ACWORTH to Australia (Brisbane) 1886-1888

[Kolby]

Hi Ken,
That photograph sounds like it may be the Alice I'm looking for. The family came from Croydon, Surrey.  Do you have any more details?

Kay

[Aussie1947]

Hi Kay,

Re the Acworth plumbing business.

1892 Queensland Post Office Directory by Weatherill.
Acworth A. W., electrician, Mont rd, SB.
Acworth Herbert., plumber, Mont rd, SB.
Acworth Lewis., plumber, Mont rd, SB.

There were two Insolvent situations.

Queensland Government Gazette Vol XL Saturday, 22nd Jan 1887, No17.
Page 274
In the Supreme Court of Queensland, Louis Acworth of Toowong, dated 12th Jan 1887.

Queensland Government Gazette Vol XLVII Saturday, 8th June 1889, No 32.
Page 274
In the Supreme Court of Queensland, Louis Joseph Acworth, plumber and painter of Brisbane, dated 5th June 1889.

Gerry

[Kolby]

Hi Gerry,
Thanks very much for the information. I knew about Louis in 1887, but didn't know about Louis Joseph in 1889 or the A.W. Acworth, electrician and I wasn't aware Herbert Acworth was a plumber. That gives me a little bit more of the story.

I'm happy to pass on anything I have, if you are interested. Anything else you come up with would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again
Kay

[Aussie1947]

Kay,
Meant to add from the Directory that Mont Road SB would be Montague Road, South Brisbane.

Gerry

[lidovintageimages]

Hi Kay,

There are around 70 photographs in total from the 1860's to the 1880's. Most are Croydon and South London photographers. Also York and Kent. PLus the two from Brisbane, Australia. The ones that have names on are as follows.

Initials J.T.R ( 7 photographs of different people ) one has the name Uncle Arthur Read.
Mr.Read, 30,James Street.
Elizabeth Read ( died 30-6-1880 aged 22 ).
Grandma ( York ).
Mr.Hilliard.
Shipway.
Uncle Frank Whitlock ( 2 photos ).
Uncle Shaylor.
Grandma Carrie Shaylor.
Aunt Becky.
Great Grandma Abbott.
Aunt Abbott.Aunt Hannah.
Alice Clara Acworth.

Hope this is of help.

Ken.

[Kolby]

Hi Ken,
The only name I recognize is Alice Clara Acworth. If these were taken in Brisbane, they may have come over from England with the family. Is there any chance you could send me a copy of Alice's photo? I notice we can put up attachments on these messages. If not that's ok.

Kay

[Kolby]

Ken,
I meant to say if these were taken in England. So sorry for the misunderstanding.
Kay

[lidovintageimages]

Hi Kay,

Having problems putting the photos up for you. Please send me an email link via my web site at www.lidovintageimages.co.uk and I will send them to you.

Ken.