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LANGDON
- ROSE JULIA - born 1877 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 15885/1877)
- SARAH MAUD - born 1879 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 18163/1879)
- MIRIAM F - born 1881 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 21442/1881)
- GWENDOLINA E - born 1884 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 25716/1884)
- JEANNIE M - born 1886 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 27302/1886); died 18 June 1886 aged 1 month, having suffered marasmus from birth.
- INEZ G - born 1886 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 27303/1886); died 25 June 1886, aged 5 weeks, from
- NICHOLAS A - born 1890 in Glebe (NSW BDM 13484/1890)
- ILMA B - born 1890 in Glebe (NSW BDM 13485/1890)
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MORONY
BACKGROUND
Michael Morony was born 6 September 1837 in MILTOWN CLARE IRELAND, to Thomas Lot Morony, a farmer, and Mary Malone/Mulloon. He travelled to Australia in about 1856. He worked as a storekeeper and miner and was the postmaster at Home Rule for 20 years.
At the age of 27, Michael Morony married Catherine Philomena Higgins in Araluen/Braidwood (NSW BDM 1819/1865). Their children included:
- THOMAS St VINCENT - born 1866 in Braidwood (NSW BDM 6672/1866); Married Catherine M Anglim in Paddington (NSW BDM 3771/1896); died 1952 in Burwood (NSW BDM 16638/1952)
- Gerald T - born 1903 in Ashfield (NSW BDM 9891/1903); died 1927 in Penrith (NSW BDM 22762/1927)
- Thomas Anglim - died 1987 (NSW BDM 17839/1987) John A - born 1906 in Ashfield (NSW BDM 31880/1906)
- JOHN BEDE - born 1869 in Braidwood (NSW BDM 7842/1869); married Agnes Donoghue in Gulgong in 1904 (NSW BDM 6574/1904)
- John C - born 1912 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 16959/1912)
- Agnes - born 1909; died 1909 within 5 mins of birth from "heart failure" (NSW BDM 9457/1909)
- Hubert John - died 1954 (NSW BDM 29023/1954)
- Thomas William - born 1907 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 24535/1907); died 1989 (NSW BDM 16652/1989)
- Michael B - born 1905 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 13539/1905)
- Francis G - born 1915 in Goulburn (NSW BDM 24245/1915)
- Burdett L - born 1917 in Goulburn (NSW BDM 31386/1917)
- ADELAIDE M J - born 1871 in Parramatta (NSW BDM 15537/1871); marrried Leonard Williams (NSW BDM 3492/1917)
- FRANCIS PATRICK - born 1875 at Home Rule (NSW BDM 15064/1875); died at Home Rule on 14 August 1875, aged 6 months, from "bronchitis" of 7 days' duration (NSW BDM 7979/1875)
- MARY PHILOMENA - born 1876 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 15620/1876); died in Chatswood in 1957 (NSW BDM 10340/1957)
- BRIDGET MARGARET - born 1879 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 18060/1879); died 1946 in North Sydney (NSW BDM 29358/1946)
- ELIZABETH ANNE - born 1881 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 21369/1881); married Albert E Webb (NSW BDM 10078/1920); died 1979.
- MICHAEL CYRIL - born 1883 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 24076/1883); married Adelaide C Pike in Marrickville (NSW BDM 10376/1912)
- Eeleen M - born 1913 in Ashfield (NSW BDM 15245/1913)
- Austyn B - born 1922 in Ashfield (NSW BDM 30358/1922)
Michael Morony's, children as listed at the time of his death, were: THOMAS V (32 YRS); JOHN (29 YRS); ADELAIDE (26 YRS); MARY (22 YRS); BRIDGET (19 YRS); ELIZABETH (17 YR); CYRIL (15 YRS)
Michael died at Home Rule, aged 60, on 14 July 1898 from "cancer of the bowel, terminal exhaustion" (NSW BDM 9614/1898). He had been ill for 3 years. He was last treated by Dr JLM McCreadie on 27 June 1898. Two of his sons pre-deceased him.
Catherine Morony nee Higgins died in May 1923 at Walmer Private Hospital/Matron Garvey's Private Hospital, late of Dulwich Hill.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald 12, 14 May 1923 via Ryerson's Index
NEWS ITEMS
1877 - [POSTMASTER DWYER's RESIGNATION]
Post Office Home Rule
1st February 1877SirAs I purpose leaving here soon and having disposed of my premises and business I do myself the honor to tender my resignation of the office of Postmaster at Home Rule.Of course I will hold office until such time as my successor is appointed.I would strongly recommend as mu successor Mr Michael Morony, a Gentleman of probity and intelligence, and whose fitness I am sure is calculated to give satisfaction both to the Department and the Public.I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servantP Dwyer PM
1877 - [APPLICATION BY MORONY]
Home Rule
1st February 1877SirThrough the resignation of Mr. Dwyer Post Master of this place the office becomes vacant. I therefore do myself the honour to make application for the appointment. Having purchased Mr. Dwyer’s business and premises which I intend to enlarge, the duties of the office would still be carried on in the premises as at present. Should my application be granted I am prepared to offer as a guarantee of my identity the Victoria Insurance and Guarantee Society.I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient servant, Michael Morony
1877 - [CONFUSION]
April 10 1877
Home Rule Post OfficeSirI do myself the honor to comply with the instructions received by me this evening from the Secretary relative to filling up registered forms forwarded to me from the head office on the 9th March last. In doing so I beg to offer an explanation. The memo pointing to the matter and written with red ink on the back of my communications after taking office. I did not notice until this evening. I trust that I shall not be considered wilfully negligent of so gross a breach of the regulations and common courtesy.I beg to state for the information of the Secretary that the postage stamps handed over to me by my predecessor was sold by me without commission from him he said he would allow me the usual commission when the matter of his resigning was first mentioned between us but when taking stock here for the first time he, Mr Dwyer, alluded to the head office allowing me the usual discount. I did not pay for them. I hold debited to the head office for the amount as per registered form. The matter two weeks salary was of the same nature. I was promised that I should compensated for two weeks as per agreement when at last moment Mr Dwyer said he would direct that if be deducted from him when his salary was being paid.I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, Michael Morony, Postmaster, Home Rule.
1885 - [REMUNERATION QUERIED]
Post Office Home RuleMay 2 1885SirI do myself the honor to inform you that in consequence of the unseasonable arrival of mails since the latest alteration of the Time Table the work in this office is much more than it formerly used, and physically impossible for one person to do all the work.
The hours of arrivals aer from Mudgee 11-10pm, from Gulgong at 4am and to the Canadian 8.30am, it will be seen from this that the work of receiving and dispatching and with the exception of Canadian Lead all at night and in consequence my son, who has performed this portion of the work and is still doing so had little time for rest, of course the every day work of the office must be attended to as usual which necessitates one of us to the nightwork and the other perform the duties of the office throughout the day. Under the present circumstances I would respectfully request your favourable consideration in the case. As my son is tolerably well acquainted with the post office work a reasonable remuneration during the present time as per Time Table may I beg to suggest be allowed him. Your obedient servantM Morony Postmaster.
1898 - [NOTIFICATION OF DEATH]
Post Office Home Rule15 July 1898SirI beg leave to report for your information that the Postmaster here (M Morony) died at 6pm yesterday – Thursday.And I beg specifically that you will favorably consider my appreciation to be appointed in his stead.My husband (M Morony) has been postmaster here for over a period of 21 years – I am fully acquainted with the duties appertaining to this office, as I have been his assistant for the above mentioned term and can confidently say they will be performed in the same manner as heretofore.Praying that my application will meet with your approval.I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, C Morony
* Michael's sister, Bedelia Morony, married Owen Quigley in Sydney in 1881 (NSW BDM 619/1881); She died in 1916 in Stanmore:
1916 - QUIGLEY.—In memory of Bidelia, wife of Owen Quigley, daughter of late Thomas Lott Morony, Milltown, Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland, who died at her residence, Stanmore, August 17, 1916. Lord have mercy on her soul.
Mudgee July 1898The Honorable The Postmaster GeneralDear SirThrough the death of Mr M Morony, late Postmaster at Home Rule, a vacany occurs which I hope can be given to his widow. The office is a non official one, and Mrs Morony and the Daughter has for some time been conducting the office which they are competent to continue. They are very respectable people.Yours faithfully, Robert JonesSource: National Archives of Australia, Home Rule Post Office file. page 59
Note: Mrs C Morony was appointed postmistress at £30 per annum, a considerable reduction on the salary her husband was paid.
1898 - [DELAY]
A letter from Bridget Morony on behalf of her mother to the Deputy Postmaster General, Sydney
Post OfficeHome Rule25th July ‘98SirI have the honor to acknowledge (for my mother) the receipt of your favour re her appointment as Postmistress etc of Home Rule, for which she begs to tender her sincere thanks.As there are no magistrates residing within a distance of about 7 miles, she will be obliged to journey to Gulgong to sign the necessary forms (which were sent her).It is impossible for her to go to Gulgong before 27th inst. on which date she will sign the declaration etc. and forward same to you.Praying that you will be pleased to excuse this inevitable delay.I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, B H Morony
Home Rule27 July 1898Dear Mr JonesThough in a very busy time with you, I dare to address you on the subject of cash, ie the retrenching of the salary of my mother as PM here. Of course Mr Jones you will, I hope, not think I am doing this for myself, but for my mother.My poor father wanted me to try and get the appointment for myself. Recognising that there was not enough to be made at home for the girls, my young brother & my mother, even if the salary was kept up to its usual standard, I got my mother to seek the appointment and you know what they did? Brought the salary from £66-10-0 to £30 in one jump. I think if justice were done my mother would at least get the salary my father had got. For she needs it more now than during his life time.I am sending in an appeal to the Dept which I know you will help us in. And if you would kindly send also a note from yourself to put the matter fairly before the Dept you will confer a great favor on my mother & family for which I know we will always feel deeply grateful.My mother also desires me to thank you for her for what you have already done for her & also for your kind expression of sympathy & I hope you will be again what you were in the past…J B Morony
Mr Bossley of the GPO wrote the following comments on the letter:
I regret that I cannot see any justification to increase this salary. When the salary was granted great consideration was shown. According to the usual scale the salary should be 24 a year whereas Mrs Morony has been granted 30 a year and under those circumstances I think that she should be well satisfied with the pay for the extremely light work she has in connection with the Postal duties.Mr R Jones might be informed for the information of Mrs Morony to the above effect.Mr Bossley, Inspector 30/8/98
Source: National Archives of Australia, Home Rule Post Office file. page 44Dec 12th 1899SirSome year or more ago, a Mr Morony, Postmaster for many years at a place called Home Rule, died leaving a wife & some family to take up his duties, per appointment, of course.Your Department acted most unkindly in docking the salary, cutting it down a good few pounds. I ask that you restore the former salary to the Postmistress immediately.The town of Home Rule is in the heart of a large, well-populated agricultural district, and a growing one. The Morony family have had twenty-five years connection with the Home Rule office, and conducted the business for months during the father’s serious illness.Your intimation that my request will be complied with will be a welcome Xmas Box.Thankfully yours, E Richards
On the Home Rule office becoming vacant in July 1898, through the death of the Postmaster the usual return was prepared which showed that the salary that was being paid was in excess of the scale allowance and his widow was appointed at the reduced salary of £30 per annum – £6 more that the scale justified, but £26.10/ per annum less than her husband received. The business has since declined, and now only justifies a salary of £23 per annum while £30 is still being paid. ... Appointment Clerk8-1-00Matter might be explained to Mr. Richards MP who evidently doesn’t understand the principle on which non-official [PMS?] salaries are adjusted. This PM is now getting £7 a year more than the business warrants.
1899 - [IN MEMORIAM]
MORONY— In sad and loving memory of Michael Morony, who departed this life July 14, 1898. Inserted by his loving wife and children. R.I.P.
Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Sat 15 Jul 1899 Page 13