Carl Friedrich Wilhelm TAEGE
married Julianne Rosalie KUBKOWSKI
Carl was born 23 Dec 1842 Blankensee, Templin, Uckermark, Prussia.
He was 20 years old when he sailed, with his family, from Hamburg on 21 September 1863,
turning 21 years during the voyage.
Carl died 23 Nov 1929 at Wilston Road, Newmarket, Brisbane.
Selma Otto lived at Wilston Road, Newmarket for many years and it is very likely Carl died at her home. Selma (aged 4yrs) sailed to Australia from Germany on the same ship as Carl's wife, Julianne. His daughter, Martha, married Selma's younger brother, Bruno. Selma's home was visited by many, some staying for a while. The story of Selma can be viewed on the Otto Family Story website.
Carl is buried Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane
(Plot No 18-12-2 - most likely an unmarked grave as there are no photos recorded).
Julianne was born in Starogard, Gdanski, West Prussia on 3 May 1856.
She was 20 years old when she sailed from Hamburg on 10 June 1976.
Julianne's Baptism record or Julianne's Baptism original handwritten
She died 26 January 1897, Pimpama Island - buried Alberton, Qld. Julianne died of Lobar Pneumonia.
Note:
Research has been conducted into the location of Julianne's grave at Alberton. There is no record of her burial at the Alberton Cemetery and the alternative is that she was buried on the family property. The Alberton Cemetery was established by the German settlers, the majority of whom belonged to the Lutheran Church, with the earliest burial being in 1886. Refer the confirmation (below) of Julianne's eldest daughter, Gustava, after Julianne's death. There is a notation "the wife fell later to spite" and on daughter, Annie's, confirmation card "mother did not belong lately to the congregation". This could explain why Julianne would not have been buried in the Alberton Cemetery.
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Carl & Julianne were married on 28 Oct 1877 in the Lutheran Church, South Brisbane
Prussian Army - In 1862 Carl was called to serve in the Prussian Army. This was deferred for one year as he was deemed to be "too weak". He was called again in 1863, at which time his father declared that the migration documents were not obtained to avoid service in the Army.
Prussian Army paper - original Prussian Army paper - translation
Carl & Julianne
Julianne
Carl
Children of Carl & Julianne
Heinrich Albert Friedrich b. 17 April 1880, Alberton Qld,
d. 22 May 1956
Otto b. 7 September1881 d. 1 February1886
Gusta Batta Wilhelmina (Augusta/Gussie/Gustava)
b. 16 August 1885 d. 6 March 1980
Annie Louisa (Anna) b. 19 December 1886
d. 6 January1970
Martha Alvene b. 12th June 1888, Alberton Qld,
d. 7 June 1983, Monto Qld
Gustaf Wilhelm b. 19 November 1889 d. 14th June 1955
Mina - b. 14 August 1896 d. 16th February 1897
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Left to right: Annie, Heinrich, Gussie, Gustav, Martha & Carl
Notes:
Carl married Juliane Kupkowski and his brother, Friedrich, married Juliane Gurski. It seems these two 'Juliane's' were cousins.
​Juliane Kupkowski's mother was Anna Arendt and Juliane Gurski's mother was Anna's sister, Wilhelmina Arendt
Their parents were Johann & Christine Arendt.
Land selection Pimpama Island, Queensland
(Alberton & Steiglitz)
In 1869 Carl selected Portion 30, being 40 acres, in Alberton and in 1876 gained Title to the land. He sold that in 1885 and in 1902 he selected land a little south of the original selection, being Portion 272, and in 1908 gained Title. In 1903 he purchased Sub 1 of Portion 141, adjoining Portion 272. He sold Portion 272 and Sub 1 of Portion 141 in 1913.
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Refer Carl Taege - Land Selections for details.
Alberton / Steiglitz Settlement
Churches were built, schools were established and children were born.
Timeline of Alberton/Steiglitz Settlement and the Family of Carl Taege
1864, January - "Susanne Goddefroy" brought German immigrants to Australia and among them was Carl with his parents and siblings. He was 21 yrs old. Land was opened up by the Government and many travelled up the Logan River to present day Waterford. It was here that the settlement of Bethania was established. It is assumed that Christian & Johanne, with their children, were among these early settlers, however, this has not yet been established. ​ 1865 - A few families from Bethania settled in Alberton. 1869 - The first Lutheran Church at Alberton was built near the Lutheran Cemetery in Zipfs Road. 1869, December - Carl selected Portion 30, Alberton and gained Title to the land in 1876. Early 1870's - A German school was built beside the Church. This was demolished in 1919 and a manse was built. 1875, 8th June - Naturalization - Carl swore Oath of Allegiance 1876, 19 January - Carl gained Title to Portion 30 1876, 13 May - Alberton Provisional School opened. The German children continued to attend the German school one day per week. In 1884 the Provisional school became the Alberton State School. This closed in 1966. It was built on ten acres at 88 Alberton Road (Cnr Zipfs Road). 1876, 17 April - Pimpama Island School opened in Stapylton-Jacobs Well Road. In 1897 it moved across the road. In 1930 it was renamed Woongoolba School. 1877, October - Carl & Julianne married in the Lutheran Church, South Brisbane. ​ 1880, 17 April - Heinrich born - Carl & Julianne's first child 1881 - Otto born 1885, 15 July - Carl sold Portion 30 1885, 16 August - Gustava born 1886, 19 December - Annie born 1886 - A new, larger Church, St Peter's, was built on the present day site, 187 Alberton Road. 1887, January - Flood in Alberton (10" rain in 10 hours). Many families lost their homes. 1888, 12 June - Martha born 1889, 19 November - Gustaf born 1896, 14 July - Augusta (Gustava), Annie, Martha & Gustaf were enrolled in Pimpama School (Note: Martha enrolled 20 Jul 1896) 1896, 14 August - Mina born ​ 1897 - Carl's wife, Julianne, died and Mina died 1898​ - Carl & family moved to Stegelit. They were residing on Subdivision 1 of Portion 141. 1902 - Carl selected Portion 272 (AF 4360) Parish of Albert which was adjacent to Sub 1 Portion 141. The Report of the Crown Lands Ranger states Carl was using the land for grazing cattle and horses. 1903, 23 June - Carl purchased Subdivision 1 of Portion 141. 1908, 4 June - Carl gained Title to Portion 272. 1913, 11 November - Carl sold Subdivision 1 of Portion 141 and Portion 272. 1921 - Electoral Roll shows Carl living at Kelvin Grove, Brisbane.
Pimpama Island School (later named Woongoolba School)
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​In July 1896 Augusta (Gussie), Annie, Martha & Gustav were enrolled in the Pimpama Island School (later named Woongoolba).
Heinrich would have been 16 yrs so his school days would have been over.
It is likely that the children commenced their schooling at Alberton School - research is ongoing as to their possible enrolment.
Alberton School
​​On a list of Parents & Children residing near proposed State School of Alberton (a Provisional School at the time) in April 1883, there appears to be an entry for Carl Taege on "No 30" which is assumed to be Portion 30 selected by Carl Taege. However, it refers to a child, Adolph, aged 8 yrs. Carl & Juliane's eldest child, Heinrich, was born in April 1880 so would have only been three years of age. There is no record of them having a child called Adolph.
There is also a Carl Taege listed on a letter written in 1881 seeking to establish the Alberton State School.
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The mystery of two Carl Taege's
​Carl Taege's son, Otto, died from accidental drowning (see below). One of the witnesses to the drowning was Otto's great-uncle, Carl Taege. It is assumed, therefore, that Christian Friedrich Taege had a brother, Carl. However, no record can be found other than those disclosed here. There was a child by the name of Adolph Schmidt in the house at the time of Otto's drowning. It is possible Carl & Julianne were looking after the child and it was assumed, on the school entry (referred to above), that the child's last name was Taege. However, there are many scenarios that could be assumed. Perhaps future research may throw some light on this.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Woongoolba
The record cards shown below indicate that the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Pimpama Island (Woongoolba) was the Church attended by Carl & Julianne and their family. There is no card for the eldest son, Heinrich, but the two older sisters, Augusta & Annie were baptised at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. There are notations that indicate Julianne ceased attending the Church.
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After her death, four of the children underwent their confirmations.
Stories of the children of Carl & Julianne
Heinrich Albert Friedrich married Fanny Elizabeth Hailes
Heinrich was born 17 April 1880; died 22 May 1956.
Fanny was born in Cheltenham, Gloucester, England and arrived from London with her sister Annie on the Steamship "Waipara" in 1911.
Heinrich & Fanny were married on 13 April 1912 at St Mark's Church, Albion, Brisbane, Qld. Marriage Certificate of Heinrich & Fanny
Heinrich was a Gardener and truly had a 'green thumb'. In particular, he grew orchids very successfully.​
Children of Heinrich & Fanny
Dorothy Margaret b. 15 October 1912
m. Patrick Barker 18 May 1943
Helen Mary b. 19 December 1913
m. John Patrick Henry Manning 12 February 1938
George Henry b. 18 April 1916 d. 30 May 1966
m. Alma Maud Williams 31 August 1946
Joan Catherine b. 15 March 1921
m. Frederick Westwood 21 December 1942
Heinrich & Fanny
Probably Fanny with an unknown gentleman
George Henry Taege
Service in WWII
George enlisted at Annerley, Brisbane on 15 March 1941. He served in the 157 Australian General Transport Coy and then 76th Australian Transport Platoon.
On 26 May 1943 he left Cairns and arrived in Merauke, New Guinea on 1 June 1943. In November 1943 he was evacuated to 19th Field Ambulance for varicose veins (legs). He left Merauke on 9 May 1944 and disembarked Townsville on 13 May 1944.
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On 1 September 1944 he was transferred from the 157 Aust Gen Tpt Coy to 76 Aust Tpt Platoon and on 4 December 1944 he was shipped from Brisbane, arriving in Bougainville on 9 December 1944. He was evacuated to 19th Field Ambulance with chronic sinusitis on 2 June 1945 and discharged to his unit on 8 June.
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George was again hospitalised with 2/1st Australian General Hospital due to intestinal colic on 4 September 1945 and rejoined his unit on 12 September. On 23 September 1945 he left Torokina aboard "Kanimbla" and disembarked Rabaul 24 September.
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He finally left New Guinea, arriving in Brisbane on 29 January 1946. He spent further time in hospital with dyspepsia and spastic colon and was finally discharged on 27 March 1946.
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Complete record can be obtained from National Archives of Australia.
https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/SearchScreens/NameSearch.aspx
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2/4th Armoured Regiment to support 24th Batallion 1945
Source: “Bougainville 1942-1945 Australians in the Pacific War”
26th Batallion 1945
Source: “Bougainville 1942-1945 Australians in the Pacific War”
Infantry, Bougainville 1945
Source: “Bougainville 1942-1945 Australians in the Pacific War”
Otto
​Otto died from accidental drowning. An inquest was held and Otto's father, Carl, signed (by his mark 'x') the following declaration at Beenleigh:
Enquiry touching the death of Otto Tage, an infant, 4 years old, who was drowned in a waterhole on Pimpana Island on Monday 1st February 1886. Carl Tage, duly sworn said "I am a farm labourer residing on Pimpana Island. The child found was my child. I last saw him alive on Monday morning at about half past six o'clock in the morning when I went to work. I was working on the next farm. I was sent for at about half past ten and I went home and found the child dead laid under the veranda. My wife told me that he had been playing with his brother near the waterhole and had fallen in. Nobody was there and saw the accident."
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View pdf Certificate of the Enquiry into the death of Otto Taege
Gusta Batta/Bertta Wilhelmina (Gussie)
(Also known as Augusta, Gustava & Isabella Augusta)
(Refer Note at end of this section for more information about Gussie's name.)
Gussie was born 16 August 1885, Pimpama Island, Qld, and died 6 March 1980 (aged 94 yrs), Oakey, Qld.
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Birth Certificate - Gusta Batta/Bertta/Wilhelmina
Death Certificate - Gustava
Gussie was only 11 years old when her mother died and less than one month later her little sister, Mina, died at only six months of age.
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On 1 February 1916, Gussie became the owner of 9 Guildford Street, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane. Her father, Carl, moved in with her. View Certificate of Title.
On 7th May 1920 (aged 34 yrs) Gussie was admitted to Goodna Asylum, Wacol, Qld. On 10th May 1920 a statement was made by the Assistant Superintendent of the Asylum that she "suffers from Maniacal Depressive Insanity" and with respect to her bodily health and condition she "is bad". This diagnosis, in modern terms, would be Bipolar Disorder. View Notice of Admission.
Family folklore tells us that she contracted typhoid and apparently was never the same again. It is a matter of continuing research as to when she had typhoid.
Was this before or after she contracted typhoid?
Gussie did not marry (although in the above photo, she is wearing a ring on her third finger left hand - did she become engaged?).
The photo on the left could have been taken about 1912/1913 as the person on the right is most likely Gussie's sister, Annie who left to live in Sydney in 1913. Gussie is seated and the person on the left could be her sister-in-law, Fanny (nee Hailes).
Sadly, Gussie remained in ownership of her property for only a few years. See opposite .......
By Order of the Supreme Court dated 10 Jan 1923 produced 26 Feb 1925 at 12.16 pm registered 15 May 1925 The Public Curator of Queensland is at liberty to sell the interest of Gusta Bertta Wilhelmina Taege (otherwise Gustava Taeg) (a person of unsound mind) in the within land.
Was there any family support for Gussie when she was admitted to Goodna?
Carl was 77 yrs and living with Gussie at the time.
Heinrich was married (1912) and living in Murarrie, Brisbane with three children aged 7yrs, 6yrs & 4yrs, working as a gardener.
Annie was married (1918) and living in Sydney.
Martha was married (1909) living in Peachester and at this time had eight children.
Gustaf was married (1914), serving in the Qld Police Force and stationed at Richmond or Julia Creek.
​Gussie remained in Goodna for 36 years. On 14th December 1956 (aged 71 yrs) she was transferred to Willowburn Mental Asylum. (Note: In 1953 Willowburn was renamed Toowoomba Mental Hospital so it appears the name "Willowburn" tended to linger). Willowburn/Toowoomba Mental Hospital became Baillie Henderson Hospital in 1968.
​On 25th March 1957 Gussie was discharged to Oakey Hospital, after only three months in Willowburn. View Insanity & Intestacy Cards.
By this time her father and her two brothers had died. ​Her sister, Annie, died in 1970. Gussie died Wednesday 5 March 1980 in Oakey Hospital (age 94 yrs). with only her sister, Martha, still alive. Cause of death was Ischaemic heart disease and Senile dementia. Research has revealed that the Oakey Hospital had only one general ward and four wards for people discharged from Willowburn. Gussie would have lived there for almost 23 years. Gussie was buried in Oakey Cemetery. Refer "More / Graves" for information about the location of her grave.
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(Family folklore tells us that Gussie spent some time in "an Old Lady's Nursing Home in Oakey". This description would fit with the above information.)
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Gussie spent almost 60 years of her life institutionalised. Could this have been the result of typhoid? Research indicates this is possible but unlikely, although typhoid certainly was prevalent in Brisbane around that time. Bipolar associated with typhoid is rare and whilst typhoid can present with psychiatric symptoms associated with fever, it seems that these improve over time and complete recovery is possible. Typhoid could, however, have triggered an underlying susceptibility to mental illness and if Gussie also endured a broken engagement, this could have added another layer to her condition.
Refer below for more information about Typhoid and Mental Illness.
In 1918 the first mental health ward was opened at the Brisbane General Hospital. Gussie was admitted to Goodna in 1920. Could Gussie have been admitted to the Brisbane General Hospital first, before being admitted to Goodna? If so, this would be an indication of the severity of her mental illness.
The road to recovery - a history of mental health services in Queensland 1859-2009
Recommendations for changes including those relating to opening mental health units in general hospitals and introducing the concept of voluntary admissions were specifically directed at reducing the stigma attached to individuals with mental illness. When the first ward of this type was opened in the Brisbane General Hospital in Queensland in 1918, Dr Henry Byam Ellerton commented: ‘This ward was built to meet a long-felt need – namely, to supply suitable accommodation where patients with impending mental breakdown, or even acute mental cases in their initial stages, might receive all the advantages of medical treatment and skilled nursing without the stigma of certification as insane.’
Note: Dr Henry Byam Ellerton was Superintendent of Goodna and signed Gussie's Notice of Admission.
Goodna began its life at Wacol as Wolston Park in 1865 as the 'new Asylum at Woogaroo'. Prior to this, the insane has been housed in the Brisbane Gaol. Sometime in 1880 it became Goodna Asylum for the Insane and in 1898 it appeared as Goodna Hospital for the Insane. In about 1940 it became Brisbane Mental Hospital. Wolston Park was subject to flooding of the Brisbane River and wards were relocated over time. What were the conditions at Goodna during Gussie's years there? In 1909 Dr H Byam Ellerton was appointed Inspector of Asylums and Medical Superintendent of Goodna Asylum (his signature is on Gussie's Notice of Admission). During Ellerton's 28 year reign, his vision changed the grounds into gardens, opened up the institution to visits from patient's friends and relatives, wooden fences were replaced by less claustrophobic wire, mealtimes became opportunities for social improvement, dining rooms were transformed into tables seating four which replaced benches and mess tables. There were pictures on the wall and potted palms on sideboards. Ellerton also had a particular fondness for music as an improver of spirits and mentality and for cricket on an oval cleared and developed by the patients. Ellerton was replaced by Basil Stafford whose vision was for modernised therapies, an enhancement of training requirements and qualified nursing staff based on "The Red Book" (The Handbook for Mental Nurses published by the British Medico-Psychological Association since 1885, bound in a red cloth cover). However, a male attendant of 22 years experience criticised the system for promoting men who passed exams: "Is it right that a man who goes to a technical college and learns the theory of a thing should be put above a man with a long practical experience?"
Source: Wolston Park Hospital, 1865 - 2001: a retrospect by Mark Finnane - can be downloaded from Griffith University.
https://research-repository.griffith.edu.au/handle/10072/22957
On 6 March 1980 a Funeral Notice was placed in The Toowoomba Chronicle
It seems Gussie may have still held some assets at the time of her death as the below Notice was placed in the Toowoomba Chronicle on 29 March 1980.
LEGAL NOTICE
Any parties having claims, whether as creditor or beneficiry or otherwise, in regard to the estate of any of the undermentioned deceased persons are hereby required to send their claims to the Public Trustee, 444 Queen Street, Brisbane on or before the 25th day of April 1980. After the expiration of that date the Public Trustee may distribute any of such estates to the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which he shall have had notice.
GUSTAVA (AUGUSTA) TAEGE late of Oakey Annexe Oakey Hospital Oakey in the State of Queensland of no occupation who died on or about the fifth day of March 1980
M. NOLAN.
Public Trustee Brisbane
Note: Gussie was known by various names as follows:
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Gussie's Birth Certificate (1885): Gusta Batta Wilhelmina (Bertta written above 'Batta')
Martha's Birth Certificate (1888): Isabella Augusta
Gustaf's Birth Certificate (1889): Augusta
Pimpama Island School Register (1896): Augusta
Julianne's Death Certificate (1897): Augusta
Bethlehem Church Confirmation (1899): Auguste Berthe Wilhelmine
Notice of Admission to Goodna (1920): Gustava
Gussie's Death Certificate (1980): Gustava
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Annie Louisa married Alfred Daniel Gray
Annie was born 19 December 1886; died 6 January1970 in Sydney, NSW. Death Certificate - Annie
Annie & Alfred were married in 1918 in Sydney. Alfred died in 1941.
Electoral Roll of 1912 & 1913 shows Annie living as a housemaid at Ship Inn, Stanley St, now a part of the Southbank development in Brisbane. The Ship Inn has an interesting history. At the time of Annie's employment it was run as a family business with the lessee and publican, John Gaffney, being the nephew of the owner, Margaret Gaffney, who inherited it from her husband, Peter Gaffney. In 1913 John Gaffney became an Alderman of South Brisbane City and in 1919 the Mayor.
The Ship Inn was built in 1865 and transformed over the decades. When John Gaffney died in 1929 his wife, Marie, inherited the property and it was during the time of the licensee that the bad reputation began. It closed in 1979 and became home to squatters and vandals. It was restored for the World Expo in 1988 with the licensee being the great great grandson of Peter & Margaret Gaffney. It was eventually bought by Griffith University for Postgraduate studies, renovated and opened in 2004. In 2023 it is a modern, relaxed, gastro pub.
Ship Inn before reconstruction for World Expo 1988
Ship Inn 2023
Annie moved to Sydney in 1913. She was described in the Electoral Roll as housemaid. She married Alfred D Gray, who was a cook, in 1918.
A great-niece recalls visiting Annie in Sydney where she operated a restaurant and recalls her being a very good cook. Another great-niece also visited Annie in Sydney and her memory is that she was pleasant and very chatty.
Annie & Alfred had no children.​
For many years they lived at
445 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.
After Alfred's death, Annie lived at 91 Bay Street, Glebe. Her residence on her Death Certificate was 4 Everton Road Strathfield.
Below is an undated letter from Annie to her sister, Martha. It appears from the envelope that Martha forwarded the letter on to her daughter, Ronnie (Veronica). Annie died 6 January1970 in Prince Henry Hospital and it seems the letter would have been written not long before her death. Her Death Certificate states that she was admitted to Hospital on 20 December 1968. She died from "Cholangitis due to Gall Stone including Gram Negative Septicemia".
View the handwritten letter
Marks 2
C/- Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay, NSW 2036
​Dear Martha
I received your letter & dollar thanks. I left the home on the 20 Dec. I have slight yellow jandice. I don’t know how long I will be here. The Strathfield home the owner Mrs White is the worse one of the lot. I did not like to tell you when I got there. I thought I give her a had at the work till she was full. She had the luck of getting 8 repat men 20 pounds week. Then I discovered she did not want any poor pensioners then the work was rosted till one put & complained I was getting done & did not like to move. She is a wicked devil. She saved 25 pounds a week that 100 a month 12 months that 12 hundred & she was to mean to give me 10/- a week the men that helped. I was the only woman. I done the most.
​What I suffered at night the doctor ask me twice if I was happy. I said yes. There is no way to complain & I was too old. I would not be half
as bad. What I saw & heard in these homes its been cruel. They steal patons bank give them a form to fill in & they draw all the money there can. I was afraid to tell any one as I did not want to get in to trouble. I not going back there. I had a fall at the lodge before I left & fell on my back & hurt my left wrist. I got rena letter & 10 dollars Paula letter & dollar. Don’t send me any more money. I ask for it. I have I think 6 dollars in the Commonwealth Burwood that I saved when in the room. The bank book is in the lining of the zip fastener. If I have any money left will be in the bottom of the bag under the paper. The case you bought is at Mrs Brown place. Mrs Brown took a stroke is very ill in Concord Hospital. She has 3 girls they go to work. There are allright. One is about 30. She has 2 sons. One in Qld & one here both married but the girls are dull. 2 boys at home. One going to school. When rena gets back tell her to write & put the phone number on.
Its terrable I run into so many wicked people. I cannot write much. I will write again when I feel a bit better. I don’t know what I got to pay here yet & how long I be here. My stomach is worn out & droped very badly. I cannot sit up to long & am in bed. My bad luck has stuck to me till the very last in every way. There was a new Sister at the Lodge & Hilda the laundress. They were the only 2 that helped me. The Sister brought my nightdresses & the few things I wanted. Christmas bush on Christmas eve. There was a cook they was good to me. Winnie Mrs White never gave one anything for all the work I done. The first I got a pound during middle of this year 4 dollars I not got used the dollars too much bad luck. This is all I can write. They are very nice here. The dogs at the dogs home are better cared for than the old & sick. It’s the private homes are the cruel ones.
​Love Sister Annie
4 Everton Road, Strathfield NSW
2025 the property consists of 13 units, either one bedroom or studio.
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Prince Henry Hospital is now a Nursing & Medical Museum
Martha Alvene married Ernst Bruno Otto
Martha was born 12 June 1888; died 7 June 1983.
Bruno was born 13 December 1874; died 28 April 1950.
Martha & Bruno were married on 4th August 1909. This was Bruno's second marriage.
Children of Martha & Bruno
Alvene Matilda (Rene) b. 25 Jun 1910
m. Frank Henry Ernest (Ernie) Brandt d. 9 Jan 2006
Harold James (Pat) b. 28 May 1911
m. Mary Wilton (nee Reddacliff) d. 16 Dec 1994
Edgar (Joe) b. 23 Jul 1912 d. 3 May 2014
A stillborn child b. 1913
Marena Elsie (Marie) b. 19 Aug 1915
m. Kenneth Ross d. 28 Nov 2005
Veronica (Ronnie) b. 24 Feb 1917 d. 17 Feb 2006
Rudolph (Peter) b. 26 Jul 1918
m. Crissie May Jose Arnall d. 19 Mar 2008
Elsie May b. 19 Apr 1920
pnr. Clement Eric Morton Raetz d. 14 Apr 2007
Norma Evelyn b. 22 Jun 1921
m. John Thomas, m. John Reese d. 15 Feb 2009
Ivy Lillian b. 24 Oct 1922 d. 7 Apr 1923
Rosalie Eva b. 23 Dec 1924
m. Mervyn George Persal d. 19 Dec 2016
Colin Reginald b. 15 Aug 1930
m. Laurel Jane Jamieson d. 19 Jul 2006
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(Note: Research has been undertaken about the Otto Family of Peachester. For more information about the marriage of Martha & Bruno, click on the link to visit the Otto Family of Peachester website.)
Gustaf Wilhelm married Minnie Poole
Gustaf was born 19 November 1889 and died 14 June 1955.
Minnie was born 14 June 1890 and died 3 January 1966.
Gustaf and Minnie are buried in the Maryborough Cemetery.
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Gustaf and Minnie were married on 15 July 1914.
MARRIAGE
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TAEGE - POOLE - On July 15th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Raymond's Hill, North Ipswich, by the Rev. F. North, Gus William, youngest son of Mr. Charles Taege, of Beenleigh, to Minnie, third eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Poole, of Raymond's Hill.
Queensland Times Sat 25 Jul 1914
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Gustaf Taege
Minnie Poole
Children of Gustaf and Minnie
Colin Gordon b. 12 July 1915 d. 13 January 1966
m. Emily Williams 2 April 1945
Colin was a Councillor with the Nerang Shire Council from 1946
Cecil Kevin b. 2 November 1920
Beryl Margaret b. 1925 d. 19 July 1991
m. William Isles Kinne Flavel 28 March 1942
Gustaf joined the Queensland Police Force in 1909, commencing as a Constable in Ipswich. He was promoted to Sergeant, Senior-Sergeant and finally Sub-Inspector. He served in many areas of Queensland, settling in Maryborough in retirement. On 19th July 1951 he was awarded the Imperial Service Medal for serving forty years in the Queensland Police Force.
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Refer Stories page for more information about Gustaf's service in the Police Force.
