William Blackmore

There is some confusion regarding the Headstone in the Herberton Cemetery, William Blackmore Did die on the date Listed he was the Publican in Herberton, He did not die of a mining accident from dynamite that was his Brother Frank Blackmore Who Died on 18th May 1885. There has to be another grave in this cemetery which has not yet been identified. Frank Kenwood Blackmore And Willian Blackmore are brothers

1851 UK Census-

First name(s) William

Last name Blackmore

Relationship Son

Marital status -

Gender Male

Age 13

Birth year 1838

Occupation Errand Boy

Birth place England

Birth town Exeter

Birth town as transcribed Exeter

Birth county Devon

Birth county as transcribed Devonshire

Street 54 Coombe Street

Town -

Parish St Mary Major

City Exeter

County Devon

Hamlet -

Parliamentary borough Exeter

Municipal ward St Mary Major

Registration district Exeter

Archive reference HO107

Piece number 1868

Folio 391

Page 11

Record set 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census

Category Census, Land & Surveys

Record collection Census

Collections from United Kingdom

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Australia Death Index, 1787-1985

about William Blackmore

Name: William Blackmore

Death Date: 22 Dec 1888

Death Place: Queensland

Father's Name: William Blackmore

Mother's Name: Elizabeth Page

Registration Year: 1889

Registration Place: Queensland

Registration number: 002161

Page Number: 1194

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SA Passenger Lists,1847-1886

Ship Sibella, 721 tons, Captain E.R. Coleman, from London 4th December / Plymouth 12th December 1851, arrived at Port Adelaide, South Australia 16th March 1852

South Australian Register Wednesday 17 March 1852

Tuesday March 16:-The ship Sibella, 721 tons, Coleman Master, from London and Plymouth 4th December 1851, with 257 Government emigrants.—6th ship from England to S.A. with government passengers for 1852 ; two births and three deaths on the passage, Edward Kearney, surgeon-superintendent.

Single Women

Blackmore Elizabeth Age 49

Single Men & boys

Blackmore William Age 16

Blackmore Francis Age 10

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Cairns Post (Qld. : Friday 1 May 1936

NORTHERN PIONEER.

LATE MR JOHN McBRIDE.

With the passing of Mr John Mc Bride, sen., to that bourne whence no traveller returns, there was removed one of the earliest pioneers and residents of North Queensland. The late Mr McBride landed in Brisbane in 1884, later going to Port Douglas. Late in 1885, he left Port Douglas with a mate for the Hodgkinson goldfield. The country was very parched and rough travelling. Journeying over the range they met a big man carrying two revolvers (the blacks being troublesome at that time) in his belt and presenting a wild appearance. The big man was Bill Groves, who had a farm on the road to Mt Molloy, and, though wild looking, was very kindly disposed. Dinner was had at the Little Mitchell River or Rifle Creek, a coach stop. The coachman presided at the festive board and in a ponderous voice asked the diners if they were for corn beef or mustard. Journeying on they caught up with a drover who had 28 young bulls for stations thereabouts, and who advised of a good camp. The next morning a good breakfast and a nip of whisky was provided by Charlie Archer, who advised that work could be obtained at the antimony mines. After a week's employment, Mr. McBride's mate was presented "with the order of the boot," and disappeared. Mr McBride's tent and wardrobe disappeared at the same time. The miners were very indignant and prepared to commit any sort of crime in retaliation.. However, the storekeeper came to the rescue and provided tent and rations until payday. Miners who were on the field at that time were Louis Grossgrove, Harry Davis, Bill and Frank Blackmore, Andy McFarlane, Dan Rowlands, Bill Robertson and Billy Freeman.

Later Mr. McBride was employed as engine driver at the Northcote gold battery, owned by a Mr. Peterson, and then at the Just in Time mine with Bill Blackmore. About this time Frank Blackmore was blown up with dynamite in a mine called the Publican's Purse. Blackmore after lighting a fuse stopped to pick up a box of gold specimens and in the explosion received terrible cuts and had one arm severed. Fourteen men made a slab stretcher and set out with their mate for Herberton, a distance of some 40 or 50 miles At the planted tree crossing, on the Walsh River, they were met by 40 men from Watsonville, who relieved the stretcher bearers, and reached Boghero's Hotel at Watsonville, whence Blackmore was taken to the Herberton Hospital, but died just after reaching the institution. ' That was in the latter part of 1886 or early in 1887. Crossing the Walsh River it was necessary for the stretcher to be placed on the heads of the bearers as the water was breast-high. Billy Freeman and George Jackson preceded the party to boil water and fill bottles to keep the injured man warm.

In 1889 Doyle, a noted tracker and bushman, arrived at Northcote to ride a rebel piebald stallion that had un-seated all the "gun" riders. There was great excitement, but Doyle yarded and rode the outlaw.

After residing on the Hodgkinson for six years Mr. McBride removed the family to Orient Camp per pack horses -two boys riding in gin cases slung on either side of a pack horse. There were no roads to follow in those days, and the distance travelled was 30 miles. After 20 years in Irvinebank, Mr McBride was removed to Cairns and joined the Cairns railway staff. Some years ago he met with an accident through a dog attacking him whilst riding a bicycle, breaking his leg. He retired from the railway on pension. There are five sons and two daughters living, and 15 grandchildren.

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The Brisbane Courier Saturday 9 February 1889

IN the SUPREME COURT of QUEENSLAND,

ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION

In the LANDS and GOODS of WILLIAM BLACKMORE, late of Orient Camp, near Herberton, in the Colony of Queensland, Licensed Victualler, Deceased, intestate.*

Notice is hereby given that, after the expiration of Fourteen days from the publication hereof application

will be made to the said Honourable Court that LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION of all and singular the lands, goods, chattels, credits, and effects of the abovenamed William Blackmore deceased, who died intestate, may be granted to MARGARET BLACKMORE, of Orient Camp aforesaid, Widow of the said intestate*.

Dated this Seventh day of February. A.D. 1889.

.CHAMBERS. BRUCE, & MCNAB," Proctors for Petitioner, Adelaide-street, Brisbane.

Land purchase: BLACKMORE, William

ID
ITM79060
START DATE
03/03/1883 (exact)
END DATE
22/08/1883 (exact)
Item descriptive metadata
Access Status Summary
Open
Previous System Identifiers
LAN/AW14; PRV9932/1/2478; A1 Item ID 79060

Agency Control Number
Thornborough

Subjects
File - Crown land sales

Copyright Status
Copyright State of Queensland