Johann Georg Streitberger aka John George Streitberg or George Streitberg and Elizabeth Harris
INTRODUCTION
Most of the information presented below was provided by Alma Glover, information about Niederstetten from a history of Niederstetten by Friedrich Mündlein (thanks) and transcriptions of local newspapers via TROVE. Additional information was sourced from Public Records Office Victoria. There are gaps and questions which I'll note as the blog rolls along (or if anyone comes back with more information :).
The blog is presented in four parts
- Introduction
- Summary
- Detailed information about key activities (Early life, Emigration etc) mostly extracted from Newspapers of the time (maintained in TROVE), scans of documents and photographs
- Irregular notes and comments.
In addition the blog refers to other blog pages and to various other websites.
I've included as much of Elizabeth Harris as I can find. Unfortunately the information about Elizabeth Harris is slim. Mostly this is because formal 19th Century reporting largely elided women from the Newspapers and government records.
SUMMARY
Johann George Streitberger was a German born Australian goldminer, pioneer, publican, shopkeeper and farmer. Johann George Streitberger was born in Niederstetten, Wurtemburg, Germany in 1834. He was active in establishing the community of Warragul and Darnum. For over 30 years he ran businesses in Warragul and Darnum, establishing the first hotel (The Railway) and building the first shop in Darnum. He was participated in local politics and supported church (Anglican), sport (football, cricket and rifle shooting).
Johann George Streitberger was naturalised in 1860 and changed his name to George Streitberg.
His wife (Elizabeth Harris) was one of the few nurses in district and as a couple the Streitberg's were involved in local charities and community welfare. George and Elizabeth were married in Melbourne in 1871.
Upon the death of Elizabeth in 1902 the following obituary was published
"A very old identity of this district, Mrs. Geo. Streitberg, of Darnum, passed away last week, and was buried in the Warragul general cemetery, on Friday afternoon. The deceased lady was a pioneer of 26 years, and was one of the very first settlers in this district. When Mr. and Mrs. Streitberg first came to Gippsland they resided on the spot where Warragul is now built, prior to the building of the railway line [Railway station opened in 1878], and subsequently took up land at Darnum, where they also established a general store. The deceased lady bore a very high character and her generous and Christian sympathies in all local cases of sorrow or distress won for her the esteem and affection of all her neighbors."
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE 24/6/1902].
As a goldminer, George Streitberg was active across the Beechworth and Walhalla gold fields. He may have also been active in the Omeo and Bendigo gold fields. During this time he was successful enough to send specimens of gold to his family in Niederstetten. Family history is that he made a £1000 before settling in Warragul [collected family anecdotes by Alma Glover). He certainly had enough capital to establish the Railway hotel.
His Publican and storekeeping ability enabled him to build and sell the Railway Hotel and build and maintain the Darnum store until his death. George Streitberg succesfully selected and pioneered a number of farms in west Gippsland. These businesses ensured each of his three sons had businesses and farms upon his death in 1906.
Early life and family
Johann George Streitberger was born 12 October 1834 in the small Wurtemburg village of Niederstetten. His parents were part of a large reasonably well to do family who owned property and ran small businesses. According to the birth certificate his father was Johann Georg Streitberger, described as citizen, tanner, tailor/ miller, religion Lutheran -evangelical. His mother was Dorothea Margaretha, nee Glock von Liar, Lutheran. With so many family members with similar names, occupations and locations it is not exactly clear how the many Streitbergers were connected (cousins, siblings, half siblings, parents, uncles, aunts). Options for the family tree are explored here Streitberger Goller Mohr Family Charts German
Irrespective of who might be cousins, parents etc the occupations are interesting (oil miller, tanner, tailor, cutting miller). These occupations are mentioned by Friedrich Mündlein (see below) as being significant businesses in the town.
In 1848 (when Johann George was 14 years old) Germany was riven by social upheaval. Locations such as Niederstetten were still suffering from feudal impositions. In addition the economy was poor, poor weather had led to poor harvests, high prices and low wages. Niederstetten even though a small town suffered riots and destruction of feudal property (this is extensively covered in three blog posts, the first of these is here. These blog posts translate the work of Friedrich Mündlein). The various Streitbergers seem to have survived these events and maintained their businesses. However many Germans were emigrating to other countries (the UK, the America's and eventually Australia.
By 1851 it was publicly known that gold had been found in Australia, starting a rush of hopeful immigrants to first New South Wales and then in large numbers to Victoria. News of possible riches spread across the world.
"There are, we should say, about a thousand cradles at work, within a mile of the Golden Point, at Ballarat. There are about fifty near the Black Hill, about a mile and a half distant, and at the Brown Hill Diggings there are about three or four hundred more; to say nothing of hundreds on the ground not yet set at work. Allowing five for each cradle, the population within a radius of five miles must be a population of about seven thousand men. - Geelong Advertiser, 14 October 1851"
Emigration
On the first of November 1854 Johann Georg Streitberger departed from Hamburg on ship Australia with over 200 other German emigrants. There is no record of how he travelled the 600kms from Niederstetten to Hamburg. Much travel then was by key rivers and then coastal travel, so its not guaranteed that the travel was by road only (which was slow and expensive). By 1854 there were already residents of Niederstetten in Australia (see the blogs covering the German language letters (for instance here).
Even before the Australia left Hamburg the passengers suffered 22 deaths of children and two adults from cold and damp. The Australia arrived in Adelaide 5th of March 1855 (four months at sea).
"The ship Australia, bringing 211 German and Prussian passengers, arrived at the Lightship anchorage yesterday. Previous to the departure from the river Elbe there was a sad mortality among the children, there being no fewer than 22 deaths of children and two of adults, arising from cold and damp, the births during the voyage were three in number. The Australia brings a very valuable cargo.—S. A. Register."
Johann Georg Streitberger arrived in Melbourne from Adelaide on the ship Scotia twenty two days after arriving in Adelaide (late March 1855).
I couldn't find any evidence (nothing in South Australia or Victoria's passenger records that I could find) that Johann Georg Streitberger travelled to Australia with his cousin Johan George Goller (who would have been only 14 years old in 1854). It may well be that Goller came to Victoria following Johann Georg Streitberger. FamilySearch website identifies that a Johann George Martin Goller was born 10 May 1840 in Niederstetten to mother Maria Barbara Streitberger and father Johann Friedrich Goller (see below for a note on the Goller family).
Other members of Johann Georg Streitbergers family and connections were already in Australia. A cousin (brother/half brother)? Friedrich Streitberger died en-route to Australia in 1854. This is covered in more detail in the blogs relating to translated letters received by Johann Georg Streitberger (for instance here).
Goldfields
See Blog https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/884431822169046371/7835847328843627618 for more details on the Tanjil Goldfield and George Streitberg.
There are few records of where Johann Georg Streitberger was between 1855 and 1860. It can be assumed with some confidence that he was on the Victorian gold fields in those years. Which gold field(s) is open to conjecture and further research may assist (I'll have to trawl through miners applications and approvals at the Public Records Office Victoria). The Ovens gold rush (including Beechworth) started in 1852 (see here for detail of this goldfield). Johann Georg Streitberger may have gone straight there or may have travelled across other fields before arriving in Beechworth by 1860.
It is clear that Johann Georg Streitberger did find gold sufficiently to send some back to his family soon after arriving on the gold fields.
On the 20th of August 1860 Johann Georg Streitberger applied to be naturalised as a British citizen. He identifies that he is living in Beechworth in the Ovens district and is 26 year old. His occupation is miner. He further says that he has purchased land. [I searched the rate records for Beechworth Borough 1858-1865 looking for any reference to Streitberger without success. It may be that I missed the name or he purchased property elsewhere - a list of letters returned from the country and now at Melbourne GPO dated 7th September 1860 refers to Streitberger G., Snowy River (see Note 13) ].
By 24 August 1861 Johann Georg Streitberger is well enough established in Beechworth to take up a share (shares at £5 each. TROVE has news paper reports for 1861 where miners wages per day are 10s (20 shillings to the £). So £5 between one and two weeks wages) in Spring Creek Gold Mining Amalgamated (more information about this and life on the goldfields is to be found here).
Newspaper reports for the Spring Creek Gold Mining Amalgamated are not positive, with legal disputes, claim jumping, disputes about further capital requirements. In list of mining companies of Victoria published 11/5/1865 here, I couldn't find any record of it (see The Age TROVE for that date).
[Hopefully JGS either got out early or his investment was slight, as not much was to made from the Spring Creek Gold Mining Amalgamated Comapny]
The Bendigo Advertiser (19/2/1866) lists in its applications for Mining Leases "The following will be granted within one month from 16th instant: G Streitberg and another, Streitberg, Hosking and Co, 15a, 1r 6p Reedy Creek (see TROVE for that date). There is a Reedy Creek near Beechworth. This was a productive alluvial gold mining area. Later (27/11/1866) the Bendigo Advertiser has an advertisement "For Sale, Third Working Share in a Crushing Machine; excellent chance for a man of small capital. Easy terms. Apply Hosking's, Long Gully, Bendigo". There is (another) Reedy Creek just to the north of Bendigo. It may be that Streitberger remained in Beechworth or moved towards Bendigo [a review of the mining applications and leases granted - located at the Public Record Office Victoria - may provide some clarity].
By 1869/70 John George Streitberg had moved to the Gippsland gold fields particularly the Tanjil goldfield (for more detail see Victorian Goldfields Notes blog page).
"The Tangil gold-field, as it is now fairly entitled to be called, is not wholly new, but has been brought into public notice by the discovery of what is called " golden cement ;" that is, the ordinary washdirt of the miners, in which the gravel, sand, and gold have become cemented together by oxidation, until it is almost as hard as quartz rock, and re- quires to be crushed in the same way to extract the gold." [The Gippsland Time 14 December1869 - See TROVE]
In 1871 John George Streitberg married in Melbourne, Elizabeth Harris (see below for more detail). At the time of his marriage he gives his address as Russell's Creek and his occupation as miner. The birth locations of his children show that both John George and Elizabeth Streitberg remained around the west Gippsland mining area:
- 25/10/1871 Birth of John George Harris Streitberg, Bunyip (see Note 19). Father John George Streitberg, mother Elizabeth Harris.
- 2/4/1873 Birth of Dorothea Elizabeth/Letitia Streitberg Pheasent Creek (Death Certificate says Russell’s Creek) (see Note 20). Father John George Streitberg, , mother Elizabeth Harris
- 31/1/1875 Birth of James Martin Harris Pheasent Creek near Russell’s Creek (see Note 21). Father John George Streitberg, mother Elizabeth Harris.
- 26/3/1877 Birth of Charles Gossler Streitberg Drouin Father John George Streitberg, mother Elizabeth Harris.
As described in The Tanjil Historical Notes - see here), I don't see how anyone made a £1000 on that goldfield unless they were very lucky - buying shares cheap and selling dear or a lucky strike, however it is worth noting that; - George Streitberg has sufficient wealth to buy property within five years of arrival. He either maintained any money he had with him, had inherited or was successful in searching for gold (see above comment about sending gold back to Germany soon after arrival)
- he was able to establish the Railway Hotel.
In summary for over 20 years JGS was an actively searching for gold:
- 1855 - 1860 No clear information which goldfield JGS was on
- 1860 - 1869 JGS was probably based on the Ovens gold fields in an around Beechworth
- 1870 - 1877/8 JGS and Elizabeth Harris were based around Russell's Creek/Tanjil Bren area.
Family history is that he made a £1000 before settling in Warragul [collected family anecdotes by Alma Glover). He certainly had enough capital to establish the Railway Hotel.
Reedy Creek (below Beechworth)
Russell's Creek location
Pheasant's Creek location
Naturalisation
Johann Georg Streitberger died 26th October 1859 aged 70 in Niederstetten. If this is John Georg Streitberg's father, it may have encouraged him to stay in Australia and become naturalised, the next year, especially if there was nothing of substance left to him in the will (wills might be available in the Wurtemburg State Archives).
On the 20th of August 1860 Johann Georg Streitberger applied to be naturalised as a British citizen. He identifies that he is living in Beechworth in the Ovens district and is 26 year old. His occupation is miner. He further says that he has purchased land. Three witnesses support his request. I cant read the names clearly [first name illegible, second name could be Thomas Higgins and the third name could be William Thompson Scully). Naturalisation was granted 6th of March 1861.
I searched the rate records for Beechworth and haven't found Georg Streitberger or any name similar. I may have missed it or he may have bought property outside Beechworth. I haven't search for Thomas Higgins or William Thompson Scully.
Worth noting that George Streitberg has sufficient wealth to buy property withing five years of arrival. He either maintained any money he had with him, had inherited or was successful in searching for gold (see above comment about sending gold back to Germany soon after arrival).
Elizabeth Harris
FAMILY
Elizabeth Harris was a member of a large English family that arrived in Victoria in 1860 (father John Harris (3/5/1814- 6/6/1873), mother Elizabeth Harris nee Hunt (1815-) and nine children). John Harris came from a family that had lived around Harrow for a long time (centuries?), when it was still a village outside London. In the early 19th century Harrow was swallowed up as a suburb. Looking at the 1851 census and the birthplaces for the children of John and Elizabeth there is a geographical migration towards London proper (and maybe a gradual decline in economic conditions as each suburb looks less economically positioned).
1851 Census St Paul Hammersmith
I've combined the various sources together to expand on the Census information (mostly the Census and Allen sister's research):
John Harris Head 36 Labourer Born Harrow
Elizabeth Wife 35 Laundry Born Wembley
Elizabeth Dau 15 Laundry (born 5/1/1836 Baytree cottage Sudbury [part of Harrow and note the name was later used for Darnum farm]
William Son 13 (born 23/3/1838 Trostan near Dorchester, died 4/8/1870 East India)
Mary Dau 11 Scholar (born 10/2/1840 Great North Street-Lisson Grove Paddington Census has Trostan, Dorchester, died 3/3/1884 Ireland Street West Melbourne* - see below)
George Son 8 Scholar (born 15/4/1842 Rose Cottage Kensal, Graeme Goller has Trostan, died 11/12/1879 Maryborough Victoria)
John Son 6 Scholar (b19/4/1844 Somerset Place Kensal, town parish St Luke's Chelsea)
Matilda Dau 5 Scholar (born13/3/1846 Northholt)
Sarah Dau 2 Scholar (born 12/3/1848 Hatfield Place, Shepherds Bush, Latimer Road)
Tabitha Dau 4 months (born 28/11/1850 Shepherds Bush, Latimer Road)
Pamela Dau (born 8/2/1853 Shepherds Bush, Latimer Road, died 29/9/1934 Collingwood)
James Son (born 8/9/1855 Shepherds Bush, Latimer Road)
Joseph Son (born 23/12/1853 Newtown Geelong)* [this needs checking further as the Harris family wasn't here in 1855]
EMIGRATION
The Harris family departed in the sailing ship Agincourt from London 5/12/1859. Arrived Melbourne March 1860 (four months at sea). For more detail on the ship see here
Harris' family sailed in intermediate steerage (31passengers, 23 adults, 8 children)
HARRIS ELIZABETH 45
HARRIS ELIZABETH 23
HARRIS MARY 19
HARRIS GEORGE 17
HARRIS JOHN 15
HARRIS MATILDA 10
HARRIS SARAH 9
HARRIS TABITHA 7
HARRIS PAMELA 5
HARRIS JAMES 3
Father of the family isn't mentioned but he did emigrate JOHN HARRIS born 1814 as he died in East Melbourne in 1873 142 LaTrobe Street West Melbourne. For more detail on Elizabeth and John Harris see here.
This website (https://www.theshipslist.com/ships/fares/1849.shtml) has costs for travel in 1849 (11 years before the Harris family migrated). The Harris family were unassisted migrants (meaning that they had to find all costs themselves). £11-20 per person. It may be that children and families had a special rate, but five people over 15 and five under 15 years old would have cost at least £100(?). This website has some detail of the conditions for steerage travelers. (https://sovereignhilledblog.com/2015/06/25/1850s-transport/). According this website (https://www.victorianweb.org/economics/wages2.htm), a London labourer could earn 20s (=£1.00) for a weeks work.
How did they afford to travel to Australia?
On this basis it cost John and Elizabeth Harris the equivalent of 100 weeks (just under two years) of work to emigrate. Saving £100 on a labourer's wage with nine children would be difficult if not impossible. If this maths is right, it may be that John and Elizabeth Harris were helped by family or by an inheritance. In her marriage document Elizabeth Harris describes her father's occupation as "gentleman". A gentleman is typically applied to a person who lives by rent/interest (definition as per Pride and Prejudice - so dont hold me to it). His death certificate says he was a labourer.
1860 - 1871 NURSE
Elizabeth Harris’ granddaughter (Babs Brown nee Streitberg) often said that the family story was that Elizabeth Harris had been trained as a nurse by Florence Nightingale. As a result of her nursing training Elizabeth was often called upon to supply aid in Gippsland West’s mining, forestry and farming camps.
Was she trained by Florence Nightingale?
“In the Crimea on 29 November 1855, the Nightingale Fund was established for the training of nurses during a public meeting to recognise Nightingale for her work in the war. There was an outpouring of generous donations. Sidney Herbert served as honorary secretary of the fund and the Duke of Cambridge was chairman. Nightingale was considered a pioneer in the concept of medical tourism as well, based on her 1856 letters describing spas in the Ottoman Empire. She detailed the health conditions, physical descriptions, dietary information, and other vital details of patients whom she directed there. The treatment there was significantly less expensive than in Switzerland.
Nightingale had £45,000 at her disposal from the Nightingale Fund to set up the Nightingale Training School at St. Thomas' Hospital on 9 July 1860. The first trained Nightingale nurses began work on 16 May 1865 at the Liverpool Workhouse Infirmary. “ see Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Nightingale)
Immigration information has Elizabeth Harris in Melbourne by early 1860 (aged 23). It maybe that Elizabeth Harris' nursing training may have started in the UK. But any training in the Nightingale approach would have occurred in Melbourne after 1865.
Melbourne Hospital was established in 1848 (it was renamed the Royal Melbourne Hospital in 1935). It was employing female nurses in 1860 and expanding the role of these nurses to the male wards by 1864. Employment records may exist at Public Record Office Victoria or the archives of the RMH (future research project).
Even without employment records, there is no reason to doubt the Elizabeth Harris was trained as a nurse under the Nightingale approach at Melbourne General Hospital and she used these skills in Gippsland.
Prior to the marriage of Elizabeth Harris to John George Streitberg, two other events should be noted:
- Who was Aunty Aggie?
- Goller- Harris and Streitberg - Harris connection
Who was Aunty Aggie?
In 1864 Agnes Anderson nee Muir was born. BDM records her details as follows:
- Death ANDERSON Agnes, Mother Mary Harris, Father William Muir, Born Morrisons Diggings, Died 1945 aged 81 in Bairnsdale. Death registration 16051/1945
- Marriage There is a marriage between a Ramus Peter Anderson and Agnes Muir in 1907 (7007/1907) that may be the correct marriage detail
- Birth ANDERSON Agnes, Mother Mary Harris, Father William Muir, Birth registration 23768/1864
[Alma Glover's documented family anecdotes mentions Agnes "Aunty Aggie" Streitberg "who married a Captain Ted Anderson of Lakes Entrance and went to live there. Aggie came as an orphan to work at Sudbury and was adopted?? by Elizabeth and George Streitberg around the turn of the century or later. Perhaps born around 1906. Did they have a family. Peg Stewart remembers Grampa Jim Streitberg ]going on the train to Lakes Entrance to Ted's funeral (Peg born 1925 so must have been about 1930?"].
Elizabeth Streitberg nee Harris, had a younger sister Mary born 10/2/1840 who arrived in Victoria with the rest of the Harris family (see above and I'll eventually update this blog entry). There is a BDM registration for a marriage between Mary Harris and William Muir for 1863 3314/18630.
Both Mary and William Muir have BDM death registrations (interestingly William is recorded as having died in Scotland.
Mary Muir Died 1884 aged 44 (Fathers name Jas Harris, Mothers name Elzth Hunt) Died West Melbourne. Registration number 2201 / 1884
Wm Muir Died 1883 aged 41 (Fathers name Jno Muir, Mothers name Jane Murray) Died Scotland (not sure I have the right person)
Children are registered for Mary and William Muir:
- 1864 Agnes at Morrison's Diggings BDM birth record 23768/1864
- 1867 John George at Morrison's Diggings BDM birth record 2249/1867
- 1873 William at Moorabool, Geelong BDM birth record 4467/1873
- 1876 Mary Muir born and died 1876 (1 day) at Morrison's Diggings BDM birth record 4151/1876 death record 2716/1876
- 1877 Robert at Moorabool, Geelong BDM birth record 17275/1877
- 1880 James at Warragul BDM birth record 12381/1880
By 1884 Mary Muir nee Harris was dead and Agnes is 20. In 1880, it is likely that Agnes accompanied her mother to Warragul. Its possible that Agnes stayed on with her Aunt Elizabeth Streitberg or moved back after her mother died. To the Streitberg children she would have been an "aunt" rather than a cousin?
Goller- Harris and Streitberg - Harris connection
On the 24th May 1867 Johann Georg Martin Goller marries Matilda Harris in the Trinity Church Latrobe Terrace Geelong (see Graeme Goller information). Matilda born 13/3/1846, Bortbold, Middlesex. This is nearly four years before John George Streitberg and Elizabeth Harris. As noted above Goller and Streitberg were cousins. However while there is no evidence that they travelled to Australia together, it is pretty clear that they were in contact.
By 1868 Goller and his wife were in Geelong and then (from the birth locations of their children they stayed to the west of Port Philip (Bannockburn, Lancefield for instance).
- Did Goller introduce his cousin to the Harris family?
- Was Goller working on the diggings with Streitberg while they were in Beechworth?
- How did that happen (Goller in Geelong and Streitberg in Beechworth then Gippsland?
MARRIAGE TO JOHN GEORGE STREITBERG
1871 Johann Georg Streitberger married in Melbourne to Elizabeth Harris BDM record 860/1871 (1869 based on death certificate information) (see Notes 17 and 18).
Detail from the marriage certificate:
When and where married 4 January 1871, Latrobe Street West Melbourne; By William Bryant being Minister of George Street Baptist Church [?] celebrated the marriage between John George Streitberg of Russell's Creek Gippsland and Elizabeth Harris of Latrobe Street West Melbourne.
Rank or Profession and [JGS] Age Miner aged 36; [EH] not stated aged 35. Present residence both Latrobe Street West Melbourne. Usual address [JGS] Russells Creek Gippsland; [EH] Latrobe Street West Melbourne.
Witnesses John Harris, Pamela Harris*.
Parents John George Streitberg, Dorothea Streitberg maiden name Glock, Fathers profession Tanner; John Harris, Elizabeth Harris maiden name Hunt, Fathers profession Gentleman.
*Pamela Harris appears again in Victorian Newspapers - her marriage THOMPSON—HARRIS - On the 12th April, at the residence of the bride's mother, 142 Latrobe-street west, by the Rev. Mr. Taylor, J. P. Thompson, eldest son of F. Thompson, Victorian Railways, to Pamela, youngest daughter of the late Mr. John Harris. Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers Mon 17 May 1875 Page 78 Family Notices
There is more information on the Harris Family in these blog posts:
Harris' from Harrow on the Hill
[Not necessarily a photograph at the time of the marriage].
LIFE ON THE GIPPSLAND GOLDFIELDS
Elizabeth Harris was unmarried at 35. Typically in Victorian England the average woman was married at 25 (this is a really interesting website that graphically shows information about British populations in the past https://www.populationspast.org/f_smam/1861/#6/53.853/-4.098/bartholomew)
In the Colony of Victoria the proportion of men to women was a long way from 1:1. In 1870 males just under 600,000, females just under 330,000. Many of the excess males were in rural areas.
https://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/free.nsf/0/B757509AA0D92F0CCA257F730012F0BC/$File/20_Stats_Victoria_1870_Part_II_Population.pdf
Elizabeth Harris was the oldest female at a time when older girls were expected to look after the parents. As mentioned above, its likely that she was a full time employee.
Did all of these factors mitigate against her marrying earlier?
George Streitberger was a 36 year old bachelor who had spent most of 16 years living in gold mining camps and settlements. His offer was to take her to remote goldfields of Gippsland. In the 1870s Gippsland didn't have railways and most main roads were muddy tracks, lesser roads bridal paths, generally lacking in bridges and with few inhabitants. Warragul didn't exist and the biggest settlements were goldminers camps and some coastal villages. After being raised in England and living in Melbourne until her marriage in 1871, the 35 year old Elizabeth Harris was convinced to move to the remote Gippsland Goldfields and start her family. George must have made a convincing impression that got Elizabeth to agree to leave Melbourne and her family.
"A vast extent of country yet remains to be prospected, and we much doubt if the best portions have ever yet been disturbed by the pick and shovel. These diggings like all other Victoria gold fields have suffered somewhat from rushes to other colonies ; but it says much for their permanent features, that the miners here are of a less nomadic character than on any other Gippsland gold-fields. Russell's Creek is situated about twenty miles from the Moe crossing on the Melbourne road, and it says very little for those who represent the wants of the district that there is no bridge over the Glengarry which has to he crossed near Mr. Miller's, and over which the whole necessaries of seven hundred persons have to be taken. The mail bags are crossed on a log often covered with water, and the river itself is sometimes for days together impassable. "
There was no train to catch even to Dandenong until the line to Bairnsdale was opened in 1879. Buggy and cart. Then by horse and pack horse as the roads were replaced by tracks and paths. Its approximately 180 kms from the CBD to Pheasant's Creek.
Family
George Streitberg and Elizabeth Harris had four children, one of whom died just under 6 years old
- 25/10/1871 John George Harris Streitberg, Bunyip
- 2/4/1873 Birth of Dorothea Elizabeth/Letitia Streitberg, Pheasent Creek (Death Certificate says Russell’s Creek)
- 31/1/1875 Birth of James Martin Harris, Pheasant Creek near Russell’s Creek (other sources have Tanjil Bren)
- 26/3/1877 Birth of Charles Gossler Streitberg, Drouin
- 28/3/1879 Death of Dorothea Elizabeth/Letitia Streitberg (5 years 11 months), Buried Warragul 28/3/1879. Details on Register; Cause of Death - Pneumonia; Duration - 7 days; Father John George Streitberg, Publican; Mother Elizabeth Streitberg formerly Harris; Born Russells Creek North Gippsland
In addition
- Agnes Muir ("Auntie Aggie") will have joined the family sometime in the 1880s.
- Bridget Hickey was employed in the household after 1895(?).
Places mentioned in the birth and death records:
George Streitberg and Elizabeth Harris lived long enough to see most of their children married and the birth of grandchildren:
- James Martin Harris Streitberg (second son of George and Elizabeth Streitberg) married Evelyn Wyke Goding Allbeury (youngest daughter of the late Captain John George and Harriet Allbeury) on the 25th September 1901, at Grouville, Shoobra-road, Elsternwick.
- Elizabeth Streitberg nee Harris dies 18 June 1902.
- JMH and Evelyn Streitberg had a daughter (stillborn) 20/12/1902 at "Grouville," Shoobra-road, Elsternwick
- On the 24th February 1903, at St. James's, Darnum John George, eldest son of George and Elizabeth Streitberg married Ethel Nott eldest daughter of A. L. Nott (see the note about the Tackaberry/Streitberg/Nott families below), of Darnum, late of Armadale.
- On the 17th January 1904, at "Grouville," Shoobra-road, Elsternwick, Evelyn Streitberg had a daughter (Elizibeth).
- On the 15th January 1905, at "Grouville," Shoobra-road, Elsternwick, Evelyn Streitberg had, a daughter (Doris).
- On the 25th September 1907, Charles G. youngest son of the late George and Elizabeth Streitberg, of Darnum, to Bridget, youngest daughter of Mrs. Hickey, of Darnum.
Both John George and Elizabeth Streitberg's (Harris) parents had died long before this time:
- John Harris d 16 June 1873 (42 La Trobe street West Melbourne)
- Elizabeth Harris nee Hunt d 9 January 1893.
Many of Elizabeth Harris siblings were still alive in 1902:
- William Charles d 4 Aug 1870 East India.
- Mary Ann ?
- George d 11 Oct 1879 Maryborough
- John d 1910 Geelong
- Matilda d 11 May 1919 Lancefield
- Sarah ?
- Tabitha (Carter Studman 1870) d 1911 Brunswick
- Pamela d 29 Sep 1934 Collingwood
- James d 1930 Coburg
- Joseph ?
Elizabeth Harris had 12 uncles and aunts (at least two died in infancy). Its unknown how much if any contact was maintained after she arrived in Australia.
The Allen sisters said that they remember visiting Sudbury farm in Darnum early the 20th Century and also said that other Harris family also kept in contact.
Warragul and the Station Hotel
Its not exactly clear when George and Elizabeth Streitberg moved to Warragul. It may be as early as the birth of Charles Gossler Streitberg, Drouin on the 26th March 1877. It is pretty much certain that they were in Warragul by the death of Dorothea Elizabeth/Letitia Streitberg (aged 5 years 11 months) who was buried Warragul 28th March 1879.
It's worth noting that George Streitberg purchased a Miners Right on 13 August 1879, so maybe he hadn't quite given up his previous life by 1879.
In an obituary published on the death of Elizabeth Streitberg 24 June 1902 the writer notes that "Mr. and Mrs. Streitberg first came to Gippsland they resided on the spot where Warragul is now built, prior to the building of the railway line, and subsequently took up land at Darnum, where they also established a general store." (Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date]).
The railway station was opened 1 March 1878, which supports the arrival of the Streitbergs to the Warragul district at least as early as the birth of Charles Gossler Streitberg, Drouin 26 March 1877.
In 1877 (28 September) Geo Streitberg of Warragul is mentioned as "ABANDONED" a selection of land (under the Land Act 1869) due to the non payment of survey fees.
"Under Section 19 of the Land Act 1869 selectors could apply for a three-year licence to occupy Crown land. The rent was set at two shillings per acre and a maximum of 320 acres per selector was allowed. On application, a deposit of half a years rent was paid. If the application was refused, the deposit was refunded. Section 20 of the Act placed conditions on the three-year licence with selectors required to improve their allotment by the erection of fencing and a dwelling, cultivation of their land and the destruction of vermin and noxious weeds. After the licence term had expired, the selector was eligible to apply for a seven-year lease or for a Crown Grant to purchase their allotment. Grants or leases were only approved if improvement conditions had been met. If a selector opted for a seven-year lease, the yearly rent was used to pay off the purchase price of the land. Rent previously paid under Section 19 was credited against the purchase price." Public Records Office of Victoria VPRS 857 Schedules of Approved Applications, Section 19 Land Act 1869 may have more information on the application and the refusal.
The earliest advertisment in TROVE for George Streitberg's Railway Hotel Warragul is 23 October 1879. (see Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate (Warragul, Vic. : 1879 - 1894). The death notice for George Streitberg's son John George Streitberg in 1928 notes that "His father held the first license of the first hotel — the Railway Hotel — in Waragul. That was considerably over 40 years ago, and before the present building was built. It was literally surrounded by forest at that time, and large trees stood between it and the railway station. Those were the very early days of Warragul. "
From 23 October 1879 to April 1880 that are many advertisements for Streitberg's Hotel Warragul in the local newspaper. [see Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. - TROVE]
An advertisement (20 May 1880) notes that John McDonald is the new proprietor of the Railway Hotel Warragul [see TROVE for that date]. George Streitberg was licencee for about seven months before he moved onto other ventures. Babs Brown nee Streitberg said that he sold up the Hotel because it wasn't a business to raise his family in.
Darnum and Yarragon Businesses and Farms
Land and Buildings
George and Elizabeth Streitberg had the skill to build on the skills, capital and opportunities that they bought with them to Gippsland. Businesses they built include:
- The Station Hotel Warragul
- Sawmill and plant (Darnum?)
- Darnum General Store
- Yarragon Butchers
- Farms and property in Warragul, Darnum and Mirboo North (maybe also Waterloo).
Extracting rates information from newspapers gives an impression of the business interests of George and Elizabeth Streitberg (see below Timeline for the reported rates). Numerals are pounds £:
For 1883 the newspaper identifies 282 ratepayers. Total rates for the Shire were £6,067. Average rate per ratepayer was therefore £21.5. At £30 George and Elizabeth Streitberg were just above the average for ratepayers at that time.
George Streitberg is part of the long tradition of ratepayers who dispute the rates applied to their property. Across 1899/1900 there are a number of reports where he has written to Council disputing the rate set and the resistance by Council to agree.
- He [GS] had pointed it [out] the late valuer, but though he admitted the rate was too high, he admitted he had not taken any steps towards reducing it -Referred to valuer (8 December 1899).
- [GS] drawing the attention of the council to the valuation of certain of his house property at Darnum and asking council to inquire into the matter,-Referred to valuer (12 December 1899).
- (GS) reminding council of his application for a refund of rates paid by him under protest, also putting the case of partial rating and valuations and forwarding notice of appeal re allotment and house at Darnum. Received too late (6 April 1900).
- (GS) reminding council of his application for a refund of rates paid by him under protest, also pointing out cases of partial rating and valuations and forwarding notice of appeal re allotment and house at Darnum. Received too late. 10 April 1900.
The Streitbergs appear have acquired unimproved property, use their skills and resources to improve it and then sell it on to increase their resources. Examples include:
- Government Gazette Applications for Licences Approved - G. Streitberg, Darnum. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. 5/8/1880
- Shire Announcement, Valuation Notices Parish of Warragul and Darnum - G. Streitberg, Land £34. Skinner A. Half share in sawmill and plant £34. 13/1/1881
- Leases surrendered and new to issue. G. Streitberg. 21/6/1881
- THE LICENSING ACT 1870.-FOURTH SCHEDULE. Notice of Application for a Publican's License exclusive of those required for the use of the family. 5/7/1883
- A notice for the sale of property "in the township of Darnum, adjoining Mr.Streitberg's new premises." [which acknowledges that Streitberg had a new premises] 12/6/1884
- Sale of allotments in the new town of Mirboo North Lot 3 Mr Streitberg £25, Lot 29 Mr Streitberg £25 21/8/1884
- Notices for the sale of property "in the township of Darnum, adjoining Mr Streitberg's store. 9/1/ 13/1 & 15/1/1885
- FORTY EIGHT Acres of LAND, well grassed and fenced, half a mile from raliway station for full particulars to Mr Streitberg, storekeeper, Darnum. 28/1/1886
- Sale of land in Darnum by George Streitberg to Frederick William Judd £84 14s 3d 26/9/1887
- For Sale - 170 acre FARM near Darnum, Gippsland, good house, outhouse &.c Apply to Mr Streitberg Darnum. 8/4/1893
- STAVE TIMBER.- Splitters and Others. TENDERS required for PURCHASE of RIGHT to SPLIT STAVES about 40 acres-at per acre. Particulars G, STREITBERG, Darnum. 18/11/1893
Probate information (28/1/1907) identifies that Mr George Streitberg, of Darnum, retired farmer and storekeeper who died on October 30 1906 leaves real estate valued at £3,219 and personalty £241 to his sons. (total £3,460) [in 1907 the notion of a national basic wage was established at £2 2s per week (in today's money, that's around $320). - https://www.dailycare.com.au/good-living/life/history-of-wages-in-australia]. - I work that out it would take 32 years of of 1906 income to accumulate £3,460.
- In 2023, 32 years x average income (which is in 2023 c$70,000) = $2,240,000.
[Thirty two years of investment of labour and capital up until 1906 produced less than people just sitting on property in 2024. Further proof that property values in 2023 are insane and crucifying those outside the property market].
The Yarragon butchery operated until May 1900. I'm not sure when it was opened, probably after 1897 as it doesn't appear in the rates documented in the local papers.
I could only find another couple of items in the newspapers on the operations of the business (not including matters raised with Council):
- SHORTHORN CATTLE Sale at Flemington G.H. Streitberg 10 gns [I'm assuming guineas]. 11 November 1897.
- GOOD MILKER, used to Farm work, WANTS JOB. State wages to J.M., C/o G. Streitberg, Darnum 1 September 1903.
Photographs of Darnum c.1910
Courts
Being a publican and storekeeper appears to have bought George and Elizabeth Streitberg some problems that ended up in the courts:
- WARRRAGUL COUNTY COURT Streitberg v. Cayley.Claim for £7. 7s. Verdict for the amount, to be paid in weekly instalments of £2. Mr. Knott for plaintiff; no appearance of defendant. 9/12/1880
- WARRRAGUL COUNTY COURT Under £10 Streitberg v Kroschell 17/11/1882
- WARRRAGUL COUNTY COURTUnder £10 Streitberg v Cunningham 23/2/1882
- SALE GENERAL SESSIONS. FALSE PRETENCES, James Sherman was charged with obtaining money under false pretences...obtained 10s 9d from Mr Geo. Streitberg. of Darnum 13/12/1884
- WARRAGUL POLICE COURT Geo. Streitberg v. T. Davies, goods sold, £12 5s 3/1d. Mr. Gray for plaintiff. Order for, amount claimed and £1 14s costs. 3/1/1891
Bushfires
While Gippsland has been hit by severe bushfires George and Elizabeth Streitberg had three consecutive bad years in 1891-3 (see the Timeline section below for more detail):
- June 1891 On Thursday morning Mr. George Streitberg, of Darnum, on visiting his farm, some little distance from the township, found that some outbuildings containing 10 tons of hay, 10 tons potatoes, 2 chaffcutters, and a lot of ensilage, besides saddlery, harness, and a lot of carpenters' tools, had been completely destroyed by fire. The place was left safe by Mr. Streitberg's man about 5 o'clock on the previous evening. Mr. Wright, who lives near, stated he fancied he saw a glare about two o'clock in the morning but did take much notice. The damage is about £240, Mr. Streitberg being uninsured. He believes it to be the work of an incendiary.
- "March 1892 For the second time this season the residents of Darnum were, on. Monday last, in fear of the whole of the township being consumed by fire in consequence of a huge fire, comprising about 40 acres of cut scrub, igniting on Mannix's block some 800 yards from the railway station. Amongst those who worked hard were the stationmaster (Mr. Neville), Messrs Streitberg, Knapp, Davis, B, Cropley, J. Fraser, Whiting, and others. But for their timely aid there is no knowing where the conflagration would have ended and what would have been the ultimate damage."
- February 1893 In the neighbourhood of Darnum the country was ablaze in all directions, but with the exception of Streitberg, who lost all his splendidly appointed buildings,- 20 tons of hay, and 5 tons of ensilage, no damage is reported beyond the destruction of miles of fencing. It is very difficult to estimate the total loss sustained by the farmers, but the figure cannot full short of several thousand pounds. It is the greatest disaster that has ever befallen the district, and the destruction wrought is the more extensive because of the exceptionally bountiful harvest.
Submissions to Council relating Property Improvement
Not unsurprisingly, George Streitberg was in frequent contact with Council to improve the services to the farms and businesses. Gippsland roads were notoriously bad, often the best were corduroy tracks while the worst were not able to be traversed after rains. In addition much of the land hadn't been cleared of timber and could not be used effectively for commercial farming. Correspondence from George Streitberg to Council:
- asking for the removal of a tree overhanging his allotment at Darnum, as he intended to build.-Permission given to Mr Streitberg to cut down the tree. 10 April 1884
- saying that he declined to avail himself of the generous permission of the council to remove trees at his own expense, and again applying for their removal, as a building was in course of erection, and he should hold the council liable in case of any damage.- Mr. Streitberg to be allowed £2 for the removal of the trees. 24 April 1884.
- complaining of logs causing an inconvenience in front of his store at Darnum, and asking for removal of same. 1 July 1887.
- asking permission to plant deciduous trees on street or footpath in front of his premises in Darnum. Referred to engineer. 28 August 1888.
drawing attention to the bad state of the road and drains in the South Biding.—Referred to Engineer. 8 July 1893.
[These two letters demonstrate confidence in dealing with Council.]
Road matters crop up over a number of years. Correspondence from George Streitberg:
- From A. Cropley, Mary Clark, B. A. Hall, D. E. Roberts, R. Lloyd, A. E. Sandman, J. C. Cox, James Dobbie, A. Gray, and G. Streitberg, saying" that they preferred the direct road to. Darnum, through Messrs. Wright's and Gray's land, to the circuitous and swampy road opened by the council last year, and asking to have a survey made, after which they would clear and make it passable at their own cost. Engineer to report. 7 October 1887.
- drawing attention to the roadway opposite his premises. In wet weather the water overflowed on the footpath, also into his yard. He was willing, to pay his share of the kerbing. This would keep traffic fom his front door. Horses and carts were now driven right up to the door. Drain to be cleared out by day labor. 5 May 1899.
- Various landowners commenting and disputing money allocated to various roads and offering other roads as priority.7 July 1899 and again 15 August 1899.
- Some time ago the Secretary was instructed to look up the correspondence in connection with the alleged transfer of road on Hazeldean road to Mr. Streitberg's predecessor at Darnum, as Mr. Streitberg wished to see the matter completed 24 December 1901.
- ...Shire of Warragul to _Mr G. Streitberg, all the. above transfers are in connection with the road deviation through part of Crown allotment seven, section 15, Darnum, Parish of Darnum, County of Buln Buln ; also as to closing road on the eastern boundary of allotment 24, situate in the above parish. 17 February 1903.
- From G. Streitberg, Darnum, re drain on Geary's road, and offering to clean out and grade same at 2s per chain, also to widen, if necessary, about 60 chains, and wait till October for payment. —Accepted ; engineer to supervise. 15 March 1906.
1n 1898 there where were also references to an application and approval for a licence to divert water from the Moe River at Darnum ; and also authorisation to cut and use a Race upon Crown Lands.
In 1899 there was a dispute about fencing along the Moe river frontage and a proposal to allow the land owners fronting the river to acquire their frontage by purchase at the original upset value 11 July 1899.
The Darnum Tramway
"Between 1875 and 1900 at least 130 sawmill sites were worked in this area, connected to the main towns and railways by tramways. This, and their associated industries, forms the framework for this book, exploring the relationship between settlers and sawmillers which was so important in establishing agriculture in Gippsland."
The success of the tramways, combined with the pitiful condition of roads was a push by West Gippsland residents to expand the use of trams. News paper reports show George Streitberg to be an active participant and local leader of this movement:
A Public Meeting held at the Commercial Hotel Darnum. There were present: Messrs. A. J. Wright, Streitberg, Whitenide, Gordon, Gray, Keeble, Tate, Miller, Tuttle, Helm, Gallagher, Thompson, and others. A number of motions were carried unanimously. George Streitberg was active in these and was appointed to a committee to meet with Council to ensure support for a Tramway. 5 November 1885.
- "A letter was read from the committee appointed at the recent public meeting at Darnum pointing out that a saving could be effected the width of the clearing for the line of tramway was reduced. A deputation consisting of Messrs Barrow, Gordon, Clancy and Streitberg waited upon the Council..." 17 December 1885.
- A meeting of ratepayers was held at Darnum on Saturday to meet the members of the Shire Council composing the Tramway Committee... it was resolved that Messrs Streitberg G. Croply, I. L. Harrow, Tate, and Keeble should wait on the Tramway Committee. 13 May 1885.
- A public meeting was held at the Commercial Hotel, Darnum, on Tuesday afternoon, was attended by a representative gathering of about 25 rate payers. The President of the Shire and Cr D Smith were present. Mr Streitberg:-But we have, nothing to show for the money [so far spent]! 30 September 1886.
- Mr Streitberg led a delegation to the Shire Council with reference to the tramways. After a considerable discussion, it was resolved that the engineer should make a permanent survey, and present his report to council. It was further resolved that if the deputation from Darnum presented a plan of a feasible nature it would be entertained. 12 November 1886.
- Judging by the large attendance and the enthusiastic character of the meeting on the Tramway Question hold last Saturday at Rowan's Commercial Hotel here, the ratepayers in this portion of the shire are determined to stop at no obstacle in furthering the completion of the Darnum South Tramway. The next resolution from Messrs Streitberg and Keeble That the council be requested to construct a roadway along the side of the hill north of Moe Bridge, also to cut a drain along Barnett's frontage, so as to facilitate traffic until the tramway is completed," was carried. Mr. Streitberg moved, and Mr Keeble seconded-" That a deputation be appointed by this meeting, including the Melbourne land owners in Darnum, to wait upon the Minister of Public Works, and the Treasurer to represent the claims of the ratepayers as to tramways and special grant, and ask for redress of their grievances, either by a re-division of ridings or a special audit." This was carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Whiteside, and seconded by Mr. Streitberg-" That in view of the general dissatisfaction of the ratepayers of this part of the South Riding, the council be asked to furnish the Vigilance Committee with a detailed statement of revenue and expenditure of the South Riding. 25 January 1887.
- A deputation consisting of Messrs Barrow, Turner, Whiteside, Hall; Barrow, junr., Tuttle, Keeble; Cox, Clarke, Streitberg, Gray met with council: with the object of bringing before them the several resolutions carried at the public meeting, one of which was " That the council be requested to construct 3 1/2 miles of tram upon Cheap's road. 11 February 1887.
Social and Political Life
George and Elizabeth Streitberg are reported as being active in building the social and political life of the Warragul and Darnum district. These include:
- Church support
- Politics and elections
- Establishing a local library
- Establishing Darnum cricket club
- Establishing the West Gippsland branch of the Farmers Association
- Building the presence of the post office and police
- Supporting other locals
Church
Across 1881 George Streitberg is reported to make monthly donations of £1 1s (one guinea) per month to the subscription list for the Church of England Warragul. Its not reported if these continued or were transferred to Darnum or stopped.
From the records George Streitberg was raised a Lutheran, was married in a Baptist Church and supported the Anglican church in Warragul.
Politics and Elections
George Streitberg was active over many years encouraging and supporting individuals to be elected to the local council and as Members of the Legislative Assembly. Much of this is reported in the local papers:
- A.J.Wright accepts the suggestion of Baker, Neville, Gray, Keable, Clancy, Worth, Streitberg and other Ratepayers of the South Riding of theShire of Warragul to stand for the local council "I will do my utmost to have roads opened up connecting the various portions of the Riding with the railway line. I am in favor of opening up the timbered districts by means of cheap tramways, in preference to common roads, thereby affording cheap and rapid communication with the main line of railway, and I would support any practicable scheme for this object. I have been a settler since 1876 in the district. 7 August 1884 [I couldn't find any reference to A.J.Wright as a result of cursory search].
- Across April 1893 there are a number of articles where local residents including G Streitberg, E Streitberg, J G Streitberg encourage Mr G J Turner Esq MLA to nominate for the to the vacant seat in the Council, caused by the death of the late William Watt. [there is some biographical information on this person here https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/george-turner2/]
- The Warragul Elections, The South Riding. "Mr. Bonner then moved the following resolution :—...this meeting pledge itself to support a local man whose interests be in the east of the riding, and strongly feel... Mr. Streitberg having seconded the resolution, it was put to the meeting and unanimously carried." 17 June 1893
In addition to the Tramway, roads and infrastructure interests of George Streitberg there is an reference to privatisation of a public asset. This was after Tommy Bent's time (Bent by name, bent by nature) and before Jeff Kennett's time (Jeffed) but was just before the massive 1890s recession. "A numerously attended meeting of ratepayers was held at Blonnor's Hotel, on Saturday night, to deal with the question of the late sale of the water reserve...The chairman opened the proceedings by stating that it was the most numerously attended meeting which he had witnessed at Darnum, and that the reason of the meeting being called at short notice was, that public opinion was so deeply moved, that immediate action had to be taken. Mr. Streitberg proposed, and M r. Goulet seconded, that the gentlemen presenting the petition should ask the Minister if he would advise any method which would insure the permanent reservation of the land, and so insure it against covert or underhand attempts to alienate it from its legitimate purpose. 2 April 1889
Public Library
- At a meeting of subscribers to the Darnum Mechanics Institute and the Free Library. The following officers were appointed, and trustees nominated...trustees Messrs Streitberg, Ditterich and Whiteside. 1 February 1887.
- Government Gazette Appointments have been made as follows J Ditterich, G Streitberg and W Whiteside to be trustees of the Darnum free library site. 11 February 1887.
- A meeting of the committee of the local Mechanics Institution was held at Mr. Streitberg's rooms...when plans and specifications for the proposed building were adopted. About £73 is the amount in hand at present to be allotted to the building of a hall... The site for the building has been cleared. 2 October 1888.
- Messrs. E. Brown, James Ditterich and George Streitberg have been appointed trustees for the Athenaeum and Free Library at Darnum. 16/20 July 1889
Darnum Cricket Club (and other sporting events)
- Foundation meeting of Darnum Cricket Club. A meeting of those interested in forming a cricket club at Darman was held at Barnes' Hotel. It was resolved that the name of the club be the Darnum Cricket Club, and that the annual subscription be 5s. The following officers were elected ...Vice Presidents, Messrs. Streitberg, Stephen and Banner, General Commmittee, Messrs. Barnes, Miller, Cameron, Fraser. J. Streitberg, 14 October 1890
- Darnum Athletic Sports. OLD BUFFERS' RACE over 45's 1st, Bag of Flour. Gift of Mr. Streitberg of Darnum. 22 April 1892
Farmers Association
"A meeting was held at the Mechanics' Institute, Darnum, on Wednesday evening for the purpose of forming a branch in connection with the West Gippsland Farmers' Association. Mr. Streitberg occupied the chair, and there were about 100 present. 24 December 1897."
Post Office and Police
- George Streitberg is a participant in Petitioning the Council concerning the option of building a new or repurposing an existing building for the Darnum Post Office. 4 June 1895.
- Messrs A. Downing, J. Gray, F. Hawes, J. G. Shearman, E. Tackaberry, J. Griffin, E. Griffin. H. R. Stephen, G. M'Dougall, and Streitberg. residents of Darnum, presented a letter to the Warragul Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday, respectfully requesting council to take the necessary steps to procure more adequate police protection. 10 February 1899
Social and Community Support
George and Elizabeth Streitberg are mentioned as providing community support to fellow residents, including:
- Probate of the last will and testament of Frank Seer , late of Yarragon, in the colony of Victoria baker deceased may be granted to George Streitberg of Darnum, in the said colony storekeeper, executor named in and appointed by the said will dated this twenty fourth day of July 1888.
- "We had a very sudden death in our midst lately, viz., that of Mr. James Hickey, who has left a widow and a family of ten children wholly unprovided for...A subcommittee was formed, consisting of Messrs. Gray, Streitberg and Reeves, to relieve the immediate wants of the family..." 23 August 1895. [I'm assuming the family of Bridget Hickey. Alma Glover's collection of family anecdotes says that Bridget Hickey was employed a maid at Sudbury farm and that she married Charlie Streitberg aged 16 before they moved to a farm in Launching Place after he returned from the Boer War.]
- A public meeting held at the Shire Hall on Saturday afternoon preliminary steps were taken for adopting the necessary means for raising a public testimonial to be presented to Sergeant Hillard, prior to his departure to Melbourne... [the committee involved representatives from] Darnum.-Messrs Griffin, Reeves, and Streitberg. 22 December 1896.
- I THE UNDERSIGNED-desire to tender my SINCERE THANKS to those residents of Darnum, Warragul, and district who have so generously come to my assistance in the heavy loss sustained by me through fire on December 31st of last year; and to each of my friends and neighbours; who-by the kindly hospitality so readily extended to myself and family did much to alleviate our distress. I also wish to specially mention the great kindness of Mesdames Streitberg, Nott, B. Cropley and Tolliday; and to assure everyone who has helped me, financially or in any other way of my deep and lasting gratitude, (Signed) SARA I. TACKABERRY, Darnum. 5 March 1901.
Note Boer War
Charlie Streitberg, son of George Streitberg was a member of the VMR and is mentioned in local papers from 1899 through to 1902, though he was invalided back to Australia after about 10 months. Family story was that Charlie Streitberg owed his life to his mate Bill Tackaberry. According to Babs Brown nee Streitberg, Charlie had fallen out from a party due to illness and Tackaberry went back looking for him.
FIRST VICTORIAN CONTINGENT
VICTORIAN MOUNTED RIFLES AND VICTORIAN INFANTRY COMPANY/1ST VICTORIAN MOUNTED RIFLES
Original strength: 250
Subunits: one infantry company and one mounted rifle squadron, then two mounted rifle squadrons
Commanding officers: Major G. A. Eddy, then Major D. McLeish, then Colonel T. Price when joined 2nd Vic Mounted Rifles
Left for South Africa: 28 October 1899 on Medic
Service: November 1899 - October 1900 in northern Cape Colony including defence of Pink Hill where five killed (12 February), in Free State, and in east Transvaal; core of Australian Regiment November 1899-April 1900, converted to mounted rifles December 1899
Fatal casualties: nine killed or died of wounds including Eddy, seven died of disease
Decorations: one CMG( McLeish), one DSO (S. T. Staughton), three DCMs (H. J. Cooke, R. J. Gardiner, A. E. Starkey)
Returned to Australia: 4 December 1900 on Harlech Castle
Newspaper reports relevant to Charlie Streitberg:
- OFF TO WAR - SCENE AT THE WARRAGUL STATION. Warragul and Darnum--especially Darnum-have each contributed a quota towards the force of 250 men to be sent from Victoria to the Cape to assist the British troops in their fight against the Boers. Private Connor, of Warragul has been selected from amongst the Mounted Rifles and Lance-Corporal Streitberg, Lance Corporal Tackaberry, Private J. W. Keeble, of Darnum, have been chosen from the local Company of Rangers. 17 October 1899
- ON ACTIVE SERVICE - AN INTERESTING LETTER CHARLIE STREITBERG Poor old Charlie Streitberg has been in hospital for about three weeks... 10 April 1900
- ON ACTIVE SERVICE Author mentions that Streitberg of Darnum, has been wounded and sent to Cape Town. 11 April 1900
- Private Streitberg of Darnum has sent home to his father the box of chocolate which constituted, the Royal gift to the troops in South Africa at Christmastide. The box is now on view at the shop of Mr. F. H. Small. The dimensions of the box are about 6 x 4 x 1. The cover is of a: brilliant vermillion tint with a gold medallion of Her Majesty in the centre. On one side is the Royal Monogram in colors, surmounted by the Imperial crown, and on the other South Africa 1900. Underneath are the words "I wish you a happy new Year." 22 April 1900
- HOME FROM THE WAR - INVALIDED VICTORIANS - A WARM WELCOME Private Streitberg, of Darnum, enteric fever (convalescent) Private Tackaberry, of Darnum, enteric fever (convalescent). 30 July 1900
- Extensive articles on the arrival of Streitberg and Tackaberry in local newspapers. See also articles 5/12/1900, 15/12/1900, 24/1/1901 AND UP TO 6/5/1902]
Note Tackaberry, Streitberg and Nott families
- John George Streitberg married Ethel Nott at Darnum in 1903
- William Tackaberry married Linda Kate Nott at Darnum in 1906.
End of the Pioneer Generation
20/6/1902 Death of Elizabeth Streitberg nee Harris (see Note 28)
STREITBERG.—Passed away, on the 18th June, at her residence, Darnum, Elizabeth, beloved wife of George, and mother of John, James, and Charlie Streitberg, aged 66.
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
24/6/1902
A very old identity of this district, Mrs. Geo. Streitberg, of Darnum, passed away last week, and was buried in the Warragul general cemetery, on Friday afternoon. The deceased lady was a pioneer of 26 years, and was one of the very first settlers in this district. When Mr. and Mrs. Streitberg first came to Gippsland they resided on the spot where Warragul is now built, prior to the building of the railway line, and subsequently took up land at Darnum, where they also established a general store. The deceased lady bore a very high character and her generous and Christian sympathies in all local cases of sorrow or distress won for her the esteem and affection of all her neighbors.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
6/11/1906 DARNUM
The death occurred last week of Mr J. Streitberg one of the oldest and most respected pioneers of the Darnum district. The remains were interred in the Warragul general cemetery on Thursday last the funeral arrangements being in the hands of Messrs Miller Bros. The deceased gentlemen has been resident of this district for nearly 30 years and at one time had a business in Warragul. He was one of the band of pioneers who helped to open up this fertile part of Gippsland.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
28/1/1907 Probate has been granted the will of Mr George Streitberg, of Darnum, retired farmer and storekeeper Testator who died on October 30 1906 leaves real estate valued at £3,219 and personalty £241 to his sons
Reported in the Gippsland Times. [see TROVE for that date]. A digital copy of the Grant of Probate can be found at the Public Records Office Victoria digital copy here https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/5AFDFDA2-F1CF-11E9-AE98-45E1C68CC6FB?image=1
27/10/1908 Johan George Martin Goller dies, buried Lancefield, Victoria.
TIMELINE
12/10/1834 Birth Johann Georg Streitberger. Father Johann
Georg Streitberger, Citizen, tanner, tailor/ miller, Lutheran -evangelical,
Mother Dorothea Margaretha, nee Glock von Liar, Lutheran. (see Note 1)
Johann Georg Streitberger
With so many of the Streitbergers using the same given names (Johann, Georg, Friedrich, Peter, Magdalena, Dorothea) trying to identify who is who is difficult.
Detail of the people and potential arrangement(s) can be found here Streitberger Goller Mohr Family Charts German Opportunity for someone to do some research and clarify this confusion.
Irrespective of who might be cousins, parents etc the occupations are interesting (oil miller, tanner, tailor, cutting miller). These occupations are mentioned by Friedrich Mündlein as being significant businesses in the town.
The following information is an excerpt from the blog post The memorable event on March 5th and 6th, 1848 in Niederstetten (1)
At that time [early 19th century], this principality was ruled by six princes who held court in six residential cities: In addition to Niederstetten, these were: Bartenstein, Öhringen, Langenburg, Waldenburg and Schillingsfürst. At that time, this territory covered 1,672 square kilometers with almost 120,000 inhabitants in 17 cities, seven towns, and 250 villages and hamlets. Öhringen was the most important town with 3,000 inhabitants. At that time, Niederstetten had around 1,200 residents.
According to the description for the Oberamt Gerabronn from 1847, page 173, “4 grocers' and 6 livestock markets were held in Niederstetten every year, the latter of which are of great importance, in which 1,600 head of cattle were sold in one year Niederstetten owed this primarily to the numerous Jewish cattle traders who were settled here and in the region.
[O]n February 2nd, was Candlemas, the pay and drawing day for servants. Normally a grocer's market was held in Niederstetten on this day. Anyone who was still looking for a job now had the opportunity to find a new job at the horse market.
The whole market activity took place mainly between the town hall (that's where Le-Plessis-Bouchard-Platz is today, in front of the Keppler plumbing store) and the market square with the “Krone” inn and up to Lange Gasse. Here the cattle were also presented, sold and bought and then the deal was sometimes concluded with a passionate dispute. Afterwards everyone in the restaurants was doused with plenty of alcohol.
See The memorable event on March 5th and 6th, 1848 in Niederstetten (2)
According to the description for the Oberamt Gerabronn from 1847, Niederstetten had 1,693 inhabitants (of which 217 were Jewish citizens). The number of buildings was 547. In the city there were 4 grinding mills, 2 oil mills, 1 cutting mill, 1 tan mill, 1 fulling mill, 1 hemp grater, 1 grinding mill and 1 plaster mill.
The Streitbergers would appear to be well to do, owning small businesses. Of the above noted mills, some of these were owned by the extended Streitberger family. See The memorable event on March 5th and 6th, 1848 in Niederstetten (3) for the following:
Jacob Pflueger was initially taken into custody and interrogated. He was seen as the ringleader. He was 30 years old, tall and strong, and had become a sergeant in the military. There must have been something charismatic about him. As a red tanner, he worked in the Streitberger family's cutting mill at Oberstettener Strasse 10, where his father also worked in the sawmill. (Today the sports center of the 1862 gymnastics club is there).
In 1848 Johann Georg Streitberger was 14 years old. Political and economic factors gave caused local riots and destruction against the feudal system operating in the town (and wider country).
The following information is an excerpt from the blog post The memorable event on March 5th and 6th, 1848 in Niederstetten (1)
[T]he subjects of the Hohenloh princes had to pay manorial taxes to them in addition to state taxes. What was particularly bitter was that these burdens were not legally fixed on an individual basis and the manorial land registers were not open, so the claims could be handled arbitrarily.
As expected, areas of friction had to arise between those doing forced labor and the class rulers. Because of his prominent position, the prince was able to exercise leniency. However, his officials had to meet and possibly exceed the revenue estimates of the annual budget. This meant that the taxes for individual feudal owners were set at different levels depending on the company and were often set arbitrarily.
[T]here was a domain councilor and bailiff Gessler in office in Niederstetten. He was notorious and very unpopular for his intransigence and arrogant stubbornness. Since the prince was absent most of the time, Gessler had an easy time with the residents of Niederstetten and the surrounding area.
In [the 1830s], the number of men and women who were unable to find regular work and had to make ends meet as hackers, day laborers, servants, casual workers, etc. increased more and more. It was precisely those who suffered particularly under the feudal system.
What made things even more difficult was that from around 1820 onwards, the invention of machines made it possible to produce cheap mass production, which hit some professions particularly hard in rural areas, for example the nailsmith due to the wire pin machine. This had also led to unrest here and there, such as the weavers' revolt in 1844 in Silesia because of inadequate wages.
So more and more people now had no choice but to emigrate.
On May 12, 1844, natural forces (“a storm”) caused great damage to local agriculture.
In the years 1846 to 1848 food prices rose sharply again, and there were quite a few of the local poor who now had to suffer from hunger and cold.
Taxes in kind (tithes) also hit the farming population particularly hard. The tithe obligation extended to almost all agricultural products. In addition to the large and small tithes and the wine tithe, significant annual contributions were made to the higher office and the community. All of this “is mainly attributed to the newly noticeable impoverishment of part of the population while the prosperity of the rest also declined.8 “ This also led to young people in particular repeatedly coming into conflict with the law.
During the winter months, the flail threshing had to be carried out as forced labor in the tithe barn, next to the Gasthaus zum Adler in Langen Gasse. It was hard and tedious work with meager provisions. The pressing need occasionally drove some people, before the end of work and without supervision, to fill a few handfuls of grain into their wide, high boots in order to bring something to eat for their relatives.
By 1848 the effect of these causes exploded into riots and arson. However it is to be noted that
The sons of better-off citizens, who mainly had to bear the feudal burden, encouraged the poorer people to demonstrate, because they received no remuneration for their forced labor (for more detail see The memorable event on March 5th and 6th, 1848 in Niederstetten (2))
1/11/1854 Johann Georg Streitberger departed from Hamburg on ship Australia (see Note2). 20 years old.
19/11/1854 Death at sea of Fritz Streitberger (father Martin
Streitberger, Miller, Born Niederstetten Wurtemburg) Informant Georg Linder (lat
39.0, long 142.20 (see Notes 3, 4, 5 and 6)
5/3/1855 Johann Georg Streitberger arrived in South Australia from Hamburg on ship
Australia (stated in naturalisation request). This information is confirmed in the ship list (see Notes 7, 8 and 9), where his occupation is described as brewer. The trip seems to have been difficult and resulted in a unusual number of deaths (of children) even before the ship left Hamburg).
"The ship Australia, bringing 211 German and Prussian passengers, arrived at the Lightship anchorage yesterday. Previous to the departure from the river Elbe there was a sad mortality among the children, there being no fewer than 22 deaths of children and two of adults, arising from cold and damp, the births during the voyage were three in number. The Australia brings a very valuable cargo.—S. A. Register."
27/3/1855 Johann Georg Streitberger arrived in Melbourne from Adelaide on the ship
Scotia (stated in naturalisation request). (see Note 10). Arrived in Melbourne 22 days after arriving in Adelaide.
31/3/1855 List of unclaimed letters at Melbourne GPO Streitberger Geo . See The Argus 4/4/1855 TROVE
3/4/1855 List of unclaimed letters at Sydney GPO Streitberger Geo (see Note 11). Victoria had only become a separate colony in 1851. I'd expect that many people sending letters to the Colony of New South Wales as that was the name that people knew.
26/10/1859 Death of Johann Georg Streitberger aged 70 in Niederstetten. If this is John George Streitberg's father, it may have encouraged him to stay in Australia and become naturalised, the next year, especially if there was nothing of substance left to him in the will (wills might be available in the Wurtemburg State Archives).
20/8/1860 Johann Georg Streitberger is living in Beechworth (stated in naturalisation
request). (see Note 12)
7/9/1860 List of letters returned from the country and now
at Melbourne GPO Streitberger G., Snowy River (see Note 13)
6/3/1861 Naturalisation granted to Johann Georg Streitberger
24/8/1861 Spring Creek Gold Mining Amalgamated (see Note 14) refers to Johann Georg Streitberger
1864 Birth of Agnes Anderson nee Harris. BDM records her Death details as follows: ANDERSON Agnes, Mother Mary Harris, Father William Muir, Born Morrisons Diggings, Died 1945 aged 81 in Bairnsdale. Death registration 16051/1945 Birth registration 23768/1864
[Alma Glover's documented family anecdotes mentions Agnes "Aunty Aggie" Streitberg "who married a Captain Ted Anderson of Lakes Entrance and went to live there. Aggie came as an orphan to work at Sudbury and was adopted?? by Elizabeth and George Streitberg around the turn of the century or later. Perhaps born around 1906. Did they have a family. Peg Stewart remembers Grampa Jim Streitberg ]going on the train to Lakes Entrance to Ted's funeral (Peg born 1925 so must have been about 1930?"].
[Elizabeth Streitberg nee Harris, had a younger sister Mary born 1840 who arrived in Victoria with the rest of the Harris family see this blog entry. There is a BDM registration for a marriage between Mary Harris and William Muir 1863 3314/18630.]
19/2/1866 Applications for Mining Leases—The following will
be granted within one month from 16th instant: G Streitberg and another, Streitberg, Hosking
and Co, 15a, 1r 6p Reedy Creek (see TROVE Bendigo Advertiser for that date) (see Notes 15 and 16)
27/11/1866 For Sale, Third Working Share in a Crushing Machine; excellent chance for a man of small capital. Easy terms. Apply Hosking's, Long Gully, Bendigo
The Bendigo Advertiser 27 Nov 1866 TROVE
24/5/1867 Johann Georg Martin Goller marries Matilda Harris in the Trinity Church Latrobe Terrace Geelong (Graeme Goller information). Matilda born 13/3/1846, Bortbold, Middlesex. There is more information on the Harris Family in these blog posts:
Harris' from Harrow on the Hill
24/3/1869 George Streitberg registers Prospecting Quartz Claim. Pheasant Creek. 71002. Transfer of 1/8th chare from M.J. Concarmon[?]. Register No 339
30/3/1869 George Streitberg registers Pheasant Creek Prospecting. Claim subject to Lien. Miners Right 71010. Register No 2. Fourth Share Sleeping. Amount of Lien £35.0.0
27/3/1870 George Streitberg registers application claim 100x2504[?] Not East[?] Pheasant Creek Reef Miners Right 14964. Register No 14964.
27/3/1870 N Fragh[?], George Streitberg and M Sexton registers propecting quartz claim Pheasant Creek Reef Miners Right 14964. Register No 1070.
4/1/1871 Johann Georg Streitberger married in Melbourne to Elizabeth Harris BDM record 860/1871 (1869 based on
death certificate information) (see Notes 17 and 18).
Detail from the marriage certificate:
When and where married 4 January 1871, Latrobe Street West Melbourne; By William Bryant being Minister of George Street Baptist Church [?] celebrated the marriage between John George Streitberg of Russell's Creek Gippsland and Elizabeth Harris of Latrobe Street West Melbourne.
Rank or Profession and [JGS] Age Miner aged 36; [EH] not stated aged 35. Present residence both Latrobe Street West Melbourne. Usual address [JGS] Russells Creek Gippsland; [EH] Latrobe Street West Melbourne.
Witnesses John Harris, Pamela Harris.
Parents John George Streitberg, Dorothea Streitberg maiden name Glock, Fathers profession Tanner; John Harris, Elizabeth Harris maiden name Hunt, Fathers profession Gentleman.
Elizabeth Harris born 5/1/1836 Baytree Cottage, Sudbury, Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, arrived Melbourne 1860. There is more information on the Harris Family in these blog posts:
Harris' from Harrow on the Hill
[Not necessarily a photograph at the time of the marriage].
25/10/1871 Birth of John George Harris Streitberg, Bunyip (see Note 19). Father Johann Georg Streitberger
2/4/1873 Birth of Dorothea Elizabeth/Letitia Streitberg
Pheasent Creek (Death Certificate says Russell’s Creek) (see Note 20). Father Johann Georg Streitberger
30/5/1874 Samuel Smith, Justin Beggats, John Kelly, Leonard P Staff registers application claim Strongasian[?] Cement Hill Tangil. Register No 1530-1533.
31/1/1875 Birth of James Martin Harris Pheasant Creek near
Russell’s Creek (see Note 21). Father Johann Georg Streitberger.
27/3/1875 George Streitberg registers application claim for 2 men style[?] "Bismarck" Cement Hill Tangil Miners Right 53461. Register No 1545.
30/3/1875 Martin [?]rylon, George Streitberg registers application claim Cement Claims No 1544 and 1545 Cement Hill Tangil Under the style of Baron Rothschild, Miners Right 53448 and 53461. Register No 1546.
14/5/1875 George Streitberg transfer from Samuel Smith (1/4 share in claims No 1530 Cement Hill Tangil, Miners Right 53461. Register No 1558.
14/5/1875 George Streitberg Leave of absence for three months from residence One mile and a Quarter above post office. Miners Right 53461. Register No 1610.
26/3/1877 Birth of Charles Gossler Streitberg (see Note 22). Father Johann Georg Streitberger
28/7/1877 The Land Act 1869 not having been completed by the
several applicants owing to the non payment of survey fees, are hereby declared
ABANDONED – Geo Streitberg Warragul (see Note 23)
1/3/1878 Warragul Railway Station opened.
28/3/1879 Death of Dorothea Elizabeth/Letitia Streitberg (5
years 11 months) (see Note 24). Father Johann Georg Streitberger
13/8/1879 Miners Right (see Note 25)
23/10/1879 Earliest advertisment in TROVE for George Streitberg's Railway Hotel Warragul. See Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate (Warragul, Vic. : 1879 - 1894). Death notice for his son John George Streitberg in 1928 notes "His father held the first license of the first hotel — the Railway Hotel — in Waragul. That was considerably over 40 years ago, and before the present building was built. It was literally surrounded by forest at that time, and large trees stood between it and the railway station. Those were the very early days of Warragul. "
1879-26/4/1880 Various advertisements for Streitberg's Hotel Warragul. [see Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. - TROVE].
20/5/1880 Advertisement notes that John McDonald is the new proprietor of the Railway Hotel Warragul [see TROVE for that date].
5/8/1880 Government Gazette Applications for Licences Approved - G. Streitberg, Darnum. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
9/12/1880 WARRRAGUL COUNTY COURT FRIDAY FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER.
Streitberg v. Cayley.Claim for £7. 7s. Verdict for the amount, to be paid in weekly instalments of £2. Mr. Knott for plaintiff; no appearance of defendant. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
23/12/1880 Shire Announcement, Valuation Notices - G. Streitberg, Allot [£?]1 Darnum £3. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
13/1/1881 Shire Announcement, Valuation Notices Parish of Warragul and Darnum - G. Streitberg, Land £34. Skinner A. Half share in sawmill and plant £34. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
17/3/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
31/3/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
19/5/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
21/6/1881 Leases surrendered and new to issue. G. Streitberg. Darnum. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
23/6/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
14/7/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
25/8/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
29/9/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
17/10/1881 Subscription List Church of England Warragul. G. Streitberg. £1 1s Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
17/11/1882 WARRRAGUL COUNTY COURT
The following is the list of cases which will come before His Honor Judge Nolan, at the November sittings of the above Court
Under £10 Streitberg v Kroschell Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
8/2/1883 Shire of Narracan Announcement, Valuation Notices - G. Streitberg, £30 Land & etc Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
Note
The newspaper identifies 282 ratepayers. Total rates for the Shire £6,067. Average rate per ratepayer is therefore £21.5.
In the 1881 Census Gippsland is divided into four districts, Tanjil (bigger than Shire of Narracan has a population of 15,279 people.
23/2/1882 WARRRAGUL COUNTY COURT
The following is the list of cases which will come before His Honor Judge Nolan, on the 1st of March
Under £10 Streitberg v Cunningham Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
15/2/1883 Shire of Narracan Valuation Notice
George Streitberg Land £30 Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
5/7/1883 THE LICENSING ACT 1870.-FOURTH SCHEDULE.
Notice of Application for a Publican's License.
I GEORGE STREIT'BERG, of Waterloo, in the Colony of Victoria, farmer, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain and will, at the next Licensing meeting at Waterloo, on the 17th day of July. 1g83, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house situate at Darnum containing eight rooms exclusive of those required for the use of the family.
Dated this 2nd day of July, 1883. GEORGE STREITBIERG. Witness-Alfred Knott, solicitor, Warragul. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
Note The same paper identifies that William H Martin applies for a Publican's Licence on 21/6/1883 in Darnum.
Note. Streitberg identifies his occupation as farmer and location as Waterloo.
10/4/1884 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL
From George Streitberg; asking for the removal of a tree overhanging his allotment at Darnum, as he intended to build.-Permission given to Mr Streitberg tocut down the tree.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
24/4/1884 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL
From G. Streitberg, saying that he declined to avail himself of the generous permission of the council to remove trees at his own expense, and again applying for their removal, as a building was in course of erection, and he should hold the council liable in case of any damage.- Mr. Streitberg to be allowed £2 for the removal of the trees.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
12/6/1884 A notice for the sale of property "in the township of Darnum, adjoining Mr.Streitberg's new premises."
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
7/8/1884 Election Notices. Hazeldean; near Darnum. 16th July. 1884.
To Messrs. Baker, Neville, Gray, Keable, Clancy, Worth, Streitberg and other Ratepayers of the South Riding of the
Shire of Warragul signing the requisition.
GENTLEMEN,-I response to your invitation to offer myself as a CANDIDATE at the ensuing election, I have much pleasure in placing my services at your disposal. I am in favor of a fair and equitable distribution of the Shire funds according to the rates collected in the several districts. In the event of my being returned I will do my utmost to have roads opened up connecting the various portions of the Riding with the railway line.
I am in favor of opening up the timbered districts by means of cheap tramways, in preference to common roads, thereby affording cheap and rapid communication with the main line of railway, and I would support any practicable scheme for this object. I have been a settler since 1876 in the district, and may fairly claim to understand its wants, and should you do me the honor to return me, will use my best endeavors to promote your interests faithfully and impartially. I am, Your obedient servant, A. J. WRIGHT.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
21/8/1884 GOVERNMENT LAND SALES A sale of allotments in the new town of Mirboo North
Lot 3 Mr Streitberg £25, Lot 29 Mr Streitberg £25
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
13/12/1884 SALE GENERAL SESSIONS. Friday DEC. 12TH. (Before Judge Hickman Molesworth.) FALSE PRETENCES, James Sherman was charged with obtaining money under false pretences...obtained 10s 9d from Mr Geo. Streitberg. of Darnum
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
9/1/ 13/1 & 15/1/1885 Notices for the sale of property "in the township of Darnum, adjoining Mr Streitberg's store."
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
4/6/1885 The Post Office Question. George Streitberg is a participant in Petitioning the Council concerning the option of building a new or repurposing an existing building for the Darnum Post Office. [see TROVE for that date].
5/11/1885 A Public Meeting held at the Commercial Hotel Darnum. There were present: Messrs. A. J. Wright, Streitberg, Whitenide, Gordon, Gray, Keeble, Tate, Miller, Tuttle, Helm, Gallagher, Thompson, and others.
The following motions were then put, and carried unanimously:
l. Moved by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Thompspn
That this meeting records its indignant protest against the neglect this part of the South Riding has met with from the Warragul Shire.
2. Moved by Mr Keeble, seconded by Mr. Whiteside
That although the. Darnum district in includes some of the richest land in the shire and has been settled for many years, yet it remains without roads of any kind.
3.Moved by Mr. Streitberg, seconded by Mr. "Whiteside
That the failure of the Council to push on the tramway south of Darnum, as schedule, in the condition attached to the Shire loan is a deliberate breach of faith towards; the ratepayers of this portion of the riding.
4.Moved by Mr. A. Gray, seconded by Mr Streitberg
That whilst special grants have been obtained from Government for making roads to the various railway stations in South Gippsland, the Warragul Shire Council has studiously avoided making any such claim in respect of Darnum, the railway at that point being practically unapproachable, which has seriously discouraged the settlers in the neighborhood, and impaired the railway traffic.
5. Proposed by Mr C. Miller. seconded by Mr C Helen
That a deputation consisting of Messrs Whiteside, Streitberg, A. Gray, H. Gordon, B. Clancy, and Thompson wait upon the Council at the next meeting, and submit to them a scheme for carrying out the work of the Tramway, as orlginally provided; that the deputation be instructed to obtain from the Council a definite reply to their intentions and in the event of such reply being unsatisfactory that they report to a committee (to be named) with a view to some ulterior measures being taken to protect the interest of the residents of Darnum. That a committee referred to above consist of Mssrs Wright, Knight, Jones, Cullen, Whiteside, Streitburg, Gray, Clancy and Thomison, with power to add to their number. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
17/12/1885 THE DARNUM TRAMWAY A letter was read from the committee appointed at the recent public meeting at Darnum pointing out that a saving could be effected the width of the clearing for the line of tramway was reduced. A deputation consisting of Messrs Barrow, Gordon, Clancy and Streitberg waited upon the Council and supported the views expressed in the letter and also urged that the work should be pushed on with during the fine weather. They were dismissed with an assurance that every effort would be made to proceed with the work during the fine weather. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
28/1/1886 FORTY EIGHT Acres of LAND, well grassed and fenced, half a mile from raliway station for full particulars to Mr Streitberg, storekeeper, Darnum. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
18/2/1886 Rates South Riding Shire of Warragul, Streitberg George - Land £8, - Land £87, Store and dwelling - £82 Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
13/5/1886 " A meeting of ratepayers was held at Darnum on
Saturday last, the object of the gathering being to meet the members of the Shire
Council composing the Tramway Committee (who had been invited to attend), and
also to hear the result of an appeal to the Council to forward at once the construction
of: the tramway south of Darnum. As the only information before the. meeting
was that contained in tile Guardian, it was resolved that Messrs Streitberg G. Croply,
I. L. Iharow, Tate, and Keeble should wait on the Tramway Committee, on the
28th inst., with reference to the delay thit is taking place; and the meeting
was adjourned to the 5th June to receive the report of, the deputation.
Considerable satisfaction was expressed at the manner in which the tram way
question had been treated in the Guardian of the 9th inst.” Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
30/9/1886 PUBLIC MEETING AT DARNUM. The public meeting convened to be held at the Commercial
Hotel, Darnum, on Tuesday afternoon, was attended by a representative gathering
of about 25 rate payers, Mr. J. Ditterich being: voted'to the chair. The
President of the Shire and Cr D Smith were present, and Cr P Smith sent an
apology. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
The President was questioned by several ratepayers about a
special grant, but replied that; as far as he knew, no special grant had been.'
obtained for a' bridge, in' the "new territory." He thought that the figures showing. £30 more
than what was due to the district (the details of which they could examine if
they choose) should satisfy them that they had been fairly treated.
Mr Streitberg:-But we have, nothing to show for the money! Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
12/11/1886 WARRAGUL SHIRE.COUNCIL TUESDAY 9th NOVEMBER.
The standing orders were suspended and Mr Streitberg introduced a deputation, with reference to tramways...
After a considerable discussion, it was resolved that the engineer should make a permanent survey, and present his report at the adjourned meeting of the council. It was further resolved that if the deputation from Darnum presented a plan of a feasible nature it would be entertained. Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
25/1/1887 PUBLIC MEETING AT DARNUM.
Judging by the large attendance and the enthusiastic character of the meeting on the Tramway Question hold last Saturday at Rowan's Commercial Hotel here, the ratepayers in this portion of the shire are determined to stop at no obstacle in furthering the completion of the Darnum South Tramway.
The next resolution from Messrs Streitberg and Keeble That the council be requested to construct a roadway along the side of the hill north of Moe Bridge, also to cut a drain along Barnett's frontage, so as to facilitate traffic until the tramway is completed," was carried.
Mr. Streitberg moved, and Mr Keeble seconded-" That a deputation be appointed by this meeting, including the Melbourne land owners in Darnum, to wait upon the Minister of Public Works, and the Treasurer to represent the claims of the ratepayers as to tramways and special grant, and ask for redress of their grievances, either by a re-division of ridings or a special audit." This was carried unanimously. Moved by Mr. Whiteside, and seconded by Mr. Streitberg-" That in view of the general dissatisfaction of the ratepayers of this part of the South Riding, the council be asked to furnish the Vigilance Committee with a detailed statement of revenue and expenditure of the South Riding.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
1/2/1887 At a meeting of subscribers to the Darnum Mechanics Institute and the Free Library held on Saturday, January 22nd, 1887. The following officers were appointed, And trustees nominated, viz:-President, I. L. Barrow, Esq., J.P.; treasurer, G. J.Turner Esq.; secretary, J. G. David, Committee, Messrs Gray, Rowan Whiteside and Brown; trustees Messrs Streitberg, Ditterich and Whiteside.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
11/2/1887 Warragul Shire Council 5 February 1887. A deputation consisting of Messrs Barrow, Turner, Whiteside, Hall; Barrow, junr., Tuttle, Keeble; Cox, Clarke, Streitberg, Gray and others, and appointed at a public meeting, Darnum, waited upon the council: with the object of bringing before them the several resolutions carried at that meeting. In support of the first resolution, viz:-" That the council be requested to construct 3 1/2 miles of tram upon Cheap's road.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
11/2/1887 THE GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
The following information is taken from Friday's Government Gazette Appointments have been made as follows J Ditterich, G Streitberg and W Whiteside to be trustees of the Darnum free library site.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
15/3/1887 Rate valuations (I didn't include these in the table below as they were unchanged from the previous year).
Streitberg, Eliza land £8
Streitberg, George do £37
Streitberg, G, store and house £32
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
1/7/1887 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL TUESDAY, 28TH JUNE.
From E. Streitberg, complaining of logs causing an inconvenience in front of his store at Darnum, and asking for removal of same. [His store?]
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
26/9/1887 sale of land in Darnum by George Streitberg to Frederick William Judd £84 14s 3d (see Note 26) (see below valuation of property section)
7/10/1887 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL TUESDAY 4th OCTOBER
From A. Cropley, Mary Clark, B. A. Hall, D. E. Roberts, R. Lloyd, A. E. Sandman, J. C. Cox, James Dobbie, A. Gray, and G. Streitberg, saying" that they preferred the direct road to. Darnum, through Messrs. Wright's and Gray's land, to the circuitous and swampy road opened by the council last year, and asking to have a survey made, after which they would clear and make it passable at their own cost. Engineer to report.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
25/7/1888 PROBATE of the LAST WILL and TESTAMENT of FRANK SEER, late of Yarragon, in the colony of Victoria baker deceased may be granted to George Streitberg of Darnum, in the said colony storekeeper, executor named in and appointed by the said will dated this twenty fourth day of July 1888.
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
28/8/1888 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL TUESDAY 4th OCTOBER
From E. Streitberg, asking permission to plant deciduous trees on street or footpath in front of his premises in Darnum. Referred to engineer.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
2/10/1888
A meeting of the committee of the local Mechanics Institution was held at Mr. Streitberg's rooms on Saturday evening last, when plans and specifications for the proposed building were adopted. About £73 is the amount in hand at present to be allotted to the building of a all, and it is confidently expected that when the structure is completed more funds will be available from various sources.- The site for the building has been cleared, and the proposals of the committee are to be laid before the subscribers at a special general meeting convened for Saturday, 6th October.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
2/4/1889 THE DARNUM WATER RESERVE. INDIGNATION MEETING.
A numerously attended meeting of ratepayers was held at Blonnor's Hotel, on Saturday night, to deal with the question of the late sale of the water reserve. Mr. A. Gray in the chair. The chairnman opened the proceedings by stating that it was the most numerously attended meeting which he had witnessed at Darnum, and that the reason of the meeting being called at short notice was, that public opinion was so deeply moved, that immediate action had to be taken
Mr. Streitberg proposed, and M r. Goulet seconded, that the gentlemen presenting the petition should ask the Minister if he would advise any method which would insure the permanent reservation of the land, and so insure it against covert or underhand attempts to alienate it from its legitimate purpose.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
16/7/1889 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE FRIDAY, 12TH JULY, 1889. Messrs. E. Brown, James Ditterich and George Streitberg have been appointed trustees for the Athenaeum and Free Library at Darnum
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date]. Further reference 20/7/1889
14/10/1890 Foundation meeting of Darnum Cricket Club
A meeting of those interested in forming a cricket club at Darman was held at Barnes' Hotel on Monday, Mr Barnes being voted to the chair. It was resolved that the name of the club be the Darnum Cricket Club, and that the annual subscription be 5s. The following officers were elected, viz :--Patrons, The Hons. G. Davis and C. Sargeant, M.L.C., Mr. Groom, M.L.A., Cr. G. J. Turner, and Mr. J. L. Barrow, J.P.; President, Mr. J. Callagler; Vice Presidents, Messrs. Streitberg, Stephen and Banner Secretary, Mr. J. J. Neville; Treasurer and Vice Captain, Mr John Gray; Captain, Mr. J. G. David ; General Commmittee, Messrs. Barnes, Miller, Cameron, Fraser. J. Streitberg, the Secretary, Treasurer, and Captain; Match Committee, Messrs. J. Fraser, J. G. David, and J Gray.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
14/10/1890 Rate valuations [see table below]
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
3/1/1891 WARRAGUL POLICE COURT Tuesday Before MR D Connor J.P. Geo. Streitberg v. T. Davies, goods sold, £12 5s 3/1d. Mr. Gray for plaintiff. Order for, amount claimed and £1 14s
costs.
Reported in the Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
9/6/1891 SUSPICIOUS FIRES AT DARNUM. £800 WORTH DESTROYED. MESSRS. STREITBERG AND WHITESIDE HEAVY LOSERS. BLACK TRACKERS AFTER INCENDLARISTS.
On Thursday morning Mr. George Streitberg, of Darnum, on visiting his farm, some little distance from the township, found that some outbuildings containing 10 tons of hay, 10 tons potatoes, 2 chaffcutters, and a lot of ensilage, besides saddlery, harness, and a lot of carpenters' tools, had been completely destroyed by fire. The place was left safe by Mr. Streitberg's man about 5 o'clock on the previous evening. Mr. Wright, who lives near, stated he fancied he saw a glare about two o'clock in the morning but did take much notice. The damage is about £240, Mr. Streitberg being uninsured. He believes it to be the work of an incendiary.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date. A number of other articles on this fire around this date].
4/3/1892 GREAT BUSH FIRE AT DARNUM. NARROW ESCAPE OF THE TOWNSHIP. FLAMES TOPPING THE TREES.
For the second time this season the residents of Darnmun were, on. Monday last, in fear of the whole of the township being consumed by fire in consequence of a huge fire, comprising about 40 acres of cut scrub, igniting on Mannix's block some 800 yards from the railway station.
Amongst those who worked hard were the stationmaster (Mr. Neville), Messrs Streitberg, Knapp, Davis, B, Cropley, J. Fraser, Whiting, and others. But for their timely aid there is no knowing where the conflagration would have ended and what would have been the ultimate damage
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
22/4/1892 Darnum Athletic Sports. To be held at DARNUM TO-MORROW (Saturday), (April 23rd, 1892.) - PROGRAMME Start 12 noon.
OLD BUFFERS' RACE over 45's 1st, Bag of Flour. Gift of Mr. Streitberg of Darnum.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
29/11/1892 Rate valuations
George Streitberg, allot 1 and pt. of allot 6, sec 15, 52a, Darnum £32
George Streitberg, pt, allot 1, see 7, Darnum £5
George Streitberg, allot 27, 15Sa, £55
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
[I havent updated the table below with these numbers yet]
11/2/1893 THE DEVASTATION IN THE WARRAGUL DISTRICT HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF CROPS CONSUMED. SEVERAL HOMESTEADS ENTIRELY DEMOLISHED._
In the neighbourhood of Darnum the country was ablaze in all directions, but with the exception of Streitberg, who lost all his splendidly appointed buildings,- 20 tons of hay, and 5 tons of ensilage, no damage is reported beyond the destruction of miles of fencing. It is very difficult to estimate the totol loss sustained by the farmers, but the figure cannot full short of several thousand pounds. It is the greatest disaster that has ever befallen the district, and the destruction wrought is the more extensive because of the exceptionally bountiful harvest.
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
8/4/1893 For Sale - 170 acre FARM near Darnum, Gippsland, good house, outhouse &.c Apply to Mr Streitberg Darnum.
Reported in the Australasian. [see TROVE for that date].
11, 14 & 18/4/1893 WARRAGUL SHIRE SOUTH RIDING EXTRAUDINARY ELECTION
To Mr G J Turner Esq MLA
Sir We, the undersigned ratepayers of the South Riding of the Warragul Shire, do hereby request that you will allow yourself to be NOMINATED to the vacant seat in the Council, caused by the death of the late William Watt [list of signatories includes G Streitberg, E Streitberg, J G Streitberg
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date]
17/6/1893 The Warragul Elections, The South Riding.
Mr. Bonner then moved the following resolution :—
...this meeting pledge itself to support a local man whose interests be in the east of the riding, and strongly feel... Mr. Streitberg having seconded the resolution, it was put to the meeting and unanimously carried.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
8/7/1893 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL Wednesday 5th July
From G. Streitberg, drawing attention to the bad state of the road and drains in the South Biding.—Referred to Engineer.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
18/11/1893 Rate valuations
Streitberg, George, lot 27, 158a, parish Warragul £55
Straitherg, George, lot 1 and pt 6, sec 15, 60a, parish Darnum £25
Streitrberg, John & Streitberg,Elizabeth, lot 1, sec7, store, parish Darnum £30
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
[I haven't updated the table below with these numbers yet]
18/11/1893 Tenders. STAVE TIMBER.
- Splitters and Others. TENDERS required for PURCHASE of RIGHT to SPLIT STAVES about 40 acres-at per acre. Particulars G, STREITBERG, Darnum.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
23/8/1895 DARNUM SUDDEN DEATH.
We had a very sudden death in our midst lately, viz., that of Mr. James Hickey, who has left a widow and a family of ten children wholly unprovided for...A committee consisting of Messrs. Reeves, Streitberg, Griffin, M. Cropley, Mannix, Downing (treasurer), and J. Gray (secretary), was formed, (with power to add to their numbers), to find ways and means for relieving the future wants of the bereaved family. A subcommittee was formed, consisting of Messrs. Gray, Streitberg and Reeves, to relieve the immediate wants of the family...
[I'm assuming the family of Bridget Hickey. Alma Glover's collection of family anecdotes says that Bridget Hickey was employed a maid at Sudbury farm and that she married Charlie Streitberg aged 16 before they moved to a farm in Launching Place after he returned from the Boer War.]
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
28/1/1896 Rate valuations
Streitberg John & Streitberg Elizabeth, pt lot 1 sec 7 and store parish Darnum £25
Streitberg Elizabeth, pt lots 6 and 7 sec 15 and 77a parish Darnum £20
Streitberg George pt, lot 1, sec 7, Darnum £20
George Streitberg, lot 27, 158a, parish Darnum £55
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
[I haven't updated the table below with these numbers yet]
22/12/1896 TESTIMONIAL TO SERGEANT HILLARD - A public movement.
It will meet with the unanimous approval of our readers to learn that at a public meeting held at the Shire Hall on Saturday afternoon preliminary steps were taken for adopting the necessary means for raising a public testimonial to be presented to Sergeant Hillard, prior to his departure to Melbourne... It was decided to form a large and representative committee, and it was resolved to ask the following gentlemen to act in the districts named... Darnum.-Messrs Griffin, Reeves, and Streitberg.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
5/3/1897 Rate Valuations
Streitberg John & Streitberg Elizabeth, pt lot 1 sec 7 and store parish Darnum £25
Streitberg Elizabeth, pt lots 6 and 7 sec 15 and 77a parish Darnum £20
Streitberg George pt, lot 1, sec 7, parish Darnum £10
Streitberg George lot 1, sec 15, 39a, parish Darnum £5
Streitberg George pt lot 6 and 7, sec 13, 14a, parish Darnum £10
Streitberg George lot 27, 158a, parish Warragul £55
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
[I haven't updated the table below with these numbers yet]
11/11/1897 SHORTHORN CATTLE Sale at Flemington G.H. Streitberg 10 gns [I'm assuming guineas].
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
1/2/1898 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A LICENSE TO DIVERT WATER. I THE UNDERSIGNED, hereby give notice of my intention to apply for a License authorising me to divert Water from the Moe River at Darnum ; and also authorizing me to cut and use a Race upon Crown Lands...Name and Address of Applicant James Streitberg, Darnum. [I include this as indictation of the transfer of farming responsibilities to James Streitberg]
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
24/12/1897 WEST GIPPSLAND FARMERS ASSOCIATION
BRANCH FORMED AT DARNUM. A meeting was heold at the Mechanics' Institute, Darnum, on Wednesday evening for the purpose of forming a branch in connection with the West Gippsland Farmers' Association. Mr. Streitberg occupied the chair, and there were about 100 present.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
16/7/1898 Licence to divert water granted - James Streitberg Darnum from the Moe River
Reported in the Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
10/2/1899 POLICE PROTECTION. REQUIRED AT DARNUM. WARRAGUL COUNCIL APPROVE.
Messrs A. Downing, J. Gray, F. Hawes, J. G. Shearman, E. Tackaberry, J. Griffin, E. Griffin. H. R. Stephen, G. M'Dougall, and Streitberg. residents of Darnum, presented a letter to tthe Warragul Shire Council at its meeting on Wednesday, respectfully requesting council to take the necessary steps to procure more adequate police protection. That township being situated between two police districts, such as Warragul and Yarragon.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate. [see TROVE for that date].
5/5/1899 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL
From G. Streitberg, DarnuM drawing attention to the roadway opposite his premises. In wet weather the water overflowed on the footpath, also into his yard. He was willing, to pay his share of the kerbing. This would keep traffic fom his front door. Horses and carts were now driven right up to the door. Drain to be cleared out by day labor.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian. [see TROVE for that date].
7/7/1899 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL
From G. Streitberg, J. Bleasly, W. Cope!and, C. M'Rae, R. P.Worth, J. W. Barrow, L. Barrow, E. Keeble, and Johnson Bros., Darnum, stating that they considered the division of the £100 for roads leading to Darnum station (Yarragon road, £20; Streitberg's road, £20; FEast and West road £20; Anderson's road, £25; School road, £15; total, £100). very fair and just, and that these roads were much more entitled to this money than the Hazeldean road, in view of the special appropriation of £100 to the road, which provided for the bad portion. They considered the action of the Public Works Department, in directing the whole of the expenditure of the £200 to the Hazeldean roads unjust to the roads above-mentioned.-Postponed till next meeting.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian. [see TROVE for that date].
11/7/1899 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL
RIVER FRONTAGES A COMPLAINT FROM DARNUM;
The following jointletter, signed by B. Cropley, G. Streitberg and A. M. I Beswick, was read:
A complaint has recently been made to the Lands Department, that certain land owners - have put fences across the reserve fronting the. Moe River, thus causing obstruction to cattle getting to water, and as we-have been warned by the Police Constable that these so called obstructions must he removed or we will I be liable to be prosecuted, we look upon this as a serious matter affecting all the landowners along the river as it would be unreasonable and unjust to expect us all to fence our land off from the river, thus depriving ourselves of the water just because some cantankerous person chooses I to complain. There is no other way to secure our land. against prowling cattle, except either by fencing off the reserve or putting some kind. of fence across the river-in certain places. We therefore beg to request the Council to take such action that it may deem fit to have this grievance removed we venture to suggest that the Council request the Lands Department to allow the land owners fronting the river to acquire their frontage by purchase at the original upset value.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
15/8/1899 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL
From Messrs. Streitberg, Beasley, W. Copeland, R. P. Worth, Keeble, Johnson Bros. and others protesting against the expenditure of the £100 of the Governent Grant on the Hazeldean road, and suggesting that a fair division of the amount would be as follows : Yarragon road, £20; Streitberg's road, £20; East and West Road £20; Anderson's road, £25, School road, £15.-Postponed to next meeting.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
17/10/1899 OFF TO WAR - SCENE AT THE WARRAGUL STATION
Warragul and Darnum--especially Darnum-have each contributed a quota towards the force of 250 men to be sent from Victoria to the Cape to assist the British troops in their fight against the Boers. Private Connor, of Warragul has been selected from amongst the Mounted Rifles and Lance-Corporal Streitberg, Lance Corporal Tackaberry, Private J. W. Keeble, of Darnum, have been chosen from the local Company of Rangers.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
Note this is Charlie Streitberg, son of John George Streitberg.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
8/12/1899 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL
G. Streitberg, Darnum, protesting against the exorbitant rate he has been assessed at. He had pointed it [?] the late valuer, but though he admitted the rate was too high, be admitted he had not tataken any steps towards reducing it -Referred to valuer.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
12/12/1899 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL. From Geo. Streitberg, drawing the attention of the council to the valuation of certain of his house property at Darnum and asking council to inquire into the matter,-Referred to valuer.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
6/4/1900 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL. From Geo. Streitberg, reminding council of his application for a refund of rates paid by him under protest, also putting the case of partial rating and valuations and forwarding notice of appeal re allotment and house at Darnum. Received too late.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian. [see TROVE for that date].
10/4/1900 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL. From George Streitberg, reminding council of his application for a refund of rates paid by him under protest, also pointing out cases of partial rating and valuations and forwarding notice of appeal re allotment and house at Darnum. Received too late.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
10/4/1900 ON ACTIVE SERVICE - AN INTERESTING LETTER
CHARLIE STREITBERG Poor old Charlie Streitberg has been in hospital for about three weeks...
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
11/5/1900 ON ACTIVE SERVICE
He mentions that Streitberg of Darnum, has been wounded and sent to Cape Town.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian. [see TROVE for that date].
22/5/1900
Private Streitberg of Darnum has sent home to his father the box of chocolate which constituted, the Royal gift to the troops in South Africa at Christmastide. The box is now on view at the shop of Mr. F. H. Small. The dimensions of the box are about 6 x 4 x 1. The cover is of a: brilliant vermillion tint with a gold medallion of Her Majesty in the centre. On one side is the Royal Monogram in colors, surmounted by the Imperial crown, and on the other South
Africa 1900. Underneath are the words "I wish you a happy new Year."
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
22/5/1900
Our little township of Yarragon is still progressive in many ways, though in some ways it is non-progressive. The business places are gradually increasing in numbers, and the variety of trades is extending. Mr Thos Nurse, recently of Allambee, having purchased Mr Streitberg's butchery trade, has secured premises in the central part of the hamlet. These he is having enlarged for the purpose of residence.
Reported in the Warragul Guardian. [see TROVE for that date].
39/7/1900 HOME FROM THE WAR - INVALIDED VICTORIANS - A WARM WELCOME
Private Streitberg, of Darnum, enteric fever (convalescent)
Private Tackaberry, of Darnum, enteric fever (convalescent)
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
14/8/1900 [extensive articles on the arrival of Streitberg and Tackaberry in local newspapers. See also articles 5/12/1900, 15/12/1900, 24/1/1901 AND UP TO 6/5/1902]
5/3/1901 Thanks
I THE UNDERSIGNED-desire to tender my SINCERE THANKS to those residents of Darnum, Warragul, and district who have so generously come to my assistance in the heavy loss sustained by me through fire on December 31st of last year; and to each of my friends and neighbours; who-by the kindly hospitality so readily extended to myself and family did much to alleviate our distress. I also wish to specially mention the great kindness of Mesdames Streitberg, Nott, B. Cropley and Tolliday; and to assure everyone who has helped me, financially or in any other way of my deep and lasting gratitude,
(Signed) SARA I. TACKABERRY, Darnum.
[see 26/10/1907 below]
25/9/1901 Marriage of James Martin Harris Streitberg to Evelyn Wyke Goding Allbeury STREITBERG—ALLBEURY.—On the 25th September, at Grouville, Shoobra-road, Elsternwick, by the Rev. Alfred J. H. Priest, James M. Harris, second son of Mr. George Streitberg, Darnum, Gippsland, to Evelyn W. Godding, youngest daughter of the late Captain Allbeury, Sailors Home, Melbourne.
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
24/12/1901 A ROAD MATTER
Some time ago the Secretary was instructed to look up the correspondence in connection with the alleged transfer of road on Hazeldean road to Mr. Streitberg's predecessor at Darnum, as Mr. Streitberg wished to see the matter completed. The secretary reported that he had failed to find any reference to the matter. The President said it seemed that the road was undoubtedly transferred to Mr. Streitberg or rather to Mr Wright, but if people had rights in I regard to such a matter they should not lie upon them for 15 years and then come to the council. It was due to Mr. Streitberg however, that he should be informed what the council intended to do. Cr. M'Neil said the council decided some time ago, that where tranfers of roads were made to benefit an individual, such individual and not the shire, should bear the expense. Cr. Anderson suggested that in view of the circumstances surrounding the case the council might pay for the transfer provided Mr. Streitberg obtained the plans. It 'was finally decided that the council could not depart from the rule adopted, and the secretary was instructed to write to Mr. Streitberg to that effect.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
20/6/1902 Death of Elizabeth Streitberg nee Harris (see Note 28)
STREITBERG.—Passed away, on the 18th June, at her residence, Darnum, Elizabeth, beloved wife of George, and mother of John, James, and Charlie Streitberg, aged 66.
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
24/6/1902
A very old identity of this district, Mrs. Geo. Streitberg, of Darnum, passed away last week, and was buried in the Warragul general cemetery, on Friday afternoon. The deceased lady was a pioneer of 26 years, and was one of the very first settlers in this district. When Mr. and Mrs. Streitberg first came to Gippsland they resided on the spot where Warragul is now built, prior to the building of the railway line, and subsequently took up land at Darnum, where they also established a general store. The deceased lady bore a very high character and her generous and Christian sympathies in all local cases of sorrow or distress won for her the esteem and affection of all her neighbors.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
10/1/1903 STREITBERG.—On the 20th December, at "Grouville," Shoobra-road, Elsternwick, The wife of J. M. Streitberg, of Darnum, Gippsland—a daughter (stillborn).
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
17/2/1903 WARRAGUL SHIRE COUNCIL.
Land Transfers That the shire seal be affixed to the transfers. Shire of Warragul to J. H. Lucking, and J. H Lucking, to the president, councillors and ratepayers of the Shire of Warragul, also, to the transfers G. Streitberg to the Shire of Warragnl and the Shire of Warragul to _Mr G. Streitberg, all the. above transfers are in connection with the road deviation through part of Crown allotment seven, section 15, Darnum, Parish of Darnum, County of Buln Buln ; also as to closing road on the eastern boundary of allotment 24, situate in the above parish.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
24/3/1903 MARRIAGES.
STREITBERG—NOTT.—On the 24th February, at St. James's, Darnum, by Rev. F. Lynch, M.A. John George, eldest son of Geo. Streitberg, to Ethel M., eldest daughter of A. L. Nott, of Darnum, late of Armadale.
Reported in the Argus. [see TROVE for that date].
1/9/1903
GOOD MILKER, used to Farm work, WANTS JOB. State wages to J.M., C/o G. Streitberg, Darnum.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
5/2/1904 BIRTH
STREITBERG.—On the 17th January, at "Grouville," Shoobra-road, Elsternwick, the wife of J. M. Streitberg, of Darnum, Gippsland, a daughter.
9/9/1905 BIRTH
STREITBERG.—On the 15th January, at "Grosville," Shoobra-road, Elsternwick, the wife of J. M. Streitberg, of Darnum, Gippsland, a daughter.
15/3/1906 Narracan Shire Council
From G. Streitberg, Darnum, re drain on Geary's road, and offering to clean out and grade same at 2s per chain, also to widen, if necessary, about 60 chains, and wait till October for payment. —Accepted ; engineer to supervise.
Reported in the Yarragon, Trafalgar and Moe Settlement News. [see TROVE for that date].
30/10/1906 Death George Streitberg(er), Retired Farmer. Aged 72
(this would give a year of birth year 1834). Cause of death Bronch Pneumonia.
Father Streitberger, Christian name unknown. Mother Glock, Christian name unknown.
Born Neiderstetten Wurtemburg Germany, Arrived South Australia (one year),
Victoria 46 years. Married Elizabeth
Harris 37 years (in Melbourne).(see Note 29)
6/11/1906 DARNUM
The death occurred last week of Mr J. Streitberg one of the oldest and most respected pioneers of the Darnum district. The remains were interred in the Warragul general cemetery on Thursday last the funeral arrangements being in the hands of Messrs Miller Bros. The deceased gentlemen has been resident of this district for nearly 30 years and at one time had a business in Warragul. He was one of the band of pioneers who helped to open up this fertile part of Gippsland.
Reported in the West Gippsland Gazette. [see TROVE for that date].
28/1/1907 Probate has been granted the will of Mr George Streitberg, of Darnum, retired farmer and storekeeper Testator who died on October 30 1906 leaves real estate valued at £3,219 and personalty £241 to his sons
Reported in the Gippsland Times. [see TROVE for that date]. A digital copy of the Grant of Probate can be found at the Public Records Office Victoria digital copy here https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/5AFDFDA2-F1CF-11E9-AE98-45E1C68CC6FB?image=1
26/10/1907 STREITBERG—HICKEY.—On the 25th September, at the Church of England, Darnum, by Rev. A. L. Kent, Charles G. youngest son of the late George Streitberg, of Darnum, to Bridget, youngest daughter of Mrs. hickey, of Darnum.
Reported in the Age. [see TROVE for that date].
Notes made by Alma Glover re Probate of George Streitberg.
27/10/1908 Johan George Martin Goller dies, buried Lancefield, Victoria.
Photographs of Darnum c.1910
NOTES
Note 1. There is some confusion about the parents of Johann Georg Streitberger. I'll do a separate post on the complicated family information)
Note 2 600kms by road from Niederstetten to Hamburg. Much travel was by key rivers and then coastal travel, so its not guaranteed that the travel was by road only)
Note 3 The document is hard to read, but if the coordinates are as I've read them then the location of death is the South Pacific and from the recorded coordinates of other deaths the ship is travelling east to west across the Pacific. This is surprising to me because I though most travel to Australia in the 19th century was the great circle route (via the Cape of Good Hope).
Note 4 The document doesn't show the ships name. This page provides a guide to research https://www.theshipslist.com/Forms/BMD.shtml
Note 5 Georg Linder is mentioned in the surviving letters (see previous posts)
Note 6 There has been some thought that Johann Georg and Friedrich Streitbergers have been confused either deliberately or accidently. The dates make this almost impossible. Johann Georg just a few days out of Hamburg when Fritz dies in the Pacific.
Note 7 https://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/australia1855.shtml
The South Australian Register, Monday March 5th 1855:—
Arrival: the ship Australia, bringing 211 German and Prussian passengers, arrived at the lightship anchorage yesterday, previous to the departure from the river Elbe there was a sad mortality amongst the children, there being no fewer than 22 deaths of children and two of adults, arising from cold and damp. The births during the voyage were three in number. The Australia brings a very valuable cargo........then under imports a list longer than the passenger list, a sample is listed here ...30 tins coffee, 1 case containing a turner's bench, 1 carriage, and cooking utensils, 4 wheels, a purifying grain machine, 1 casks cucumbers, 2 cask chains and coffee mill, 2 cases tools, 3 cases furniture, and looking glasses, 24 boxes wine, 6 do. Maderia, 4 do. Rhenish wine, 4 do. Champagne, 4 do. Brandy, 1 barrel Cumin. ...and lots and lots of very unusual items of trade.A quick search of TROVE provides some information about the Australia and its passengers
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/49305381?searchTerm=ship%20South%20Australia%20German%20emigrants
"The ship Australia, bringing 211
German and Prussian passengers, arrived at the Lightship anchorage yesterday.
Previous to the departure from the river Elbe there was a sad mortality among the
children, there being no fewer than 22 deaths of children and two of adults,
arising from cold and damp, the births during the voyage were three in number.
The Australia brings a very valuable cargo.—S. A. Register." https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4805577?searchTerm=ship%20South%20Australia%20German%20emigrants
Note 8 It's perhaps no wonder that Johann Georg didn't stay in South Australia very long. German settlers in South Australia were more evangelical and more interested in farming than gold prospecting (https://thegermanclub.org.au/about/german-history-sa/).
Note 9 I cant see any Goller name on this list, but he may well have been on another ship at another port and another time.
Note 10 I haven't looked for this ship's details. It may be at the PROV (https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/passenger-records-and-immigration).
Note 11. Letter unclaimed at Sydney GPO, doesn't mean that Johann Georg was in NSW, just that someone sent a letter care of the Sydney GPO. I haven't seen any evidence of where Johann Georg was prospecting between 1855 and 1860. It may be that he was in the Snowy River valley before Beechworth (see Note 13). Aluvial gold was still available so he may have tried many locations.
Note 12. Five years has been enough to confirm that Johann Georg (now John George) will not be returning to Germany.
Note 13. A reasonable assumption is that Johann Georg had been in the Snowy River area before Beechworth (1858/9?)
Note 14 Reedy Creek just to north of Bendigo was a key gold field.
There is also a Spring Creek just below Beechworth. The link describes 1852 gold rush, which is a few years before 1860, but use it as a guide to Streitberger and Gollers life at the time https://lifeonspringcreek.com/2016/12/29/mining-on-spring-creek-1852/
Note 15 The Beechworth Spring Creek runs into Reedy Creek, which then goes passed Eldorado to Wangaratta and then into the Ovens River.
Note 16 The PROV may have records relating to mining applications and approvals.
Note 17 I will include the marriage details when I find them. But I hate paying BDM for this information on principle - it should be free.
Note 18 Streitberg and Goller each married a Harris sister. I'll do a blog on the Harris family at some stage. In the meantime why did two English girls, newly arrived in Victoria marry two German speaking gold miners, how did they even meet? Given the move to Gippsland next, did John George cash in his claims and decide on a more stable life?
Note 19 John George Streitberg and Elizabeth Harris have decided to move to Gippsland.
Note 20 See Victorian Goldfields Post .
Note 21 Further research is required to confirm birth location. Pheasants Creek, Tanjil Bren? Also what was John George Streitberg and Elizabeth Harris doing in Tanjil Bren (besides the obvious)? See Victorian Goldfields Post
Note 22 Further research is required. I'm assuming that Gossler is a misspelling of Goller.
Note 23 Someone should check and see if I'm reading this transaction correctly.
Note 24 Babs Brown (nee Streitberg) said that the story of Letitia's death was that she had a cold, but her brothers took her swimming anyway and she then developed pneumonia.
Note 25 This must have been one of many miners rights, as they were commenced in response to Eureka Stockade and Peter Lalor.
Note 26 Can't find this document at the moment :(
Note 27 Can't find this document at the moment :(
Note 28 Can't find this document at the moment :(
Note 29 The information (dates particularly of immigration) are at odds with the documentary information. Suspect Jim Streitberg was casual on completing the form.
Goller Note
Family history is that Johann Georg Streitberger emigrated with his cousin Johan George Martin Goller. I didn't find any record of a Goller that suited being born 1840 in the Public Record Office Victoria's immigration records.
Further information from his descendants has JGM Goller as being born in 1840. If so Goller would have been only 14 years old in 1854 when Graeme Goller says he arrived in Australia. There is contradictory evidence of where JGM Goller was born.
Graeme Goller on his website https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/g/o/l/Graeme-Bruce-Goller/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0013.html says that JGM Goller arrived in 1854. It could be that JGM Goller arrived 1860 onwards and not initially in Victoria or that for some reason his details were not recorded. The South Australia records are here (if anyone wants to search https://www.archives.sa.gov.au/finding-information/discover-our-collection/migration-and-crew/passenger-lists-1845-1940. I looked in the SA 1854 lists and couldn't find Goller.
Graeme Goller has JGM Goller birth details as:
Johan.Georg.Martin Goller (son of Frederick Goller and Maria.Barbara Streitberger) was born 7 March 1840 in Northold Middlesex U.K.
Was JGM Goller already a British citizen and fluent English speaker on arrival in Australia? Also why would he travel with cousin who arrived from Hamburg?
The Allan sisters research identifies:
Frederick Goller m Maria Barbara Streitberger (three children born Niederstetten). Family Search identifies that a Johann George Martin Goller was born 10 May 1840 in Niederstetten to mother Maria Barbara Streitberger and father Johann Friedrich Goller see https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP5K-GB95
On the face of it, the Allan information is more likely correct,
A TROVE search for:
- "John George Martin Goller" has finds that confirm employment as a saddler and location in and around Ballarat.
- 9/11/1859 "John Goller" has a find Dray Offences.-L.C. Holmes, Joseph Staples, and a John Goller were charged with being away from their horses and drays. Staples was discharged, and the other two fined 10s each.(The Star - Ballarat). Note there is a John Joseph Goller in Ballarat around this time also.
Valuation of Property Note
Reported in the Warragul Guardian and Buln Buln and Narracan Shire Advocate on reasonably regular basis was the valuation of property made by Council to establish rates [if anyone is interested this would be the basis for a really good postgraduate research project around settlement, access and land development]. I've extracted the values for the years 1881-1893 search based on Streitberg/Darnum. Worth noting:
- the increase in the early 1880s
- decline 1886 to 1883. Is this related to the sale of land 26/9/1887 in Darnum by George Streitberg to Frederick William Judd £84 14s 3d (see above)
- was the £84 14s 3d used to stake George Streitberg's the purchase of land in Launching Place?
- Like James Martin Harris Streitberg, it seems George Streitberg made sure that his children were well established and benefitted from his increase in wealth.
- Jack Streitberg and his mother are identified as property owners in their own right in 1890 and 1893
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