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Here is the eulogy delivered for Marjory Long at her funeral service on Monday (Feb. 20):Hello everyone. On behalf of my sister Denise, my brother Greg, myself, and our families, thanks for being here today to pay tribute to the life of Marjory Norah Long.We wish to thank our funeral celebrant Simon Beasy, and we
2021 will mark the 170th anniversary of James Long (pictured) arriving in Australia from Ireland, aboard the Hydaspes on November 27, 1851 . This website, still in its early stages, continues to expand with items of historical note, as well as news of current-day family members. Latest addition to the website is Nothing Without Labour, first published
CLICK HERE for James Long – Family Tree. 60-page PDF document James Long – Family Tree Prior to his untimely death in 1995, my uncle Alan C. Long compiled a family tree that detailed the generations that followed James Long, born in Ireland in 1830, and who settled in Australia in 1851. Where possible, this project lists
Work-in-progress. New listings being continually added. January 8 (1973). Althea Clara Long, nee Clay (my paternal Grandmother) dies. January 22 (1980). Kristi Fleur Bryant, nee Long (our Daughter) born. January 24 (1893). Allan Leslie Long (my paternal Grandfather) born at Maryborough. January 29 (1867). Sarah Anne Long, nee Hill (my Great-Great-Grandmother, wife of Arthur Henry Long)
My paternal grandfather Allan Leslie Long was born at Maryborough on January 24, 1893. His parents were Arthur Henry Long and Sarah Anne Long (nee Hill). Allan was largely in the care of his grandfather James Long at ‘Longwood’, Glen Park, Ballarat. When James returned to Portland in 1904, Allan, then 11, moved there. James
My paternal grandmother was Althea Clara Long (nee Clay). She was fifth of the 11 children of Charles and Ellen Norah Clay (nee Martyn), of Gorae, near Portland, in south-western Victoria. Ellen had been born at Cape Bridgewater, near Portland, in 1864. It is confidently believed that at least three of the 11 children –
My paternal grandmother, Althea Long (nee Clay), was a fine cook. She had this recipe for Tomato Relish: 4lbs ripe tomatoes 1lb onions – slice finely 1 tablespoon – curry powder 1 tablespoon – mustard 1 tablespoon – salt 1lb sugar Vinegar Scald tomatoes and skin Then cut up and leave overnight in a china
James Long – Family Tree Prior to his untimely death in 1995, my uncle Alan C. Long compiled a family tree that detailed the generations that followed James Long, born in Ireland in 1830, and who settled in Australia in 1851. Where possible, this project lists dates of birth, marriage(s) and death, of each person.
Isobell Tunzi, known always as Isobell Johnson during her nursing years, wrote: As long as I could remember I had wanted to be a nurse and the family cats and dogs were continually being bandaged and forced into being patients. I was most professional with one of Dad’s handkerchiefs tied around my head with a
Sgt James Long, 31, of Townsville was recognised with the Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours. The citation reads: “For meritorious achievement as a Section Commander and Platoon Sergeant Rehabilitation Platoon, 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.” More citation details: “Sergeant Long is an exceptional non-commissioned officer whose leadership and professionalism in managing
