Sparratt 12th January2026.
Hi ,
Over the last three weeks I have looked further into the lines of Alice Colger born C 1902-1904.
I agree with you that Alice Colger born 1931 could not possibly be the one who married William Murray in 1920.
I commenced with Edith [Ida , Ada] Maccredie.
I found that she had married Albert Colger in 1902.
Albert was:- Albert Cornelius Colger Snr. Born 1846 died 1927
She was previously married to Albert ‘Wotjobuluk’ Coombes. There is a daughter for them Emily Elizabeth Coombes 1865-1865.
Now young Alice at the age of 18 yrs married William Murray. I have that marriage certificate.
This certificate provides further information that supports other known relationships.
The marriage took place at Balranald NSW on the 3rd may 1920 -
with the concent of Alice’s father Albert Colger Snr, in writing.
William is stated as a widower age 44yrs labourer, parents: William Murray dec. and Kate Rogers dec. from Deniliquin.
Alice is stated as spinster, age 18 yrs parents Albert C Colger [Snr] and Edie Coombes.
William signed and Alice made her mark, It was witnessed by Bessie and Mabel Soady .
See attachment.
I also found a record documenting the marriage of Albert Coombs and Ida Maccredie -
“The Abstract of Births, Deaths and Marriages for Lake Hindmarsh Aboriginal Station
for the twelvemonth ending June 30th 1884. “
They are the first marriage entry.
See Attachment.
Albert Colger and Edith had 5 children.
1. Albert C Colger Jnr. 1906
2. Lilian M Colger 1910
3. Ada E Colger 1912
4.Stephen S Colger 1905
5. Alice Colger 1902.
I have deduced her DOB from the marriage date and her age at that time.
Hope this is useful to the search.
Essnell
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