MANSON.—September 6, at Thornborough, Hodgkinson River, Queensland, William Manson, late of Brassa, near Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland.

Family Notices (1876, October 7). Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907), p. 33. TROVE

ELLIS.—June 11, at Thornborough, Hodgkinson Goldfield, Northern Queensland, W. C. Ellis, native of Sydney, aged 30 years.

Family Notices (1877, July 14). Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907), p. 32. TROVE

MOORE—MORROW.—On the 20th inst., by the Rev. J. H. Gregory, Henry Byron Moore, Assistant Surveyor-General, Victoria, to Mary, eldest daughter of C. S. Morrow, Thornborough.

Family Notices (1877, September 28). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. TROVE

MONTEITH.—On Tuesday, January 10, at Thornborough, the beloved wife of W. Monteith, aged 37 years.

Family Notices (1878, January 19). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE

SOLOMON-JOSEPH.-April 9, at the residence of the bride's mother, 298, George-street, by the Rev. A. B. Davis, assisted by the Rev. A. A. Levi, Joseph Solomon, of Thornborough, Queensland, youngest surviving son of Mordecai Solomon, of this city, to Adelaide, eldest daughter of the late Henry Joseph.

Family Notices (1878, April 20). Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907), p. 41. TROVE

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SOLOMON.—December 28, at 298, George-street, the wife of Joseph Solomon, Thornborough, Queensland, of a daughter.

her name is Elizabeth SOLOMON and her parents Joseph SOLOMON and Adelaide JOSEPH

Family Notices (1879, January 2). Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 2. TROVE

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SOLOMON.—June 19, at 282, George-street, the wife of Joseph Solomon, of Thornborough, Queensland, of a daughter.

her name is Rose Henriette and her sister is Elizabeth

Family Notices (1880, June 22). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 1. TROVE

IRVING—GIELIS.—On the 2nd June, at Thornborough, by W. M. Mowbray, Esq., police-magistrate, Maxwell Henry Williatt Irving, second son of the late William Richard Irving, of H.M.C.S., Tasmania, and grandson of the late W. Irving, Inspector-General of Exports and Imports of Great Britain and Ireland, to Mary Jane Gielis, second daughter of Henry Leopold Gielis, of Thornborough, and sister to Mrs. B. C. McGroarty, of Georgetown, Etheridge River.

Family Notices (1879, June 23). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 2. TROVE

On the 1st October, at Thornborough, by the Warden, James Gibbins, youngest son of Robert Gibbins, Esq., to Mary Anne Bemi, eldest daughter of Henry Bemi, both of London.

Family Notices (1879, October 23). Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), p. 3. TROVE

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GIBBINS.—On the 5th July, at her residence, the Exchange Hotel, Thornborough, the wife of Mr. James Gibbins, of a daughter.

her name is Ethel Anne Maud and her mother is Mary Anne BEMI

Family Notices (1881, July 23). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE

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GIBBINS.—On the 20th March, at her residence, Royal Hotel, Thornborough, the wife of James Gibbins, of a daughter.

her name was Ellen Evelyn GIBBINS and her mother was Mary Anne BENNI

Family Notices (1883, April 13). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 1. TROVE

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GIBBINS.—On June 24, at her residence, Royal Hotel, Thornborough, the wife of James Gibbins, of a son.

his name was James Arthur Gibbins and his mother was Mary Anne Bemil

Family Notices (1891, July 3). The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), p. 4. TROVE

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GIBBINS.—On May 12, at Royal Hotel, Thornborough, James Arthur Gibbins, son of James and Mary Gibbins, aged 10 months.
Earth's garden was too chilly,
Its warmth could not suffice ;
Christ plucked this little lily,
To bloom in Paradise.
He watched it daily drooping,
And pining for its home.
And, in compassion stooping,
He softly whispered " Come."
Inserted by his sorrowing parents.

Family Notices (1892, June 3). The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), p. 4. TROVE

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GIBBINS.—On the 13th May, at her residence Royal Hotel, Thornborough, Ethel Ann Maud Gibbins, the eldest daughter of James and Mary Ann Gibbins, aged 5 years and 10 months. Deeply regretted by all who knew her.

Family Notices (1887, July 2). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 1. TROVE

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On the 13th May, at the residence of her parents, the Royal Hotel, Thornborough, Ethel Ann Maud, eldest daughter of James and Mary Ann Gibbins, and niece of W. H. Bemi, Ipswich, aged 5 years and 10 months. "Not lost, but gone before."

Family Notices (1887, July 12). Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), p. 2. TROVE

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GIBBINS.—On September 1, at her residence, Royal Hotel, Thornborough, the wife of James Gibbins, of a son.

his name was Robert Henry Gibbins and his mother was Mary Anne Bemi

Family Notices (1892, October 7). The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), p. 4. TROVE

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GIBBINS.—On the 3rd March, at Thornborough, James Gibbins, the beloved husband of Mary Ann Gibbins, and brother-in-law of W. H. Bemi, aged 43 years, leaving his wife and five young children to mourn their loss.

his mother was Mary Ann COSTELLO

Family Notices (1893, March 9). Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 - 1908), p. 4. TROVE

Some names may appear to be spelt incorrectly, but in the case of BEMI, the name is spelt the way it was recorded in the BDM Index.

HOUSTON—DYNAN.—On the 4th of January, at Mackay, by the Rev. Father Bucas, P. Houston, of Thornborough, to Julia, third daughter of Cornelius Dynan, of Maryborough.

Family Notices (1880, January 8). Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser (Qld. : 1860 - 1947), p. 2. TROVE

GREEN—STRAIN.—On the 19th May, at Thornborough, by the District Register, Edward T. Green to Rachel H. Strain, late of Brisbane.

Family Notices (1880, June 18). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 2. TROVE

HOUSTON.—On the 20th December, at the State School, Thornborough, the wife of P. Houston, of a son.

his name is Edward Cornelius and his mother is Julia DYNAN

Family Notices (1881, January 8). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE

DAVIES—O'LOUGHLIN.—On the 27th November, at Thornborough, by the Rev. William Hanley, T. C. Davies, second son of E. M. Davies, M.D., J.P., St. Michael's, Althenry, County Galway, Ireland, to Jane Mary, relict of the late George Michael O'Loughlin, formerly of Thornborough.

Family Notices (1881, December 24). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE

FORBES.—On the 26th January, at Sandgate, of consumption, Alexander Abernethy Forbes, solicitor, of Thornborough, aged 30 years.

his parents are unknown

Family Notices (1882, January 30). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 2. TROVE

DESAILLY-On the 8th Inst, at Mount Mulligan, near Thornborough, Queensland, Charles, eldest son of Edwin Desailly, of Emu Vale, Gipps Land, aged 25 years, speared by blacks. Death appears to have been instantaneous. He was noble, courageous, and generous, and feared no danger.

his name was Charles Francis Edwin and his mother was Christina Divinia Jessie WALKER

Family Notices (1883, March 17). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 1. TROVE

CROWLEY.—On the 17th, December, at her residence, Thornborough, the wife of J. W. Crowley, of a son.

his name was Robert John Crowley and his mother was Mary Keating

Family Notices (1883, December 29). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 1025. TROVE

WARREN.—Yesterday, at Thornborough, the wife of H. S. Warren of a daughter.

her name was Lucy Isabel Warren and her mother was Minnie Theresa O'Kane

Family Notices (1884, December 6). The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1874 - 1954), p. 2. TROVE

TAYLOR.—February 7, at Thornborough, Mrs. Isabella Taylor, of the Commercial Hotel.

no parents listed at death

Family Notices (1885, February 19). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1884 - 1893), p. 2. TROVE

CROSBIE.—On the 17th March, at her residence, Albion Cottage, Thornborough, the wife of James Crosbie, of a son.

his name was Percy Gordon Crosbie and his mother was Jane Dagmore Rowe

Family Notices (1885, April 3). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 1. TROVE

WARREN.—On the 30th December, 1886, at Thornborough, the wife of Herbert S. Warren, of a daughter.

her name was Mary Francis Warren and her mother was Minnie Theresa O'Kane

Family Notices (1887, January 14). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE

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WARREN.—On the 19th April, at Thornborough, the wife of H. S. Warren, of a son.

his name was William Stanley Warren and his mother was Minnie Theresa O'Kane

Family Notices (1883, May 5). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 681. TROVE

WASON—BOURKE. Robed in a dainty bridal gown of cream satin beaute, beaded with pearls, made in period style, with a fitting bodice and full ankle length skirt, Miss Constance Bourke (fourth daughter of Mrs. S. Bourke, of Peeramon) was married to Mr. Henry Wason (only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wason, of Thornborough) on May 13, at St. Monica's Presbytery, Cairns. Instead of the usual wreath and veil, the bride wore a very becoming cream beret, and carried an exquisite Victorian bouquet of eucharist lilies, white roses, carnations and gladioli, arranged with pouffings of white tulle and tied with satin ribbons.

Miss Ron Bourke was bridesmaid to her sister; she was charmingly frocked in primrose mariette beaded in silver, made in picture style. She wore a sweet hat to tone, and her dainty Victorian bouquet was composed of pink gladioli, arranged with pouffings of lemon, pink and apple-green tulle and apple-green satin ribbon.

Mrs. Bourke (mother of the bride) wore a smart costume of black French crepe-de-Chine and a becoming black hat. Mr. E. Davis, of Cairns, was best man.
The wedding breakfast was held at the Golden Vale Cafe, where the table decorations were orange and red canna lilies, arranged on a lemon tinted background. The handsome two-storied square wedding cake was made by Thompson, of Peeramon.
On leaving for the south, en route to England and America, Mrs. Wason wore a tailored costume of grey French crepe-de-Chine and a smart brown felt hat, and carried a stylish bag to tone. The Rev. Father Mount was the marriage celebrant.

Family Notices (1930, May 23). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 3. TROVE

GOLDEN WEDDING
MR. AND MRS. F. SPURRIER.
MAREEBA, Aug. 25.—On August 19, 1897, the marriage of Mr. Francis Spurrier, fifth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier, of Cutcombe, Somersetshire, England, and Miss Elishia Wright, only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Wright, of Thornborough, (N.Q.), was solemnised at the United Church, Mareeba, Rev. T. Nock being the celebrant.
The best man was Mr. Edward Wright and the bridesmaid Miss Clare O'Shea. That was 50 years ago.
To commemorate the happy event in the form of a golden wedding, the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Spirier gathered at the United Church hall, Mareeba, on Saturday, August 16, 1947, the function being presided over by a close friend of the Spurrier family, Mr. W. Bell, a former head teacher of Mareeba State School, and now head teacher of the Railway Estate School, Townsville.
Supper was served at "T" shaped tables appropriately decorated. At the king table sat the respected couple with all members of their family, Messrs. F. R. and F. J. Spurrier (Mareeba), Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spurrier (Gordonvale), Mrs. G. Evans (Brisbane). Mr. T. C. Spurrier (Innisfail), Mr. and Mrs. R. Reynolds (Brisbane), Mr. G. V. Spurrier (Innisfail).
Their six grandchildren, Misses Ivy and Lillian Evans, Miss Valmae Spurrier, Masters W. H. Spurrier, C. Spurrier and D. Spurrier occupied seats at the minor tables.
Proceedings were opened with Grace. Miss May Couper being the accompanists on the piano. After supper was served and the loyal toast honoured. Mr. Bell said it was not given to very many people to have 50 years of wedded life and to gather together for a golden wedding celebration as Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier and every member of their family was doing to-night. Mr. N. Dunlop read a letter from Mr. Percy MacDonald, formerly of Northedge Station, who was absent on account of the illness of his wife, which stated, inter alia, that Mr. Spurrier had been a very good citizen and good worker for the north. He had won many blue ribbons with his exhibits of farm produce, his mineral and metal exhibits, his bees and honey. Kindness and thoughtfulness toward their family and their neighbours belonged to both of their characters and these attributes would for ever be remembered by the people with whom they have been associated during their great life. Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier had reared a large family, and the writer could honestly say that they were a family of whom anyone should be proud.
The health of the guests of honour was then drunk with musical honours Mr. Dunlop in supporting the toast, joined in the eulogy of Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier, adding that they had had their hardships and their joys, you speak to any of these pioneers you see their pride rise when they mention their hardships, financial worries that were, and the troubles they have overcome. They point to the family, they have reared and the sorrows and joys their family have brought them. On reaching a golden wedding these must be all woven into beautiful memory of the best game every played—that is, the game of life."
Mr. Roy Reynolds (son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier) then read numerous letters and telegrams of congratulation.
Mrs. Gertrude Evans, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier, spoke of the pleasure of the children to have been able to gather to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of their parents. "When I realise the life they have lived over the past 50 years their passion tor work, their uprightness and honesty, their thought and consideration for we children and our neighbours—constituting as they did the greatest happiness that was possible—then do I realise what we all owe to them," she said. "When I look back over my own life from the days when I was a tiny tot, I remember how my father's and mother's words and deeds were an inspiration to us all. They have always taught us to stand for that which was right and just in the sight of God. It is my sincere wish that Mum and Dad be spared to be with us all for many years and for us all to have many happy days together."

Family Notices (1947, August 29). Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 8. TROVE

DICKINSON.—On the 6th ult., at Woodville, near Thornborough, North Queensland, Curwin C. Dickinson, late of Ballarat, Victoria, and Tasmania. Aged 67 years. Highly respected.

Family Notices (1887, July 2). The Australasian (Melbourne, Vic. : 1864 - 1946), p. 3 TROVE

EVENDEN.—On the 16th July, at Thornborough, Hodgkinson Goldfield, Emma, the beloved wife of G. J. Evenden, and mother of G. J. Evenden, of Brisbane, aged 54 years, after long suffering.

Family Notices (1888, August 18). The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866 - 1939), p. 257. TROVE

BOYLE—LINDSAY.—On the 6th March, at the residence of bride's parents, Cairns, by the Rev. Sheldon Chadwick, Vicars William Boyle, manager of the Queensland National Bank, Thornborough, eldest son of Henry Boyle, solicitor, Warwick, to Louisa Lindsay, second daughter of Mrs. W. Lee, Cairns.

Family Notices (1890, April 12). Warwick Argus (Qld. : 1879 - 1901), p. 2. TROVE

ALEXANDER.—On the 8th July, at his residence, Thornborough, after a long and painful illness, John, the beloved husband of Emma Alexander, Pinnacle Creek, Hodgkinson Goldfield, aged 50 years.

his parents were Alexander Alexander and Isabella English

Family Notices (1892, July 29). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 4. TROVE

PARK.—On the 29th November, in the Hospital, Brisbane, Joseph Park (late of Thornborough), aged 58 years.

his name was Joseph PARKS and his mother was Mary SMITH

Family Notices (1893, February 11). The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1874 - 1954), p. 3. TROVE