Cleve Barnes

M, b. 28 December 1915, d. 25 February 1945
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  • Cleve Barnes was born on 28 December 1915 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Charles John Barnes and Sarah Jane Wilkin.
  • Cleve Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. He was a farm labourer.
  • He began military service on 25 July 1943 in Blackbutt. He listed his next of kin as Mary C Barnes of Blackbutt. His service number was QX55933 (Q103328). He was a Corporal in the 25th Australian Infantry Battalion at the time of his death.
  • Cleve Barnes died on 25 February 1945 in New Guinea at age 29.
  • Cleve was buried in Port Moresby (Bomana) War Cemetery.

Clifford Charles John Barnes

M, b. 14 February 1902, d. 2 November 1975
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  • Clifford Charles John Barnes was born on 14 February 1902 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Joseph Barnes and Annie Louisa Death.
  • In 1911, Clifford Charles John Barnes moved with his parents Joseph Barnes and Annie Louisa Death to Anduramba, Crow's Nest. They commenced dairying on a property they named "Melrose."

  • On 7 May 1912, Clifford Charles John Barnes and Victor Francis Barnes commenced school at Anduramba State School. Cliff was 10 years 3 months old. Victor was 8 years and 10 months. Both boys left the school in October 1914. They were of the Methodist faith and their father Joseph, was a farmer.
  • Clifford Charles John Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll with Annie Louisa Death and Joseph Barnes in 1925 in Anduramba, Crow's Nest. Joseph was a farmer. Their sons Les with wife Mabel, and Cliff also farmed at Anduramba.
  • Clifford Charles John Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Anduramba. He was a farmer.
  • Around 1935, Clifford Charles John Barnes's father Joseph Barnessubdivided his farm (Portion 23, Parish of Anduramba) and gave each of his three sons Les, Cliff and Vic, a portion.

  • At the age of 37 years, 8 months and 14 days, Clifford Charles John Barnes married Ivy (Grace) Ellen Littleton, daughter of Wesley George Littleton and Alice Mary Parker, on 28 October 1939.
  • Clifford Charles John Barnes and Ivy (Grace) Ellen Littleton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Anduramba, Crow's Nest. Cliff was a farmer.
  • Clifford Charles John Barnes died on 2 November 1975 in Queensland at age 73.
  • Clifford was buried on 4 November 1975 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Dorothy Jane Barnes

F, b. 27 November 1908, d. 26 August 1992
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  • Dorothy Jane Barnes was born on 27 November 1908 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Walter Leslie Barnes and Emma Smallbone.
  • She attended the Tanduringie State School and then the Upper Yarraman State School.
    Dot never married, suffering poor mental health for most of her life. She was eventually admitted to Goodna Mental Hospital in 1950. She stayed in care for the rest of her life.
  • Dorothy Jane Barnes died on 26 August 1992 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 83.
  • Dorothy was cremated and her ashes were interred in her mother’s grave at the Nanango Cemetery.

Elizabeth Barnes

F, b. 3 December 1881, d. 3 January 1963
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  • Elizabeth Barnes was born on 3 December 1881 in Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Benjamin Barnes and Mary Batten.
  • Elizabeth Barnes was baptized on 17 January 1882 in St Peter's Chruch, Newlyn. She was baptised with her four year old brother Harold. Ben was a labourer of Newlyn.
  • She immigrated in 1883 to Victoria with Benjamin Barnes and Mary Batten. Ben and Mary travelled with their three children Matilda, Harold and Elizabeth. They lived for some time at Port Arlington in Victoria, then Benny ran a dairy at Dalesford. They also ran a boarding house. Around 1909 Benny, Mary and Elizabeth moved to Queensland and settled at Ravensbourne on land opposite the Ravensbourne Park & Recreational Area. They wroked a small crop farm and sold produce locally. Ben and Mary moved back to Victoria around 1927.

  • At the age of 29 years and 4 months, Elizabeth Barnes married William Richard Harriss, son of Amos Harriss and Virginia Prewer-Docking, on 3 April 1911 in St Lukes Church, Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Elizabeth Barnes and William Richard Harriss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Ravensbourne. William was shown as a labourer.
  • Elizabeth Barnes and William Richard Harriss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1921 living at Ravensbourne. William was a labourer and Elizabeth carried out home duties. His brothers Amos and Nathaniel were a farmers at Ravensbourne and mother Virginia and sister Elsie carried out home duties.
  • Elizabeth Barnes and William Richard Harriss appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1928 and 1935 living at Ravensbourne. William was a labourer and Elizabeth carried out home duties. His brother Amos was a farmer at Ravensbourne and mother Virginia carried out home duties.
  • Elizabeth Barnes and William Richard Harriss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Ravensbourne. William was a farmer and Elizabeth carried out home duties. Their son Amos was also a farmer.
  • Elizabeth Barnes and William Richard Harriss appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Ravensbourne. William was a farmer and Elizabeth carried out home duties. They didn't appear on the roll in 1954.
  • On 20 February 1961,her husband, William Richard Harriss died in Queensland at age 78.
  • Elizabeth Barnes died on 3 January 1963 in Toowoomba at age 81.
  • Elizabeth was buried on 4 January 1963 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery. CE5A-009-0024.

Children of Elizabeth Barnes and William Richard Harriss

Elizabeth Ann Barnes

F, b. 7 August 1853
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Elizabeth Jane Barnes

F, b. circa 1846
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  • Elizabeth Jane Barnes was born circa 1846.
  • She was the daughter of Benjamin Prowse Barnes and Jane Badcock.
  • Elizabeth Jane Barnes was baptized on 15 November 1846 in Paul, Cornwall, England.

Ellen Matilda Barnes

F, b. 7 January 1877, d. 3 January 1973
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  • Ellen Matilda Barnes was also known as Nell.
  • She was born on 7 January 1877 in Rosella Farm, Gowrie Creek, Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Barnes and Mary Ann Maddern.
  • On 2 October 1882,Ellen Matilda Barnes's mother, Mary Ann Maddern died in Rosella Farm, Gowrie Creek, Queensland, at age 42. Mary Ann died from typhoid fever just three and a half weeks after her nineth child Ida May was born.
  • Ellen Matilda Barnes witnessed the marriage of Joseph Barnes and Annie Louisa Death on 17 September 1895 in Merritts Creek Church; Witnesses to the marriage were Louisa's brother Charles Burton Death and Ellen Matilda Barnes, Joseph's sister.
  • At the age of 21 years, 5 months and 14 days, Ellen Matilda Barnes married Charles Burton Death, son of John Death and Catherine (Kitty) Harrington, on 21 June 1898 in Penzance Vale, Crow's Nest, Queensland. After their marriage they went to live on Charles' property at Grapetree.
  • Ellen Matilda Barnes and Charles Burton Death appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Hampton. Charles was a farmer.
  • Ellen Matilda Barnes and Charles Burton Death appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1909 living at Lyndale, Hampton. Charles was a farmer. His parents also lived at Hampton.
  • Ellen Matilda Barnes and Charles Burton Death appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1913 and 1930 living at Pechey. He was a farmer and she carried out home duties.
  • In October 1919 her name was legally changed to Deeth.
  • Ellen Matilda Barnes died on 3 January 1973 in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 95.
  • Ellen was buried on 5 January 1973 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Ellen Matilda Barnes and Charles Burton Death

Emily Barnes

F, b. circa 1835
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  • Emily Barnes was born circa 1835 in Paul, Cornwall, England.
  • She was the daughter of Benjamin Prowse Barnes and Jane Badcock.
  • Emily Barnes was baptized on 15 May 1835 in Paul, Cornwall, England.

Emily Mary Barnes

F, b. 12 April 1872, d. 10 May 1969
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  • Emily Mary Barnes was born on 12 April 1872 in Gowrie Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Barnes and Mary Ann Maddern.
  • Emily Mary Barnes commenced school at Crow's Nest Provisional School in March 1877.
  • On 2 October 1882,Emily Mary Barnes's mother, Mary Ann Maddern died in Rosella Farm, Gowrie Creek, Queensland, at age 42. Mary Ann died from typhoid fever just three and a half weeks after her nineth child Ida May was born.
  • At the age of 19 years and 24 days, Emily Mary Barnes married Francis James Greenslade, son of Daniel Greenslade and Sarah Smith, on 6 May 1891 in St James Church, Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • Emily Mary Barnes and Francis James Greenslade appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. Frank was a farmer.
  • Emily Mary Barnes died on 10 May 1969 in Kingaroy, Queensland, at age 97.

Children of Emily Mary Barnes and Francis James Greenslade

Emily Mary Barnes

F, b. 22 June 1910, d. 1 June 2009
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  • Emily Mary Barnes was born on 22 June 1910 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Walter Leslie Barnes and Emma Smallbone.
  • She started school at Tanduringie and later attended the Upper Yarraman State School.
    Emily’s mother died in May 1924 and by September Gladys had to leave school to help on the farm. She stayed on the farm until 1936 when she moved to Stanthorpe where she worked as a cook for a private family. In 1940 she went to Maryborough where she trained as an obstetric nurse.
  • At the age of 31 years and 6 days, Emily Mary Barnes married Wilber Stanley James Grimmett, son of Ira Stanley Grimmett and Miriam Ethel Jenner, on 28 June 1941 in Queensland. The couple made their home at “Neumgna” for the next five years before eventually moving to Mt Beppo to run a dairy, pig and crop farm. Three children were born to Miney and Wilbur.They returned to Brooklands to farm for 15 years and eventually retired to Kingaroy.
  • On 1 January 2004,her husband, Wilber Stanley James Grimmett died in Kingaroy, Queensland.
  • In 2008 Emily Mary Barnes lived in "Orana"Nursing Home, Kingaroy.
  • Emily Mary Barnes died on 1 June 2009 at age 98.
  • Emily was buried on 4 June 2009 in Taabinga Cemetery. Lawn Section.
  • Emily Mary Barnes also went by the name of Miney.

Emma Barnes

F, b. 8 August 1903, d. 16 June 1995
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Child of Emma Barnes and Stanley Charles Marrington

Ernest James Barnes

M, b. 12 February 1899, d. 15 February 1978
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Child of Ernest James Barnes and Emilie Vietheer

Ethel Jane Barnes

F, b. 8 February 1888, d. 31 December 1976
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Harriet Barnes (nee Thatcher) with her daughters Ethel Jane and Lilly Harriet (on right). Photo thanks to [raydell]
  • Ethel Jane Barnes was born on 8 February 1888 in Emu Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Barnes and Harriet Ann Thatcher.
  • Ethel Jane Barnes's name was added to the list of children likely to attend the proposed new Mossview School (Bum Bum Creek) that was to be established on land donated by Frank Gillies at Emu Creek by her father, John Barnes and Harriet Ann Thatcher on 29 August 1892
    ; John added the names of his children Lillian 6, and Ethel 5 to the list of children likely to attend the proposed new Moss View School that was to be established on land donated by Frank Gillies at Emu Creek. He lived on Portion 12 about 3 miles from the site. The children had never attended school.
  • At the age of 21 years, 11 months and 25 days, Ethel Jane Barnes married William White, son of Charles White and Sarah Arnold, on 2 February 1910 in Emu Creek, Queensland. They had a total of nine children.
    Ethel Jane Barnes and William White, married 2 February 1910, Emu Creek. Photo thanks to [raydell]
  • Ethel Jane Barnes and William White appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Pinelands. William was a farmer and Ethel carried out domestic duties.
  • Ethel Jane Barnes and William White appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Pinelands. William was a farmer.
  • On 17 May 1934,her husband, William White died in Queensland. His burial records show he was 62 years old, not 59.
  • Ethel Jane Barnes and William White appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Crow's Nest. Ethel gave her address as Pinelands. William was a farmer.
  • On 2 April 1957,her husband, William White died in Queensland at age 74.
  • Ethel Jane Barnes died on 31 December 1976 in Queensland at age 88.
  • Ethel was buried on 4 January 1977 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Ethel Jane Barnes and William White

Evelyn Gladys Barnes

F, b. 13 September 1914, d. 30 June 2005
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  • Evelyn Gladys Barnes was born on 13 September 1914 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Walter Leslie Barnes and Emma Smallbone.
  • Evelyn Gladys Barnes was also known as Evie.
  • She lived with her parents and siblings on the family farm on the Maidenwell- Cooyar road until about 1918 when they moved to Upper Yarraman to a dairy farm.
  • On 28 May 1924,Evelyn Gladys Barnes's mother, Emma Smallbone died in Nanango, Queensland, at age 46. She died from stomach cancer. After their mother's death, Ivy looked after the younger children.
  • In 1937 She found work at the Kingaroy General Hospital when she was 23 years old and worked in Brisbane during the War years as a cook. She later became a housekeeper at King’s College in Brisbane and Fairholme and Glennie in Toowoomba.
    She retired to Annerley
    .
  • Evelyn Gladys Barnes died on 30 June 2005 in Sunnybank, Brisbane, at age 90.
  • She was buried in Nanango Cemetery following a funeral service in Brisbane.

Frank Barnes

M, b. 8 December 1903, d. 18 January 1904
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  • Frank Barnes was born on 8 December 1903 in Queensland. He was a twin to Hazel, who died 2 Feb 1904.
  • He was the son of Ida May Barnes.
  • Frank Barnes died on 18 January 1904 in Queensland.

Frank Barnes

M, b. May 1901, d. 14 January 1979
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Gladys Emma Barnes

F, b. 1903, d. 10 August 1951
  • Gladys Emma Barnes was born in 1903 in Queensland. She was the daughter of Charles Richard Barnes and Emma Higson.
  • At the age of 41 years, Gladys Emma Barnes married Raymond Louis Guy, son of John William (Jack) Guy and Beatrice Annie Ward, in 1944. They had one son.
  • Gladys Emma Barnes died on 10 August 1951 in Queensland.

Graham Clive Barnes

M, b. 2 August 1946, d. 26 October 2019
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Harold Barnes

M, b. 1878, d. 10 June 1930
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  • Harold Barnes was born in 1878.
  • He was the son of Benjamin Barnes and Mary Batten.
  • Harold Barnes was baptized on 17 January 1882 in St Peter's Chruch, Newlyn, Cornwall. He was four years old and was baptised with his sister Elizabeth.
  • He immigrated in 1883 to Victoria with Benjamin Barnes and Mary Batten. Ben and Mary travelled with their three children Matilda, Harold and Elizabeth. They lived for some time at Port Arlington in Victoria, then Benny ran a dairy at Dalesford. They also ran a boarding house. Around 1909 Benny, Mary and Elizabeth moved to Queensland and settled at Ravensbourne on land opposite the Ravensbourne Park & Recreational Area. They wroked a small crop farm and sold produce locally. Ben and Mary moved back to Victoria around 1927.

  • Harold Barnes died on 10 June 1930 in Victoria.

Hazel Barnes

F, b. 8 December 1903, d. 2 February 1904
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  • Hazel Barnes was born on 8 December 1903 in Queensland. She was a twin to Frank who died 18 Jan 1904.
  • She was the daughter of Ida May Barnes.
  • Hazel Barnes died on 2 February 1904 in Queensland.

Herbert Joseph Barnes

M, b. 21 September 1912, d. 9 August 1992
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  • Herbert Joseph Barnes was born on 21 September 1912 in Toowoomba, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Walter Leslie Barnes and Emma Smallbone.
  • Herbert Joseph Barnes also went by the name of Joe.
  • On 28 May 1924,Herbert Joseph Barnes's mother, Emma Smallbone died in Nanango, Queensland, at age 46. She died from stomach cancer. After their mother's death, Ivy looked after the younger children.
  • He went to school at Tanduringie and Upper Yarraman and then worked on the family farm before purchasing is own property three miles from Yarraman. He lived in a hut while clearing the scrub with an axe.
  • At the age of 28 years, Herbert Joseph Barnes married Annie Irene Mullaly, daughter of John Mullaly and Annie Owens, in 1941 in Gympie. They lived on Joe’s farm called “Fairleigh” for the next 36 years. During this time five children were born.
    Joe and Irene retired to Buderim in 1977.
  • Herbert Joseph Barnes died on 9 August 1992 in Buderim, Queensland, at age 79.
  • Herbert was buried in Yarraman Cemetery.

Child of Herbert Joseph Barnes and Annie Irene Mullaly

Ida Louisa Barnes

F, b. 30 August 1896, d. 10 February 1991
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  • Ida Louisa Barnes was born on 30 August 1896 in Queensland. She lived at "Brenton" near Crows Nest and attended the Crows Nest State School. In 1911 the family moved to Anduramba.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Barnes and Annie Louisa Death.
  • In 1911, Ida Louisa Barnes moved with her parents Joseph Barnes and Annie Louisa Death to Anduramba, Crow's Nest. They commenced dairying on a property they named "Melrose."

  • At the age of 24 years, Ida Louisa Barnes married James Alfred McLean, son of James (Alf)red McLean and Ann (Barbara) Catherine Hirning, in 1921 in Queensland. They lived at Glenroy in the Wichello area.
  • Ida Louisa Barnes and James Alfred McLean appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Wichello. James was a dairy farmer.
  • On 29 December 1974,her husband, James Alfred McLean died at age 81.
  • Ida Louisa Barnes died on 10 February 1991 in Tulloch House Nursing Home, Crow's Nest, at age 94.
  • Ida was buried on 14 February 1991 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Child of Ida Louisa Barnes and James Alfred McLean

Ida May Barnes

F, b. 6 September 1882, d. 28 December 1960
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  • Ida May Barnes was born on 6 September 1882 in Gowrie Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Barnes and Mary Ann Maddern.
  • On 2 October 1882,Ida May Barnes's mother, Mary Ann Maddern died in Rosella Farm, Gowrie Creek, Queensland, at age 42. Mary Ann died from typhoid fever just three and a half weeks after her nineth child Ida May was born.
  • Ida May Barnes witnessed the marriage of Walter Leslie Barnes and Emma Smallbone on 12 November 1901 in Anduramba, Crow's Nest, Queensland; Walter and Emma were married at the home of her parents at Anduramba. His brother Charlie and sister May were part of the ceremony which was conducted by Rev Charles Wesley. At the time Walter was a farmer and lived at Anduramba.
  • Ida May Barnes appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Crow's Nest. She carried out domestic duties.
  • At the age of 48 years, 2 months and 16 days, Ida May Barnes married Adolf Birrer, son of Adolf Birrer and Elizabeth Muller, on 22 November 1930 in Sandgate, Queensland. Even thought they had been living together for a long time, Adolf and Ida were only married after his wife Esther died earlier in that year.
  • Ida May Barnes died on 28 December 1960 in Queensland at age 78.
  • Ida was buried in Bald Hills Cemetery.

Children of Ida May Barnes

Children of Ida May Barnes and Adolf Birrer

Isabel Sarah Barnes

F, b. 6 January 1907, d. 27 September 1967
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Ivy Emma Barnes

F, b. 10 January 1907, d. 21 March 1995
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  • Ivy Emma Barnes was born on 10 January 1907 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Walter Leslie Barnes and Emma Smallbone.
  • She attended the Tanduringie School near Cooyar and later the Yarraman State School.
    Ivy’s mother Emma died in 1924 leaving a family of nine children (the youngest aged two) to be cared for. Ivy remained with the family for the next thirteen years until her father remarried in 1937. She then found a position on the staff of the Kingaroy General Hospital as a cook.
    She then became the housekeeper of the Thorn Boarding College in Charters Towers before moving to the Presbyterian Girls College in Warwick.
    She retired to live in Annerley in Brisbane with her sister Evie before they both moved to the Blue Nursing Retirement Village in Sunnybank.

  • Ivy Emma Barnes died on 21 March 1995 in Salven Park Nursing Home, Carina, Brisbane, at age 88.
  • Ivy was cremated and her ashes have been placed in her mother's grave in Nanango Cemetery.

James Alfred Barnes

M, b. 1884, d. 1942
  • James Alfred Barnes was born in 1884 in Queensland. He was the son of William Woodly BARNES and Agnes HOUSTON.
  • At the age of 25 years, James Alfred Barnes married Gladys Georgina Hartmann, daughter of Herman Hugo Hartmann and Elinor Elizabeth Davis, in 1909 in Queensland.
  • James Alfred Barnes died in 1942 in Brisbane, Queensland.

James David Barnes

M, b. 30 April 1922, d. 26 February 2013
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  • James David Barnes was born on 30 April 1922 in Kingaroy Nursing Home, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Walter Leslie Barnes and Emma Smallbone.
  • On 28 May 1924,James David Barnes's mother, Emma Smallbone died in Nanango, Queensland, at age 46. She died from stomach cancer. After their mother's death, Ivy looked after the younger children.
  • James spent his childhood at Upper Yarraman and went to school there.
  • James David Barnes began military service in 1942 in Nanango. His service number was QX48539 (Q136265). He enlisted at Maidenwell, noting his next of kin as Leslie Barnes, and served in the Northern Territory and Rabaul until he was discharged on 12 July 1946 with the rank of Private in the 53 Australian Bipod Pl.
  • At the age of 36 years, 2 months and 12 days, James David Barnes married Betty Eley on 12 July 1958 in The Gums.
  • James David Barnes died on 26 February 2013 at age 90.

John Barnes

M, b. 1843, d. 7 February 1935
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  • John Barnes was born in 1843 in Paul, Cornwall, England.
  • He was the son of Benjamin Prowse Barnes and Jane Badcock.
  • John Barnes was baptized on 23 July 1843 in Paul, Cornwall, England.
  • Robin Smith wrote about the Barnes brothers in his book Crows Nest History.
    "Among the first settlers in Crow's Nest were the brothers, Charles and John Barnes. Charlie was born in Cornwall, England 1839. In 1862 he married Mary Ann Maddern and the same day took her aboard the "Mortmeronsa", bound for Queensland. His first job was at Coomrith Station on the Mooney. 1863 was a year of drought and in 1864 he resolved to move to Toowoomba. After setting out with a dray and two horses the drought broke and it rained every day of the journey and one night he awakened to find water surging around the bunk. His next work was on the railway between Ipswich and Toowoomba. He was employed on the Liverpool tunnel and was in Ballard's camp at the time of the big strike. In 1866 he took up thirty acres of land at Gowrie Creek, near the present asylum, where he carried on dairying until 1879?. In 1875, together with his brother land was selected at Crow's Nest and he and his family shifted to Penzance where he lived until he retired.

    Just after settling on his selection he was startled one morning while ploughing, to see a woman emerge from the bush wild eyed and muttering: "Oh my children, my children" It was Mrs Egan. It transpired that she had gone for the cows, leaving her three children at their bush home. The poor soul had been wondering for three days. Her boots had been discarded to ease her feet and strips of her dress had been torn off and bound round her feet when they had become torn and bleeding. It was the barking of Barnes' dog which saved her life. Charles Barnes died in Crow's Nest on 31 October 1925.

    John Barnes was born in 1843 and about 1863 he left Cornwall to join Charles at Coomrith and arrived there in time to accompany him on his journey to Toowoomba. John then followed mining at Bendigo, Stanthorpe, and Palmer River. Whilst operating a mine at the latter place his two mates died and he contracted ague. He left the field and walked to Cooktown. He started with a new pair of boots, but they were worn out before he reached Cooktown. Fear of blacks kept him from lighting a fire throughout the journey, so he subsisted on flour mixed with water. From Cooktown he caught a boat to Brisbane in 1875 and re-joined his brother at Gowrie Creek. It was then they in partnership, selected Penzance; and when, in the early 80's John took up a selection at Emu Creek, they dissolved the partnership, Charles keeping Penzance and John taking the cattle. The property, eventually 1280 acres was named "Hinton."
  • He immigrated to Moreton Bay on 14 September 1863. John a 19 year old, arrived on the Star of England.
  • He selected land - at Emu Creek - Portion 12, Parish of Djuan - 640 acres
    in 1877.
    Map showing Portion 12, Parish of Djuan - selected by John Maddern
  • Between 1883 and 1886 John Barnes was paying rates to the Crow's Nest Shire Council - Portion 5739, 640 acres , Djuan.
  • At the age of 40 years, John Barnes married Harriet Ann Thatcher, daughter of Abraham Thatcher and Mary Davies, on 3 May 1883 in Queensland. They were married at the residence of Richard Askin, North Street, Toowoomba. Harriet was the sister of the Rev Thatcher and Emma Thatcher, Richard Askin's wife.
    John and Harriet lived in a tent until he built a house of bush timber. Here they carried on dairying and cattle raising until retiring.
  • On 29 August 1892 John added the names of his children Lillian 6, and Ethel 5 to the list of children likely to attend the proposed new Moss View School that was to be established on land donated by Frank Gillies at Emu Creek. He lived on Portion 12 about 3 miles from the site. The children had never attended school.
  • Julius Rohde sold his land at Emu Creek to John Barnes. The transfer was noted in the Darling Downs Gazette 's report on the Highfields Divisional Board in August 1897 " From Julius Rhode notifying the sale of his property at Emu Creek to John Barnes, to be attended to."
  • He appeared on the Legislative Assembly - Aubigny Electoral Roll in 1900 living at Shrewsbury, Emu Creek. His qualification to vote was that he was a freeholder of the area.
  • In 1901 he was listed in the Queensland Post Office Directory as a farmer collecting mail at Crow's Nest.
  • He and Harriet Ann Thatcher appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Emu Creek. John was a grazier.
  • In 1912 John and Harriet Barnes sold their property to Richard Makinson (who was from Yorkshire). John is said to have moved to Crow's Nest and became a money lender. Richard Makinson eventually established a dairy on the property, but was heavily in debt to John. It appears that he was often late in making repayments and John would threaten to reclaim the land. John eventually specified a time and date he required full payment. It is said that Richard paid the money with one minute to spare, possibly having received an inheritance from a relative in England.
    A Queenslander house was moved from Rocky Gully Road (near the present Emu Creek Hall) to the property. It was divided in two for transport to the property to be rebuilt. During the move the name, which formed part of the verandah fretwork, was broken and it is unknown if the house was HINTON or HILTON - the Makinsons going with Hinton.
  • John Barnes and Harriet Ann Thatcher appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1912 and 1913 living at Crow's Nest. John was a farmer. Their daughter Lillian also lived in Crow's Nest.
  • On 2 March 1912 Ray White placed the following advertisement in the Darling Down's Gazette :-
    "AUCTION SALE On Account of John Barnes, Esq. The undermentioned will offer for sale by Public Auction in EMPIRE HALL. CROW'S NEST, At 2.30 p.m. ON SATURDAY. MARCH 9th. His EMU CREEK SELECTIONS, Situated near Walloon and Crow's Nest which comprise, 160 ACRES, known as 'Sextons.' 160 ACRES, 'known as 'Rhodes.' 1280 ACRES, known as 'Redmonds.' 640 ACRES, known as Home Block With all Improvements, Working Plant, 100 head Dairy Stock. First Class Country. Splendidly Watered. GOOD TERMS. Further particulars apply to — RAY. WHITE Auctioneer, Crow's Nest. 'THE LICENSING ACT OF 1885.'"
  • John Barnes sold all of his properties at Emu Creek when he left the district. The Darling Downs Gazette reported the outcome on 23 March 1912 " The auction of John Barnes, Emu Creek selections, was a great success. 'Redmond's Block' 640 acres, was sold to H. Graham; 'Station Block', 640 acres, to John Breydon; 'Sexton's Block' 160 acres, to John Maddern; and 'Rhodes Block' 160 acres, to Egbert Maddern. The sale was conducted by Mr.Ray White, and was one of the most successful sales held for a long time."
  • John Barnes and Harriet Ann Thatcher appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Crow's Nest. John was a farmer/grazier.
  • John Barnes died on 7 February 1935 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • John was buried after 7 February 1935 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.
  • The Methodist Church in Crow's Nest erected memorial plaques to early Crow's Nest Pioneers on the Church fence. John & Harriet's names were amongst them.
    Memorial Plaque to John & Harriet Barnes - Crow's Nest Methodist Church

Children of John Barnes and Harriet Ann Thatcher

John Barnes

M, b. circa 1790, d. 14 July 1844
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Child of John Barnes and Ann Dawes

John Barnes

M, b. 31 January 1884, d. 31 January 1884
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