Gold Price

In a report in "The Northern Miner" in 1902 for gold dug out of the ground in Croydon, the value obtained was £2/6/5, the equivalent of $4.65 per ounce and today the price is quoted at $1,539.50 per ounce, an increase of 33,107%

THE BETTER LUCK LINE OF REEF. (1902, May 3). The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1874 - 1954), p. 3. TROVE

William GILL

Sergeant McGrath, of Croydon, wires that Wm. Gill was found lying in Sircom-street on Monday evening insensible from sunstroke. Shortly after being admitted to the hospital he expired.

10/3/1889  no parents listed and was born in England and aged 46

ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. (1889, March 13). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 3. TROVE

Lilly Pearl BARLTROP

Mrs. Barltrop, living at Petrie's Bight, on awaking on Saturday morning found her young child lying dead beside her. Dr. Little was called in and found that death had resulted from suffocation. It is supposed that the mother overlaid the infant during the night.

The Brisbane Courier. (1889, March 18). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE

TERRIBLE FATALITY AT NUDGEE.

MOTHER AND THREE CHILDREN BURNT TO DEATH.

On Saturday night Nudgee was the scene of a terrible burning fatality, the victims being a mother and her three children. The cause of the affair can only be conjectured, as all the occupants of the house were destroyed. Ambrose Robinson, an employee of the Hon. E. B. Forrest, resided with his wife and three children in a four-roomed house, built of ironbark slabs, within a short distance of Mr. Forrest's residence, near Nudgee Raliway Station. About 7 o'clock in the evening the husband went to Zillmere to attend a meeting and visit his mother, who was ill. Apparently Mrs. Robinson and the children went to bed, as the house was in darkness when Mr. Forrest passed it on his way home between 10 and 11 o'clock. Mr. Forrest had only been in his own home a few minutes when he noticed a glare in the direction of the cottage, and about the same time four men at the railway station saw the flames. By the time they reached the scene the building was a mass of fire. The heat and fury of the flames drove them back, and in any case it was hopeless to save the place, as there was no water supply obtainable. The roof had fallen in, but among the ruins could be seen the charred body of the mother and one child, lying on the floor of the bedroom. Apparently the unfortunate woman had been surprised by the flames when asleep, and suffocated before she could save either herself or any of her children. The flames were still burning, and the spectators had been unable to secure the bodies when the husband returned to his ruined home. When informed of the sad occurrence he became like one demented, and very little information was obtainable from him. It appears that Robinson and his wife had led a very happy life, and were devoted to their children. Both Mr. Robinson and his parents are held in very high respect by the neighbouring community, among whom they have resided for very many years. It was gathered from the father that he had left three children at home, and it then became apparent that the tragedy was even of greater magnitude than anticipated. Acting sergeant Rafter, of Nundah, appeared on the scene, and as soon as possible searched among the ruins for the remains of the victims. He collected a quantity of human fragments, and yesterday morning Constable O'Dea continued investigations. All the remains were found in the one room, which had been occupied as the bedroom. The matter was reported to Mr. Ranking, P.M., who ordered the remains to be handed to Dr. Espie Dods for examination. Last evening the doctor certified that the remains were that of an adult, two children, and an infant. The following are the names of the victims:- Charlotte Robinson, aged 31; Elsie May, 5; Wm. George, 3; Dorothy Esther, 1. During yesterday Sub-inspector Savage visited the scene, and made investigations. He ascertained that it had been the habit of the family to retire to rest leaving a kerosene lamp burning in the bedroom, and it is conjectured that the wind blew the curtain against the light, and the whole place was quickly enveloped in flames. Evidently suffocation ensued very speedily, as it was not apparent that any attempt had been made to escape. The sub-inspector satisfied himself that there had been no foul play. A magisterial inquiry will be held. It is probable that the funeral will take place to-day. Much sympathy is felt with the husband, who has been bereft of wife and family under such appalling circumstances.

TERRIBLE FATALITY AT NUDGEE. (1903, January 12). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 5. TROVE

Frederick JACOBS

The Commissioner of Police has received a telegram from Taroom stating that a man named Frederick Jacobs went away into the bush on the 16th instant suffering from delirium tremens. The police and a search party were out all day and found Jacobs about three miles from Taroom hanging to the bough of a tree. An inquiry will be held.

Current News. (1888, August 25). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 309. TROVE

FLORIN GARDEN PARTY

FLORIN GARDEN PARTY.

A substantial addition to the funds of the refreshment stall at the forthcoming Scottish fair, in aid of the Yeronga - Moorooka Presbyterian Church, was realised by a florin garden party held yesterday afternoon at the residence, of Mrs. C. H. Barclay, Beaudesert-road, Moorooka. The grounds were gay with flags and bunting, and afternoon tea was served at tables arranged on the lawn and decorated with sweet peas. The organisers were Mrs. Barclay and Mrs. G. Nash, and the guests were entertained with music, croquet, and competitions. Songs were rendered by Mrs. J. Richardson, Misses Agnes Manson, and Gladys Peters, elocutionary items by Miss Kathleen Radford, and pianoforte solos by Miss Cowen. Those present included Mesdames B. Adsett, Kidney, C. W. Hunter, H. Taylor, A. Gillespie, Forgan Smith, J. H. Reid, R. Francey, A. J. Servin, J. Allan, F. Chapman, F. L. G. Rabbets, J. Richardson, J. Gilligan, S. Gilligan, C. M'lvor, E. Drysdale, Hunter, Black, M'Candish, M'Kenzie, Hargrave, A. Coulter, Sturt, J. Gill, S. Lang, Thomas, Francis, W. H. Hasty, Rogers, Quinn, Mills, Stewart, Tucker, Adams, Hatch, W. Thompson, Abel, Hornsley, L. Gough, W. S. Laurie, H. Clark, J. Dowrie, R. G. Watson, Connor, Allen Waters, Hawlins, Watson, Misses Manson, Thelma Francey, Thelma Strike, E. and M. Francey, Graham, K. Radford, G. M. Peters, L. M'Millan, Cowan, M'Kenzie, Prestman, Thomason, Graham, Mills, and J. Clifford.

FLORIN GARDEN PARTY. (1930, July 26). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 25. Trove

Lucy SIMPSON

From page 45 of Speculum Gregis - Croydon-cum-Clopton
by the Rev Francis Fulford 1803-1845
Rector at Croydon 1841-1845

Lucy Simpson
Unmarried, aged woman. Has several baseborn children, is very ignorant, never seldom comes to church.

Then added by Reverend R S B Sandilands, Rector 1845-1848

Lodges elsewhere now.