A list of names from the early days of the Robertson/Burrawang/Kangaroo
Valley areas of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.
NAME |
FIRST NAME (S) |
PLACE |
NOTES |
Ref. |
Badgery |
Andrew |
Robertson |
District Valuer c1880 |
5 |
Badgery |
Bevan A. |
Robertson |
Treasurer Robertson A & H Society 1920's. Committee member Robertson A & H Society 1937. Committee member Robertson A & H Society 1940/41. Enlisted in Armed Forces WWII. |
2 |
Badgery |
E. D. |
Prizewinner at inaugural Robertson Agricultural Show 1880 |
2 |
|
Badgery |
F. S. |
Moss Vale |
Honoured visitor to 12th Robertson Show 1892 |
2 |
Badgery |
H. S. |
Moss Vale |
Honoured visitor to 12th Robertson Show 1892 |
2 |
Badgery |
J. A . |
Committee member Robertson Agricultural Society 1889-90 Elected Life Member 1915 |
2 |
|
Bailey |
David |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Bailey |
Eliza |
Bellawongarah |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bailey |
Elizabeth |
Beaumont |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bailey |
Harriett |
Bellawongarah |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bailey |
John |
Bellawongarah |
Registered elector 1903, labourer. |
12 |
Bain |
G. |
Kangaroo Valley |
Enlisted in Armed Forces, World War I |
9 |
Baker |
Edith |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Baker |
Ethel Florence |
Born 1890. Married Conrad Gallagher Kuhn in 1912. |
P |
|
Baker |
Sydney Clifton |
Red Hills Farm , Red Hills Road, Avoca |
Owner 1935 |
5 |
Balch |
Eliza |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Balch |
James Henry |
"Lye Grove" Robertson |
Freehold elector 1875. 320 acres 1884 - 2 horses, 22 cattle. Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
10, 11,12 |
Baldwin |
J. |
Burrawang |
Enlisted in WW1 and recorded on Roll of Honour 1914-1919 monument, Hoddle Street, Burrawang |
P |
Bales |
William |
Barrengarry, Kangaroo Valley |
80 acres 1884 - 4 horses, 20 cattle, 6 pigs. |
10 |
Ball |
Arthur J. |
Burrawang |
Residential elector 1875 |
11 |
Ball |
J.W. |
Burrawang |
Last teacher at Burrawang Anglican Church School, July 1877 |
13 |
Ball |
Thomas (Tom) |
Wildes Meadow |
Leasehold elector 1875. |
11 |
Banner |
Robert |
Broger's Creek, Kangaroo Valley |
Early selector at Kangaroo Valley c1870 |
9 |
Barber |
Jane (nee Romaine) |
Wingecarribee |
Wife of Charles Throsby 1, widowed in 1828 |
1 |
Barnier |
J. |
Kangaroo Valley |
Early selector Kangaroo Valley c1863. Probably opened the second general store in Kangaroo Valley c1870. |
9 |
Barnier |
Robert |
Kangaroo Valley |
Early selector c1865. Member of Kangaroo Valley School Board 1870 |
3 |
Barrengarry Public School |
Barrengarry, Kangaroo Valley |
Established 3 September 1874 as a provisional school, it became a public school on 12 November 1877 A new building was completed 1880 and was in use until closure 22 May 1930 |
9 |
|
Barrengarry Union Church |
Used by all Protestant denominations |
Barrengarry, Kangaroo Valley |
Opened by Reverend H Tate (Anglican Church ) in 1886 Prime supporter was Thomas Vance |
9 |
Barrengarry Wesleyan Methodist Church |
Barrengarry, Kangaroo Valley |
Opened by Reverend J W Dowson on 5 September 1873 Little further is known of this church |
9 |
|
Barrengary Dairy Company |
Butter Factory |
Barrengarry, Kangaroo Valley |
Incorporated 10 December 1888 The factory commenced production in February 1889 The largest of five butter factories operating in Kangaroo Valley in 1901 Liquidated in 1914, finally ceasing operations 1923 |
3,9 |
Barrett |
Albert |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Barrett |
Albert Edward |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Barrett |
G. |
Kangaroo Valley |
Enlisted in Armed Forces, World War I |
9 |
Barrett |
Leonard Dubbin |
Burrawang |
Freehold elector 1875. Committee member Robertson Agricultural Society 1886 |
2,11 |
Barrett |
William |
Burrawang |
In September 1875 made the first step towards a government school at Burrawang. Freehold elector 1875. Argued for appointment of policeman at Burrawang 1879. On committee of Burrawang Farmers Club and later, Burrawang and West Camden Agricultural Society 1879. Elected Secretary of Robertson Agricultural Society 1886. |
2,11, P |
Barrett |
William Jacob |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, labourer. |
12 |
Barrett & Co |
Barrett Brothers |
Burrawang |
Operated steam sawmill established in 1880 and used the same "Cornish" engine to mill flour and other cereals - they were successful at a Sydney exhibition. |
2,6, 8,P |
Barrett Bros. |
"Howell's Paddock" Burrawang |
80 acres 1884 - 1 horse, 2 cattle. |
10 | |
Barrett, Hayter & Co |
Burrawang |
Established a steam driven flour mill and sawmill in 1879. By 1880 turning out 3/4000 feet of sawn timber per day |
6,8 | |
Barron |
Robert |
Kangaloon |
Residential elector 1875. |
11 |
Barron |
William (Jnr) |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Barron |
William (Snr) |
Robertson |
Leasehold elector 1875. Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
11,12 |
Barry |
Catherine |
Avoca/Wildes Meadow |
Born in Buttevant, Co Cork, Ireland. Married Daniel Bresnahan May 1840 and migrated to Australia 1841. Died 23 June 1855, buried at Berrima. |
5 |
Bartlett |
Charles |
Wildes Meadow |
Freehold elector 1875. |
11 |
Bartlett |
George Prestwood |
Wildes Meadow |
Freehold elector 1875. |
11 |
Bartlett |
Isabelle (Isabella) |
Robertson |
First teacher at Burrawang East Public School October 1877. Previously at Beaumont Public School. Third teacher at Fountaindale Public School 24 February 1885 to 23 April 1885 |
P, 13 |
Bartlett |
Louisa |
"Meadow Vale" Burrawang |
80 acres 1884 - 40 cattle. |
10 |
Bartlett |
William |
Wildes Meadow |
Freehold elector 1875. |
11 |
Barton |
John |
Yarrunga/Wildes Meadow |
Residential elector 1875. |
11 |
Barton |
William |
Yarrunga/Wildes Meadow |
Residential elector 1875. |
11 |
Bateman |
J. |
Burrawang |
Enlisted in WW1 and recorded on Roll of Honour 1914-1919 monument, Hoddle Street, Burrawang. Killed in action. |
P |
Bates |
Archibald |
Barrengarry |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Bates |
Eliza Jane |
Barrengarry |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bates |
Margaret |
Barrengarry |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bates |
William |
Barrengarry |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Bath |
Bernard |
"Cleremont" , Avoca |
Son of Frank and Margaret Bath Born 1923 |
5 |
Bath |
Bridget (nee Lawler) |
"Cleremont " , Avoca |
Wife of John Bath Born 1825, died September 1901 |
5 |
Bath |
Francis (Frank) |
"Cleremont" , Avoca |
Son of John and Bridget Bath, born 1859. 156 acres 1884 - 4 horses, 20 cattle, 4 pigs. Died 1937. |
5,10 |
Bath |
Francis John (known as John) |
"Cleremont" , Clearys' Lane, Avoca |
Born in Cornwall. Early selector at Burrawang/Avoca area 1862. Freehold elector 1875. Died 5 February 1879. |
5,11 |
Bath |
Mary |
"Cleremont" , Avoca |
Daughter of John and Bridget Bath Born 1861, died 1884 |
5 |
Bath |
Vincent |
"Cleremont" , Avoca |
Son of Frank and Margaret Bath Born 1925 |
5 |
Batt |
James |
Yarrunga |
Residential elector 1875. |
11 |
Battye |
James R. (Jim) |
Robertson |
Secretary of Burrawang and West Camden Agricultural Society 1879. Owned a horse stud (1867) and later a veterinary practice in Burrawang. |
2,P |
Battye |
John R. |
Burrawang |
Early settler and bacon curer 1880s |
8 |
Battye Bros. |
Burrawang |
Opened the first small goods shop in Burrawang |
P | |
Bauer |
Carl (Charles Frederick, Snr.) |
West Kangaloon |
Freehold elector 1875. Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
11,12 |
Bauer |
Charles (Jnr) |
East Kangaloon |
Freehold elector 1875. 50 acres 1884 - 2 horses, 20 cattle. |
10, 11 |
Bauer |
John |
East Kangaloon |
Freehold elector 1875. 48 acres 1884 - 3 horses, 5 cattle. |
10, 11 |
Bauer |
Margaret |
West Kangaloon |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bauer |
Sophia |
West Kangaloon |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bauer |
William Frederick |
"Fern Vale" East Kangaloon |
Freehold elector 1875. 80 acres 1884 - 3 horses, 23 cattle, 4 pigs. Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
10, 11,12 |
Baxter |
James (Jnr) |
Burrawang |
Freehold elector 1875. |
11 |
Baxter |
James (Snr) |
Avoca/Burrawang |
Freehold elector 1875. 200 acres 1884 - 6 horses, 90 cattle. Operated a small bacon factory on his farm 1880s. Prizewinner third Burrawang Agricultural Show 1882. Committee member Robertson Agricultural Society 1886. Director of Wildes Meadow & Yarrunga Dairy Co. Ltd. 1889. |
2,5 10,11 |
Baxter |
Mary Ann |
First wife of James Wright. |
P | |
Bayley |
William |
Broger's Creek, Kangaroo Valley |
Early selector at Kangaroo Valley c1870 |
9 |
Bayley |
William A. F R A H S |
Kangaroo Valley |
Author of Kangaroo Valley NSW , first published 1953 |
9 |
Bayliss |
Florence (Miss) |
Upper Kangaroo River |
Teacher in charge of Hillcrest Public School, Upper Kangaroo River, from 8 September 1923 |
4 |
Beacom |
Elizabeth |
Barrengarry |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Beacom |
James |
Yarrawa/Burrawang |
Freehold elector 1875. Prizewinner third Burrawang Agricultural Show 1882. 100 acres 1884 - 6 horses, 12 cattle. Prizewinner at Burrawang and West Camden Agricultural Society Show 1886. |
2,10 11 |
Beacom |
Robert |
Wildes Meadow |
Freehold elector 1875, although living at Richmond River at the time. Married Elizabeth Armstrong |
11,P |
Beacon |
D.C. |
Kangaroo Valley |
Died in First World War 1914-1918 |
9 |
Beacon |
J. A. |
Kangaroo Valley |
Died in First World War 1914-1918 |
9 |
Beaumont Post Office |
Beaumont, Kangaroo Valley |
Established 17 July 1899 . Mrs Robert Lumsden was Postmistress. |
9 | |
Beaumont Public School |
Beaumont, Kangaroo Valley |
Established as a provisional school on 9 July 1877. Isabelle Bartlett taught here until October 1877 when she transferred to Burrawang East Public School. |
9, 13 | |
Beaumont Union Church |
Used by all Protestant denominations |
Beaumont, Kangaroo Valley |
Opened c1890 and still standing 1953 |
9 |
Bebbington |
Jemima |
Bendeela |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bebbington |
William Henry |
Bendeela |
Registered elector 1903, stonemason. |
12 |
Beehive Butter Factory |
Pearson's Lane, Burrawang |
Commenced operations 1890s. One of eight dairy factories operating in the area in 1897. Closed in early 1900s |
2,6 | |
Bell |
Arthur |
Burrawang |
40 acres 1884 - 1 horse. |
10 |
Bell |
Catherine |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bell |
Elizabeth |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bell |
Elizabeth |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bell |
Hugh |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Bell |
James (Jnr) |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Bell |
James (Snr) |
Robertson |
Born Co. Fermanagh, Ireland 1840. Married Elizabeth McBarron c1861. Freehold elector 1875. 439 acres 1884 - 4 horses, 60 cattle. Committee member Robertson Agricultural Society 1886. Appointed one of initial Trustees of Robertson Showground March 1888. Prizewinner Robertson Agricultural Show 1888. Committee member Robertson Agricultural Society 1889-90. Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
2,10,11,12,P |
Bell |
Joseph |
Kangaloon |
First public school teacher Robertson 1872. Household elector 1875. |
2,11 |
Bell |
Michael |
Avoca |
Cattle drover at turn of the century, taking stock to saleyards at Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale. Registered elector 1903, farmer. Prizewinner Robertson Agricultural Show 1921. |
2,5, 12 |
Bell |
R. H. |
Kangaroo Valley |
Secretary Kangaroo Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Assoc. 1889-1890. |
9 |
Bell |
Sophia |
Yarrunga |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bell |
Stella |
North Yarrunga |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bell |
Thomas |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, farmer. |
12 |
Bell |
Tom (Mrs) |
Burrawang |
One of the Robertson A & H Society's most consistent exhibitors Died 1935. |
2 |
Bell |
William (Jnr) |
Yarrunga |
Registered elector 1903, carter. |
12 |
Bell |
William (Snr) |
Waterfall Road, Yurunga |
Freehold elector 1875. Registered elector 1903, farmer/dairyman. |
11,12 |
Bell |
William Reid |
Sydney |
Engineer and surveyor who surveyed proposed train route Moss Vale to Robertson 1884. |
2 |
Bellawongarah Public School |
Bellawongarah, Kangaroo Valley |
Established as a provisional school 1870s, it became a public school in 1879 Closed 1944 |
9 | |
Bendiela Public School |
Bendiela, Kangaroo Valley |
Established 1876 and continued until 1926 |
9 | |
Benn |
Emma |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Benn |
Harry |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, baker. |
12 |
Bennet |
E. W. |
Robertson |
Eighth teacher at Fountaindale Public School 29 April 1907 to 28 October 1908 |
P |
Bennett |
Arthur |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, bank manager. |
12 |
Bennett |
Catherine Ann |
Beaumont |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bennett |
Frederick |
Kangaroo Valley |
Proprietor of Kangaroo Valley Pioneer 1890s. Registered elector 1903, journalist. |
9,12 |
Bennett |
Thomas |
Teacher at Avoca Public School from January, 1892 |
5 | |
Berg |
Eliza |
Robertson |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bernie |
E.B. |
Burrawang |
Enlisted in WW1 and recorded on Roll of Honour 1914-1919 monument, Hoddle Street, Burrawang |
P |
Berrima District and Cool Climate Dairy Farm Company |
Co-operative |
Burrawang |
Established 21 September 1891 From 1 October 1925 this co-op combined with two others to form the powerful Producers Distributing Society Ltd |
5,8 |
Binks |
Thomas |
Kangaroo Valley |
Appointed Valuer for Cambewarra Shire Council 1906 and served 21 years on the council staff President on four occasions |
9 |
Binns |
Ann Eliza |
Beaumont |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Binns |
Christopher (Charles?) |
Beaumont, Kangaroo Valley |
Early selector of 320 acres c1865 Member of Kangaroo Valley School Board 1870 Contracted to build the school which was opened on 1 April 1871 |
3,9 |
Binns |
Richard |
Kangaroo Valley |
Had lived in and around the Valley since 1858. On School Board at Kangaroo Valley 1870s. |
9 |
Binns |
Sylvia Margaret |
Beaumont |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Binns |
William George |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Birch |
F. C. |
Avoca |
Enlisted in Armed Forces WWII |
5 |
Birch |
S. |
Avoca |
Enlisted in Armed Forces WWII |
5 |
Birmingham |
Herbert |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, physician and surgeon. |
12 |
Birmingham |
Karn |
Kangaroo Valley |
Registered elector 1903, domestic duties. |
12 |
Bisby |
E. |
President Robertson Junior Farmers Club 1936/7 |
2 | |
Bisby |
G. H. |
Committee member Robertson A & H Society 1937. Committee member Robertson A & H Society 1940/41. Died August 1964. |
2 |