Geoffrey Royston Ball

M, b. 10 October 1901
  • Geoffrey Royston Ball was born on 10 October 1901.
  • At the age of 25 years, 2 months and 26 days, Geoffrey Royston Ball married Ruby Ann Hooper, daughter of William Hooper and Ada Ellen Moore, on 5 January 1927 in Boonah, Queensland. They had no children.
  • Geoffrey Royston Ball also went by the name of Royston.

Harriet Ball

F, b. circa 1835, d. 28 August 1896
  • Harriet Ball was born circa 1835. She was the daughter of George BALL and Elizabeth DANIELS.
  • Harriet Ball married John Thomas Littleton, son of Hugh Littleton and Ann Ball Stephens, on 16 September 1861 in Pittenween, Fife, Scotland. They arrived in Australia sometime in in 1862 having salied on the Clifton and John found work at Gowrie Creek.
  • Harriet Ball died on 28 August 1896 in Queensland.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. John & Ann's names were amongst them.
    Pioneer Plaque to John & Ann Littleton - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of Harriet Ball and John Thomas Littleton

John Francis Ball

M, b. 1886, d. 1928

John Hodge Ball

M, b. April 1844, d. 1917
  • John Hodge Ball was born in April 1844 in England. He was the son of Josiah Ball and Elizabeth Hodge.
  • At the age of 35 years, John Hodge Ball married Barbara Connell in 1880 in Queensland.
  • In 1901 John was listed as a farmer of Goombungee in the 1901 Crow's Nest Post Office Directory.
  • John Hodge Ball and Barbara Connell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Goombungee. John was a farmer and Barbara carried out domestic duties. Their daughter Elizabeth Annie lived in Mocatta Street, Goombungee at the time.
  • John Hodge Ball died in 1917 in Queensland.

Children of John Hodge Ball and Barbara Connell

Joseph Ball

M, b. circa 1900
  • Joseph Ball was born circa 1900.

Child of Joseph Ball and Florence Slater

Josiah Ball

M, b. 1884, d. 1954
  • Josiah Ball was born in 1884 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Hodge Ball and Barbara Connell.
  • Josiah Ball appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Goombungee. Josiah was a grazier.
  • Josiah Ball died in 1954 in Queensland.

Larry Robert Ball

M, b. 1 May 1938, d. 29 November 1999
  • Larry Robert Ball was born on 1 May 1938 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Mervyn Ball and Lyall Scoffell.
  • Larry Robert Ball died on 29 November 1999 at age 61.

Mervyn Ball

M, b. circa 1911
  • Mervyn Ball was born circa 1911.
  • Mervyn Ball married Lyall Scoffell circa 1936.

Child of Mervyn Ball and Lyall Scoffell

Ruby Mary Ball

F, b. 7 June 1893, d. 28 July 1969
  • Ruby Mary Ball was born on 7 June 1893 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Hodge Ball and Barbara Connell.
  • At the age of 20 years, 10 months and 22 days, Ruby Mary Ball married John Donald McPhail, son of John McPhail and Mary Ellen McGrath, on 29 April 1914 in Queensland.
  • On 10 May 1967,her husband, John Donald McPhail died in Fitzroy, Victoria, at age 83.
  • Ruby Mary Ball died on 28 July 1969 at age 76.
  • Ruby was buried on 29 July 1969 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. She was buried with her parents.

N Ballantyne

M, b. circa 1870
  • N Ballantyne was born circa 1870.
  • At some stage N Ballantyne sold his selection to Friedrich Reushle. Fred expanded his holding by purchasing land from other selectors : Edward Ballantyne, Edward Mowen and Eliza Case. In 1916 Fred made a trial planting of citrus trees, their success leading to a planation of over 300 lemon, navel and valencia oranges and mandarines.

John Robert Ballard

M, b. 1891, d. 1965
  • John Robert Ballard was born in 1891 in Queensland. He was the son of Robert Ballard and Elizabeth Harris.
  • At the age of 23 years, John Robert Ballard married Thekla Barbara Perina, daughter of Anton Perina and Anna Marie Walborges Friedlein, in 1914 in Queensland.
  • John Robert Ballard died in 1965 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Margaret Ballingall

F, b. circa 1890, d. 1941

Cecil Garfield Ballinger

M, b. 1908

Edith Rose Ballinger

F, b. 25 August 1917, d. 31 October 2005

George Ballinger

M, b. circa 1880, d. 9 September 1942
  • George Ballinger was born circa 1880. He was the son of John Thomas Ballinger and Amelia Baylis.
  • George Ballinger married Lily Eliza Booker circa 1905.
  • George Ballinger died on 9 September 1942 in Queensland.

Children of George Ballinger and Lily Eliza Booker

John Garfield Alden Ballinger

M, b. circa 1880
  • John Garfield Alden Ballinger was born circa 1880.
  • John Garfield Alden Ballinger married Caroline Alice Page in 1907 in Queensland.

Child of John Garfield Alden Ballinger and Caroline Alice Page

Lillian Amelia Ballinger

F, b. 9 January 1907, d. 14 September 1959
  • Lillian Amelia Ballinger was born on 9 January 1907 in Goombungee.
  • She was the daughter of George Ballinger and Lily Eliza Booker.
  • At the age of 25 years, 11 months and 8 days, Lillian Amelia Ballinger married Norman Astbury, son of Walter Astbury and Hermine Elsie Harth, on 17 December 1932 in Queensland.
  • Lillian Amelia Ballinger died on 14 September 1959 in Queensland at age 52.
  • Lillian was buried on 16 September 1959 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
    Grarve of Lily Amelia (nee Ballinger) & Norman Astbury - Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. Photo thanks to R Astbury

Nellie Ballinger

F, b. 1909

Wilhelmina Ballon

F, b. circa 1885, d. 1956
  • Wilhelmina Ballon was born circa 1885. She was the daugher of Johann BALLON and Augustine VOLKMANN.
  • Wilhelmina Ballon married Hermann Spies, son of Karsten Jurgen Adolf Spies and Anna Margaretha Behrens, in 1905 in Queensland.
  • Wilhelmina Ballon and Hermann Spies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1937 living at Highland Plain. Hermann was a farmer. Wilhelmine gave her address as Greenwood as did their children Lawrence and Edgar, who were both farm labourers and Vera who carried out domestic duties.
  • Wilhelmina Ballon died in 1956 in Queensland.

Children of Wilhelmina Ballon and Hermann Spies

Clara Bryce Balthes

F, b. 1914
  • Clara Bryce Balthes was born in 1914 in Queensland. She was the daughter of Peter Henry Balthes and Annie Amy Heilbronn.
  • She and Reginald George Cossart were engaged in April 1937.
  • At the age of 23 years, Clara Bryce Balthes married Reginald George Cossart, son of George Cossart and Minnie Maria Shaw, on 9 December 1937 in St Andrew's Church, Lutwyche. An account of the wedding appeared in "The Courier Mail" the following morning - LAST NIGHTS WEDDING AT LUTWYCHE -St. Andrew's Church Ceremony Cossart—Balthes
    St. Andrew's Church, Lutwyche, was chosen for the wedding of Miss Clara Bryce Balthes, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M Baltnes, Clinton, Wooloowin, and Mr. Reginald George Cossart, son of the late Mr. George Cossart and Mrs. Cossart, Campbell-street, Toowoomba, which took place last evening. The Rev. A. W. Ethell, formerly of Gympie, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of white satin, with a spray of orange blossoms trimming the softly draped corsage and the full skirt extending to a train. Her cut tulle veil was surmounted by a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of frangipani and carnations. The two bridesmaids Miss Joyce Balthes and Miss Ivy Cossart (Toowoomba) were frocked alike in bud pink organza with coronets of tulle and flowers, and their bouquets were in dahlias and gerberas in varying shades of pink. Mr. W. Cossart was best man and Mr. W. Elder groomsman. The reception was held at Clinton, where Mrs. Balthes received the guests wearing a gown of gentian blue satin with, shoulder spray of the same tonings. Her bouquet was of pink asters and roses. Mrs. Cossart, mother of the bride groom, chose a frock of black chiffon relieved with a spray of white flowers, and a hat to match. On leaving in the Canberra for Mackay the bride's travelling frock of ice blue sheer will be worn with navy accessories.

Maud Bambling

F, b. circa 1895

Jane Banfield

F, b. 1815, d. April 1895
  • Jane Banfield was born in 1815 in Tregony, Cornwall.
  • She was baptized on 13 February 1815 in Cuby with Tregony, Cornwall.
  • At the age of 26 years, Jane Banfield married John Lower, son of John Lower and Priscilla Gill, on 8 July 1841 in St Just in Roseland, Cornwall. The marriage details showed John as a mariner of full age, a bachelor living in St Mawes, his father John was a roper. Jane was a spinster of full age, a servant living in St Mawes and her father John was a carpenter. They were married by bans and the witness was Simon Borlase. Johns residence was given as HMS Magnet.
  • Jane Banfield and John Lower appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in St Mawes, Cornwall. John was a 45 year old pensioned coast guard, born St Maws, living with his wife Jane, 46 born Tregony, and their children Edward J a 13 year old scholar born Uphill, Somerst, William a 10 year old apprentice shoemaker born Uphill Somerset, Arthur an 8 year old scholar born Barrow, Somerset and Catherine Jane an 6 year old scholar born Barrow.

  • Jane Banfield and Catherine Jane Lower appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in St Mawes. Jane was shown as a 56 year old married head of the house, born Tregony living with her daughter Catherine born Barrow.
  • Jane Banfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Marine Parade, St Mawes. Jane is shown as a 76 year old widow born Tregony Cornwall.
  • Her death was recorded with the Truro, Cornwall, Registration District in the April 1895 Quarter.

Children of Jane Banfield and John Lower

Mary Ann Elizabeth Banfield

F, b. 1871, d. 1950
  • Mary Ann Elizabeth Banfield was born in 1871.
  • At the age of 16 years, Mary Ann Elizabeth Banfield married John Stevens in 1887 in Ulverstone, Tasmania.
  • Mary Ann Elizabeth Banfield died in 1950 in Sprent, Tasmania.

Children of Mary Ann Elizabeth Banfield and John Stevens

Alice Beatrice Banks

F, b. June 1893, d. 1974
  • Alice Beatrice Banks's birth was registered in the Birmingham, Warwickshire Registration District in the June 1893 Quarter.
  • Her marriage, at 24 years and 9 months, to Leonard Valentine Muhling, son of Leonard Valentine Muhling and Rose Diflo, was registered in the March 1918 Quarter in Birmingham, Warwickshire Registration District.
  • On 28 July 1926,Alice Beatrice Banks's son, Neville Blair Muhling was buried in Goombungee Cemetery.
  • Alice Beatrice Banks died in 1974 in Queensland.

Child of Alice Beatrice Banks and Leonard Valentine Muhling

Beryl Mildred Banks

F, b. 12 October 1929, d. 12 October 2006
  • Beryl Mildred Banks was born on 12 October 1929 in Ipswich.
  • She was the daughter of Venson (Vic) Banks and Elizabeth Rankin.
  • Beryl Mildred Banks died on 12 October 2006 in Ipswich, Queensland, at age 77.

Betsy Elizabeth Banks

F, b. 1840, d. 24 August 1924

John Guy (1840-1920) & Betsy Banks (1839-1924) with grandston Robert John Tindall (1902 - 1982). These photos were donated to CARBATHON, where they hang in a bedroom by the Tindall family. Photo thanks to B. Grunwald
  • Betsy Elizabeth Banks was born in 1840 in England. She ws the daughter of Thomas Banks.
  • At the age of 27 years, Betsy Elizabeth Banks married John Guy on 4 April 1867 in Louth, Linconshire. The marriage was registered in June 1867 in the Louth Registration District.
  • Betsy Elizabeth Banks and John Guy immigrated to Queensland on 2 April 1883. John aged 41 and Betsy 42, travelled to Australia on the Duke of Devonshire with their four children John 14, Thomas 12, Fred 9 and Edith 5.
  • Betsy Elizabeth Banks and John Guy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Plainby, Crow's Nest. John was a farmer and Betsy Ann carried out home duties.
  • Betsy Elizabeth Banks and John Guy appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1910 living at Pinelands, Crow's Nest. John is shown as a farmer and Elizabeth carried out home duties.
  • In April 1920,her husband, John Guy died in Queensland.
  • Betsy Elizabeth Banks died on 24 August 1924 in Queensland.
  • Betsy was buried on 25 August 1924 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. METH3-004-0060 - there is no headstone. Descendants have placed a small piece of granite bearing her name on the grave.

Children of Betsy Elizabeth Banks and John Guy

Robert James Banks

M, b. 23 May 1927, d. 18 September 1987
  • Robert James Banks was born on 23 May 1927 in Ipswich.
  • He was the son of Venson (Vic) Banks and Elizabeth Rankin.
  • Robert James Banks died on 18 September 1987 in Ipswich, Queensland, at age 60.

Stephen Banks

M, b. circa 1875
  • Stephen Banks was born circa 1875.
  • Stephen Banks married Gertrude Masters circa 1895.

Child of Stephen Banks and Gertrude Masters

Venson (Vic) Banks

M, b. 21 March 1887, d. 24 October 1948

Children of Venson (Vic) Banks and Elizabeth Rankin

Emily J L Banner

F, b. circa 1890
  • Emily J L Banner was born circa 1890.
  • Emily J L Banner married Benjamin P Huteau in 1922 in Sydney, New South Wales.