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Claude Septimus Hope was born in New Town, Hobart on 11 September 1884, the seventh son of John Thomas Hope and his wife Lucy Elizabeth (nee Smith). On 11 July 1908 he married Wilhelmina Clara May White, although they already … Continue reading →

From about 1863 James and Emma Hope and their large family lived at 16 Elboden Street, South Hobart which previously had been the residence of the American Consul, E. Hathaway Esq. When the property was advertised for sale in 1846 … Continue reading →

Neil Curnow is remembered with gratitude in the Adelaide theatrical community as a generous benefactor who has made it possible for promising actors and directors to pursue further studies. “The Neil Curnow Award is available to final-year students and graduates … Continue reading →

Clifford Amandus Burmester was a great-grandson of Thomas and Ann Stone and the grandson of Lucy Susannah Stone who married William Richard Field in 1869. The following biographical note is part of the description attached to the record of his … Continue reading →

Among the letters which were received by my Great-Grandfather, Alfred Stone from family members in Tasmania were two which have not previously been alluded to as far as I know. The first was written by his nephew, John Thomas Hope … Continue reading →

I have always believed that Anne Stone’s husband John Rose was a ship’s captain and wondered why I could not find more details about him. Natalie Rose from Victoria has recently been in touch with me, asking some questions about … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered what the Stone’s business premises might have looked like? I have recently been comparing maps and pictures and think that I have come up with the answer. We start with portion of the Ashmead map of … Continue reading →

Thomas Stone followed his father, James Stone in conducting a pawnbroker’s business at 6 Old Market Street, Bristol. It has been assumed that he is the Thomas Stone whose parents were James and Hannah Stone and according to the records … Continue reading →

I have been delighted to make contact with a number of family members in recent weeks, some of whom are interested in the events being organized by Errol Stone to celebrate our  two hundredth anniversary next year. I am always … Continue reading →