J. Givney, of Spring Flat, wns found near a log in Mines' paddock. The surrounding circumstances pointed to n enso of determined Buicido. A Magisterial Inqniry was held during the afternoon by Mr. F. W. Mnrtin, J.P., when the following facts were elicited : —
Sergeant Anderson deposed that about 2 p.m. on Tuesday from something he was told he went to a paddock known us Mines' paddock at Spring Flat, where he saw the body of the deceased lying dead on the slope of a hill near a fallen log.
The body was fully clothed and lying on its back. To the left side and a little below the foot was the stock of a double barrelled shot gun. On the right hand trigger a piece of leather used us a cleaner was tied securely, the other end being fastoned round the left foot.
Witness examined the gun and found an empty shot Cartridge in the right hand barrel. On opening the shirt and undershirt of the body, witness found a gaping wound which could havo been caused by a gun cartridge being dischnrged into the body at closo range.
1'lie r.hirt was also singed from the powder; Witness searched the clothing and found a knife, purse, and two unused shot cartridges, similar to the discharged one found in the gun.
He took charge of tho body and removed it to deceased's parents' residence. Dr. Gabriel deposed that he examined tbe body of William Verscheur Givney near his parents' residence at Spring Flat. The body was fully clothed nnd lying on its back. Rigor mortis was well established.
On opening his clothes there was a circular gun shot wound with powder stained edges near the lower portion of the breast bone, the powder stains indicating that the weapon had been discharged in close proximity to the body.
Thore were also holes in the shirt and undershirt both powder stained. From what witness was told by the Polico, he was of the opinion that the body was probably in a sitting position when the shot was discharged. The body was that of a well nourished young man of about 24 years and the cause of death in witness' opinion was from a gun-shot wound in the chest, self inflicted. Death would be practically instantaneous. He had previously Attended decensed, about seven or eight weeks ago for a skin affection and also rheumatism.
At that time decensed gave witness the impression of being somowhat menially deficient.
Henry Quinn, a labourer, residing at Spring Flat, deposed that about one o'clock on Tuesday he was in compnny with his son Bertie iu Mines paddock catching rabbits for his dogs, when he saw the body of a male person, fully dressed, lying beside a fallen log on the side of the hill facing the railway line. There wns a double-barrelled gun lying beside him. Witness was in conversation with the fathor of the deceased just previously, and nt ouco he considered thnt the dead body was that of his sou. He did not in auy way intorfero with 'tbo body, bat com mnnicnted the faot of- tho finding of the body to the father.
Witness returned to the body and remained in charge of it until the arrival of the Police who took charge of it, and he assisted them to remove it to the parents' residenoe.
The body wns fully clothed when he found it. He did not go close enough to investigate the cause of death.
William John Givney, a farmer, residing at Spring Flat, and father of the deceased, deposed that the deceased would have been 24 years of ago on July 29th, 1911, and was born at Wagragobilly on the Tumut River in the State of New South Wales. The property witness at present resided on was the property of tho deceased. He owned no other real or Personal estate.
About 7.30 a.m. on Monday tho deceased said to witness, ' I cannot load the gun, there is some thing wrong with it.' Subsequently witness took the gun. (whioh was a doublo-burrelled shot gun) and after using a little oil on the breech it appeared workable He said to deceased, ' It's all right uow, but be careful with it.' Decensed replied, 'That's all right.' Witness said that deceased had two cartridges in his hand. Deceased told him that, he was going to shoot a rabbit for the dogs. He then left.
It was about 8 a.m. and witness saw no more of him until he heard from a neighbour named Quinn that his dead body was lying on thr side of the hill in Mines paddock.
He went at once and reported the matter to the Police at Guudngai, but earlier in the day he had reported also that the deceased bad been missing from his home from the previous morning and had a gun with him.
Witness' son was mentally weak, of a quiet disposition and temperate, and on five previous occasions he had left his home under similar circumstances and conditions, amd had remained awny for a few days and then returned, so he did not attach much importance to his being away an this occasion.
Deceased had frequently had the gun away and was conversant with its workings. Witness never know and bad nover heard that tho deceased contemplated committing suicide, as lie wns much attached to his homo nnd relatives The deceased had had his breakfast before he left to go shooting. In fact it was mutually arranged thit witness nnd deceased should draw firewood for tho house thnt uf'i'i noon. He wns satisfied from tho position of the body and tho surroundings thnt Iho deceased died from tho uffeul* of a gun shot wound self inflicted. A verdict was returned that William Vorsohonr Givney, at Spring Flat, Guudngai, on Juno 2G, 1911, died from tho effects of a gunshot wound in tho body bo low tho brenst bone, inflicted by himself. A ridor was added that intomper auco did not iu any way contribute towards tbo death of the deceased. - (Ref- The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate (NSW : 1898 - 1928)(about) Previous issue Saturday 1 July 1911 Next issue Previous page Page 1).
John Stephenson