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Hi Shron and David,  I am a G grandaughter of Laura Russell.  It was only within the last mother I stumbled on the State ward files for Laura Louisa and Harry.  Laura married a George Stuart Packer.  The family has been a mystery and finding this post has been an absolute treasure.  I did find an article for the Death of a Thomas Power 25 Sept 1881 at Aldgate Pump Hotel.  Laura and George traveled between NZ and Melbourne, Aust. having children born in each country.  I have been trying to find my g fathers siblings which has not been easy.  They were never a family to keep in contact.  Laura was red head which we have only recently found out.  She is buried here in Wanganui NZ as is her son George my grandfather.(he was born in Melbourne) they traveled with circus and we think with the horses.  Laura was a beautiful singer as was her daughter but we think in the berlesque style as the daughter Bridie married, had a child who was kept by her fathers family and forbidden to associate with her mothers family.  We also had horse jockeys and were told that Lauras brother Harry was involved with horses.
I would really like to be able to get in touch away from this feed and have contact with you both regarding our connections with Laura, Louisa and Harry
It has taken years to try and piece Laura and Georges life and now I am discovery Laura's siblings.
I live in NZ
Regards
Karina