Robert HUTTON/ Catherine DOWNEY late 19th century

[Siouxsie]

....ahh.....that explains the excruciating slowness when i logged on today

Susie

[Siouxsie]

Hi all,
I requested a copy of Catherine's will yesterday from pROV to see how they would respond and here is their answer....I particularly liked  this sentence "Wills cannot be photographed"....so I have written again seeking clarification.......if they are digitising them why can't photos be taken??

Cheers
Susie

"Thank you for your enquiry regarding copies of wills and probate records.

Copy orders are placed in person at PROV's reading rooms as PROV is unable
to provide copies in response to phone or written requests. Please see PROV
guide 2 Copying Services for details about obtaining copies of public
records:
www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/PROVguides/PROVguide002/PROVguide002.jsp

Digital Cameras
Researchers can make photographic copies of records free of charge using
their own digital camera, provided that conditions of use are observed.
These conditions of use include restrictions on photographing records that
are not subject to crown copyright. Wills cannot be photographed. For
details see PROVguide 24 Use of Digital Cameras in PROV Reading Rooms
available online at
www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/PROVguides/PROVguide024/PROVguide024.jsp

Search Agents
PROV is unable to provide copies of records or undertake research in
response to phone or written requests. If you are unable to visit a reading
room to view records or place copy orders, you can employ a search agent to
undertake this on your behalf. For details of search agents please consult
PROVguide 15 Search Agents available online at
www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/PROVguides/PROVguide015/PROVguide015.jsp

PROV's reading rooms are located at:
Victorian Archives Centre (99 Shiel Street, North Melbourne). Opening Hours
9.00am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri (ex public holidays) and the 2nd and last
Saturdays of most months www.prov.vic.gov.au/main/saturdayopenings.asp
Ballarat Archives Centre (cnr Doveton and Mair Streets, Ballarat). Opening
Hours 9.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Tues (ex public holidays).

You can speak to a Reference Officer tollfree on 1800 657 452 (9.00am to
4.30pm Mon-Fri, ex public holidays) for assistance with using PROV's
website"

[deeiluka]

Yes, Susie, it is not easy for anyone who lives at a distance from PROV. As mentioned by Jenn, Gennig has often been very helpful and kind to Rootschatters when she has happened to be visiting, but without her kindness it's pay an agent.....or wait till you might be visiting Melbourne.....both expensive options. 


Dee

[tropicalj]

I  did PM Genni  and  shesaid  she  would do  the lookup  but  as she has  other commitments cannot do  this weekend and most probably will be late January.

So  Susie patience for all of  us.

Jenn

[Siouxsie]

Hi,
Another reply from PROV re copying of wills and how slow the online server is.....

My heartfelt thanks to Gennig for offering to do the lookup.......it is a wonderful offer and I will be chuffed to get Catherine's will and I am sure that yelkcub will be too.

Cheers
Susie

"Photographs of wills cannot be taken by anyone. However, copyright laws
allow for researchers to have wills photocopied. It is for this reason that
we have provided you with a list of search agents. As you are unable to
visit one of our reading rooms, a search agent can view the records on your
behalf, and should you so wish, place a photocopy order. They would then
arrange for the photocopies to be sent to you.

I have spoken with team members who are currently overseeing the
digitization of wills and they are unable to give me an estimate on when
particular wills will be digitised. It is an ongoing process so we
recommend you check the site at your leisure. Should you wish to have the
will immediately, you will have to engage a search agent, a friend, family
member or a representative who can view and place copy orders on your
behalf.

In regards to our website, we have been experiencing service delays with
our online catalogue 'Access the Collection'.  Please accept our apologies
for any inconvenience this is causing you. We are currently working to
resolve the issue and hope a solution will be in place shortly."

[Siouxsie]

Yes John Meek  was a cleryman  by  the rolls

also  arriving on  the same ship is little Eliza Meek aged 1.

and  there is Eliza Hutton  aged 21
and William Hutton?  aged 22

Jenn

Hi,
Just had another piece of the Hutton puzzle come to me and as you have all had such an active role in this thread, I thought I would share it with you. I have had contact with one of Dinah's great grandchildren who has written a booklet on the Meek family and has sent me grave photos. What a delightful contact this is proving to be. 

Dinah Clarke Hutton (Robert's sister) married John Meek were married in Scotland on 24th February 1856 and had Eliza Grace some 12 months later. John Meek's health was failing even though he was a  young man and they decided to emigrate to Australia on the Queen of the East along with Dinah's sister Eliza Warwick. (not sure if William was related.....can't find him in the family yet).

 John was yet to be ordained as a Presbyterian minister, but took up an appointment as a Missioner to Gisborne in 1858 whilst pursuing his studies. Dinah went on to have 7 more children in Gisborne (busy lot those Presbyterians!!). John retired in 1907 after 49 years in Gisborne and moved to Yackandandah to live with their son who had followed his father in the ministry. Dinah died in September 1913 and John in June 1914. They are buried at the Yackandandah Cemetery and their grave was refurbished in 2004.

Cheers
Susie (a very happy Susie)

[newbe_nz]

Hi Susie,

I am very happy for you.

What wonderful news

Thsi has been an amazing thread to read and I hope you find more out about them

Newbe

[Siouxsie]

Thanks Newbee.........the information in the booklet is fabulous.

Can you open the PDF photo of John Meek?

Cheers
Susie

[newbe_nz]

I will try now and get back to you

newbe