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Note: emigrated between 1857 and 1859 http://www.nla.gov.au/apps/cdview?pi=nla.map-lfsp419-e -------------------------------------------------------------------------- sale of Cotswold, Burwood (also note Verney St) England and Wales Census, 1851 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Name: William Wakeford Age: 26 Gender: M Birthplace: Chichester, Sussex Relationship to Head of Household: Lodger Record Type: Household just in case... --------------------------------------------------------------- England and Wales Census, 1851 ------------------------------------------------------------ Name: William Wakeford Age: 26 Gender: M Birthplace: Andover, Hants Relationship to Head of Household: Head Record Type: Household "Cotswold" Burwood, NSW in 1879 "Ruabon" Leichhardt, Petersham in 1884 Norton St, Leichhardt, NSW in 1887 NSW Deaths ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2403/1897 WAKEFORD WILLIAM WILLIAM MARIA PARRAMATTA WAKEFORD William Death notice 15FEB Death 71 at Prospect Sydney Morning Herald 17FEB1897 relative married a relative?... Marriages Jun 1886 (>99%) GAMBLES Herbert Hornby Islington 1b 600 Scan available Hathaway Sarah Ann Islington 1b 600 Scan available - click to view VERNEY Alice Maria Islington 1b 600 Scan available - click to view Wakeford Sidney Charles Islington 1b 600 may well be him... Marriages Mar 1849 (>99%) Hughes Henry Maidstone 5 339 Scan available - click to view Morfett Elizabeth Maidstone 5 339 Scan available - click to view Taylor Susannah Maidstone 5 339 Scan available - click to view Wakeford William Maidstone 5 339 The Sydney Morning Herald... Friday 15 June 1866, page 3 A TRIP TO THE HIGHLANDS. By Mr. WAVERLEY. (Continued) Leaving their horses in the courtyard of the snug domicile of Mr Wakeford, and accepting two wax candles from the obliging little clerk, whom they found industriously occupied with his books in the contractor's private office... electronic scan... RAILWAYS. The Sydney Morning Herald... Saturday 22 June 1867, page 5. News 1565 words ... reference to it, and that gentleman, nothing loth, threw up the job lenders were then invited m the ... Messrs Larkin and Wakeford, the contractor for the permanent way, to lay from three ends mr-teod of ... Goulburn, and one back towards the end of No. 6 to mcitMetsr Larkin and Wakeford, who have the... MENANGLE BRIDGE NEPEAN RIVER, south of CAMPBELLTOWN, NSW by Robert McLellan Jul 2004 Design: The bridge was designed by the NSW Railways Engineer in Chief, John Whitton in 1859. It was based on the engineering principles of tubular iron bridging developed by Robert Stevenson for the Conway Bridge, Wales in 1849. John Whitton modified the tubular design into cellular girders. The bridge consisted of three spans of 49 metres (160�) resting on sandstone piers. Construction: Peto Brassey and Betts (PBB) was awarded by the NSW Government the contract to build the Menangle Bridge for �103,000 in 1861. PBB fabricated 1,100 tons of wrought iron at its Canada Works, Birkenhead, England and shipped it to Sydney in 1861. PBB�s construction of the Campbelltown to Picton railway produced conflicts with John Whitton and a new agent W. Spiller and engineer William Wakeford were assigned to the works in 1860. William Wakeford worked for 3 years on the biggest construction project in Australia to date and addressed numerous works problems including the loss of a shipload of iron at sea. The bridge was opened to traffic in 1863 and the Railways ran excursion trains for people to view the bridge for a decade. It was the first metal (iron) bridge built in Australia and it was the biggest bridge in Australia for 26 years up to 1889. Menangle Bridge c1870 Inquiry: Concerns regarding the structural safety of wrought iron bridges were raised by NSW Railways Engineer George Cowdery. The NSW Government conducted a Railway Bridge Inquiry that reported the metal bridges were sound and that a feud existed between Cowdery and Whitton in 1886. The bridge was strengthened to carry faster and heavier trains by building intermediate piers halving the spans in 1907. A century later concerns regarding the structural safety of the Menangle Bridge was raised and it was briefly closed. The NSW Government conducted inquiries and Professor Paul Grundy reported that the bridge was fit for purpose in 2003. Menangle Bridge 1983 Ref Menangle Viaduct by R.Wylie, AusRly&LocoHistSoc Bulletin volV no32 1940 http://74.125.153.132/search?q=cache:rNjc54R_oFMJ:www.phansw.org.au/restrict/PhanfareMay2003.pdf+wellington+%22william+wakeford%22&cd=9&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au Formerly the Railway Refreshment Room famous for its home-made pies, the central building on Werris Creek Station, is currently being restored. It will house the display of railway memorabilia and the interactive database which will help visitors interpret the Monument. Photo: Rosemary Broomham Werris Creek is the first town in New South Wales to be founded as a railway town. It was established in 1877 at the junction of the Great Northern Line and the branch line about to be built to Gunnedah. Awarded the contract to extend the line from Murrurundi to West Tamworth in 1874, William Wakeford reached Quirindi in August 1877 and moved his workers north to Werries Creek (as the area was originally named) for the next section. When W. Watkins won the tender for the branch line to Gunnedah through the Werris Creek Gap in September, a Post Office was authorised to serve the rapidly growing population. The Northern Line reached Werris Creek in mid-1878 � a shunting yard was constructed that year � and made its way to West Tamworth by October. The branch line to the north-west reached Breeza on 25 March 1979 and a passenger platform was installed at The Gap. Page 6 4 PHANFARE NO. 199 Being on an important railway junction, Werris Creek soon acquired numerous installations to improve its service to freight and passengers. These included a platform 1879; engine turntable 1883; semaphore signals 1884; brick station building and refreshment rooms 1885; gas works 1886; water columns, coal stage and engine workshops 1896; and water reservoir 1914. The establishment of a large abattoir at the Gap in 1894 increased the centre�s importance and this was further enhanced when Werris Creek became the main northern depot of the Railways Mechanical Branch in 1917. It then acquired new workshops and a larger turntable to befit its new status. The long-promised western branch line to Dubbo via Binnaway was completed in 1923 and the District Superintendent�s administrative staff moved to Werris Creek from Murrurundi in 1926. The Sydney Morning Herald... Monday 9 March 1874, page 3. News 1291 words ... accepted the tender of Mr. W. Wakeford, for the construction of the line between Murrurundi and Tamworth... The Sydney Morning Herald... Saturday 11 April 1874, page 9. Advertising 7450 words ... Mechamos, NBV XT vies, Labourers, and others-W. WAKEFORD, eos tractor for the Great Northern Railway... electronic scan... The Sydney Morning Herald... Friday 4 June 1875, page 5. News 3574 words ... luncheon and Bpcooh making in the Murrurundi end of tunnel There were present Mr Wakeford (the ... subject) are of opinion that Mr Wakeford has accomplished his task so far with commendable celerity... The Sydney Morning Herald... Thursday 1 June 1876, page 8. Family Notices 6433 words ... BEAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.-Wanted, PEN Or CERS and SPLITTERS. Apply on the works, Murrurundi. W. Wakeford, ... NZ Evening Post, Volume XVI, Issue 117, 13 May 1878, Page 2 (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. SYDNEY. 11th May. Bishop Tyrrell, of Newcastle, leaves �250,000 to endow the English Churches in that diocese. His sister gives �6000 to the sick fund. The Government has fined Mr. Wakeford �10,400, and Messrs. Amos Bros. �7600, for not completing theif railway contracts within the time specified. The Sydney Morning Herald... Thursday 6 June 1878, page 3 THE FATAL ACCIDENT AT CURRABUBLA. WITH reference to the terrible accident on the works of the Great Northern Railway extension, the Murrurundi Times of Saturday furnishes particulars. It was reported in Quirindi sometime before midnight of Tuesday that an accident had taken place at the extreme limit of the present line of rails, some few mile beyond Currabubla, and about twelve from Tamworth. This turned out to be correct, as well as the rumour that the affair had led to the death of two persons. Early next morning a party left Quirindi for the scene of the accident, proceeding to the spot in a ballast train. Amongst the number were Mr. W. Wakeford, the contractor for the line, Messrs. G. A. Single and A. 3. Kingsmill, J.Ps., Mr. Newton, and others. The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842-1954) Tuesday 13 September 1881 p 7 Article ... LAW REPORT. ? SUPREME COURT.�MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. Banco Court.�(Before their heir Honors the CHIEF JUSTICE, Sir WILLIAM MANNING, and Mr. Justice WINDEYER.) WAKEFORD YYAKKrOKD V. THE COMMISSIONERR FOR RAILWAYS. Thee case was caso yvas tried before his Honor the Chief Justice, when the jury found a ... (drilling of bores reneg) The Sydney Morning Herald... Thursday 27 February 1890, page 9 MEETINGS OF COMPANIES. The annual meeting of shareholders in Hargraves Gold-mining Company was held at the Post Offlce chambers yesterday afternoon. Mr. William Wakeford presided. The report stated that "a very large amount of prospecting has been done, but up to the present, the rich run of gold worked by Bond has not been cut, and work has been discontinued here for the present. The main shaft has been sunk a further depth of 50ft. making a total of 240ft, and drives are now being put in at a depth of 229ft. both east and west. During the half-year, live calls amounting to 2s. 6d. per share, have been made, and 1765 shares forfeited for non-payment of calls" The balance-sheet and report were adopted; Mr. W. Wakeford was re-elected as a director, and Messrs. Bell and Rigg as auditors. was this him?... Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931) Tuesday 8 March 1892 p 6 Detailed lists, results, guides In Bankruptcy CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS Re Wm. Wakeford: The hearing of the application was adjourned for a fortnight for better accounts to be filed. The Sydney Morning Herald... Wednesday 17 February 1897, page 1 WAKEFORD.-February 15, at Prospect; William Wakeford, superintendent of the waterworks, beloved husband of Elizabeth Wakeford; in his 72nd year. Funeral service at Enfield Church, 4 30 pm, this day, Wednesday http://bangthetable.com/topic/why-newcastle-cbd-has-died judogazza45 Comment 1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2 8:02pm, 28 October 2008 1 users agree with this post 7 users disagree with this post And as for trains in one's blood. My father's family worked on the construction of the railway line up through Murrurundi in the 1870's. The contractor's name was William Wakeford. My mother's father commenced in 1896 at Werris Creek. I have had a number of uncles and cousins on the railway. Not just one grandfather. So it is fair to say I have a little railway in mine too http://www.members.westnet.com.au/caladenia/larkin.html Edward Nicholas LARKIN was from Sussex, England and migrated to Australia with his wife Jane in 1837. He operated the windmill on "Kirkham" and in 1839 rented the Perseverance mill at Airds from William MANNIX for a period of four years. There is some evidence to suggest that he had this mill from 1837 but only had it operational from 1839. This is presumably the same mill he is recorded as starting in Cambelltown by 1840. He was operating two windmills there by 1842. In circa 1846 he erected a post mill at Windmill Hill, 1.5 kilometres south of Appin, and operated it for almost twenty-five years until the grinding rights for it were acquired by James BOCKING in 1870. The new owner probably never operated it and the mill was standing silent by 1873. In later life LARKIN was a major railway contractor in partnership with the prominent engineer William WAKEFORD (1825-97) of Strathfield, Sydney. Larkin and Wakeford went into partnership to establish a contracting company, Larkin & Wakeford of Burwood, Sydney. Their first contract was to take over NSW Government Railways Works Contract No.2 to construct the Great Southern Railway from Couridjah (Thirlmere) to Balmoral (Bargo) in Feb 1863 and then followed Works Contracts No.3 & No.4 to construct it to Mittagong in Jul & Nov 1863 for a total of �91,925 (970x av an wages). The contract involved Ed Larkin, T. Larkin, T. Byrne and Wm Wakeford and was overseen by John Whitton (Gazetteer Rly Contractors v1 by Popplewell). The company was then awarded Contract 1A to lay the permanent way of ballast, sleepers and rails for this section of railway on 31 May 1865 and the section to Mittagong opened on 1 Mar 1867. Then a Works Contract was obtained to construct the railway to Wingecarribee (Moss Vale) in 1865 and the section to Moss Vale opened on 2 Dec 1867. The company was awarded a contract to lay the permanent way for the Great Western Railway from Penrith to Blackheath in 1865 and the section to Mount Victoria opened on 1 May 1868 (Mid Mountains Hist Soc). The company obtained a contract to construct the Great Northern Railway from Muswellbrook to Parkville (Scone) on 21 Jun 1869. The 12kms section to Aberdeen opened on 20 Oct 1870 and the 14kms section to Scone was opened with ceremony by the NSW Governor and Premier, followed by a ball on 17 Apr 1871. Larkin & Wakeford was awarded a contract to lay the permanent way for the Great Western Railway from Rydal (Lithgow) to Kelso (Bathurst) and the section to Kelso opened on 4 Feb 1875. Then William Wakeford built the harbour works at Kiama in 1874. Their last and biggest engineering job was the Works Contract to construct the Great Northern Railway from Murrurundi to Tamworth that included designing and driving the Murrurundi tunnel through the Great Dividing Range on 4 Mar 1874 (still existent). William Wakeford built a large steam sawmill and wharf at Wyee Point, Lake Macquarie that produced 40,000ft of timber per week and employed 60 men in 1875 (Lake Macquarie Hist Soc). However William Wakeford was criticised publicly because the works ran 2 years late, to which he responded that it was due to difficulties in obtaining labour (NSWRly AR 1876). Thanks to Robert McLellan for supplying the information on the Larkin - Wakeford partnership. http://www.slackycreek.fcpages.com/Edward_Larkin.htm Edward Larkin entered a new phase in his life in 1863. With prominent Sydney engineer, William Wakeford, he went into partnership to establish a contracting company, Larkin & Wakeford of Burwood, Sydney. With Larkin's departure from the coaching industry, two new enterprising businessmen obtained the Wollongong/Sydney mail contract from Larkin's main competitor. George Organ and his son-in-law James Rixon took over the contract from James Woods in July 1863. Meanwhile, Larkin & Wakeford's first contract was to take over the NSW Government's Great Southern Railway from Thirlmere to Bargo in February 1863 and then followed a contract to construct the railway to Mittagong for a total of �91,925 later that year. Other contracts followed, including the construction of the railway to Wingecarribee (Moss Vale) in 1865. Name: William Wakeford -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gender: Male Christening Date: 25 May 1825 Christening Place: St. Peter-the-Great, Chichester, Sussex, England Birth Date: Birthplace: Death Date: Name Note: Race: Father's Name: William Wakeford Father's Birthplace: Father's Age: Mother's Name: Maria
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