The home of Joseph and Mary Jackson at Stubbo.
Joseph Jackson was born in 1811 and died 1884. Mary née Lonsdale was born in 1816 and died in 1881. They arrived at Port Jackson on 15th July 1841 sailing from Greenwich on the ship “Herald”. They were free settlers. Joseph was aged 30 and Mary aged 25. Joseph and Mary are the parents of Thomas Jackson (below)
Source: Libby Sills and Lois Lewis née Jackson and her family.
Elizabeth Jackson (nee Taylor) and her children
Thomas Jackson, born 1835, married Elizabeth Taylor in 1866. These are their children. (Thomas, their father, is not in the photo):
Back row:
George - married Jean CB Campbell 1910
Thomas - married Martha Tattersall 1905
Walter - married Julia Docwra 1906
Front Row:
Elizabeth Hannah - married James Wilson 1911
Martha - married James Watson 1901
Jane - married William Upham 1888
Elizabeth their mother (Thomas, their father, is not in the photo)
Sarah - married Walter Finlay 1890
Ethel or Esther - married John Finlay 1892
Ada or Adria - married John Lee 1910
Dressmaking Shop, Corner of Bayley and Herbert Street, Gulgong.
Source: Libby Sills
Elizabeth Hannah Jackson, known as Hannah, owned this dressmakers business and is pictured here with Jean Jackson, nee Campbell and Martha Watson, nee Jackson.
Hannah (daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Jackson) married James Wilson in 1911.
Wedding photo of George W. J. Jackson and Jean Clydesdale Babbington Campbell.
1910, Gulgong
Source: Libby Sills
Wedding photo of George W. J. Jackson and Jean Clydesdale Babbington Campbell.
1910, Gulgong. The three bridesmaids are Jean Campbell’s sisters, from left: Ada, Helen and Isobel. The flower girl is Barbara Campbell, the elderly man is her father.
1910, Gulgong. The three bridesmaids are Jean Campbell’s sisters, from left: Ada, Helen and Isobel. The flower girl is Barbara Campbell, the elderly man is her father.
Source: Barbara Gurney
married George William James Jackson b: 21 Aug 1884 in Gulgong, d: 28 Jul 1950, m: 1910 in Gulgong.
Their children were:
Host: Mrs T Jackson née Elizabeth Taylor (married to Thomas Jackson).
Secretary: George WJ Jackson
1926 - A GRAND CEREMONY AT GULGONG - CROWNING OF 'QUEEN' - ARCHBISHOP OF MARS PRESIDES
- Nella Jean Jackson b: 15 Apr 1912 in Gulgong, d: 1989 in Gulgong
- married Keith Adams Murray b: 17 Nov 1908 in Orange, d: 1989 in Gulgong
- Madge Elizabeth Wilga Jackson b: 1913 in Gulgong, d: 15 May 1994 in Gulgong
- Walter Jackson
- married Leslie Alban Deutscher b: 1908 in Temora, d: 23 Aug 1948 in Birrawa, m: 1937 in Gulgong
- George Stewart Campbell Jackson b: 10 Oct 1920, d: 03 Nov 1966
- married Valerie Taylor
- Jocelyn Marie (Gem) Jackson b: 1927 in Gulgong, d: 2008 in Gulgong New South Wales Australia
- married Reginald James Croft b: 1928, d: 2009 in Gulgong, m: 1950 in Gulgong.
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1899 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
1900 - Benefit Social at Stubbo.
As a means of raising funds in aid of the Church of England at Stubbo, a social was recently held in Mr. T. Jackson's large woolshed, at that place, and most satisfactory results were obtained. The attendance is described as a record one. Mr. A. Souter acted as M.C., and Mr. B. Stanley supplied the music, and Miss Jackson was responsible for the catering.
Nella Jackson (born 1912) and Madge Jackson (born 1913)
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A social at the Jackson Woolshed, 1916
Secretary: George WJ Jackson
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1926 - QUEEN CANDIDATE SCORES.The dance held at Mr. T. Jackson's woolshed, Puggoon, on Saturday evening last, in aid of the candidature of Miss Jackson in the forthcoming queen competition, was a greats success. People were present from a number of surrounding centres. A party numbering almost thirty were present from Goolma.
Nella Jean Jackson, aged 15
Crowned "Queen of Gulgong", 1926
Source: Libby Sills
There was a buzz of excitement as the Archbishop of Mars (Dr. Radio) entered the Gulgong Town Hall at 9.30 p.m. on Thursday last to crown the Queen in connection with the competition held in conjunction with the annual Church of England fete.
The evening was taken up in dancing, and there was a large crowd. It was an interesting and enjoyable function. Voluntary music for the dances was supplied by Mrs. S. J. L. Turner, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Kemmell (violin and piano), Tommy Turner (violin). Miss M. Naughton (piano), Miss Inder, of Tucklan (piano), Mr. Inder (violin), Miss Croft (piano). Miss Irene Byfield, of Merriwa (piano).
To the accompaniment of a march played by Miss Byfield, the party connected with the ceremony of crowning the Queen entered the hall. Rev. L. V. Caldwell (Rector), accompanied by the Archbishop of Mars, Dr. Radio (Mr. T. Amies, comically disguised but appropriately attired), was followed by the Queen, Miss Nella Jackson, and the other candidates, namely: Misses Nellie Oldfield, Gladys Wright and Beryl Shaw.
The Queen, seated on the throne, was very prettily attired in evening dress (white) with beaded trimmings and long plush train (purple), with orb and sceptre, while the Archbishop was dressed in long
white robe with long circular cloak of bright color and wore a comic mask with mitre.
On the stage, the Rev. Mr. Caldwell introduced the Archbishop, stating that the Archbishop had come all the way from Mars, a distance of about forty-two million miles, to perform the crowning ceremony. They would be much interested in what he had to say, because scientists of late had been paying some attention to Mars. The Archbishop said he was pleased with the overwhelming reception accorded him. He had arrived not by aeroplane, as their good Rector had stated, but per medium of Frank O'Halloran's wireless. The local postmaster had 'heard him and received him. He was much interested in Gulgong, and noted, during the course of a tour around the town, its many characteristics. To the amusement of the crowd, these were mentioned by the Archbishop, after which he drew attention to the main object of his visit, viz., the crowning of the Queen.
The result of the competition was announced as follows: — Miss Nella Jackson, of Stubbo (Rose Queen), 8192 votes; Miss Nellie Oldfield, of Gulgong (Carnation Princess), 4768 votes; Miss Gladys Wright, of Mebul (Violet Princess), 4352 votes; Miss Beryl Shaw, of Ulan (Waratah Princess), 3014 votes. The Archbishop then placed the crown on the head of Nella Jackson, at the same time stating that on behalf of the people he crowned her Queen of Gulgong. He trusted that she would rule over the people in grand and stately style.
A beautiful bouquet of flowers was handed to the Archbishop for presentation to the Queen. The Rector (Rev. Mr. Caldwell) on behalf of those present thanked the Archbishop, the church workers and others for the interest they had taken in the function and for the support given to the fete. He then handed each of the queens competition candidates a large box of chocolates.
Led by the Archbishop, the Queen and her retinue then left the stage and passed through the hall. Dancing went on merrily until 12 o'clock, when a highly successful function was brought to a close. The sum of over £14 was taken at the door. This was considered very satisfactory in view of the reasonable charges for admission. Messrs. W. Gossage and W. Allen acted as doorkeeper. Next day the Queen was photographed in her crowning dress and robes, and is to be presented with a dozen photos.— Gulgong Advertiser.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 11 Nov 1926 Page 5
1937 - DOUBLE WEDDING. MURRAY—JACKSON. DEUTSCHER—JACKSON.
On 16th January 1937, Madge Jackson married Leslie Deutscher and Nella Jackson married Keith Murray at St Luke’s Church of England Gulgong.
Madge and Nella Jackson's double wedding.
Photo taken at the family home then known as as “Rollsville”, now “Bellambi”.
Source: Libby Sills
From left, Gem Jackson (sister of brides) Merle Croome. Helen Burgess, Jessie Murray, Ailsa Murray the brides, (Nella and Madge), Marjorie Campbell, Linda Campbell, Helen O'Connor, Norma Burgess and Mary Arlon.
Bridesmaids: Marjorie, Linda and Merle
Source: Barbara Gurney
THE double wedding in Gulgong on Saturday evening last was one of the prettiest — if not the prettiest — and largest ever celebrated in the town.
The contracting parties were Miss Nella Jean Jackson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. J. Jackson, of "Rollsville," Gulgong, who was married to Mr. Keith Adam Murray, twin son of Mr. and Mrs R. T. Murray, of Croydon Park, and the bride's sister Miss Madge Elizabeth Jackson, who was married to Mr. Leslie Alban Deutscher, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Deutscher of New Park, Birriwa. St. Luke's Church of England, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiating, was beautifully decorated for the occasion with blue hydrangeas by the Misses Lorna and Betty Caldwell (daughters of the Rector). It was in this church that the grandparents of the brides, Mr. T. D. Campbell, of Manly, and the late Mrs. Campbell, and the parents of the brides were married. Messrs. Doug. Campbell, Max Caldwell and J. C. Williams acted as ushers at the Church.
The two brides were dressed alike in gowns of angel skin lace, cut on classical lines with the new Peter Pan neck line and long train cut in to the skirt with full sleeves caught tightly at the wrist. Miss Nella Jackson wore a magnificently hand embroidered veil of Brussels net and Honiton lace, the work of her aunt, Miss A. B. Campbell, of Chatswood, and kindly loaned by Mrs. A. Howard, of Dural. Miss Madge Jackson wore a similar handmade veil. Both brides wore coronets of orange blossoms arranged off the face.
Miss Nella Jackson entered the church by the right aisle on the arm of her father, supported by two train bearers, Gem Jackson (sister of the brides) and Merle Croombe, of Burwood, both dressed in pink stiffened net, with halos of pleated tulle and flowers. The bridesmaids were Misses Helen Burgess, of Chatswood (cousin), Aisla and Jessie Murray, of Croydon Park (sister of the bridegroom), all wearing matching frocks of stiffened net and halos of pleated tulle and flowers. The bride carried a shower bouquet of gladioli and stephanatis with long trails of frangipanni. Mr. Malcolm Murray (brother of the bridegroom) was best man and Mr. Bruce Murray (also a brother) was groomsman.
Miss Madge Jackson entered the church by the left aisle, on the arm of her brother, George, supported by two train bearers, Misses Norma Burgess, of Chatswood (cousin) and Mary Arlem (niece of the bridegroom) of Lindfield, also dressed in pink stiffened net with halos of pleated tulle and flowers. The bridesmaids were Misses Audrey O'Connor (cousin), of Lane Cove, and Marjorie and Linda Campbell (cousins of the bride). They wore like frocks of stiffened net with halos of pleated tulle and flowers. The bride carried a bouquet similar to that carried by her sister, of gladioli and stephanatis with long trails of frangipanni. Mr. Stanley Rains was best man, and George Jackson (brother of the bride) and Mr. Loyal Figgis were groomsmen.
During the signing of the register, Mrs. Lickiss (wife of Rev. N. Lickiss) very sweetly sang "My Task," Professor Arlam (Sydney), presiding at the organ. The reception was held at the Town Hall where nearly 200 guests were present, the tables being decorated with pink carnations and blue hydrangeas. The Rev. L. V. Caldwell presided.
The brides' mother in a frock of rose beige lace with a shoulder spray of water lilly in miniature, received the guests. Mrs. Murray, mother of Mr. Keith Murray, wore black georgette, relieved with a spray of red roses. Mrs. Deutscher, mother of Mr. L. A. Deutscher (bridegroom) wore black mariette with a shoulder spray of red gladioli.
After the Loyal toast had been honoured, the chairman, in proposing the toast of the brides and bridegrooms, said that weddings seemed to be in the air this month, and stated that Mrs Jackson deserved to be commended for the great sacrifice she was making, although she was giving her daughters to two fine young men. The toast was supported by Dr. R. M. Allport, who said he greatly appreciated the honor, and he extended best wishes to the couples on behalf of those assembled and said that they had the makings of very happy couples. "We wish you good health, good luck and prosperity from the bottom of our hearts, and we mean it," he said.
The Rev. N. Lickiss (Newcastle), said he was sure they were all delighted in the uniting together of the young couples. In responding, Mr Murray thanked the proposer of the toast, the parents of the bride, the chairman and all who had assisted in the event. Mr Deutscher responded on behalf of himself and bride, thanking them all most sincerely. Mr Murray proposed the toast of the bridesmaids, thanking them for their help. He was supported by Mr Deutscher.
Responses were made by Messrs Mac Murray and S. Rains. The chairman announced that both bridegrooms had asked him to thank the people for their presents Mr J. J. Dowd proposed the toast of the brides' parents (Mr. and Mrs. Jackson). He said that when the history of Gulgong was written the names of Jackson and Campbell would largely be written. Mr Baldwin proposed the toast of the bridegroom's (Mr K. Murray) parents. He said that he was very sorry that Mr Murray was not present, but he was sure the success of the event would cheer him in his illness.
The toast of the parents (Mr and Mrs L. A. Deutscher) of the bridegroom (Mr L. A. Deutscher) was proposed by Mr Manning. In paying them a tribute he said that Mrs Deutscher's family was a credit to her and that Mr Deutscher had been a good father. Mr Deutscher, in responding, referred to the beautiful sentiments expressed. He said he knew that Mr and Mrs Jackson would like him to say "Thank you." "Mrs Deutscher and I will now be in a lonely home," he said, "but it is a sacrifice we are glad to make."
A response on behalf of Mrs Murray was made by Mr T. Hart, of Geurie. The Press was proposed by the chairman and responded to by Mr T. Amies ("Gulgong Advertiser" and "Mudgee Guardian") and Mr P. Barton ("Mudgee Mail."). Mr K. Murray expressed appreciation for what had been done for him in Gulgong. At Doctor L. Tunley's request, Mr J. Y. Sargent proposed the toast of the chairman. The chairman responded.
The beautiful 3-decker wedding cakes which adorned the tables were made by Mr. Bert Sweeny, Baker, of Gulgong. A large number of congratulatory telegrams were received by both couples. Mr and Mrs Murray left on a car tour through Wellington, Sydney, Canberra and the South Coast, the bride wearing a suit, dust pink with navy mulchings. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a platinum diamond watch.
Mr and Mrs Deutscher left on a car tour embracing southern towns en route to Melbourne, the bride wearing a suit of mid blue with navy matchings. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a diamond brooch.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 21 Jan 1937 Page 18
Keith Murray and Nella Jackson. 1937
One of the couples in the double wedding (above)
Source: Libby Sills
Keith Murray (far right) in 1934, Mayne Street, Gulgong
ROLLSVILLE
Harvesting at "Rollsville"
George W J Jackson on the right.
George W J Jackson on the right.
On 21st June, 1910, George W J Jackson of Stubbo wrote to Sastow and Burns Ltd, Timber and Joinery Merchants of Pyrmont, describing a house he would like built and requesting a price. This is the rough copy of that letter:
Letter describing the building specification for Rollsville.
Source: Libby Sills
This home was built on the property “Rollsville” owned by George W J Jackson. It is no longer standing. The block was originally bought from the Rouse family in the early 1900s by Thomas Jackson, George’s father. It was divided between three brothers George, Walter and Thomas and later George bought his brothers out. This block is now owned by The Watt family and was previously owned by Foster, Turner and Honeysett families.
Sketch of Rollsville
Source: Libby Sills
"Rollsville"
Source: Libby Sills
"Rollsville"
Source: Noreen Murray
1950 - GULGONG WEDDING.
The wedding of Miss Gem Jackson and Mr. Jim Croft will unite two pioneering families of the Gulgong district when they are married on October 7 at St. Luke's Church. Gulgong, where Miss Jackson's parents, grandparents, and her two sisters were married.
The bride-elect is the youngest daughter of the late Mr. G. W. J. Jackson and of Mrs. Jackson, of Rollsville, Gulgong, and her fiance is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. C. Croft, of Bronte, and formerly of Talinga, Gulgong, where the couple will reside after their marriage.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Fri 15 Sep 1950 Page 11Sam and Leslie Deutscher at Rollsville
Source: Noreen Murray
Keith Murray on leave at Rollsville
Source: Noreen Murray
