Agnes Sullivan 1864 - 1906
The Sullivans were living in Dalby in 1864 when their 4th and final child, Agnes, was born.
31 Jul 1887 Agnes Sullivan and chemist Joseph White Twine, both from Morven, married in Roma.
The children of Joseph White Twine and Agnes Sullivan. Only George Twine married and had descendants.
The Twines lived in Morven, Mt Morgan and in Emerald. Agnes died at Emerald and Joseph in Ipswich.
Here are some newspaper notices about their lives. Both were held in high esteem by their communities.
Here are some newspaper notices about their lives. Both were held in high esteem by their communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
30 Jan 1909 Morning Bulletin
Thc 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 politics. He was declared bankrupt around this year.
Thc 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 politics. He was declared bankrupt around this year.
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 Brisbane Courier
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.
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 Brisbane Courier
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.
May 1931
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.
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.

1936 MR. G. J. TWINE DIES IN SYDNEY
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 2 stories above demonstrate how 2 siblings may have contrasting abilities and personalities.
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 2 stories above demonstrate how 2 siblings may have contrasting abilities and personalities.