1864 Birth of Agnes Sullivan at Dalby
Note: "1 dead" indicates that John Sullivan had died between Margaret's birth in 1861 and 1864
Note: "1 dead" indicates that John Sullivan had died between Margaret's birth in 1861 and 1864
Agnes Sullivan 1864 - 1906
1887 Agnes Sullivan married Joseph White Twine in Roma
The children of Joseph White Twine and Agnes Sullivan.
The Twine Family
The Twine family lived in Morven, Maryborough, Mt Morgan and in Emerald. Agnes died at Emerald and Joseph in Ipswich. Both were held in high esteem by their communities. Their four children were all very different personalites:
Every member of this family died an early death, usually from heart disease. The 1904 police report to the Goodna Asylum referred to the ill-health of both Agnes and her family. The only Twine descendants are from George, as it appears his three siblings died without issue.
Here are some newspaper notices about the lives of the Twine Family:
The Twine family lived in Morven, Maryborough, Mt Morgan and in Emerald. Agnes died at Emerald and Joseph in Ipswich. Both were held in high esteem by their communities. Their four children were all very different personalites:
- Annie became a nun with the Sisters of Mercy (Sister Mary Veronica) and died in Rockhampton.
- George was a metallurgist and worked for Nobel in Scotland during World War 1.
- Harry was difficult person - a pickpocket who was discharged from the army, he died a struggler's death in the Depression at Allora.
- Malcolm (Dudley), who never married, was a shop decorator.
Every member of this family died an early death, usually from heart disease. The 1904 police report to the Goodna Asylum referred to the ill-health of both Agnes and her family. The only Twine descendants are from George, as it appears his three siblings died without issue.
Here are some newspaper notices about the lives of the Twine Family:
1887 A popular court decision for Joseph Twine
12 Nov 1887 Western Star and Roma Advertiser
MORVEN. November 11. Joseph W. Twine, charged with obtaining money under false pretences, was brought before the court here yesterday and discharged. The evidence showed that Twine had made arrangements with Boyle, who laid the information, to buy in furniture for him at the bailiff’s sale of his goods. After Twine had left Morven, Boyle got a warrant issued for his arrest for selling goods and appropriating the money, and denied that he purchased for Twine at the sale. Mr. Hill, the Police Magistrate, discharged the accused, and said he was certainly of the opinion that Boyle was buying in for him. He considered the whole affair a most trumpery proceeding.
The verdict was received with applause in court, which was crowded.
12 Nov 1887 Western Star and Roma Advertiser
MORVEN. November 11. Joseph W. Twine, charged with obtaining money under false pretences, was brought before the court here yesterday and discharged. The evidence showed that Twine had made arrangements with Boyle, who laid the information, to buy in furniture for him at the bailiff’s sale of his goods. After Twine had left Morven, Boyle got a warrant issued for his arrest for selling goods and appropriating the money, and denied that he purchased for Twine at the sale. Mr. Hill, the Police Magistrate, discharged the accused, and said he was certainly of the opinion that Boyle was buying in for him. He considered the whole affair a most trumpery proceeding.
The verdict was received with applause in court, which was crowded.
1902 The Twines departed Mt Morgan
28 Mar 1902 Morning Bulletin
MOUNT MORGAN. DEPARTURE OF MR. TWINE.
Mr Briggs read the address from the citizens, which is as follows :- To Joseph White Twine, Esq., Chemist. The undersigned citizens of Mount Morgan, having learnt with deep regret that .you are about to sever your connection with the town, feel that some public recognition of your citizenship is due to you, and, therefore, ask your acceptance of this address. During the eight years you have spent amongst us you have ever been ready to assist in any charitable or philanthropic movement, or to advise and assist any proposal for the betterment of the people or the advancement of the town and district. As a member of the Hospital Committee for a term your technical knowledge was always freely placed at the disposal of the members, and as a Municipal Councillor you devoted both time and brain to the people's service until compelled by pressure of business and ill health to resign the position of alderman. As Chairman of the Girls' State School Building Committee you are leaving behind you a school creditable alike to yourself and the gentlemen with whom you were associated, a school with the inception of which your name will always be remembered. Mount Morgan can ill afford to lose such citizens as yourself ; but we hope that the health of yourself and family will benefit by the change, and we feel sure that the commercial integrity and public spirit for which we commend you will win for you the good wishes and regard of any community you may associate your future with. Wishing you renewed good health and all prosperity.
A lengthy toast list followed, and the evening brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the national anthem.
28 Mar 1902 Morning Bulletin
MOUNT MORGAN. DEPARTURE OF MR. TWINE.
Mr Briggs read the address from the citizens, which is as follows :- To Joseph White Twine, Esq., Chemist. The undersigned citizens of Mount Morgan, having learnt with deep regret that .you are about to sever your connection with the town, feel that some public recognition of your citizenship is due to you, and, therefore, ask your acceptance of this address. During the eight years you have spent amongst us you have ever been ready to assist in any charitable or philanthropic movement, or to advise and assist any proposal for the betterment of the people or the advancement of the town and district. As a member of the Hospital Committee for a term your technical knowledge was always freely placed at the disposal of the members, and as a Municipal Councillor you devoted both time and brain to the people's service until compelled by pressure of business and ill health to resign the position of alderman. As Chairman of the Girls' State School Building Committee you are leaving behind you a school creditable alike to yourself and the gentlemen with whom you were associated, a school with the inception of which your name will always be remembered. Mount Morgan can ill afford to lose such citizens as yourself ; but we hope that the health of yourself and family will benefit by the change, and we feel sure that the commercial integrity and public spirit for which we commend you will win for you the good wishes and regard of any community you may associate your future with. Wishing you renewed good health and all prosperity.
A lengthy toast list followed, and the evening brought to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the national anthem.
1906 Death of Agnes Sullivan in Emerald
Jan 1906 Morning Bulletin
MOUNT MORGAN. DEATH OF MRS J.W. TWINE.
A telegram received in town this morning conveyed the sad news that Mrs. J. W. Twine passed away at her residence, Emerald, last night. Mr. and Mrs. Twine during their long residence in Mount Morgan won a very large circle of friends, with whom they have been more or less in touch since they left a few years back.
The information came as a shock to all of these and many messages of sincere condolence with Mr. Twine and family were sent to Emerald today.
Comment
Agnes was only 42 years of age, her early death set a pattern followed by her children.
Jan 1906 Morning Bulletin
MOUNT MORGAN. DEATH OF MRS J.W. TWINE.
A telegram received in town this morning conveyed the sad news that Mrs. J. W. Twine passed away at her residence, Emerald, last night. Mr. and Mrs. Twine during their long residence in Mount Morgan won a very large circle of friends, with whom they have been more or less in touch since they left a few years back.
The information came as a shock to all of these and many messages of sincere condolence with Mr. Twine and family were sent to Emerald today.
Comment
Agnes was only 42 years of age, her early death set a pattern followed by her children.
1909 Joseph Twine stood at Emerald council election
30 Jan 1909 Morning Bulletin
The following nominations for the two vacancies in the Shire Council have been received by the Returning Officer - Robert Donaldson; Charles Palmer Copland; Joseph White Twine. The election will be close on the 13th of February, the voting by postal ballot.
Comment
Joseph Twine was unsuccessful in this election. He was declared bankrupt later in the year.
30 Jan 1909 Morning Bulletin
The following nominations for the two vacancies in the Shire Council have been received by the Returning Officer - Robert Donaldson; Charles Palmer Copland; Joseph White Twine. The election will be close on the 13th of February, the voting by postal ballot.
Comment
Joseph Twine was unsuccessful in this election. He was declared bankrupt later in the year.
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1914 Death of Joseph Twine
30 Oct 1914 Brisbane Courier FUNERAL NOTICE. -The Friends of the late Mr. JOSEPH WHITE TWINE, of Ipswich, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, to move from the Funeral Parlour, Peel St, South Brisbane, THIS (Friday) MORNING, at 11 o'clock , for the Toowong Cemetery. 1 Nov 1914 Queensland Times THE LATE MR. J.W. TWINE. The last mortal remains of the late Mr. J W. Twine (late manager of the Friendly Societies' Dispensary in Brisbane St) were interred in the Toowong Cemetery on Friday. The chief mourners in the cortege were Messrs. G. J. Twine (Mount Morgan) and Dudley Twine (Brisbane), sons of the deceased. Included in the cortege were Messrs I. E. Mason (president) and G. W. Allen (secretary) of the Friendly Societies' Dispensary, representing the friendly societies, a well as Messrs D. Hourigan, J. T. Lanigan and Inspector O'Sullivan, friends of the deceased. Comment Harry did not rate a mention in this obituary. |
1931 Harry Twine in court
4 May 1931 The Telegraph
BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES METROPOLITAN COURTS. MAN ROBBED.
"Both the defendants have records," said Senior Sergeant D. McGrath, when in the Police Court, before Mr. H. L. Archdall, O.P.M., he prosecuted Harry Twine (33), labourer, and John McCabe (31), seaman.
The charge against the defendants, was that, on April 30, at Stanley St, South Brisbane, they stole 18/- and a pair of soles, of a total value of 18/9, the property of John Booth. Senior Sergeant D. McGrath prosecuted, and Mr. J. J. O'Connor represented the defendants, who pleaded guilty.
The police prosecutor told the court that the defendant Twine accosted the complainant and asked him for a "smoke." The complainant refused the request, and then Twine held him and robbed him. The defendant McCabe, who did not take any part in the robbery, helped Twine to spend the stolen money in drink.
Mr. Archdall discharged McCabe, and sentenced Twine to three months' imprisonment.
4 May 1931 The Telegraph
BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES METROPOLITAN COURTS. MAN ROBBED.
"Both the defendants have records," said Senior Sergeant D. McGrath, when in the Police Court, before Mr. H. L. Archdall, O.P.M., he prosecuted Harry Twine (33), labourer, and John McCabe (31), seaman.
The charge against the defendants, was that, on April 30, at Stanley St, South Brisbane, they stole 18/- and a pair of soles, of a total value of 18/9, the property of John Booth. Senior Sergeant D. McGrath prosecuted, and Mr. J. J. O'Connor represented the defendants, who pleaded guilty.
The police prosecutor told the court that the defendant Twine accosted the complainant and asked him for a "smoke." The complainant refused the request, and then Twine held him and robbed him. The defendant McCabe, who did not take any part in the robbery, helped Twine to spend the stolen money in drink.
Mr. Archdall discharged McCabe, and sentenced Twine to three months' imprisonment.
1933 Death of Harry Twine in Allora
10 Aug 1933 Warwick Daily News
Sudden Death. MAN COLLAPSES IN ALLORA.
A few minutes before noon yesterday, a man, afterwards identified as Henry Twine (37), of no permanent address, collapsed and died on a footpath in Allora. Twine had arrived from Clifton earlier in the morning with a companion, John Ellingham, who gave his address as 200 Grey-street, South Brisbane.
They were engaged in cleaning out water tanks, their plant and belongings being in a spring cart. While Ellingham was cleaning a tank in the main street, Twine solicited further orders. He had visited a house and was leaving by the side entrance when he was seen to stagger and fall. The body was shortly afterwards removed to the police station and will be buried in the Allora cemetery today. The death certificate revealed heart failure as the cause of death.
Ellingham stated that Twine was subject to seizures. Inquiries instituted by the police located one brother, Mr. G J. Twine, general manager of the Queensland Cement and Lime Company Limited, Brisbane. Another brother, Dudley, also is believed to reside in the metropolis. When the body was searched the clothing was found to contain £2/14/6 in notes and silver. It is understood that deceased was married.
Comment
Did Harry Twine marry? This appears to be very doubtful.
10 Aug 1933 Warwick Daily News
Sudden Death. MAN COLLAPSES IN ALLORA.
A few minutes before noon yesterday, a man, afterwards identified as Henry Twine (37), of no permanent address, collapsed and died on a footpath in Allora. Twine had arrived from Clifton earlier in the morning with a companion, John Ellingham, who gave his address as 200 Grey-street, South Brisbane.
They were engaged in cleaning out water tanks, their plant and belongings being in a spring cart. While Ellingham was cleaning a tank in the main street, Twine solicited further orders. He had visited a house and was leaving by the side entrance when he was seen to stagger and fall. The body was shortly afterwards removed to the police station and will be buried in the Allora cemetery today. The death certificate revealed heart failure as the cause of death.
Ellingham stated that Twine was subject to seizures. Inquiries instituted by the police located one brother, Mr. G J. Twine, general manager of the Queensland Cement and Lime Company Limited, Brisbane. Another brother, Dudley, also is believed to reside in the metropolis. When the body was searched the clothing was found to contain £2/14/6 in notes and silver. It is understood that deceased was married.
Comment
Did Harry Twine marry? This appears to be very doubtful.
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George Twine's grave, Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane
1936 Death of George Johnston Twine in Sydney
23 Nov 1936 Courier Mail
Queensland Cement Company Manager
After a brief illness Mr. George Johnston Twine, general manager and director of the Queensland Cement and, Lime Co., Ltd., died in the Lewisham Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday night. He had been undergoing medical treatment in Sydney for a week. Mr. Twine was born at Maryborough about 45 years ago, and qualified as a metallurgist at the Mount Morgan School of Mines.
When the war broke out he went to England, where his qualifications earned for him a position in the explosives factory at Gretna. Returning to Australia late in 1918, he joined the Queensland Cement and Lime Co. as a chemist, but had not been there long before he was appointed works manager. He occupied that position since 1927, when he became general manager, and shortly afterwards he was elected a director of the company.
He was a member of the Brisbane Rotary Club and of the Chamber of Commerce, and was a vice-president of the Chamber of Manufacturers. He was also a member of the Australian Chemical Institute and of the Barrier Reef Committee. He is survived by a widow and three sons.
The body will be brought to Brisbane, and the funeral will move from St Stephen's Cathedral for the Toowong Cemetery after a service commencing about 3.30 p.m. tomorrow.
Comment
The life paths of Agnes Sullivan's four children demonstrate how siblings may have very contrasting abilities and personalities - a nun, a brilliant scientist and successful businessman, a pickpocket and thief, and a shop decorator. The descendants of Joseph Twine and Agnes Sullivan continue to live in Queensland today - a small band of descendants of Malcolm McLeoran of Southend.
23 Nov 1936 Courier Mail
Queensland Cement Company Manager
After a brief illness Mr. George Johnston Twine, general manager and director of the Queensland Cement and, Lime Co., Ltd., died in the Lewisham Hospital, Sydney, on Saturday night. He had been undergoing medical treatment in Sydney for a week. Mr. Twine was born at Maryborough about 45 years ago, and qualified as a metallurgist at the Mount Morgan School of Mines.
When the war broke out he went to England, where his qualifications earned for him a position in the explosives factory at Gretna. Returning to Australia late in 1918, he joined the Queensland Cement and Lime Co. as a chemist, but had not been there long before he was appointed works manager. He occupied that position since 1927, when he became general manager, and shortly afterwards he was elected a director of the company.
He was a member of the Brisbane Rotary Club and of the Chamber of Commerce, and was a vice-president of the Chamber of Manufacturers. He was also a member of the Australian Chemical Institute and of the Barrier Reef Committee. He is survived by a widow and three sons.
The body will be brought to Brisbane, and the funeral will move from St Stephen's Cathedral for the Toowong Cemetery after a service commencing about 3.30 p.m. tomorrow.
Comment
The life paths of Agnes Sullivan's four children demonstrate how siblings may have very contrasting abilities and personalities - a nun, a brilliant scientist and successful businessman, a pickpocket and thief, and a shop decorator. The descendants of Joseph Twine and Agnes Sullivan continue to live in Queensland today - a small band of descendants of Malcolm McLeoran of Southend.