 1847 - 1908 (61 years)
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| Name |
William Richard John Berringer Collins |
| Born |
11 Jun 1847 |
Murrumbidgee River, , New South Wales, Australia  |
- The occupation of William Collins, the father of William Richard John Berringer Collins, was Grazier, Abode, Murrumbidgee River.
Note
William Richard John Berringer Collins had a twin called John Berringer Collins who died at birth.
(Birth Certificate of William Richard John Berringer Collins)
Name: William R J B Collins
Birth Date: 1847
Father's Name: William Collins
Mother's name: Sarah
Birth Place: New South Wales
Registration Year: 1847
Registration Place: Sydney, New South Wales
Volume Number: V1847721 32A
(New South Wales Historical Death Index 1788-1914)
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| Christened |
22 Jun 1847 |
St Lawrence Church of England, Sydney, New South Wales |
- Name: William Richard John Bereges Collins
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 22 Jun 1847
Christening Place: St. Lawrence, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Birth Date: 11 Jun 1847
Father's Name: William Collins
Mother's Name: Sarah
(Australia Births and Baptisms, 1792-1981)
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| Gender |
Male |
| Land |
16 Aug 1879 |
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales |
LATE TELEGRAMS.
[From our correspondents. ]
GUNDAGAI, Friday,
The following were the selections taken up at Gundagai yesterday:-W. R. J. B. Collins, 40a, Euadera, Duncan Sinclair, 40a, Mitta Mitta
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales, Saturday, 16 August 1879 |
| Land |
11 Apr 1879 |
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, New South Wales |
POLICE COURT.
Tuesday, April 8th.
(Bofore Mr. Vyner, P.M., and Messrs. Wilson and Monlove.)
ILLEGAL OCCUPATION OF LAND.
Mr. Ward, the new Forest Ranger, summoned W. R. J. Collins, of Grahamstown, for that he was in illegal occupation of land on a reserve. Mr. Ward acted on authority from the lands department. The bench said they did not like to act without special authority. The land was regularly taken up at the lands-office, and he (Mr Vyner) thought proceedings should be taken in Sydney, and adjourned the case for one week.
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, New South Wales, Friday, 11 April 1879 |
| Land |
19 Apr 1879 |
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales |
LATE TELEGRAMS.
[From our correspondents.]
GUNDAGAI, Friday.
Selections yesterday:-W. B. Collins, 60a, Euadera; Robert Cook, 40a, Euadera; Iromo Crain, 40a, Eilerslie; Octavius Turner, 40a, Euadera; Samuel Watt, 120a, Bangus; John Carney, 40a, North Gundagai; John Dillon, 53a, Willie Ploma; Chas. Hayes, 50a, Bangus.
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales, Previous issue Saturday, 19 April 1879 |
| Land |
14 Jun 1879 |
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales |
GUNDAGAI, Friday.
The following were the selections taken up at Gundagai yesterday:-W. R. J. B. Collins, 50a, Euadera, Jabez Boyton, 100a, Nangus.
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales, Previous issue Saturday, 14 June 1879 |
| Land |
14 Jun 1879 |
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales |
The following were the selections taken up at Gundagai yesterday:-W. B. J. B. Collins, 50a, Euadera, Jabez Boyton, 100a, Nangus.
Cootamundra Herald, New South Wales, Saturday, 14 June 1879 |
| Accident |
3 Feb 1899 |
The Tumut and Adelong Times, New South Wales |
Accident-On Monday last, a very painful accident happened to a little grirl, aged 10 years, a daughter of Mr. W. Collins, of Grahamstown. It appears the little one got between a spring cart and the house, and the cart was started on without noticing the girl, She was crushed against the house, and in addition to other injuries received a fracture of tho skull. Dr. Lyttleton was called in, and did what was necessary to relieve the little sufferer. Up to the present the patient is getting on very well, and the doctor informs us there are no dangerous symptoms.
The Tumut and Adelong Times, New South Wales, Friday, 3 February 1899 |
| Accident |
17 Jan 1902 |
The Tumut and Adelong Times, New South Wales |
On Sunday a piece of iron fell on a young son of Mr. W. Collins, of Grahamstown, and fractured his right arm. Dr. Lyttleton performed the needful surgery.
The Tumut and Adelong Times, New South Wales, Friday 17 January 1902
On Sunday morning the residence and contents of Mr W Collins, Geahamstown, was totally destroyed by fire. His property was insured lu ths Mercantile Mutual Office for £
The Sydney Morning Herald, NSW, Tuesday, 17 March 1903
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| Personal |
25 Mar 1902 |
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, New South Wales |
THANKS
I TENDER my sincere THANKS to Dr. GABRIEL for his skilful surgery, and to the matron and nursing staff of the Gundagai Hospital for their unremitting attention to my son while an inmate of the Hospital for a period of two months suffering from a fractured arm.
W. B. COLLINS, Grahamstown, March 18, 1902.
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, New South Wales, Tuesday, 25 March 1902
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| Electoral Roll |
1903 |
Grahamstown |
New South Wales Electoral Roll 1903
Collins, William Richard John Berringer, Grahamstown, Miner |
| Fire |
17 Mar 1903 |
The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales |
On Sunday morning the residence and contents of Mr W. Collins, Grahamstown, was totally destroyed by fire. His property was insured in the Mercantile Mutual Office for £120
The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales, Tuesday, 17 March 1903 |
| Fire |
19 Mar 1903 |
Wagga Wagga Advertiser, New South Wales |
On Sunday morning the residence of Mr. W. Collins, Grahamstown, were totally destroyed by fire. The proporty was insured in the Mercantile Mutual Office for £120.
Wagga Wagga Advertiser, New South Wales, Thursday, 19 March 1903 |
| Fire |
20 Mar 1903 |
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, New South Wales |
Grateful Thanks
MR. and MRS. W. B. COLLINS TENDER their most GRATEFUL THANKS to Mesdamcs HENRY MURPHY, W. HASSET, PERKINS sr., and S. J. TREWEEK, who rendered them and their children untold kindnesses when their house and home, with the whole of its contents, were destroyed by Fire on Sunday last.
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post, New South Wales, Friday, 20 March 1903 |
| Personal |
19 Apr 1904 |
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, NSW |
MINING NEWS.
W. R. J. B. Collins, of Grahamtown, has applied at the local land office for a residential lease of 2 acres, parish Euadera.
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, NSW, Tuesday, 19 April 1904 |
| Personal |
26 Jan 1906 |
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba, New South Wales |
W. B. COLLINS
Cash Buyer of Hides and Skins, GRAHAMST0WN.
The highest market value
Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba, New South Wales, Friday, 26 January 1906 |
| Land |
15 Dec 1906 |
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate, New South Wales |
ON THE LAND.
Laud applications lodged at the i local office during the past week:
W. R. J. B. Collins, special lease for 26 acres, in Euadera parish as a bee farm and orchard (this land is, near Mt Horob homestead, and crosses the Gundagai-Adelong road)
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate, New South Wales, Saturday, 15 December 1906 |
| Land |
1 Jan 1907 |
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, New South Wales |
LAND INFORMATION.
W. R. J. B. Collins' portion 111, and north of and fronting extension to Grahamstown Temporary Common, upset price £44.
The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser, New South Wales, Tuesday, 1 January 1907 |
| Land |
26 Oct 1907 |
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate, New South Wales |
Special lease granted:-W. R. Collins, 16 acres, parish Euadera, Gundagai land distric; for bee farm and orchard: annual rent, £3 12s.
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate, New South Wales, Saturday, 26 October 1907 |
| Died |
9 Jul 1908 |
Gundagai Hospital, Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia |
- Two marriages
Mary Dunleavy
Living children listed
Arthur William George, age 31
Frederick Burnett, 29
William B. 27
Mary, 25
Sarah P., age not known
Rosie, age not known
Victor B., age 15
Sydney Felix John, 14
1 male and 1 female, deceased
Second Marriage to Ellen Howell
Phoebe, 6
Richard, 4
Thelma, 2
All living, none deceased
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| Death Notice |
11 Jul 1908 |
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate, New South Wales |
A death ocourred in the hospital early on Friday morning, tho victim being Mr. W. Collins, of Grahamstown. Deceased, when admitted to the institution, was in a state of collapse, and no hope for his recovery was held out, as he was suffering from a bad form of intestinal trouble. On Thursday an operation was performed, but 'twas of no avail, the patient dying seven hours later. Deceased was 61 years of age, and was a miner residing at Grahamstown.
The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate, New South Wales, Saturday, 11 July 1908
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| Buried |
11 Jul 1908 |
Church of England Cemetery, Adelong, New South Wales, Australia |
- Epitaph of William Richard John Berringer Collins
Farewell dear wife farewell
Adieu to thee Adieu
And you my dearest loved ones all
Farewell Farewell to you
Though I am gone and you are here
To tread this Vale alone
We'll hope to meet again in Heaven
With Christ before God's Throne.
At Rest
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| Death |
14 Jul 1908 |
The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser |
A death occurred in the Gundagai hospital early on Friday morning, the victim being Mr. Wm. Collins, of Grahamstown. Deceased, when admitted to the institution, was in a state of collapse, and no hope of his recovery was held out, as he was suffering from a bad form of intestinal trouble. On Thursday an operation was performed, but 'twas of no avail, the patient dying seven hours later. Deceased was 61 years of age.
The Tumut Advocate and Farmers and Settlers' Adviser, NSW, Tuesday 14 July 1908
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| Will |
17 Nov 1911 |
The Tumut and Adelong Times, New South Wales |
The Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction.
IN the Will of WILLIAM RICHARD JOHN BERRINGER COLLINS, late of Grahamstown in the State of New South Wales, Miner, deceased.
APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that probate of the last Will of the above-named deceased may be granted to ELLEN COLLINS, the widow of the deceased, the Executrix named in the said Will, and all notices to be served at the undermentioned address.
ELLEN COLLINS, Grahamstown
The Tumut and Adelong Times, New South Wales, Friday, 17 November 1911 |
| Probate |
25 Nov 1911 |
The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales |
THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES
-Probate Jurisdiction.-In the Will of WILLIAM RICHARD JOHN BERRINGER COLLINS, late of Grahamstown, in the State of Nsw South Wales, miner, deceased.-Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to ELLEN COLLINS, the widow of the deceased, the Executrix named in the said Will, and all notices, are to be served at the undermentioned address. ELLEN COLLINS, Grahamstown.
The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales, Saturday, 25 November 1911 |
| Person ID |
I13546 |
Hickey, List, Bundesen, Thomsen, Jensen, Jessen |
| Last Modified |
27 Aug 2016 |
| Father |
William Collins, b. Abt 1817, Cumberland St., The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia , d. 5 Dec 1879, Grahamstown, New South wales, Australia (Age ~ 62 years) |
| Mother |
Sarah Berringer, b. 25 Feb 1823, Parramatta, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia , d. 8 Dec 1891, Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia (Age 68 years) |
| Married |
13 Mar 1845 |
St. Lawrence's Church, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
- Marriage Certificate Number 132 V30B
William Collins and Sarah Berringer were married on 13 Mar 1845 by Licence in St Lawrence Church, Sydney. William's abode was Murrumbidgee. Sarah was a spinster and her abode was St Lawrence Parish. The Minister was William H. Walsh
The witnesses were Peter X Hanslow of George Street, Sydney, and Ann Huff of Castlereagh Styreet, Sydney. The Groom signed with his Mark.
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| Marriage |
18 Mar 1845 |
The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales |
MARRIED. By special license, at St. Lawrence's Church on the 13th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Walsh, William Collins, of Goulburn, to Miss Sarah Berringer, of Sydney.
The Sydney Morning Herald, New South
Wales, Tuesday 18 March 1845
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| Family ID |
F4729 |
Group Sheet |
| Family 1 |
Mary Dunleavy, b. Abt 1848, Menominee, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States of America , d. 6 Mar 1899, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia (Age ~ 51 years) |
| Married |
1 Sep 1874 |
Church of England, Adelong, New South Wales, Australia |
- Marriage Certificate Number 02603
Marriage 7 Sep 1874 in Church of England, Adelong, Gundagai District
Groom, William Richard John Berringer Collins, Bachelor, residence, Grahamstown, occupation, Drover Bride, Mary Dunleavy, Spinster residence, Bunabuckbuck, occupation, domestic Servant.
Witnesses were William Jennigs and Annie Jennings.
The Minister was David Evans Jones.
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| Children |
| + | 1. Cordelia Catherine Collins, b. 1875, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 1907, Albertland, Auckland, New Zealand (Age 32 years) |
| | 2. Arthur William George Collins, b. 1877, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 15 Dec 1918, Ross, West Coast, New Zealand (Age 41 years) |
| | 3. Frederick Burnett/Bernard Collins, b. 1879, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 13 Nov 1938, Auckland, New Zealand (Age 59 years) |
| | 4. William Berringer Collins, b. 1881, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia |
| + | 5. Mary Martha Collins, b. 2 Jan 1883, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 20 Oct 1948, Private Hospital, Darling Point , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Age 65 years) |
| | 6. Anthony John Collins, b. 1885, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 15 Jan 1887, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia (Age 2 years) |
| + | 7. Pearly/Pearl Sarah Collins, b. 17 Jan 1888, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 27 Feb 1951, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Age 63 years) |
| | 8. Rosa May Collins, b. 10 May 1890, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 25 Sep 1978, Kaitaia, North Island, New Zealand (Age 88 years) |
| | 9. Bernard Victor Collins, b. 1892, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. May 1962, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Age 70 years) |
| | 10. Felix Sydney John Collins, b. 9 Jun 1894, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 18 Apr 1945, Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia (Age 50 years) |
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| Last Modified |
4 Jan 2015 |
| Family ID |
F4722 |
Group Sheet |
| Family 2 |
Ellen Howell, b. 18 Sep 1876, Yass River, New South Wales, Australia , d. 25 Sep 1953, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Age 77 years) |
| Married |
20 Mar 1901 |
St Pauls Church, Adelong, New South Wales |
- William Richard John Berringer Collins was a widower aged 53 years, his occupation was Miner, living at Grahamstown. His parents William Collins, occupation, miner, and Sarah Berringer were both deceased.
Ellen Howell, Spinster, aged 21, was born at Yass river, and living at Grahamstown. Her parents were Richard Howell, Grazier and Elizabeth Howell.
(From Marriage Certificate of W.R.J.B. Collins and Ellen Howell)
(Elizabeth was Elizabeth Hurst)
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| Children |
| | 1. Phoebe Marie Collins, b. 1902, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. Dec 1976, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Age 74 years) |
| | 2. Richard James Collins, b. 1904, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 20 Jan 1971, Tottenham, New South Wales, Australia (Age 67 years) |
| | 3. Emily Ellen Thelma/Thelma Emily Ellen Collins, b. 1906, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia , d. 10 Jun 1977, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Age 71 years) |
| | 4. Grace Gladys Collins, b. 1908, Grahamstown, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Last Modified |
7 Sep 2014 |
| Family ID |
F4733 |
Group Sheet |
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| Photos |
 | William Richard John Berringer Collins
Epitaph of William Richard John Berringer Collins
Farewell dear wife farewell
Adieu to thee Adieu
And you my dearest loved ones all
Farewell Farewell to you
Though I am gone and you are here
To tread this Vale alone
We'll hope to meet again in Heaven
With Christ before God's Throne.
At Rest |
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