German settler and his family, Rosewood Scrub, ca.1880. State Library Queensland

German Pioneers of the Rosewood Scrub

© Jane Schy 2026

The Rosewood Scrub extended for about 24 kilometres along the northern side of the Southern and Western Railway, with an average width of about 11 kilometres; an area of about 264 square kilometres. Accounting for its irregular shape and surrounding margins, the broader tract of the dense vine scrub was roughly 80,000 acres. It stretched westward from Walloon on the eastern edge of the Scrub all the way to Grandchester, reaching from near the railway line back toward the Brisbane River. Parts of Plainland overlapped with the western edges of the Scrub, and Lowood and Fernvale were on the northern edge. It comprised some of the richest agricultural soil in the colony.

Before the land opened for selection in 1867, only a few settlers lived in the Rosewood Scrub, and they had neither church, nor school, nor post office. Sturdy German immigrants soon arrived to clear the dense bush. By 1873 the area grew quickly:

• Establishing tight knit communities.
• Reading German language newspapers.
• Building Lutheran and Catholic Churches.
• Forming music groups and enjoying community singing.
• Celebrating large community weddings.
• Cooking traditional foods (e.g. sauerkraut, warm potato salad with bacon vinaigrette, spaetzle noodles, wurst, sourdough bread).
• Naming places after those in their homeland (e.g. Marburg, Kirchheim).
• Using German expressions (e.g. kraut for vegetable patches, kinder for children, katik  for rough bark huts, “Quälsland”  as a pun to describe Queensland, meaning a land of torment, hardship, and “ober dar”  for over there).
• Utilising traditional, distinctive, horse-drawn German wagons, robustly built by local wheelwrights to haul heavy loads of maize, timber, and supplies across rough bush tracks.
• Continuing traditional farming methods.

These words were spoken in the Legislative Assembly by the Premier of Queensland (1879, 1883, 1888, 1893), Sir Thomas McIlwraith:- There cannot be a more desirable class of colonists. I cannot help saying that it is a great mistake not to encourage men of this stamp to settle among us, thus enriching both themselves and the Colony. Coming from the ship the Germans appear in their German national garb. They are seen a day or two in the depot then all at once they disappear into the bush. Nothing is heard or seen of these people any more till about 18 months, 2 years later then they appear again. But how? Driving his own carriage drawn by well groomed horses, the German, with his wife and children, comes into town. They are well dressed and upon their faces is seen the spirit of contentment.

It is also important to highlight how the prominent firm of Cribb & Foote of Ipswich influenced this district during those early days. Settlers owed a great deal to these storekeepers, who frequently paid the government deposits for land selections and financed pioneers until they became successful. By providing horses, cattle, vehicles, implements, food, and clothing—and often meeting the ongoing payments due on a settler’s land—the company created a mutually beneficial relationship. For example, during 1876, the firm paid between £300 and £400 every Saturday for farm produce brought into town by rail. Later, during the severe drought of 1877, many Rosewood Scrub settlers would have starved without the substantial support and sympathy of the firm. While Cribb & Foote took significant financial risks—sometimes resulting in foreclosed farms ending up in their possession—the vast majority of selectors succeeded and became prosperous. Ultimately, a deep debt of gratitude is owed to Messrs. Cribb & Foote for the remarkable way they stood by the pioneers of the Rosewood Scrub and surrounding districts.

SURNAMES OF PIONEERS

Reference: German Settlement in the Rosewood Scrub – Frank Snars – RSHS (with additions)

Abraham, Adermann, Arendt, Arndt, Albrect, Althaus, Argow, Augustin, Augustine

Baartz, Bachmann, Bade, Ballin, Bandt, Barke, Bauer, Baumann, Bederow, Beduhn, Berderow, Berg, Berghagen, Berghauser, Berghofer, Bergman, Berlin, Berndt, Beutel, Bichel, Bick, Bielefeld, Bischoff, Bliesner, Boettcher, Böttcher, Breitkreutz, Buch, Buhse, Bulow, Bundrock, Bunning, Burgdorf, Bussian

Collin, Claus 

Dahm, Damro, Dennien, Detsch, Devantier, Diesing, Dionysus, Domrow, Donish, Dowe, Duhs

Echardt, Eckert, Ehrich, Eichstadt, Eisenmenger, Else, Engler, Ernst

Fechner, Federer, Feldhahn, Fischer, Freese, Freeze, Freiberg, Friedrich, Fritz,

Froschke, Frohloff

Gadieschki, Gehrke, Gerber, Gerhardt, Giegler, Gierke, Giess, Gigler, Gillmeister, Göbel, Goos, Goschnick, Greeneberg, Groben, Groeben, Gröben, Grosskopf, Grülke, Grulke, Gurski, Guth, Gutt

Haak, Hagemann, Hagermann, Handerk, Hanz, Harm, Hauschild, Hausschildt, Heck, Heid, Heers, Hefferman, Heiner, Heise, Hermann, Hertweck, Hoeffler, Höpner, Hohenhaus, Hohnke, Holzheimer, Holzwart, Hubner, Huth

lka, Itstein

Jackwitz, Jendrachowski, Jondrachowski, Jorgensen, Joseph

Kahl, Kahler, Kammholz, Kamp, Kanofski, Kapernick, Kerkow, Kerle, Kerlin, Kickbusch, Kiszling, Kitzelmann, Klass, Klatt, Klauke, Klee, Kleidon, Klewe, Klibbe, Klupfel, Koch, Köhler, Kopelke, Kraatz, Kragenbrink, Kraschnefski, Krause, Kraut, Krebs, Kreginbrink, Kreis, Kruger, Kuhn, Kuhz, Kurr, Kurz, Kuss, Kuth 

Lamprect, Lehmann, Leise, Leisegang, Leiski, Leschke, Levandofski, Liesegang, Lietzow, Lindeman, Linning, Litman, Lobegeiger, Lubke, Luck, Lukritz, Luther, Lutz

Manthey, Manz, Maroske, Marschke, Meisner, Meissner, Millewski, Mischke, Molkentein, Muche, Muckert, Müller, Mulcantine, Mulkanteen, Mundt

Naumann, Neithe, Nemitz, Netz, Neuendorf, Neumann, Neurath 

Obst, Otto 

Plugrade, Pieper, Profke

Qualischefski 

Raabe, Rätz, Raub, Reck, Reimer, Reinbott, Reinhardt, Reinke, Retschlag, Richters, Rick, Rieck, Rohl, Rose, Rosentreter, Ruhl, Ruhno, Ruthenberg

Sakrzewski, Scheu, Schiefelbein, Schiesser, Schieve, Schimke, Schimming, Schlect, Schliema, Schloss, Schmidt, Schmidtchen, Schmuck, Scholl, Schostakowski, Schröde, Schröder, Schubel, Schubert, Schultz, Schulz, Schumann, Sempf, Siebel, Sippel, Sprenger, Staatz, Stegemann, Steiler, Steinhardt, Strassburg, Stuhmcke, Stumcke, Stumer, Suhl

Teichmann, Tessman, Tessmann,Trebbin, Tremlow, Truloff 

Ulrich, Utz 

Verrenkamp, Viertel, Voight, Vorpagel, Voss

Weier, Weir, Weise, Weismann, Welk, Wenck, Wendorf, Wendt, Wenzel, Wiegand, Wincke, Wruck, Wulff 

Zabel, Zarnke, Zassin, Zechen, Zerncke, Zerner, Zernike, Zessin, Ziebell, Zillmer, Zimmerman

A COLLECTION OF OBITUARIES, ANNIVERSARIES, ETC.

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Abbreviations: F: Father  M: Mother

Otto Wilhelm ALBRECHT  (1877-1953)
F: Wilhelm Friedrich August ALBRECHT. M: Hanna Charlotte REICK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 28 July 1953, page 5
OBITUARY. MR. O. W. ALBRECHT.
MARBURG, July 27.
Mr. Otto William Albrecht, of Marburg, passed peacefully away recently after a brief illness. He was born at Brandenberg, Germany, in 1877, and came to Queensland with his parents, brothers, and sisters in the sailing ship Gold Perron. After living at Minden for two years, the family purchased a dairying property at Marburg, and deceased lived there until the time of his death. The late Mr. Albrecht had never married, and for the past 38 years had been cared for by his niece, Miss Maggie Schloss, who survives him. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Lee (Glenore Grove) and Mrs. A. Olgler (Laidley). Pastor Schmidt, of Hatton Vale, conducted the funeral service.

Johann Carl ARNDT = Annie MISELENSKI
Daughters Lilley, Minnie Charlotte, Margaret Agnes

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 16 February 1910, page 2
Our Tarampa Letter. (From Our Own Correspondent)
A SOCIAL- On Friday evening last Mr. and Mrs. C. Arndt and the Misses Arndt entertained a large gathering of friends in the Tarampa hall. There were fully 150 persons present, and the proceedings were very enjoyable. Mr. Arndt, who is an old resident of Hillside and Tarampa, recently disposed of his property here to his brother, Mr. Fred. Arndt, and intends removing to another locality before long.

The neighbourly qualities of himself and his good wife and family, however, prevented their going without first having a reunion of friends-a happy gathering together of young, and old acquaintances, many of whom came from Lowood, Hillside, Tallegalla, Marburg, and other places. The hall was nicely arranged for the occasion, and it was a scene of eojoyable activity during the evening. Dancing was carried on, with hardly a break, until near midnight, when a halt was called for refreshments, and a liberal supply of tea and cakes was partaken of.

An hour was then devoted to interesting speeches and toasts, arranged for by Messrs. Woodward, Kohler and Korber. Mr. Woodward presided, and proposed the toast of “The King.” After this toast, and that of ” The German Emperor,” submitted by Mr. R. Kamp, had been honoured, Mr. Kohler proposed “The Health of Mr. and Mrs. C. Arndt and Family.” In doing so, he referred to the good qualities of their host and hostesses as neighbours, and expressed his regret at their departures He wished them the best of good luck and success in their future sphere of action. Mr. R. Doran also spoke in praise of Mr. and Mrs. Arndt, and said that the Tarampa Tennis Club would be weakened by the departure of the Misses Arndt, who ere active members thereof. The toast was accorded musical honours, and was suitably responded to Mr. Mr. Arndt.

“The Dairying Industry” was proposed by Mr. H. Sippel, and replied to by Mr. T. Jensen. Both speakers emphasised the important effect which co- operation has had on the dairying industry. and counselled their hearers to support co-operation. Mr. Jensen, in an interesting speech said that before the farmers combined, and built heir own butter-factory, they were unable to get a fair price for their cream. They were in a better position now, but thought that there was still room for improvement as he found that the cost of manufacturing the butter here was much greater than in Denmark–a country which he had recently visited. Mr. Jensen mentioned that he had nominated as a candidate for a seat on the directorate of the Queensland Farmers’ Co-Operative Company, an announcement which was received with applause by numerous  shareholders present, as the district has never had a representative on the hoard. The “Commercial Interests” was proposed by Mr. H. Korber, and responded to by Messrs. R. Kamp, G. Krebs, and C. R .W. Beduhn, all of whom acknowledged the good influence of co-operation on dairying and kindred industries, and expressed their pleasure at Mr. Jensen’s nomination, because he had considerable  experience, as a business man and an agriculturalist, and was known to all of them.

The toast of  “The Ladies” was entrusted to Mr. G. Krebs, who did justice to it in a happy speech;  on their behalf Mr. F. Jendrachowski made a felictious response. “The Press” was submitted by the Chairman in a  pleasing manner, and acknowledged by your correspondent, after which a hearty vote of thanks  to Mr. Woodward for presiding, brought the speech-making to a close. Dancing was then resumed and kept up for a couple of hours, when everyone went  homewards thoroughly satisfied with the night’s enjoyment.

Carl Friedrich Wilhelm ARNDT (1835-1927)
F: Carl Friedrich Wilhelm ARNDT M: Caroline Friederike Charlotte SONNEMANN

Illustrated News Budget (Brisbane, Qld.: 1921 – 1927), Saturday, 25 June 1927, page 22
Obituary.—A very old pioneer of the Rosewood Scrub, Mr. Wilhelm Arndt, was laid to rest in the Tallegalla Cemetery on Monday last. He had reached the advanced age of 93 years. For the last couple of years he had resided with relatives at Nambour, on account of failing health and eyesight, and only returned here a few weeks ago. His death occurred at Mr. Dale’s residence on June 12. His wife predeceased him several years ago, and he leaves several sons and daughters. Pastor Temme, of the Lutheran Church, officiated at the graveside.

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday 15 June 1927, page 6
The death took place at Rosewood on Sunday last of Mr. William Arndt, one of the oldest residents of the Rosewood district (writes our correspondent). The late Mr. Arndt, who was a native of Germany, was 92 years of age, 56 of which he spent at Tallegalla, where he carried on farming. About two and a half years ago, he went to Nambour to reside with his daughter, Mrs. Neuendorf, and, when the latter disposed of the residence at Nambour, he returned to Rosewood a few weeks ago.

The late Mr. Arndt enjoyed good health until a few days before his death, which took place at the residence of Mr. J. Dale, Rosewood, where he had been staying. His wife died some years ago, and he is survived by a family of two daughters – Mesdames Neuendorff and Richters (Nambour), and five sons, Messrs. John Arndt (Tallegalla), Frederick (Nambour), Charles (Ipswich), Herman (Tallegalla), and William (Mt. Sylvia), also a number of grandchildren. The funeral took place to the Tallegalla cemetery yesterday. The body was buried beside the remains of the late Mr. Arndt’s mother, who was buried in the cemetery 46 years ago. Pastor A. Temme officiated at the graveside.

Alfred George AUGUSTEN (1895-1953)
F: Carl AUGUSTEN M: Annie NITZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 2 July 1953, page 4
MR. A. G. AUGUSTEN
MARBURG July 1.
The death occurred in the Ipswich General Hospital recently of Mr. Alfred George Augusten, a respected resident of Marburg. Born at Tent Hill in 1896, he was the eldest of the family of Mr. and Mrs. C. Augusten, who came to Marburg in 1901 and engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1920 Mr. Augusten married Miss Agnes Muller of Wondai, and they also settled on the land at Marburg. When his health began to fail they were obligated to relinquish their interests in the land, and they lived in retirement in Marburg township. The late Mr. Augusten suffered from arthritis, and despite this affliction was always bright and cheerful, and happy and his many visitors were always sure of a warm welcome. Much of his time was spent in reading, and he was an interesting conversationalist, well up to date with on all topical events, and always interested in anything being done for the benefit of Marburg and its people.

The funeral which left the Church of Christ for the Marburg Cemetery, was well attended. Mr. Jarmyn, Church of Christ Minister officiated at the service. Deceased is survived by his wife, a son, Mervyn, a daughter Joan (Mrs C. Voss), three grandchildren, also his parents and sisters, Mesdames W. Muller (Mon to), G. Voss (Bankcroft), W. Berg (Archerfield), H. Berg (Haigslea), P. Warwick (Ipswich), A. Voigt (Glamorgan Vale), A. Voss and F. Abraham (Marburg). Two brothers predeceased him.

William Christoph BACHMANN (1868-1948)
F: Christian Gottleib BACHMANN. M: Wilhelmine KELLER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 17 August 1948, page 3
Obituary MR. W. C. BACHMANN
MARBURG, Aug. 16.
The death occurred at his home at Marburg recently of Mr. William Christoph Bachmann, at the age of 82 years four months. He was born in the County of Wittenberg, Germany. He decided to emigrate to Australia and embarked on a ship at Antwerp, landing in Brisbane on December 2, 1884. The vessel was the first steam-ship that came to Australia from Germany. The late Mr. Bachmann found his first employment at German Station, Nundah where he worked for 10/- a week. Later, in the year 1886, he came to Marburg to work for the late Mr. Frederick. On September 20, l888, he married Miss Wilhelmine Johanna Beutel the late Pastor J. Frank officiating. Seven sons and four daughters were born. The late Mr. Bachman carried on farming activities until 1928 when ha retired and lived at Marburg.

The late Mr. Bachman had been a Sunday School teacher for the Trinity. Lutheran Church for many years, and also was one of its past church elders. During the year 1920 to the early 1930’s he was a member of the Walloon Ward for the local shire council, and during his declining years lived on the property which at one time had been the headquarters of the Walloon Shire office. The late Mr. Bachmann’s health was indifferent for the past couple of years, but he was a keen gardener and kept well trimmed lawns and hedges. The funeral, which was very largely attended, left the Lutheran Church. Marburg, for the Marburg Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H. F. Quast. Mr. Bachmann was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church.

The The late Mr. Bachmann is survived by his aged wife, five sons, Messrs. Fredrick (Gatton), Wilhelm (Marburg), Henerick (Ipswich), Arnold (Laidley), and Herbest Bachmann (Marburg), and three daughters, Mesdames H. Barrett (Goodna), E. Gerber Marburg), and T. Krause (Lanefleld). One son, Otto, was killed in World War I and another son, Carl, died at the age of two years. There are. 29 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Friedrich Wilhelm BADE (1870-1915)
F: Johann Johann Carl Fredrich August BADE  M:Wilhelmine Caroline Charlotte PASENOW

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Friday 15 May 1914, page 6
Death of Mr. W. Bade
Quite a gloom was cast over the town and district this afternoon (writes our Rosewood correspondent under yesterday’s date), when it became known that Mr. W. Bade had died at his residence at 1.30 p.m. today. Deceased was a man of 43 years of age, and had enjoyed good health, until about a fortnight ago, when he was taken ill with dengue fever which latter developed into typhoid fever and pneumonia. The case was considered serious, and Dr. Wallace and Dr. McDonald gave very little hopes of a recovery. Deceased was of a quiet disposition, but took a great interest in the Protestant Alliance Lodge, of which he was a member for many years and also in the Rosewood A. and H. Association, for which he was an ardent worker, being always willing to assist in the many working bees on the show-ground. He had acted as steward at the shows for many years. Deceased was respected by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and four children, for which the greatest sympathy is felt.

Johanna Carl August BADE (1836-1927)
F: Johann Christian Friedrich BADE M: Johannes Louise Charlotte KURT

Queenslander Illustrated Weekly (Brisbane, Qld.: 1927 – 1939), Thursday, 22 September 1927, page 16
Mr. JOHN BADE– There passed away at the residence of Mr. Herman Bade, Nambour, on September 16, a very old Queensland pioneer, in the person of Mr. John Bade, at the age of 92 years. The late Mr. Bade came to Queensland from Germany about 60 years ago. He followed farming pursuits at Marburg for many years. Since his retirement he had resided with his son, Herman. The late Mr. Bade was twice married, his second wife having predeceased him over 30 years.

Bertha Maria Charlotte BERLIN (c.1863 -1938)
F: Christian MEIBUSCH. M: Henriette HOLZHEIMER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Saturday 23 July 1938, page 6
OBITUARY. MRS. C. F. W. BERLIN.
MARBURG, July 21
The death occurred on July 12 of Mrs. Berlin, wife of Mr. Carl Fredrich William Berlin, at the age of 75 years. She was born at Prenzlau, Prussia, Germany, and in 1884 she arrived in Brisbane with a sister, on the sailing boat “Straeloff.” They journeyed to Tallegalla, where soon afterwards she married Mr. Berlin in the old Congregational Church at Tallegalla Hills, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Knox. The couple took up land at Laidley and afterwards resumed farming in the Tarampa and Rosewood districts, finally retiring to a home they had built at Marburg. Mrs. Berlin was an ardent worker for and member of the Baptist Church for 54 years, and attended the Church until quite recently. She was of a quiet, genial disposition. The funeral was largely attended and the burial service was conducted by Rev. Newell, of Blenheim Baptist Church.

Mrs. Berlin is survived by her husband, four sisters, and eight children, 21 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. The children are Mesdames H. Kuss (Lower Mt Walker), H. Beutel (Kalbar), F. Schmidt (Marburg), H. Newman (East Ipswich), Messrs. Jack (Cleveland), Herbert (Ormiston), Leslie (Marburg), and William (Mt Berryman).

Carl Friedrich Ernst BERLIN (1839-1914)
F: Johan Friedrich Wilhem BERLIN M: Johanne Marie Christine KLINGE

Brisbane Courier (Qld.: 1864 – 1933), Friday, 13 March 1914, page 9
The funeral of the late Mr. C. F. Berlin, of Marburg, took place on Monday (writes our Marburg correspondent) The Rev D. S. Fletcher (Lowood Methodist circuit) conducted the funeral service. Deceased, who was 66 years of age, landed in Australia 50 years ago, and had been engaged in farming pursuits here for many years. He is survived by a widow and grown-up family.

Carl Frederich Wilhelm BERLIN and Bertha Maria MEIBUSCH

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Saturday 10 March 1934, page 2
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. W. Berlin, Marburg. MARBURG, March 5.
The celebration of the golden wed ding of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frederich William Berlin, which took place at Marburg on Saturday, was an event of interest to old residents all over the West Moreton, in which district the couple are very well known. A large number of guests, who included relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Berlin, were present from surrounding districts. The “bride” received her guests in a dainty frock of black silk morocain, and she carried a gold tulle covered bouquet of copper coloured roses. 

Mr. Berlin has a good memory, and in the course of the afternoon was able to relate many incidents of the pioneering days to his interested grandchildren. He does not remember his birthday, he said, but the voyage in the sailing ship “Wanderer” in 1865 was unforgettable. After many long months of tempestuous weather and rolling seas he arrived in Brisbane. It was the vessel’s last trip, for when she left to return to Germany “The Wanderer” sank with all hands on board, not many weeks out from Australia. 

Mr. Berlin’s parents and his five brothers and sisters with whom he came from Ukermark, in Blankenberg (Germany) took up pioneering life at Zillmere, where he helped, at the age of 14 years, to clear the scrubland and carve out a living tilling the soil under many difficulties and adversities. 

In January, 1884, Fraulein Bertha Maria Meibuch arrived with a sister on the sailing boat “‘Stracloft” from the same town as that in which Mr. Berlin was born. When she disembarked in Brisbane she travelled to Tallegalla, in which place Mr. Berlin had started farming, Soon after her arrival, the two were married by Rev. Knox in the old Congregational Church at Tallegalla Hills. Years later they took up land at Laidley. They were well liked in that locality. They sold the property there and since have been successfully farming at Tarampa, Rosewood, and Mount Marrow, retiring to a home which was built for them in Marburg many years ago. 

During their 50 years of married life there were four sons, Messrs. William (Mt. Berryman), Jack (Cleveland), Herbert (Ormiston), Leslie (Marburg); and four daughters, Mrs. H. Kuss (Lower Mt. Walker), Mrs. H. Beutel (Kalbar), Mrs. H. Schmidt (Marburg), and Mrs. E. Newman (East Ipswich). All the family were present, it being the first reunion for some of the relatives in 32 years. There are 20 grandchildren. 

Members of the family wore emblems in the form of a gold oak leaf. The tables for dinner were arranged on the verandah of Mr. and Mrs. Berlin’s home, and were decorated with bowls of golden coloured flowers and fern. A beautiful golden wedding cake oocupied a place in front of the old couple. Many handsome gifts were received.

Friedrich Wilhelm Carl BERLIN (1862-1940)
F: Christian Friedrich BERLIN  M: Wilhelmine August STRASBURG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 30 April 1940, page 8
OBITUARY. MR. F. W. BERLIN.
MARBURG, April 29.
An old and respected resident of Marburg, Mr. F. W. Berlin, aged 78 years, died at the Ipswich General Hospital on April 21, after a short illness. Since the death of his wife about seven months ago, Mr. Berlin had failed in health. As a child he came to Australia from Germany, with his parents. The family settled at Zillmere for a time, then came to Tallegalla and began farming. The late Mr. Berlin worked for a number of years as a carter for Mr. J. L. Frederich. In 1885 he married Miss Annie Muller at Tallegalla, and later the couple continued farming at Marburg. They retired about 12 years ago.

Mr. Berlin is survived by 10 children, 42 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. The family are as follow:- Messrs. C. F. and S. Berlin (Marburg), and E. Berlin (Ipswich), Mesdames H. Steiler (Gatton), E. Rose (Minden), G. Rose (Monto), D. Lehmann (Coolana), N. Krause, and Miss L. Berlin (Marburg), Pastor Evans (Minden) officiated at the home and the graveside for the funeral.

Heinrich BERLIN (1871-1916)
F: Christian Friedrich BERLIN  M: Auguste STRASBURG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Friday 10 March 1916, page 4
DEATH OF MR. H. BERLIN. OF TALLEGALLA.
A very highly respected resident of Tallegalla died at his residence on Wednesday night in the person of Mr. H. Berlin writes our Rosewood correspondent), The deceased who was 46years of age, had bad health for some time and his end was not unexpected. He leaves a widow and seven young children to mourn their loss. One of the little girls is an inmate of the Epidemic Hospital Ipswich, suffering from diphtheria, but will be home in a few days. The. greatest sympathy is accorded to the family and relatives.

Johann BERLIN (1867-1952)
F: Christian Friedrich BERLIN  M: Wilhelmine August STRASBURG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Friday 31 October 1952, page 3
Obituary MR. J. BERLIN
MARBURG, Oct. 30.
The passing of Johann Berlin, of Marburg has removed the last surviving member of a pioneering family. Christian Berlin, with his wife and family of five children, arrived from Germany in the early 1860s. They settled at Nundah, where the late Johann Berlin was born on December 3, 1867. Later the family selected land in the Rosewood scrub, now known as Tallegalla. The State school at Tallegalla was opened when Mr. Berlin was 11 years of age, and he was one of the original pupils. He was a member of the Tallegalla State School Committee for many years, and a Justice of the Peace. He was also an active member and trustee of the Marburg Baptist Church. With his wife he lived in retirement at Marburg for about 15 years. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, and three sons, 11 grand children, and 15 great grandchildren. Mrs. R. Muller (Toogoolawah) and Mrs. H. Windolf (Rockside) are daughters, and Messrs. Harold and Walter Berlin (Rockside), and John Berlin (Tallegalla) are sons. The funeral, which moved from the Marburg Baptist Church, was largely attended. Revs. McIntyre, Evans, and Brown officiated at the burial.

Sarah Elizabeth BERLIN (c.1862-1926) = Christian Friedrich BERLIN
F: Christian Friedrich MÜLLER M: Friedericke Louise Albertine MELLENTIN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 18 November 1926, page 4
Another old pioneer has passed away–Mrs. Elizabeth Berlin, wife. of Mr. Christian Berlin, for years a popular resident in the Rosewood district. Mrs. Berlin was 66 years of age, and had never had a day’s illness in her life until the attack which came on a fortnight ago and resulted in her death. She was married at an early age, and reared a family of 18 children, of whom four predeceased her. Mrs. Berlin was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Muller, who came out from Germany in 1862, and took up land in the Rosewood scrub district. Mr. Berlin also was on the land until about 30 years ago, when he secured an appointment with the Rosewood Shire Council, and had remained in its employ for 28 years. Four months ago, Mr. and Mrs. Berlin went to live with their son, Mr. B. Berlin, at North Ipswich.

Johann August Wilhelm BERLIN (1867-1952)
F: Christian Frederich BERLIN  M: Augusta STRASBURG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 31 October 1952, page 3
Obituary
MR. J. BERLIN MARBURG, Oct. 30.
The passing of Johann Berlin, of Marburg has removed the last surviving member of a pioneering family. Christian Berlin, with his wife and family of five children, arrived from Germany in the early 1860s. They settled at Nundah, where the late Johann Berlin was born on December 3, 1867. Later the family selected land in the Rosewood scrub, now known as Tallegalla. The State school at Tallegalla was opened when Mr. Berlin was 11 years of age, and he was one of the original pupils. He was a member of the Tallegalla State School Committee for many years, and a Justice of the Peace. He was also an active member and trustee of the Marburg Baptist Church. With his wife he lived in retirement at Marburg for about 15 years. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, and three sons, 11 grand children, and 15 great grandchildren. Mrs. R. Muller (Toogoolawah) and Mrs. H. Windolf (Rockside) are daughters, and Messrs. Harold and Walter Berlin (Rockside), and John Berlin (Tallegalla) are sons. The funeral, which moved from the Marburg Baptist Church, was largely attended. Revs. McIntyre, Evans, and Brown officiated at the burial.

Christian Friedrich BEUTEL (1834-1913)
F: Christian Friedrich BEUTEL M: Friederike Wilhelmine RÖHL

Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld : 1866 – 1939), Saturday, 9 August 1913, page 39
PASSING OF THE PIONEERS.
Mr. C. F. Beutel, who was one of the earliest settlers in the Marburg district, died on July 24, after a short illness. The deceased, who was 79 years of ago, was born at Guenberg, Germany, in 1834, and after obtaining his discharge from the army in 1877 he left, with his wife and children, for Australia, travelling in the sailing ship Charles Dickens. He landed in Moreton Bay in August of the same year, and came to Brisbane. Shortly after he went to work on the Logan River district, and remained there three years. Then he left for the famous Rosewood Scrub (of which Marburg is a part), and lived there for 14 years. Subsequently he acquired property at Hatton Vale, and resided there until four years ago, when he retired to live with his youngest daughter at Lilydale. The funeral took place on July 25, Pastor Starick, of the German Lutheran Church conducted a service before leaving for the Helidon cemetery. The late Mr. Beutel leaves a widow, three sons (Messrs W. F. Beutel, of Grantham, Christian Beutel, of Dalby, and August Beutel, of Hatton Vale), and two daughters (Mrs. W. C. Bachmann, of Marburg, and Mrs. H. Kapernick, of Lilydale). There are 37 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Martin BICK (1848-1929)
F: Martin BICK  M: Louise KUMKE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 4 September 1926, page 7
FIRST SETTLER OF GLAMORGAN VALE.
MR. MARTIN BICK 
Mr. Martin Bick, of Glamorgan Vale, was 77 years old on November 9, He came to Australia from Germany in 1865, in a sailing vessel. The vessel tied up to a stump in Petrie’s Bight after a voyage of 18 weeks, and her passengers inspected Brisbane-a Brisbane of more bush and swamp than of factories and warehouses. The site of the present “Courier” building was a swamp, and Mr. Bick describes Albert-street in those days as a “muck-hole.” He has seen three bridges where the Victoria Bridge is now. The first was a wooden structure. One day, when one of Cobb and Co’s big coaches went over it, several rotten piles gave way, and half of the bridge tumbled into the river behind the coach. A steel bridge was built after this, and in 1893 Mr. Bick saw this destroyed by the flood. Afterwards the present bridge was built. For 11 years Mr. Bick stayed in and near Brisbane, working on farms at Fairfield and the Seventeen-Mile Rocks.

In 1896 he went to Glamorgan Vale, where his mother and father-in law, Mr. and Mrs. John Heck, had bought land, where the Glamorgan Vale store is now. They had bought 80 acres of heavy scrub from the Government for 15/ an acre. Mr. Bick took half of this land, and has remained on it ever since. Brisbane and Ipswich are the only places he has been to outside his home district since he settled at Glamorgan Vale. At the time he settled the whole, of Glamorgan Vale was scrub, with a small clearing here and there, and a road cut through the bush to Lowood, where Hancock’s sawmill was established. The settlers had no idea of the value of much of the timber, and tore down and fired thousands of trees which would be of immense value today. Logs two and three feet thick were burned. In the forest country millions of feet of pine were cut, and for years dozens of bullock teams were carting the logs to Ipswich to be roughed and sent on to Brisbane.

There were few drays in the settlement then, and water had to be carried from Brown’s Bridge Chinaman fashion, with a yoke and two kerosene tins. For some years very little else than cotton was grown at Glamorgan Vale, and the cotton was taken to the Fernvale ginnery. The price became too low to pay the growers, and general farming took the place of cotton. Later sugar was grown extensively under a five years contract with Mr. T. L. Smith, who had started a sugar mill at Marburg. At the end of the five years practically all the farmers stopped growing sugar.

For 22 years Mr. Bick was a member of the Glamorgan Vale school committee, and for 20 years a member of the Walloon Divisional Board. His wife died about 10 years ago. His son Mr. Frederick Bick, now has his fathers farm. Another son Mr. William Bick is in Lowood.

Elizabeth Augusta BIELEFELD (1862-1936)
F: Jacob SACHS  M: Maria GENZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 17 March 1936, page 5
Late Mrs. Bielefeld
The death occurred at her residence on Wednesday evening, of Mrs. Elizabeth Augusta Bielefeld, at the age of 74 years. She was born on February 21, 1862, at Lichtselde, West Prussia. She left “Home” on December 8, 1884, on the steamer “Quetta,” and arrived in Queensland on February 10, 1885. She came straight to Marburg, where she married Mr. Franz Carl Bielefeld on February 23, 1885. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Gissling at Kircheim (now Haigslea). They were both in the employ of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Frederich, for some years. Mr. Bielefeld died on August 22, 1933. Mrs. Bielefeld had enjoyed good health all her life until the last two years when she suffered several severe attacks. The last occurred a week before her death. She is survived by her two sons, Messrs. Frank, Marburg and Otto, Eagle Junction, and one daughter, Mrs. C. Holzheimer, Haigslea. Two girls, representing the Marburg State Rural School and Mr. Duns, Scout Master, attended. Mr. F. Bielefeld is Chairman of the school and the Scout troop Committees.

Franz Carl BIELEFELD (1836-1933) = Elizabeth Augusta SACHS
F: Johann August BIELEFELD  M: Anna Catharina Carolina EHLING

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 9 September 1933, page 14
MARBURG. (From a Correspondent.) Friday.
Late Mr. F. K. Bielefeld- A highly respected citizen, Mr. Franz Bielefeld passed away at his residence, Marburg, on August 22, after an illness of only nine days. He had been a resident of the Marburg district for 52 years. At one time he was employed by the late T. L. Smith and the late Messrs. J. L. and A. Frederick. In latter years he was connected with the business carried out by his two sons under the style of Bielefeld Bros. For the last four years he had lived a retired life. Well known for his many kind acts, his memory will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. The funeral, which was one of the largest yet seen in Marburg , was attended by friends from all the surrounding districts. A widow, two sons, Mr. T. H. Bielefeld (Marburg), and Mr. O. Bielefeld (Eagle Junction), one daughter, Mrs. C. Holzheimer (Haigslea), and 10 grandchildren are left to mourn their. loss. Rev. H. E. Temme, of the Marbrug Lutheran Church, of which the late Mr. Bielefeld had been a member, officiated at the graveside, having held a short service at the house. Many floral tributes were received.

Friedrich Wilhelm BOETTCHER (1868-1950) = Ida Matilda STARK
F: Johann Jacob BOETTCHER. M: Anna LEMANOWSKI

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 24 September 1937, page 3
IPSWICH IDENTITIES. Mr. F. W. Boettcher, Sadlier’s Crossing.
Mr. F. W. Boettcher, of the Sadlier’s Crossing district, was born at Peterswaldau, West Priesen, Germany, in 1868. His father had corresponded with the late Rev. H. Windolf, of Marburg, who stated that a man with strong boys and girls would do well in Queensland, and in December, 1881, the family started its journey to Australia.

After calling at London and Plymouth. they joined the sailing ship, British Consul, and arrived in Brisbane on March 2, 1882, after a voyage of 17 weeks, which Mr. Boettcher says he will never forget. The family made many good friends on board. At times the sea was so rough that the passengers were locked down below. On two occasions the kitchen on board caught on fire.

The family spent one night in Brisbane, and came to Ipswich with Mr. Charlie Simpson, another well known Ipswich identity, who was in the railway service, but who has now retired from his position as goods shed foreman. After the new arrivals had spent a day and night in Ipswich at the old Immigration Depot-which stood on the present site of the gasworks-the late Rev. Windolf came from Marburg to the city, and took Mr. Boettcher’a family to Rosewood Scrub. There Mr. Boettcher bought some land from Mr. Jamieson, and brigalow falling began, the family working with a will to get the property cleared. Some of the family have since passed away.

After seven years Mr. Boettcher went to Mt. Whitestone and Ma Ma Creek, and worked there for a time. In the year 1891 he joined the Mounted Infantry at Gatton and served for eight years. Later he went to Tent Hill and Gatton, and after coming to Ipswich, was transferred to the Infantry, his period of service under Queen Victoria. King Edward VII., and King George V. being 12 years, including 12 encampments at Lytton.

Mr. Boettcher attended the Gatton Agricultural College under the late Mr. McMahon, who was Principal at the time, and after eight years spent at Shillito and Son’s. he joined the railway service on October 10, 1906. He served under Messrs. R. T. Darker, C. F. Pemberton, R. A. Nield, J. E. Robinson, J. H. Wall, C. H. Haggerty. J. King, W. Porter, J. Delahunty, and T. Dowden. These Mr. Boettcher described as “all good workmates.” Mr. Boettcher retired from the service in 1931 after over 24 years’ faithful service. He is now spending his time on a farmlet at Sadliers Crossing. He has a grown up family.

Gustave Reinhold BOETTCHER (1861-1931= Wilhelmine Augusta Johanna HOEPNER
F: Johann Jacob BOETTCHER M: Anna LEMANOWSKI

Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.: 1872 – 1947), Saturday, 22 August 1931, page 9
DEATH OF MARBURG PIONEER.
IPSWICH, August 22.
By the death of Mr. Gustav Boettcher, the Marburg district loses one of its pioneers. Born in Prussia 70 years ago the late Mr. Boettcher came to Australia at 20 years of age and went to Marburg where he had resided until his death, a period of 50 years. He followed the trade of cabinet making until his retirement 13 years ago. The late Mr. Boettcher was associated for 50 years with the Baptist Church. He leaves a grown-up family of six sons and two daughters. There are 30 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Wilhelmine Augusta Johanna BOETTCHER (1863-1924)
F: Wilhelm Ludwig HOEPNER M: Wihlemine Johanna Caroline BALOW

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 25 October 1924, page 10
PERSONAL. Quite a gloom was cast over the Marburg district when the sad news of the death of Mrs. Boettcher, wife of Mr. Gustav Boettcher, a well known and highly-respected resfdent of the district, had passed away. The deceased was 61 years old. She came to this country with her parents when she was five years old. Her family were amongst the first pioneers to settle in Marburg. She was married in the year 188l. For quite a number of years she had been ailing, and had undergone three serious operations, also minor operations. During the last four weeks she was under the care of Dr. De Penna, but she passed away on Thursday morning. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, six sons, two daughters, and 30 grandchildren. Charles, August, Richard, and Herbert reside in Bri-bane, Albert at Upper Tent Hill, and Otto at Marburg. Mrs. S. R. Francis, of Ipswich, and Mrs. A. Barrett, of Glamorgan Vale, are the daughters. The funeral left the residence of Mr. Otto Boettcher yesterday morning for the Marburg cemetery, and was largely attended. The last sad rites were performed by the Rev. Bassard, of the Church of Christ of which she had been a very attentive member. 

Gustave BREITKREUTZ (1861-1931)
F: Michael BREITKREUTZ M: Justine RITTER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 17 July 1931, page 10
MARBURG. Monday.
Death of Mr. G. Breitkreutz.— The death occurred on Wednesday at his residence, Marburg, of Mr. Gustav Breitkreutz, a well known and respected resident. He had been ailing for some time. Mr. Breitkreutz had reached the age of nearly 70 years. He was born on September 17, 1861, in Stieglitz, Posen (Prussia). With his parents and three brothers he left his native land at the age of 19 years. Sailing on the ship Kanarte they landed in Moreton Bay in the year 1881. He proceeded to Ferney Lawn, now known as Fairney View, where he learnt his trade as a wheelwright with Mr. F. Klatt. He proceeded to Mutdapilly, where he worked in partnership with Mr. August Kruger. In 1885 he was married to Miss Anne Mocker, Fairney View; later they lived at Minden where they remained for a few years. Thence they came to Marburg, where he resided till the time of his death. During his stay in Marburg the late Mr. Breitkreutz worked with the late Mr. J. Codd, also with the late Mr. J. O. Ernst. For the last 27 years he has carried on his wheelwright’s work with Mr J. H. Verrenkamp. He was a Sunday School teacher at the Marburg Lutheran Church for about nine years. He leaves a widow and grown up family of seven daughters and three sons, with 19 grandchildren. The daughters are–Mrs. J. Zechen and Mrs. C. Dance (Marburg), Mrs. A. Althaus (Haigslea), Mesdames Sum-merville (2) and F. Ridgway (Ipswich), and Miss Ena Breitkreutz (Marburg). The sons are: Messrs. Ernest and William (Wowan), and Arthur (West Australia). Two brothers survive him, Messrs. August (Ipswich) and William (Brisbane). The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. Temme conducted services.

Carl August BUNDROCK (1835-1911) = Johanna Charlotte FREIBERG
F: Gottfried Heinrich BUNDROCK. M: Caroline Sophie Charlotte GAUGER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 8 June 1911, page 7
Our Marburg Letter – A DEATH.
Death has again been in our im mediate vicinity, and taken from us one of those sturdy pioneers (in the person of Mr. Carl Bundrock) who assisted in removing the one-time dense scrubs here to be replaced by the pretty little homesteads that now everywhere meet the eye. Deceased was a farmer and resided at Talle-galla for many years, being well known and greatly respected. For some considerable time past deceased was unable to get about very much, and latterly was confined to his room. Heart trouble set in, and, although medical aid was sought and every comfort made available to the ailing one by members of his family and friends, these gave only a little relief, and the deceased gradually sank and passed away at about midday on Saturday last, having at-tained the ripe old age of 75 years. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. A large number of mourn-ers followed the remains, which were interred in the Marburg Lutheran Cemetery, the Rev. J. Frank officiating in a very impressive manner. Deceased leaves a grown-up family and a large number of friends.

Johanna Charlotte BUNDROCK (1850-1925)
F: August Joachim Georg FREIBERG  M: Johanna Louise Friedericke PETERS

Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1903; 1916 – 1926), Thursday, 12 March 1925, page 9
MRS. J. BUNDROCK. MARBURG, Wednesday.
The death of Mrs. Johanna Bundrock occurred on Saturday evening, after a short illness. Mrs. Bundrock was born in Germany. In 1849, and came to this country with her husband 53 years ago. In 1872 they selectcd land at Marburg, and had resided on it continuously since. Mrs. Bundrock took a keen interest in the Marburg Lutheran Church, of which ‘sho was a member. Her hus band predeceased her 13 years ago. She leaves a grown-up family of two sons and three daughters. The funeral on Sunday was largely attended. Rev. H. A. Temme officiated. 

Wilhelm Friedrich COLLIN (1814-1902)
F: Christian Friedrich COLLIN. M: Albertine Friedericke BERLIN

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.: 1861 – 1908), Saturday, 19 April 1902, page 9
DEATH OF MR. WILHELM F. COLLIN.
A goodly number of old associates and near neighbours gathered in the Marburg cemetery on Wednesday (writes a correspondent) to pay their last tribute of respect to the late Mr. Collin. There were present Mr. Frederich, J.P., Mr. Meissner; Mr. Kurth, Mr. Guth, and other old friends of deceased. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. S. B. Fellows, of Lowood. In the course of his address at the grave the Rev. gentlemen referred to the great debt we owe to those pioneer colonists who, with unwearying toil amid many difficulties, first cleared the bush and laid the foundations of our present prosperity. The early pioneers are just passing away; “they laboured and we have entered into their labours.” Mr. W. F. Collin came to Queensland over 30 years ago. He first settled on the Logan River, but the last 29 years he has spent in the Minden and Marburg districts. He was quiet and un assuming in manner, a kind parent, and a good man. Industrious, thrifty and honest, he was one of the best types of a colonist. He lived to see a good number of children and grandchildren and held their devotion and affection when he died at 87 years of age.

Christian Friedrich Wilhelm DOMROW (1854-1940) = Wilhelmine Christine Auguste BERLIN
F: Friedrich Wilhelm DOMROW M: Caroline Friederike Dorothee SCHMIDT

Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld : 1872 – 1947), Friday, 19 July 1940, page 3
Death of Mr. F. Domrow at Rosewood
The many friends of Mr. Frederick Domrow will learn with regret that he died at his late residence, John Street, Rosewood, on July 11, at the age of 86 years. The deceased was one of the oldest and most respected residents of the Rosewood district. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, and came with his parents and a younger sister and brother to Queensland by the sailing ship Sussanah Gutefrau in 1861. The family settled for a time at what was then known as German station, now Nundah. His first employment was with a. butcher in Brisbane.

He left this work and went to the Gympie district in the gold mining days and obtained employment on Widgee Station. Several years later he went to the Fernvale district and worked for the late Captain Robert Vernor, Cluon, Wivenhoe Pocket. Later he selected land at Lowood, and here he married, and for a number of years carted produce grown by early farm pioneers to Ipswich.  He sold his interests at Lowood and purchased land at what was then known as Rosewood Scrub, and became one of the pioneers of Rosewood. There he resided with his wife and family and spent nearly 60 years of his life and took an active interest in the development of the town of Rosewood and district.

From its inception, and for many years he was a member of the Rosewood Farmers’ Club and was a keen exhibitor of many farm products. He was also a breeder of Jersey cattle and had one of the finest herds of Jerseys in the district, winning many prizes at local shows. He was also a foundation member of the Rosewood Church of Christ. He retired from agricultural activities about 10 years ago and for the last two years was in failing health.

He leaves a widow, four sons, six daughters, 54 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. His remains were laid to rest in the Tallegalla Cemetery.The service was conducted by Pastor Allen Brooke, of the Ann Street Church of Christ.

Wilhelmine Christine Auguste DOMROW (1856-1944) 
F: Christian Friedrich BERLIN. M: Wilhemine Auguste STRASBURG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 2 May 1944, page 3
OBITUARY
MRS. WILHELMINA DOMROW
At the age of 88 years, Mrs. Wilhelmina Domrow, of Rosewood, died at her home on Saturday, April 22. The late Mrs. Domrow was a pioneer of the Rosewood district, in which she spent practically all her life. She was born in Germany, and came to Australia at the age of nine, with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Berlin. The ship in which they voyaged was the Wandram. Her parents selected land at Lowood and there Mrs. Domrow’s marriage took place. Later they purchased land in the Rosewood Scrub, as it was then known. For over half a century the late Mrs. Domrow, with her husband and family, engaged in farming at Rosewood and largely assisted in the development of the district. About 20 years ago they retired, and lived in the town of Rosewood. Mrs. Domrow’s husband, the late Mr. Frederich Domrow died four years ago. There are four sons-Messrs. William (Samford), Frederich (Mt. Marrow), John and Harry (Rosewood), and six daughters Nurse Domrow (Rosewood), Mesdames O. Adermann (Lutwyche). Paul Schumann (Mt. Marrow) M. Schumann (Birkdale). Mrs F. Adermann (Mary) (Strathpine). and S. Smith (Rosewood). There are also 54 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. Mr. John Berlin, of Tallegalla is a bro-ther of the late Mrs. Domrow. The funeral took place to the Tallegalla Cemetery. Pastor F. Stow. of the Rosewood Church of Christ, of which the late Mrs. Domrow was one of the earliest members, and a practical adherent, officiated at the graveside.

Carl DUHS (1872-1881)
F: Johann Adam DUHS M: Caroline Christian FINK

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld : 1861 – 1908), Tuesday, 29 November 1881, page 3
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
A fatal accident occurred in the Rosewood Scrub on Sunday last, the victim being a lad named Chas. Duhs, a step-son of William Schmidtchen, a farmer who resides on the Marburg road and just within the scrub. The deceased, who was a fine little fellow about ten years of age, had gone to Sunday school about 9 o’clock that morning in company with several other elder children of the family, and when returning about half-past 10 o’clock, a couple of native bears were spied in a box-tree near the edge of the scrub. The little fellow wanted one of the others to climb the tree and get them down. They declined or were afraid, when he said that he would go up himself. He did so, and succeeded in shaking the younger bear off the limb to which it was clinging, but the old one went higher up the tree. We are told that the lad must have climbed to a height of 40ft. from the ground in pursuit of the bear, and while trying to shake her down the limb on which she was, and on which he was standing, gave way suddenly. A smaller branch which he was holding by also broke. In his fall he struck another limb about 10ft. lower, and it too gave way. He fell head-foremost on to a piece of sapling. His companions picked him up, but he only drew one heavy breath and died. Blood was oozing from the nose and ears, the skull was fractured, and two wounds in the head were visible. The accident happened only about a quarter of a mile from the lad’s home, to which he was removed. The matter was reported to the police, and yesterday Captain Townley, in company with Senior-Sergeant Driscoll, proceeded thither and held a magisterial inquiry. They visited the spot where the accident occurred, examined several witnesses, and gave an order for the burial of the body.

Anna ERNST (1850-1936) = Julius Otto ERNST (c. 1858-1928)
F: PREISCHARDT

Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.: 1872 – 1947), Tuesday, 3 November 1936, page 6
Death of Marburg Pioneer
ROSEWOOD, November 2.
Another of the old pioneers ot the Marburg district, and an esteemed resident there for close on half a century, Mrs. Anna Ernst, died on Saturday after a few days’ illness. She was the widow of the late Mr. J. O. Ernst, who died eight years ago. Since his death the late Mrs. Ernst had resided with her daughter. Mrs. William Cooper. She was 87 years of age and came to Queensland from Germany in 1887, and with her husband and family immediately settled at Marburg. She is survived by three daughters, two sons, and 18 grandchildren.

Julius Otto Ernst (1858-1928)
F: Julius ERNST. M: Amalie DEMANT

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 27 October 1928, page 8
THE LATE MR. J. O. ERNST.
Our Marburg correspondent supplies the following addition particulars of Mr. Julius Otto Ernst, whose death occurred on Thursday morning, at the Ipswich General Hospital The late Mr Ernst was born in 1858 at Tilsit, Germany. He was married in 1877. He left his birthplace with his family, and arrived in England on November 4, 1886. A fortnight later he left in the British-India Steamship “Merkara,” arriving in Brisbane on January 9, the following year. He immediately came to Marburg, where he has lived ever since. On his arrival here he began work in his trade as a blacksmith, which he carried out successfully until the end of last week, when he was seized with paralysis. He was taken by the Ambulance to the lpswich General Hospital. On Monday pneumonia set in, and he passed away on Thursday. The late Mr. Ernst leaves a wife, two sons, Mr. Herman Ernst (Head Teacher, Darra State School), and Mr Frederick Ernst, Sydney, and three daughters, Mrs. W. Cooper (wife of the member for Rosewood), Mrs. F. Poul-sen, Red Hill, Mount Morgan and Mrs S. Smart, Holland Park, Brisbane. The remains were interred at the Marburg Cemetery yesterday morning. Rev. L. J. Hollywood, of the Marburg Baptist Church conducted the last sad rites at the graveside.

Friedrich Wilhelm FRITZ (1828-1908)
F: Christian Friedrich FRITZ M: Christiane JUST

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.: 1861 – 1908), Saturday, 11 July 1908, page 4
DEATH OF Mr. F. W. FRITZ
It is with the deepest regret (writes our Minden correspondent), that I chronicle the death of Mr. Frederich Wilhelm Fritz, a very old and highly-esteemed German pioneer at Prenzlau the ripe old age of 79 years 11 months and one day. He was born on the 2nd August, 1828, in Marienweder, Germany. In 1858 he was married to Miss Amelia Affelt, who predeceased him about eight years ago, the issue of the marriage being five sons and three daughters of whom three daughters and one son are still living and married—namely Mrs W. Ruthenberg, Prenzlau; Mr. Herman Fritz and Mrs. Carl Wissemann, Teviotville ; and Mrs. George Wissemann, Wynnum. In the year 1873, with his family he left for Queensland. Subsequently they lived in Ipswich, at Sandy Creek, on the Brisbane River, near Lowood, and at Teviotville, where they lived in retirement for 17 years. Later they came out to Prenzlau, where deceased stayed with his son-in-law, Mr. F. W. Ruthenberg, until his death.

Two years ago Mr. Fritz contracted chronic rheumatism and more recently an internal complaint, the end coming on last Friday at 4.15 a.m. The mortal remains were laid at rest last Sunday afternoon in the graveyard of the Zion Lutheran Church, of which he was a member. The cortege comprised about 37 vehicles and about 20 equestrians. The Rev. John Frank, of Walloon, held a service in the house, and officiated at the graveside in a very impressive manner. The deceased leaves 29 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The mourners included residents of Lockrose, Lowood, Hatton Vale, Hillside, Minden, and the surrounding districts.

Carl August Hermann FROHLOFF and Auguste Mathilde STOLP

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday 27 July 1938, page 12
DISTRICT IDENTITIES.
MR. AND MRS. H. FROHLOFF.
Original Settlers of Coolana.
GOLDEN WEDDING NEXT YEAR. TARAMPA, July 26.
Born in 1865 at Westprengsen (Germany), Mr. Carl August Hermann Frohloff spent most of his time in farming till he was 23 years of age. In 1889 he and Miss Auguste Mathilde Stolp (now his wife), who was born in 1866, also in Germany, came out on the “Quaker” to settle down in Australia. Miss Frohloff was also experienced in farm duties at home. They were sweethearts from school days, and they deferred their marriage until they reached Australia. They were married on September 1, 1889, in the Lutheran Church at Zillmere, a fortnight after reaching Australia,. Pastor Theodore Immeral Egen, of Zillmere, officiated. 

Mr. and Mrs. Frohloff made Zillmere their home for 18 months, and then bought a portion of Rosewood Scrub at Coolana, among the hills where they still live. They were the first settlers, and the country was dense scrub, with rough surroundings. They had to start to clear to make way for cultivation, and try to grow crops. The first planting was done by chopping a hole, and planting the corn among the stumps and stones on the sides of hills after burning. The blacks were very troublesome at the time, and Mrs. Frohloff carried her small child on her back while they were out working in order to have it in her sight constantly. Drought also made conditions difficult, and water became very scarce for stock and household use. It was necessary to dig in the gullies for soakages. The drought caused scarcity of food and cracked corn for porridge was on the daily menu, with jam made from pumpkin and cinnamon, and bread, of course, was all home-made in those days. Corn was very cheap at the time; and when taken to Lowood for sale realised only 7½d. a bushel. Prices were also low for butter, as low as 1d. pound being paid for It. As for pigs, Mr. Frohloff said. “you could hardly sell them.” The blacks became a nuisance during the drought, asking for food and tobacco and many times they would chase them because they found it difficult to live themselves. 

Mr. Frohloff also worked for Mr. C. Beutel, Lowood. a butcher, but he received only 14/ a week: this was during the drought also. The only way to travel most of the time was by walking. If anybody had a horse and old wagon they were looked upon as well off. 

About 20 years ago Mrs. Frohloff received a bad knock on the knee in the cowyard. Hundreds of pounds were spent for medical attention to her knee, but without success, and her leg was amputated above the knee. The operation was performed in Brisbane, and now Mrs. Frohloff has to walk with the aid of crutches. But apart from this she is able to do her house work by means of sitting in a chair on two wheels and wheeling herself around. 

There are seven children in their family, all of whom are still living. They are: Messrs. William (Upper Yarraman, Ted (Yarraman), Gustave (Nanango), and Ferdinand (Coolana): Mesdames Emma (Coolana), and Gustie (Gayndah). 

The couple now live on their farm retired, while their son Ferdinand has taken over the work. Mr. and Mrs. Frohloff say that although they have had a hard time, their life has been happy, and they look forward to being able to celebrate their golden wedding next year. Although both are getting old, they are still full of life and ready to exchange greetings with their many friends.

Elisabeth FRÖSCHKE (1844-1915)
F: Johann DIESING M: Elizabeth FLEDER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 6 April 1915, page 2
Our Marburg Letter.
OBITUARY 6-4-1915
The death of Mrs. Lizzie Froschke (of Marburg), and wife of Mr. Gustav Froschke is announced. Deceased had reached the age of 70 years and a few months. Together with her husband she arrived from her native land 26 years ago, and went to live on a farm at Minden, and when they sold out their interests there they came to Marburg, and bought a farm. After living here for some years they sold out, and purchased another farm in the Glamorgan Vale District. Recently they disposed of that property and re tired. Besides the husband, seven out of a family of 12 are left to mourn their loss.

Hermann Ferdinand GERBER  (1858-1950)
F: Johann Christian GERBER. M: Caroline Wilhelmine LEUMANN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday 11 January 1950, page 4
Obituary MR. H. F. GERBER
MARBURG. January 8
A respected resident of Marburg for many years, Mr. Hermann Ferdinand Gerber passed away Sat the Ipswich General Hospital on Thursday at the age of 91 years and nine months. Born at Hohenwalde. Ukermark, Germany, deceased was the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gerber. He came to Australia at the age of 13 years (in 1871), immediately after the Franco Prussian War, travelling with his parents in the sailing ship Shakespeare. After a voyage of four months, the Gerbers landed at Maryborough where they remained for about six months before moving to Ipswich They worked for Dr. Von Lossberg for nine months on a farm at Harrisville. Afterwards they took up land at Marburg on Two Tree Hill, a farm now owned by Mr. Fred Smith. The locality was then known as the Second Plain. Here the late Mr. Gerber remained for eight years. On November 14, 1878, Mr. Gerber, at the age of 20. married Miss Wilhelmine Rosentretter. He worked on the home farm for about two years after which he bought land at Eng elsburg (now Kalbar) where they lived for seven years. He returned to Marburg then and punchased his father’s farm. His wife pre-deceased him on January 6, 1895. There were three sons and three daughters. Mr. Gerber married Miss Rosa Pauline Klatt, of Marburg, on November 21, 1895. They had six children. In 1904 Mr. Gerber sold his farm to his son, Wilhelm, and bought a property nearer Marburg now owned by Mrs. E. A. Gerber. In 1922. Mr. and Mrs. Gerber retired at Marburg. Mrs. Gerber pre-deceased him on December 16, 1942. For 15 months Mr. Gerber lived on his own in his Marburg residence, but in April, 1944, he leased his property and went to live with Mr. and Mrs. Herbie Bachmann. Deceased was a Sunday School teacher in the Trinity Lutheran Church for eight years, and a church elder for nine years. When at Englesburg he was seriously injured by a kick from a horse. He was rendered unconscious and since that time had practically lost the use of his left ear. In later years, the hearing of the other ear also had become affected. Deceased was a faithful adherent of the Marburg Trinity Lutheran Church. The funeral, which was very largely attended, left the Marburg Lutheran Church for the Marburg Cemetery. Pastor A. E. Schirmer conducted the services at the church and graveside. The surviving children are Messrs. William (Marburg), Herman (Ipswich), Adolf (Marburg), Arthur (Brisbane), and Henry Gerber (Toowoomba), Mesdames G. Schimming (Tent Hill), C. F. Holzwart (Toowoomba), and Herbie Bachmann (Marburg). There are also 22 grand children and 36 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Messrs. Frederick and Edward predeceased him, and two of his children died in infancy.

Gottfried GIESS (1831-1911)
F: Jacob Felix GIESS  M: Eva Catherine EBINGER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 10 January 1911, page 2
MARBURG – Death has again taken from us a sturdy pioneer in the person of Mr. Gottfried Giess. Deceased, who had been ailing for some weeks, passed peacefully away on Friday evening last at the age of 79 years and 9 months. He had resided in our midst for a number of years, and was well known and greatly respected. His remains were interred in the Marburg Lutheran Cemetery on Sun day afternoon last, the Rev. J. Frank officiating in an impressive manner. January 9.

Wilhelm Carl Anton Arthur VON DE GROBEN (1857-1895)
F: Friedrich Victor Otto VON DE GROBEN  M: Jeanette Bertha MELBASCH

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.: 1861 – 1908), Tuesday, 2 July 1895, page 2
It is our painful duty to have to chronicle the death of Mr. Arthur Von der Groeben, a well-known resident of Marburg, his demise having taken place at the Ipswich Hospital on Friday last. He was admitted into the institution on the 22nd of June, suffering from an internal complaint, which, though everything possible was done for him, eventually caused his death. Mr. Von der Groeben was employed by Mr. T. L. Smith, whose brother-in-law he was, at the Woodlands Plantation, and had recently been appointed secretary to the company formed to take over the mill. He was forty years of age, and was born in Dusseldorf, Germany, arriving in Australia by the ship John Elder some sixteen years ago. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place at Marburg on Saturday afternoon last, and was largely attended.

Hermann Friedrich Johann GRULKE (1866-1940)
F: August Friedrich Wilhelm GRULKE  M: Wilhelmine Sophia Dorothea ARNDT

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 21 June 1940, page 5
OBITUARY. MR. H. F. J. GRULKE
MARBURG, June 19.
The death occurred at his home on June 10 of a respected resident of Marburg. Mr. Hermann Friedrick Johann Grulke, aged 74 years. He was born in Lestin (Germany), in January, 1866, and at the age of 11 years he came to Australia with his parents in the sailing ship “Charles Dickens,” the voyage taking three months. The family lived at Pimpama Island for a number of years. On April 12, 1894, Mr. Grulke married Miss Sophie Johanna Rosina Oppermann, and the couple began farming in this district, then known as Rosewood Scrub. Mr. Grulke was one of the pioneers, and lived in the district for 63 years. He was an ardent worker for the Lutheran Church, being a trustee for 30 years, a Sunday School teacher for 16 years, and an elder for many years. He was buried in the Marburg Cemetery, Pastor Mirtschin officiating at the graveside. He is survived by three sons, Messrs. William (Marburg), Herbert (Ipswich), and Gustave (Nanango), and two daughters, Mrs. B. Fels (Beenleigh), and Miss Helene Grulke (Marburg).

Wilhelmine Caroline GURSKE (1824-1902) = Michael August GURSKE
F: Johann ARENDT M: Wilhelmine Marie Christina ACKERMANN

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld. : 1861 – 1908), Tuesday 22 July 1902, page 7
THE LATE MRS. GURSKI, OF TARAMPA.
On Sunday, the 13th instant (writes a cor respondent), there passed away, at the residence of her son-in-law, Tarampa, another of the old pioneers of the district in the person of Mrs. Wilhelmina Gurski, at the ripe age of 78 years and 10 months. She and her late husband (who predeceased her by six years) came to Queensland by the ship Friedenburg in 1873. As a contrast to present days means of communication, it may be mentioned that the voyage of the Friedenburg from Hamburg to Queensland occupied 116 days. Within two or three years of their arrival in this State they took up a selection at Tarampa, then known as the Rosewood Scrub. To new arrivals from a settled country like Germany the appearance of the place must have been truly forbidding nothing but dense scrub, sufficient to appal the stoutest heart. These hardy settlers, however, tackled it, and to day, instead of dense scrub, one sees flourishing farms. The deceased leaves one son and five daughters (most of whom reside is Tarampa), 45 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

Apolonia HAGEMANN (c.1867/68-1949) = Henrich Joseph HAGEMANN
F: Joseph SCHULTZ. M: Maria HERMANN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Monday, 3 October 1949, page 2
Obituary MRS. A. HAGEMANN
MARBURG, Oct. 1.
Mrs Apolinia Hagemann, a very old pioneer resident of Marburg, passed away at her son’s home on September 24 at the age of 82. The late Mrs Hagemann was born in 1868 in Beauts, Prussia, Germany. She came to Queensland with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs Joseph Schultz, in the ship Dacca at the age of 13 years For two years she worked at Prenzlau for the Smith family, and in 1889 she married Henry Hagemann, with whom she took up farming at Marburg. For the last 15 years she lived in retirement with her son. Her funeral took place at the Two Tree Hill Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Father Kelly officiated at the house and Rev. Father Tracey at the graveside. Her husband predeceased her 12 years ago, also one daughter. The remaining children are:- Mr. Joseph Hagemann (Marburg), Mesdames J. Kitzlemann (Sherwood), S. Voight (Glamorgan Vale), V. Voight (Lowood), C. Linning (Ipswich). There are 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Friedrich HECK ( 1859-1941)
F: Johannes HECK. M: Catherina BINGELL

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Saturday 8 November 1941, page 5
ROSEWOOD DISTRICT. GLAMORGAN VALE. Frlday.
Late Mr. F. Heck.
Mr. Frederlck Heck, one of the oldest residents of Glamorgan Vale, died suddenly on October 27 in hIs 83rd year. He was born in Hesse-Cassel., Germany and came to Australa at three years old. After landing In Brisbane the famlly went to Fairfield (now known as Annerley-road) to live. With his parents, brothers, and sisters, he came to Glamorgan Vale to live, and spent the remainder of his life here, seeing the growth of the district from dense scrub. 

He was of retiring dispositlon. When his family was young he served on the School Committee, and he took part in all local movements. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church, and in his quiet way, helped in many ways. In 1884 Mr. Heck married Miss Jessie Dixon, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Swift at Mr. Pratt’s home, Glamorgan Vale. The couple celebrated their golden wedding seven years ago. 

He is survived by his widow and seven children:- Medsmees J. Hines. Linville. C. Retchlag, H. Vorpagel and J. Heck., Kalbar; W. Beutel, Gympie; Messrs. A. T. Heck, Glamorgan Vale, W. F. Heck, Esk: also 19 grandchildren. 

The funeral, which was largely attended, left his late residence for the Fernvale Cemetery. Before the funeral a short service was held in the house by Rev. J. Murr, who also officated at the graveside. As a mark of respect for an old committee member, the school flag was flown at half-mast. Floral tokens included one from the local C.W.A.. Of a family of five brothers and five sisters, only one sister. Mrs. G. Hawley, Ipswich, and one brother, John Heck, Ipswich, are left. 

Valentine HEID

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 4 September 1926, page 7
ROSEWOOD DISTRICT.
ANOTHER HAIGSLEA PIONEER.
MR. VALENTINE HEID, of Haigslea, started his 85th year on March 11. He was born at Baden, in the south of Germany, in 1841, and was educated at Neckarhausen, near Heidelberg. He has often drunk Rhine water, and any amount of Rhine wine, he says. He spent his boyhood and youth beside the river, where his father was engaged in river shipping. The boy spent much of his time on the tow-paths of the Rhine and its tributary, the Necar, with his father’s horses, and saw many thousands of tons of Ruhr Valley coal going upstream to the industrial towns, and farm produce and rock salt going the other way on the river barges. When his father died and his property had been sold and divided up by the Corporation among the family of nine, according to the law of the time.

Mr. Heid came to Queensland. He was 22 years old when he left Hamburg on the Johanne Caesar, a fast sailing vessel. He landed in Brisbane on April 25, 1864, and went to Moggill, where he worked for two years for a farmer named Sexton. The late Mr. Prior, grandfather of Mr. Murray Prior of Dugandan, had received 100 acres of land in that locality as a “gift of grace” from the Government. Mr. Heid went to him, and worked there four years. He then went to Haigslea, where he had selected land. He soon found that the land was not suitable for farming, and began work as a teamster. For many years he was selling brigalow bark, and doing carrying work in the district. With the money he made from this he made the improvements on his selection.

In 1887 he was married. Using all the roads in the district in his carting work, he became greatly interested in better road construction. He challenged the Walloon Divisional Board to prove “that as much money was spent on the roads as was spent on the members’ dinner on meeting days”. He contested the next board election, and was elected. He remained a member of the board from 1884 until 1890. Ten years later he became Overseer for the board, and supervised much of the road construction of the District.

When Mr. Heid went to the district in 1870 there were many settlers in the vicinity, most of them German. Since then, however, most of them have left, and the more intense settlement is centred around Marburg.

In 1873 the settlers “put their heads and their money together,” Mr. Heid says, and built a church. Before this they had been attending the German Church in Nicholas-street, Ipswich. They then called the locality Kirchhelm (Church home). In the war time the name was changed to Haigslea. The church, on the Marburg-Ipswich road, about five miles from Marburg, had as its first minister Pastor Canstadt, a Dane. The church was burned down a few years ago, and has been rebuilt nearer to Marburg.

Mr. Heid was one of the founders of the district German friendly Society, which was started on January 1, 1882. The society still lives, and has about 20 members and a bank balance of about £270. Its members pay two shillings a month, and in cases of sickness receive from the funds £1 a week for the first six and a half weeks, and 10/ for the next six and a half weeks, and a funeral allowance. For 44 years the society has held its meetings on the Saturday nearest to the full moon in each month. A sports meeting is run each year to supplement the funds. The present Secretary is Mr. Jacob Kreis, and the President, Mr. L. Littmann. The society was registered with the Government as a friendly society in 1887, and is probably unique in the State.

Valentine HEID (1841-1930) = Louisa KURZ
F: Wilhelm Daniel HEID. M: Anna Marie BRUG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Monday, 21 July 1930, page 6
HAIGSLEA PIONEER. LATE MR VALENTINE HEID.
Mr. Valentine Heid, a pioneer of the Haigslea district, died on July 6. He was born at Baden, in the South of Germany, 90 years ago (writes our correspondent). He came to Queensland at the age of 22 years, travelling on the fast sailing vessel Johanne Caesar. He worked at Moggill for a time and later for the grandfather of the late Mr. Murray Prior. Subsequently Mr. Heid selected land at Kirchheim, now Haigslea. Then he engaged as a teamster. He was a member of the old Walloon Shire Council for six years, and became Overseer, supervising much of the road construction in the district. He also was one of the foundation members of the Walloon German Friendly Society, which was formed in January. 1882. It still has a member ship of about 20. A few years ago he had the misfortune to lose the sight of his left eye, a nail which he was driving into a post rebounding. He had been ill only for a few weeks before his death. The funeral took place on July 7, to the Walloon Cemetery. Pastor H. E Temme officiated at the graveside. Besides his widow, Mr. Heid leaves a grown-up, family of six daughters and four sons to mourn their loss. The daughters are Mrs. Gibson (Bundaberg), Mrs. Klatt. (Lowood), Mrs. Holohan (Rosewood), Mrs. Barlow (Ashgrove), Mrs. Holohan (Corinda). Mrs. Hambley (Paddington), and the sons William Daniel Heid (Rockhampton), Henry and George (Haigslea), and Walter (Harlin). There are 23 grandchildren.

Carl August HERMANN (1847-1933) = Auguste Emilie Louise LANGE (1852-1933)

Fassifern Guardian (Boonah, Qld. : 1905 – 1967), Wednesday 25 June 1930, page 5
DIAMOND WEDDING.
MR. AND MRS. C. A. HERMANN
A happy event took place on Thursday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hermann, when they celebrated their diamond wedding, says the Queensland Times of Saturday last. It was an enjoyable family gathering. The sons and daughters and grandchildren who were able to be present attended the function, with a number of friends. At lunch the tables were nicely arranged, with flowers. The afternoon was spent in chatting over olden days, and listening to selections on the gramophone. Tea was partaken of about 6 o’clock, when the wedding cake was cut by Mrs. Hermann, senr., and her granddaughter (Miss M. Gerchow). At night Pastor F. Finger conduced a short service and wished Mr. and Mrs. Hermann good health and every success for the remainder of their married life. In the afternoon a telegram was received from Mrs. Hermann’s sister, Mrs. E. Fell, Colinsville near Bowen, in remembrance of tho occasion.

SIXTY-FOUR YEARS’ RESIDENCE.
Mr. and Mrs. Hermann, like most of tho old pioneers, have had their ups and downs. They have lived in Queensland for 64 years, 45 of which have been spent in this district. Mr. Carl August Hermann was born in the village of Grimmen, Germany, in the year 1847. He sailed for Australia in October 1865, and landed in the following February. His first employment was on the railway construction to Toowoomba at 7/- per day. After finishing there he “humped his swag,” and Iater found work with a Mr. Patrick of Tarampa. He stayed with him until 1870. On June 5, 1870, he was married to Miss Auguste Lange, in the Ipswich Lutheran Church, by  Rev. Heiner. Mrs. Hermann was born in Berlinchen, Germany, in the year 1850. She left Germany on September 15, 1865, and landed in Brisbane in February of he following year.

Mr. Hermann selected land in the Rosewood Scrub in 1868 and lived there for 17 years. He then removed to Kulgun, where he carried on farming for 13 years. Since then he has lived a retired life at his present home near Bulbar. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hermann have enjoyed a fair measure of good health, hut in the past few years, owing to their advanced age, they have not enjoyed the best of health. Mr. Hermann has been totally blind for the past seven years. In the the early days of the Lutheran Church Mr. and Mrs. Hermann were amongst its most loyal supporters. Their family consists of Messrs. William Hermann, August A (Fassifern Valley), John F. (Kalbar), Mesdames H. Moll, of Geelong, Victoria, and W. Gerchow (Kalbar). There are also a large number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Friedrich Wilhelm HERRMANN (1881-1960) = Emilie Albertine DENNIEN (1883-1971)

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 28 July 1910, page 2
Birthday Party at Back Plain. (From Our Minden Correspondent.)
In response to invitations issued, a happy gathering assembled, last Saturday night, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Herrmann, of Back Plain, for the occasion to celebrate Mrs. Herrmann’s birthday. At about 8 p.m. the party were entertained in the spacious kitchen, which was decorated with flowers, foliage, &c. The tables were heavily laden with choice edibles, and in the centre was a beautifully ornamented three-tier birthday cake, a work of art, which reflected great credit upon the maker, Mrs. Herman Wruck, a sister of Mrs. Herrmann.

Mr. H. Frohloff presided, and, in a brief and felicitous speech, on behalf of the company, tendered many thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Herrmann for their kind invitation. He wished Mrs. Herrmann long life and prosperity and many happy returns of the day, and called upon the company to charge their glasses and drink her health, which was done with musical honours, and “Hoch soll sie leben.”

An adjournment was then made to the dancing-room, which was also very tastefully decorated. Excellent music was provided by Mr. H. Qualischefski (accordeon), and Mr. A. Kerle fulfilled the duties of master of ceremonies very creditably. Card-playing and other amusements were also indulged in, and, at intervals, the following items were contributed: Comic German song, Mr. A. Wenck, “Der bauer in der vesta straht;” song by Mr. A. Lehmann, “When I was sitting at my window last evening;” recitation by Mr. A. Wenck, “The Blue Hen ;” recitation by Mr. H. Frohloff, “Die lange würstel;” and recitation by Mr. A. Wenck, “The man with a single hair.”

There was also a waltzing competition for a prize, donated by Mr. Otto Millewski. About five couples competed in this event, which was won by Mr. Henry Ballin and Miss Lizzie Hollwarth. At midnight another repast was partaken of, after which the amusements were resumed, and continued merrily until the small hours of the morning, when after having thanked Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Herrmann, all returned to their respective homes.

Mrs. Herrmann was in receipt of many very choice presents, including several cheques, as follows:- Mr. and Mrs. W. Zable, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. A. Beduhn, lamp; Miss Annie Beduhn, fruit-dish; Miss Sylvia Wenck, birthday card; Mr. and Mrs. John Kissling, lamp; Mrs. E. Dennien (mother of Mrs. Fred. Herrmann), pair of vases; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wruck, box of handkerchiefs, bottle of scent, and sugar-basin; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dennien, vase and birthday card; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wruck and family, cake-stand, water-jug, and glasses; a friend, brooch and box of post-cards; Miss Augusta Frohlof, fancy flower-basket; Mr. and Mrs. H. Qualischefski, vegetable dish; Mr. Max, the Misses Hilda, Alma, and Martha Sakrzewski, fancy crockery; Mr. Albert Ballin, butter-dish; Mr. Henry Ballin, glass-dish, fruit-stand, and fancy candle-stand; Mr. Henry Mischlewski, pair photo frames; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Beduhn and family, cheque; Mrs. and Mrs Zahnow, fancy cheese-dish, vases, and water-jug; Mr. and Mrs. A. Wenck, sugar-basin and salt-cellar; Miss Emma Keole, sugar-basin; Mr. August Keole, pair of cups and saucers; Mr. Gustav Keole, butter-dish; Mr. Otto Millewski, fascinator; Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Neuendorff, cheque; Mr. John Herrmann and family, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lehmann, cheque; Miss Lizzie Hollwarth, cheque; Mr. W. Frohloff, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Muller, jam-dish and pair vases.

Francisca HOEFLER (1848-1931) = Timotheus HEOFLER (1844-1901)
F: Johann DIERINGER M: Magdalena ACKERMANN

Brisbane Courier (Qld.: 1864 – 1933), Wednesday, 1 July 1931, page 15
Mrs. Franziska Hoeffler, who died at Marburg on June 29, was the relict of the late Mr. Timothy Hoeffler, a pioneer of the Marburg district. She was bom at Gunigen, Wurtenberg, Germany, and came to Australia with her husband, on the ship, Dorunda, arriving in Moreton Bay in 1885. The deceased lady is survived by a son, Mr. John Hoeffler (Dalby), and two daughters, Mrs. Schroder (Innisfail), and Miss Tina Hoeffler (Marburg).

Albert HOHNKE (1875-1954)
F: Carl Friedrich Wilhelm HOHNKE  M: Charlotte Albertina FUSTENBERG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Friday 15 October 1954, page 9
Obituary MR. A. HOHNKE MARBURG, Oct. 13.
The death of Mr. Albert Hohnke at the Brisbane General Hospital last week has removed a well known and respected resident. Born in Marburg on May 28, 1875, Mr. Hohnke was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Hohnke, one of the early pioneering families of the district. As a child he attended the Marburg State School, and was present at the school’s recent jubilee function. A builder by trade, he was hardworking and conscientious, and made many friends during his business life. In March, 1899, he married Miss Minnie Huth, of Teviotville. A staunch member of the Baptist Church for over 60 years, he took a keen interest in all the activities connected with it. Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Mesdames W. Berlin (Grantham), W. Lehmann (Nambour), and J. Krueger (Kalbar). He also leaves eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Rev. H. L. McIntyre con ducted services at the church and graveside. He was assisted by Rev. P. J. Evans (Gatton) and Rev. J. C. Farquhar (Sandgate). Rev. Ron Farquhar (Kalbar) also was present. 

Anna Louise HOHNKE. (1869-1954)
F: Wilhelm MEISSNER. M: Caroline SPIEKERMANN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 20 July 1954, page 7
Obituary MRS. A. HOHNKE MARBURG. July 16.
Mrs. Anna Hohnke, widow of the late Mr. Rudolph Hohnke, passed away in the Ipswich General Hospital on July 10. The late Mrs. Hohnke, who had reached the age of 85 years, had been an invalid for many years. Born in Germany, she came to Queensland with her parents when she was three years of age. She is survived by her five daughters. Mesdames C. Berlin (Marburg). O. Bottcher. H. L. Bachmann (Ipswich), F. Kuss (Marburg). and W. Kuss, also one son, Mr. Robert Hohnke. A daughter (Irene) predeceased her. The late Mrs. Hohnke had 27 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She also leaves one sister. Mrs. J. Kickbush (Marburg), and two brothers, Messrs. W. and B. Meissner. The funeral, which was largely attended, moved from the Marburg Baptist Church. of which the late Mrs. Hohnke was a devout member. Rev. McIntyre conducted the service at the church, and at the graveside. Mr. Rudolph Hohnke died six years ago. 

Anton JENDRACHOWSKI (1843-1929)
F: Maciej JENDRACHOWSKI  M: Marianna TORANSKA

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 4 June 1929, page 6
There passed away at Coolana, recently, one of the district’s oldest pioneers, Mr. Anton Jendrachowski (writes our correspondent). Born in West Prussia, he came to Australia with wife and family 54 years ago. The voyage by sailing vessel took about six months. He spent a year in Brisbane and later selected at Coolana the property on which his son Frank now lives. After a few years he took up other property at Coolana, on which he lived until the time of his death. The funeral took place to the Tarampa Roman Catholic Church. He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, and 12 grandchildren to mourn their loss. The children are—Frank (Coolana), Anton (Ipswich), and Mrs. Manthey (Coolana).

George KAHL (1845-1926) = Anna Gertrude SCHÄFER (1853-1888)

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 9 August 1913, page 5
Our Kirchheim Letter
FAREWELL PARTY
Tuesday evening a farewell party was tendered to Mr. Kahl sen., by the residents of the Kirchheim district. There were over 200 persons present. At supper, Mr. H. Clem sen., presided. Mr. H. Sakrzewski, said he was pleased to be present to say “goodbye” to such an old and esteemed friend. He (Mr. Kahl), had always displayed a great interest in the Church he belonged to, and was a credit to it. As a Sunday school teacher he was invaluable. He wished Mr. Kahl long life and good health. On behalf of the people of Kirechheim he had much pleasure in presenting Mr. Kahl with a small token of the esteem in which they held him. He then asked Mr. Kahl to accept a valuable bag. On rising, Mr. Kahl was greeted with applause. In thanking the people for the honnur they had done him, he said he was downhearted now, as he had to leave so many good friends. He was very thankful for the present, and thought he was not worthy of it. After all he had only done his duty to God and man. If God spared him, he would continue to do hid duty, no matter where he went. He would never foregt his friends at Kirchheim. (Applause.) 

The whole gathering then sand “‘For he’s a jolly good fellow,” after which the Chairman called for three cheers for Mr. Kahl, which were heartily given. Mr. C. P. Hertweck said that such a function was not like welcoming a friend. He had known Mr. Kahl a good many years, and he was one of those who had a good word for everybody. In his opinion, Mr. Kahl had done more for the district than many of them. He had, in the olden days, carved a home out of the dense scrub, he being one of the oldest pioneers. Men such as he were the people the Government should look after better than they did. It was such men who had made Queensland what it is today, and they deserved a reward. The hoped Mr. Kahl would live many years of his retired life. (Applause.) 

Mr. Koch said Mr. Kahl was a man, who had lived a great many years in the district, and had made a great many friends. As a neighbour he knew of none better. He also endorsed Mr. Hertweck’s remarks relative to rewarding the pioneers of Queensland. Mr. Koch complimented the promoters- Messrs. O. Argow and L. Federer for the very successful manner in which they had arranged everything. 

Mr. Klupfel said that Mr. Kahl was “second to none” in the district, and he was exceedlingly sorry that they were losing him. 

The Chairman said he had known Mr. Kahl a good many years. He had been connected with the Kirchheim State School, and was a staunch supporter of anything that would benefit the people and district. On one occasion he had, in company with Mr. Kahl, taken a trip to Europe. He was sorry that the district was losing such a good resident. 

Various amusements, including dancing, card &c. were indulged in until the following morning. Splendid dance music was supplied by Mr. F. Berghauser. Mr. W. Wendt played the extras. Mr. O. Argow gave several selections on his phonograph, which were much appreciated. Mr. Eisemenger assisted by Mr. R. Kreis, had charge of the dancing. Before leaving for Woombye, Mr. Kahl will visit his friends and relatives. 

Carl Fredrick KLIBBE (1847-1937)
F: Freidrich Fritz KLIBBE M: Wilhelmine MÜLLER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Monday, 26 July 1937, page 5
MR. C. F. KLIBBE. TARAMPA, July 25.
Mr C. F. Klibbe, one of the oldest residents of the Lowood district, passed away on July 14, in his 91st year. His death severs a link with the earliest pioneering days of this district. Mr. Klibbe was born at Ossecken. Brandenburg (Germany) on February 2, 1847. At the age of 23 he married Miss Augusta Louise Sitzenstock, of Pommern (Germany), who died 26 years ago.

In 1873,  Mr. and Mrs. Klibbe and their two sons, Charles and Adolph (now deceased), left Germany for Australia in the sailing vessel, the Friedeburg, the voyage occupying 16 weeks. After landing in Queensland. Mr. Klibbe assisted on a sugar farm near Brisbane. Then he worked for 15 months on the construction of the Brisbane-Ipswich railway line. He took up a scrub selection in the locality now known as Tarampa, where Mr. Klibbe spent the rest of his life. He had to battle with all the hardships that attended the struggles of the early pioneers. He was obliged to blaze a trail by chipping the bark from the trees so that he could find his way home from a neighbour, whom he was fortunate enough to find. Dense scrub and forest tested the hardy arms of this pioneer. Before the construction of a slab house, then quite common, Mr. and Mrs. Klibbe had to pitch their tent. Flour, sugar, and other necessities were sometimes carried from Ipswich to Tarampa. In the course of time Mr. Klibbe triumphed over all these difficulties, made a home in the, wilderness, and became a successful farmer.

Mr. Klibbe’s general health was very good; in the last years he suffered from intense eye strain, which keenly tested his patience, because he was very fond of a good book. His mental alertness he retained to the end. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Klibbe, five of whom died. Those still living are: Mrs. A. Barke, Prenslau, Mr. F. Klibbe, Tarampa, and Mr. W. Klibbe. Lowood. There were 74 grandchIldren and seven great-grandchildren. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral at the Minden Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor H. E. Temme of Marburg, officiated at the home, the church, and the graveside.

Auguste Emilie KOCH (c. 1849-1919)
F: Johann Gottleib August BARKE. M: Wilhelmine MORITZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld: 1909 – 1954) Monday, 27 Jan 1919, page 6
Rosewood Letter – Obituary
The death occurred, on Wednesday morning, the 22nd instant at the residence of her daughter (Mrs. W. M. Krause, of Lanefield), of Mrs Amelia Koch, relict of the late Mr. Wilhelm Koch, of Kirchheim, in her 66th year, after a long and painful illness.

Franz Friedrich KOCH (1833-1918)
F: Anton Friedrich Wilhelm KOCH. M: Catharina Margaretha Elisabet KLIEBART

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld: 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 9 July 1918, page 4
DEATH OF MR. FRANZ KOCH.
A very old resident of the district in the person of Mr. Franz Koch, of Kirchheim. passed away at his residence on Friday evening, 28th June, after a long illness. Deceased who had reached the advanced age of 85 years and 6 months, enjoyed good health up to 12 months ago, when an injury to his foot began to cause him trouble and ultimately cause his death. Throughout his long illness be had the careful attention of Dr. Sirois, of Marburg. The late Mr. Koch was a native of Schleswig Holstein, and came to Queensland in 1859. In 1873 he purchased a property in Kirchheim, where he had resided ever since. In 1874 he married his wife being Miss Emilia Barke, and she and a family of seven, four sons and three daughters, are left to mourn his loss. A pathetic feature of his death is that Mrs. Koch has been for the past six weeks an inmate of the Ipswich Hospital, also suffering from a bad foot. The sons are Messrs. H Koch (Gympie), A. Koch (Kalbar), J. Koch (Kirchheim) and W. Koch (Lanefield). The daughters are Mesdames J. Hoffler (Dalby), A. Krause, and W. Krause (Lanefield), while there are 28 grandchildren. The funeral left deceased’s late residence on Saturday afternoon for the Walloon cemetery, and was largely attended. Pastor Koch of the Marburg Lutheran Church, officiated at the graveside.

Wilhelm August KRAATZ (1880-1950)
F: Wilhelm Carl Friedrich KRAATZ  M: Louisa Wilhelmine Caroline VOIGT

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Thursday 23 February 1950, page 6
Obituary MR. W. A. KRAATZ
MARBURG, Feb. 22.
The death took place suddenly at the residence of his son, Henry, at Tallegalla, recently, of Mr. Wilhelm A. Kraatz. Mr. Kraatz enjoyed very good health until about 11 months ago, when he underwent a major operation. The late Mr. Kraatz was widely known, having lived in the Tallegalla district for 70 years. Until three years ago he was actively engaged in farming. He was born in 1880 on the property which his son now owns, and he always took a keen and active part in anything concerning the welfare and progress of the district. For a number of years he was secretary of the Tallegalla Dip Company and the Local Producers’ Association. In 1904 he married Miss Sarah Sippel, of Minden, who predeceased him eight years ago.He leaves a grown up family of two sons, Messrs. Sid (Indooroopilly) and Henry Kraatz (Tallegalla). There are also three grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, August, and a sister, Miss Minnie Kraatz, both of Tallegalla. The funeral took place from the Methodist Church for the Tallegalla Cemetery. Rev. Cecil J. Robinson, of the Lowood Methodist Church Circuit, conducted a service at the church and also at the graveside. Despite the inclement weather and the bad state of the roads, the funeral was largely attend-ed by many who came to pay their last respects to a highly respected citizen of the district.

Johann Friedrich KRASCHNEFSKI and Emma Henrietta Elizabeth RECK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Monday 18 March 1935, page 6
MR. AND MRS. KRASCHNEFSKI.
Mr. John Kraschnefski was born in West Prussia 75 years ago, and Mrs. Kraschnefski 69 years ago. The former came out to this country at the age of 13 years with his parents on the Windsor Castle, which reached Brisbane alter 15 weeks out from Hamburg. Mr. Kraschnefski, sen., selected land In the Rosewood dis trict and young John obtained em ployment with Mr. Gustav Weise, a rope-maker at Little Ipswich, at 2/6 a week. Later he saw an opportunity to better himself, and for some time worked at Keogh’s store in Brisbane street, Ipswich, for 5/ a week. When his father died he reallsed that his place was on the farm. 

Mr. Kraschnefski’s initiation into this new sphere of life was anything but a happy one: Three times during the ’93 flood the farm was covered with water, and the family lost everything but a few cows. It was In 1885 that he married Miss Emma Reeck, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Reeck, of Laidley. They were marrled in the Plainland Lutheran Church by Pastor Gessling. Such a severe set-back in their early married life would have disheartened anyone, and Mr. Kraschnefski admitted yesterday that it needed a very stout heart to carry on. “I got work repairing the railway lines in the Brisbane River district for six weeks at 5/ a day,” he said, “and that gave me a little lift again. I went back to the farm, repaired things a llttle and sold the whole 102 acres for £250.” 

When the Tarampa Station was cut up for selection in 1895, he and his wife made their entry into the district, which was to know them well as the kindly benevolent old couple so much loved and highly respected today. They have been on that farm ever since. The Apostolic Church owes much of its development in that district to the untiring efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Kraschnefski. The former rode many miles in the surrounding country in his endeavours to see a firm estab lishment of the faith, and after helping with the building of the Hatton Vale Church he was indeed a proud man when he commenced building the Brlghtview Church six years ago, He was its first priest. 

Mr. and Mrs. Kraschnefski have three sons and three darughters, all settled on the land in that district, and five grandchildren. In 1906 Mr. Kraschnefski was one of the party of Apostolic delegates who returned to Germany on Church business. Mrs. G. Diesing, W. Schloss, and Miss Annie Kraschnefski are daughters, and Messrs. William, Fred, and John Kraschnefski, all of Bright view, are sons.

Johann Friedrich KRASCHNEFSKI (1862-1942)
F: Johann Friedrich KRASCHNEFSKI. M: Anna Dorothea WELK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 24 February 1942, page 5
OBITUARY. MR. JOHANN KRASCHNEFSKI BRIGHT VIEW, Feb. 22.
The death occurred on February 14, at his residence, Bright View, of Mr. Johann Kraschnefski, in his 80th year. The late Mr. Kraschnefski, who was the oldest resident of Bright View, was respected by a wide circle of friends. He had been ailing for a few years.

The late Mr. Kraschnefski was born at Riesenkirch, West Prussia, in 1862. Coming to Australia with his parents at the age of 11 years, he worked for a time as a rope-maker for Mr. Wiese, of Ipswich for 2/6 a week. Then he worked at Stone Gully, Tarampa, for some time, at muster-ing times, in breaking in horses and other work on the old Tarampa station. In 1894 he took up 125 acres of the station, on Lockyer Creek, at Bright View. In 1895 he married Miss Emma Rech, of Laidley Scrub.

His early life was one of great difficulties. He took corn from Tarampa to Rosewood in a wooden wheelbarrow. Meat was scarce and sometimes he and his wife and others were obliged to kill wallabies for meat. Any pigs which could be fattened were at once killed for consumption. During clearing operations on his land he and his wife walked daily from Tarampa (a distance of four miles), returning after the day’s work.

He was always a keen churchman. He was a priest of the Apostolic Church for almost 50 years. In the early days he travelled a far as Ropeley, on horseback, to conduct services, often being prevented from doing so by flood waters. He was associated with the Bright View Apostolic Church since its foundation in 1910. Owing to his advancing years, however, he has not taken such an active part for the past eight years.

The funeral took place at the Bright View Apostolic Church on Monday, February 16. Services in the church and at the graveside were conducted by Bishop H. Niemeyer, Hatton Vale, assisted by Revs. W. O. Flor (Bright View). A. Sempf (Halton Vale). and H. Diesing (Tarampa). He is survived by his widow, three sons, and three daughters:- Messrs. Frederick and Wilhelm (Bright View), Johann (Ipswich); Mesdames W. Diesing and V. A. Schloss, and Miss Anne (Bright View). There are 15 grandchildren.

Anna Justine KRAUSE. (1855-1929)
F: Gottleib KÖPP  M: Ernestine Wihelmine Friederike SELL

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday 4 September 1929, page 11
ROSEWOOD DISTRICT MARBURG, Monday.
Obituary.  The death occurred on Friday night at her residence, Mar burg, of Mrs. Anna Gustina Krause, wife of Mr. August Krause. The late Mrs. Krause. who was well known and highly respected, was born in Germany in the year 1855. She came to Queensland with her mother (Mrs. Kopp) and her two brothers in 1870 in the sailing ship Humbolt. In 1874 she was married to Mr. A. Krause and they took up their residence at Pimpama Island. After residing there for 7 years they moved to Loganholme, and in 1889, with their family, came to reside in this centre. Five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Krause celebrated their golden wedding. During recent years Mrs. Krause health has been indifferent, and her death followed a short illness. She is survived by her husband and a family of six sons and four daughters. The sons are Messrs. Charles and Paul (Marburg), Albert and William (Lanefield), Gustav (Tallegalla), and Hermann (Fairney View). The daughters are Mrs August Leschke (Malibar), Mrs. F. Gierke (Prenzlau), Mrs. W. Gerber (Marburg), and Mrs. W. Stegemann (Lockrose). There are 33 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The funeral, which was one of the largest seen in the district, took place on Sunday morning, the place of the interment being the Marburg Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor H. E. Temme, of the Marburg Lutheran Church, officiated at the graveside.

August Friedrich Wilhelm KRAUSE and Anna Justine KÖPP

Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1903; 1916 – 1926), Thursday 17 January 1924, page 11
GOLDEN WEDDING
A MARBURG CEREMONY
Mr. and Mrs. A. Krause, well known and highly respected residents of Marburg, celebrated their golden wedding last week. They were married at Bethania Junction on January 7, 1874; Rev. Mr. Hellmuth officiating. At the residence of their son, Mr. Paul Krause, Marburg on Monday of last week, the children of the aged couple had prepared a most excellent breakfast, pride of place on the long table being taken by a handsome three-tier wedding cake, the work of Mrs Mary Krause, who had been a pupil at the Marburg Rural School. Before partaking of the good things provided, Rev. T. Lutze addressed Mr. and Mrs. Krause on the text of the Scripture, “Abide with us, for it is toward even-ing, and the day is far spent”. Justice having been done to the refreshments, Rev. Mr. Lutze proposed the toast to “The Happy Couple” To celebrate their golden wedding, the speaker said was a privilege enjoyed by few. On behalf of all present he extended to them heartfelt congratulations, and hoped the eventide of life would be full of happiness. After Mr. R. Ey, theological student from Adelaide, had added his congratulations, the toast was enthusiastically pledged with musical honours. Messrs F. Gierke, A. Leschke, and F. Krause joined in the felicitations.

August Friedrich Wilhelm KRAUSE (1847-1936) = Anna Justine KÖPP
F: Christian Friedrich Wilhelm KRAUSE M: Justine Charlotte Dorothea RECK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 20 May 1930, page 9

               Left: Photo from newspaper.    Right: Photo restored.

MR. A. KRAUSE, SEN. MARBURG PIONEER.
A resourceful pioneer is Mr. A. Krause, sen., who is seen in the picture accompanying this sketch, with his son, grandson and great grandson. The old gentleman, who has celebrated his 83rd birthday, was born in Germany, and when 18 years of age came to Australia with his parents. His first employment was on a sugar plantation in the Caboolture district. He went to Gympie and assisted to sink the first shaft on the goldfields. He remained there only six months, and returned to Brisbane. Work at the time was very scarce and 2/6 per day was considered a substantial wage. For three months Mr. Krause travelled towards Rockhampton in search of work and at last secured employment in meat works outside Maryborough, where he remained for another six months.

Subsequently he took up land around Pimpana Island. In 1874 he married Miss Anna Gustina Kopp, who came to Queensland with her mother and two brothers in the ship “Humbolt” in 1870. Seven years were spent on the Island. Then Mr. Krause bought a farm at Loganholme, where another eight years were spent. In 1889 Mr. and Mrs. Krause settled in the Marburg district, farming pursuits again being followed. Their farm near Malabar station consisted of 50 acres, but was enlarged as time went on. In 1915 they retired from farming and purchased an allotment in the township of Marburg. Mrs. Krause died last August. There were 10 children, six sons and four daughters, all of whom are living in and around the Marburg district. They are Charles and Paul (Marburg), Gustav (Tallegalla). William and Albert (Lanefield), Herman (Fairney View), Mrs. A. Leschke and Mrs. W. Gerber (Marburg). Mrs. F. Gherke (Prenzlau) and Mrs. W. Stegemann (Lockrose). There are also 22 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren living. It is pleasing to observe that Mr. Krause still enjoys good health.

Catherine Margaretta KREBS (1850-1916) = Lorenz KREBS
F: Johan DUHS. M: Apollina FINCK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Monday, 25 September 1916, page 3
Our Kirchheim Letter. OBITUARY.
Another resident (Mrs. Krebs, sen.), passed away at her daughter’s, Mrs. P. Hertwick’s, residence last Saturday morning. The deceased was one of the early pioneers, having come to this district in April, 1871. It is claimed that she was the first white woman to face the difficulties and danger of what was then known as the Rosewood scrub. Her husband (who survives her), selected the land where they have lived since. Mrs. Krebs had enjoyed good health, until some little while ago, when she began to fail. Dr. Flynn, of Ipswich, was consulted, and it was hoped that life would be preserved a little longer. Despite medical skill, and loving attention, the deceased passed away. At the funeral there were mourners from Lockrose, Ipswich, Glamorgan Vale, Lowood, Rosewood, Thagoona, Walloon, Marburg, and Kirchheim. Sixty vehicles, and a large number of horsemen formed the procession. The last sad rites were performed by the Rev. A. Capern, of Rosewood, who made kindly references to the good qualities of the deceased. Much sympathy is expressed for the relatives. The deceased was 66 years of age, and leaves a family of 10-six sons and four daughters.

John Adam KREBS (1875-1938)
F: Lorenz Wilfred KREBS  M: Catherine’ Katherina Margarethe DUHS

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Thursday 14 April 1938, page 4
OBITUARY. MR. JOHN ADAM KREBS. HAIGSLEA, April 13.
On Saturday evening, at the Marburg Private Hospital, a highly respected resident, Mr. John Adam Krebs, passed away. The late Mr. Krebs was born at Haigslea, then known as Rosewood Scrub, in the year 1875, and was the second son of the late Mr. Lorenz Krebs. He worked on his father’s farm until he reached the age of 19 years, when he struck out for himself. He worked at Mt. Cotton, and at Redland Bay in the butchering business. He was head cook at the Seaview Hotel Sandgate, for several years, also at Lennon’s Hotel, Brisbane. After about 10 years he came back to Haigslea and took over his father’s farm, carrying on dairying and mixed farming until about seven years ago. Then he was forced to sell his farm on account of ill-health. He has not been in robust health since. After he sold his farm he lived with his sister, Mrs. C. P. Hertweck, with the exception of one year, which he spent with another sister, Mrs. G. Hertweck, Mt. Marrow. About three weeks ago he became seriously ill, and he passed away peacefully on Saturday. The remains were interred in the Walloon Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, Rev. N. C. Watt (Rosewood) conducting the last sad rites at the graveside, and at the home of Mr. C. P. Hertweck, whence the cortege left. The late Mr. Krebs was a bachelor. He was always cheerful and beloved by all who came in contact with him. He leaves four brothers and four sisters-Messrs. W. Krebs, Russell Island; G. Krebs, Cooroy; L. Krebs, Mt. Marrow; and L. A. Krebs, Beechmont: Mrs. C. P. Hertweck, Haigslea; Mrs. G. Hertweck, Mt. Marrow; Mrs. A. Qualischefski, Kentville; and Mrs. F. Muche, Forest Hill. The pall bearers at the funeral were Messrs. W., L., G., and L.A. Krebs. A. Qualischefski, and A. Hertweck.

Conrad KREIS (1861-1950) = Catharina ALTHAUS
F: Jacob KREIS. M: Katharine TRIPP

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 2 August 1950, page 5
Obituary MR. C. KREIS
With the passing of Mr. Conrad Kreis in Brisbane last Wednesday, a lifetime rich with toil, service, and pioneering history has concluded. Mr. Kreis, who leaves a widow, seven sons, and a daughter, will be remembered as a pioneer of the Haigslea district, his parents being the first selectors there. Born in Germany 89 years ago, the late Mr. Kreis came to Queensland with his parents at the age of two years. The family settled at Ipswich and pitched their tent where the Brassall School now stands. His father was a stonemason, and helped in the erection of Cribb and Foote’s original building.

After a time the family moved out to Kirchelm (now Haigslea). The district then was all scrub, and the wallables were such a nuisance to the crops that the late Mr. Kreis and his elder brother had to take half nightly shifts, rattling tins to frighten them away. There was no water on the property and the late Mr Kreis and his father and bother, with yokes on their backs, had to walk to Sandy Creek (seven miles away) and carry water home. Mr. Kreis bought his first pair of shoes when he was in his late teens. Once when there was no money for food, the family lived for seven months on pumpkin and wallaby. After moving to Haigslea the late Mr. Kreis took on cotton picking. On his first job he and his two brothers worked for six weeks for £2. As there was nowhere else to sleep, they slept in the cottonfield. When he was II years old his father died, and he and his elder brother were left to do all the work on the farm. As the land was covered with dense scrub, and they had no horse or plough, everything had to be done by hand. Their home was a slab humpy with a bark roof. When they had cleared all the scrub on the first property, the late Mr. Kreis sold it and took a lease on a larger property at Haigslea. This was over-run with dense brigalow scrub which had to be cleared.

At the age of 23 the late Mr Kreis married Miss Kathrine Althaus of Haigslea. He started to combine carpentry with his farming and two outstanding pieces of his work still remaining are the Marburg Hotel and the Marburg Hospital. Later he was able to buy cow and a horse and plough which made work on the farm easier. Mr. Kreis would ride 12 miles to Ipswich with bundles of maize across the horse’s back and would sell it for 1/- a bushel, and with this he would buy a little sugar and flour to take back. After it had been developed Mr. Kreis sold this property and purchased a smaller one on which he resided for 20 years. Finally he made his home in Sandgate.

Members of his family are Mrs. C. Beasley (Brassall), Mr, H. Kreis (Morningside), Mr H. J. Kreis (Giru, Townsville) Mr. C. Kreis (Redcliffe). Mr R H. Kreis (Sandgate), Mr. R F. Kreis (Sandgate), Mr. L H. Kreis (Mt. Gravatt) Mr. P. S. Kreis (Sandgate). One son died at the age of I9 years. The late Mr. Kreis leaves 28 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Wilhelmine Christine KUHN (1834-1910)
F: George ALTMANN M: ?

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld : 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 1 September 1910, page 4
OBITUARY. Mrs. Kuhn, sen., who died recently at the residence of her son, Mr. William Kuhn, of Kirchheim, was born at Domrow, Germany, on the 23rd July, 1834 (writes our Kirchheim correspondent). Deceased was the daughter of Mr. G. Altmann, Berlin, Germany. In 1857 she married Mr. Michael Kuhn, of Gramzow, Germany, and in 1863 they embarked at Hamburg in the sailing ship Wundrom with their four children–namely, Minnie, Charles, Frederica, and Mary-for Queensland. After a voyage of 18 weeks St. Helena was reached, and the immigrants were landed there, on account, of sickness, for a period of 12 weeks. The Wundrom had 400 immigrants on board, of whom 80 died of sickness, and four were drowned. In 1864 they landed in Brisbane. Whilst on the island one of the children, Mary, died. The Kuhn family settled down in West End, Brisbane, where Mr. Kuhn obtained work. Some time afterwards another son, William, was born. After living at West End for seven years the Kuhn family left there, and came to the Rosewood Scrub. At that time the cotton and maize industries were carried on to a great extent. In 1889 Mr. Kuhn died. I am informed that Mrs. Kuhn played an important part in connection with the Wesleyan Church at Kirchheim. Deceased’s death was due to a general break-up of the system, after an illness of a month. She lived a quiet life, and was very much respected by her neighbours and friends. She has lived in the district now known as Kirchheim for the past 38 years, and had attained the age of 76 years. The late Mrs. Kuhn was a sister of Mr. William Altmann, of Glamorgan Vale. The following are left to mourn their mother’s death:– Mrs. T. Madsen (Albion), Messrs. W. Kuhn (Kirchheim) and C. Kuhn, Messrs. E. and F. Cramer (Gympie) and C. Brewer, (Beenleigh), were also related to deceased. The Rev. J. Frank officiated at the graveside, and gave a very impressive sermon. Mr. H. Federer and Mrs. A. Littmann rendered invaluable service during deceased’s short illness.

Emilie Auguste Fredericke KUSS (1859-1930)
F: Christian Friedrich SCHUBEL  M: Dorothea Fredericke NINMERGAT

Brisbane Courier (Qld.: 1864 – 1933), Wednesday, 12 March 1930, page 23
Mrs Emelia Kuss, a pioneer resident of the Marburg district and relict of the late Mr Adolph Kuss died at her residence on March 6 at the age of 71 years. Mrs Kuss had been in indifferent health for some considerable time and during the last few weeks her illness became serious. She was born in Germany in 1859 and came to Queensland with her parents when 6 years old. Her father secured work in the Bowen district and at Waterford. In I860 they came to reside at Haigslea. After her marriage she resided at Marburg. Her husband died in 1925. She is survived by five sons – Messrs Charles and Frederick Kuss (Marburg), Hermann and William Kuss (Mount Walker) and Harold Kuss (Brisbane) and two daughters – Mrs. W. Berlin (Mount Berryman) and Mrs. H. Leschke (Mar burg). The funeral took place on March 7. The services at the house and at the graveside were conducted by Rev. T. E. Ashworth, of Toowong.

August Friedrich Wilhelm LAMPRECHT (1857-1918) = Auguste Wilhelmina THEUERKAUF
F: Johann Christian LAMPRECHT  M: Friedericke Wilhelmine Charlotte WALTER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 10 August 1918, page 6
HAIGSLEA NOTES.
The death of Mr. August Lamprecht took place (writes our correspondent), at his residence last Friday evening, his demise being due to puenmonia, and other complications. The late Mr. Lam ]precht had lived in this district for 40 years, and was engaged in farming and dairying. He was 61 years of age, and leaves a widow and large family to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was largely attended.

Auguste Wilhelmina LAMPRECHT (1871-1953)
F: August THEUERKAUF M: Amalia CUERT

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 7 March 1953, page 4
Obituary MRS. A. LAMPRECHT
HAIGSLEA, March 6.
Another respected and well known resident of Haigslea, Mrs. A. Lamprecht, who lived in the district for the past 60 years, passed away recently at the Ipswich General Hospital. The late Mrs. Lamprecht had been in ill health for a considerable time, and had been an inmate of the hospital on several occasions, the last being for five weeks prior to her death. Mrs. Lamprecht was born at Ebenezer on June 27 1871, the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Theuerkauf. At an early age her parents moved to Marburg, where she spent her girlhood days. She was married to Mr. August Lamprecht in 1892, and moved to Haigslea, where she lived until the time of her death. Mr. Lamprecht died 35 years ago. Mrs. Lamprecht was a faithful member of her church, and attended regularly until illness prevented her from doing so. She is survived by nine children (four sons and five daugh ters). Four children predeceased her. The funeral took place at Marburg Cemetery after a service in the Church of Christ, which was largely attended, and conducted by Pastor Vanham, who also officiated at the graveside.

Hermann Friedrich Wilhelm LESCHKI (1849-1928)
F: August Johan LEISCHKI. M: Ernestine Wilhelmine MANTAI

Daily Standard (Brisbane, Qld.: 1912 – 1936), Wednesday, 8 February 1928, page 6
MR. HERMANN LESCHKI, an old pioneer. of the Marburg district, died at his residence on Saturday. The late Mr. Leschki was born in Germany In 1849, and came to Queensland at the age of 30 years.

Christian Friedrich LIESEGANG (1832-1912)
F: Johann Friedrich Wilhelm LIESEGANG M: Marie Elisabeth PIRWITZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 15 May 1912, page 2
Obituary.  Mr. C. LIESEGANG
It is with deepest regret (writes a correspondent) that I have to chronicle the death of a very highly-esteemed German pioneer in the person of Mr. Christian Liesegang. The deceased, who was one of the oldest German pioneer settlers in the district, arrived in Brisbane with his family, on the 16th December, 1871, and settled on land in the Logan district, where he remained with his family for about four years, in the course of which term he had the misfortune to lose his wife. In 1876 he and his family selected land in the Rosewood Scrub at Hillside, where, after hard toil, he made a beautiful home. After residing there for many years, he ceased active work, and lived with his youngest son, Mr. John Liesegang, who was his father’s successor on the land. In the year 1909 his son disposed of his farm at Hillside, and settled on land at Booie, via Kingaroy. After living there for a short time, the deceased became ill, his illness extending over two years. During part of that time he was under the care of Dr. Heslop, of Kingaroy, and was also attended to by Dr. Garde, of Maryborough, but their skilful aid was of no permanent value, and he passed away peacefully on the 5th instant at the ripe old age of 79 years and seven months. The remains were laid to rest in the Booie Cemetery, the cortege being a very lengthy one comprising relations and many friends whom he had gained during his short term in that district. The last sad rites were performed in a very impressive manner by the Rev. Wm. Harris. The deceased leaves two sons, two daughters and 36 grandchildren and a very large circle of friends.

Martin Friedrich LEHMANN (1834-1922) = Dorothea Luise HARM
F: Martin LEHMANN  M: Anne Luise PAGE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 9 June 1922, page 3
Tarampa Letter. Obituary
It is with regret we record the death of one of the oldest pioneers in the district in the person of Mr. Martin Lehmann, whose demise occurred at his son’s residence at Frenchton, on Friday morning, 2nd June. The end was not unexpected, as deceased had being ailing for some time. The late Mr. Lehmann was born in Germany in the year 1834, and came to Queensland in the year 1872, when he went to the Logan, and engaged in farming. After residing there for two years he went to what was then the Rosewood scrub, and selected land, and started to make a home for himself and his family in the then wilderness, in which undertaking he was most successful, although all produce at that time had to be carted to Ipswich. The late Mr. Lehmann, who was of a kind and loving disposition, had reached the ripe age of 88 years, and there are left to mourn his loss two sons and four daughters, 50 grandchildren, and 51 great grandchildren. His wife predeceased him 20 years ago, and the children are:- Mr. A. Lehmann (Frenchton), with whom he was living a retired life; Mr. W. Lehmann (Hillside); Mrs. H. Sippel (Hillside); Mrs. H. Ruhl (Prenzlau); Mrs.. A. Peiper (Frenchton); and Mrs. Schmidt (Redland Bay). The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Saturday afternoon at the Frenchton Baptist Cemetery, of which church the deceased was a strong adherent. The service was conducted at the graveside by the Rev. Kroner.

Antonie LEVANDOFSKI (1860-1909)
F: Jacob NOLAND. M: Katharine LANCOVIS

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 25 June 1909, page 4
DEATH OF MRS. M. LEVANDOFSKI.
After about a fortnight’s illness, Mrs. Michael Levandofski died at her husband’s residence, near Tarampa, on Sunday evening last (writes our Tarampa correspondent under date of the 22nd instant). She was recovering from an attack of pneumonia, when an untoward circumstance, heart-failure, supervened, causing her unexpected demise. Mrs. Levandofski was 48 years of age, and was well known and respected by a wide circle of friends. She was a native of Queensland, and came to Tarampa with her parents more than 30 years ago. She leaves a widower and four sons and four daughters (most of whom are grown up) to morn their irreparable loss; whilst three children predeceased her. Her mother and the following brothers and sister also survive her:- Cr. John Noland (Chairman of the Walloon Shire Council), Messrs. Frank and Christopher Noland (Wondai), and Miss Alice Noland, Tarampa. The body was interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery here, today, in the presence of numerous friends and acquaintances, the Rev. W. Cashman, of St. Mary’s, Ipswich, officiating at the graveside.

Friedrich Wilhelm LINNING (1840-1927) = Johanna Margaretha LORENZEN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld : 1909 –  1954), Saturday, 28 August 1926, page 7
ROSEWOOD DISTRICT. PIONEERS OF HAIGSLEA AREA.
LIFE STORY OF MR. F. W. LINNING.
TALE OF ENTERPRISE AND ATTAINMENT.
One of the most interesting and most lovable old men of West Moreton is Mr. F. W. Linning, of Haigslea. At 86 he has a clearer mind and a better memory than most men of half the age. His reminiscences, covering 62 years of colonial development and a long, eventful life, make a striking story of adventure and achievement. Ever enterprising and progressive, he has played a big part in the development of the Rosewood district. He is cheerful and kindly, and his energy still surprises much younger men.

Mr. Linning was born in Germany on March 25, 1840. Seeking better prospects and a brighter land, he set sail from Hamburg on May 4. 1864, on the ship La Rochele. On September 6 of the same year the ship came to anchor in Moreton Bay. 

From the anchorage in the Bay the migrants were taken to the infant Brisbane in the old steamer Ipswich. Despite its shallow draught of 18 inches, the boat was stranded for two hours on a sandbank in the river mouth before the tide rose enough for the “Ipswich” to steam on to the landing place. There was then no settlement on the northern side of the river. The migrants landed on the southern side, but had to cross to the northern, side to await arrangements for employment. No bridge had then been built, and the crossing was made in a ferry punt. The ferryman demanded a penny each for the fare, but not half of the 92 immigrants he carried could pay. Only one of them could speak English, and that imperfectly. The ferryman, threatened that he would throw all the luggage over board if they did not pay, so two of them held him while the rest walked off the ferry with their belongings, and left him cursing. 

On the voyage the migrants had had poor and scanty rations, and for many weeks had been looking forward to better fare when they landed in Brisbane. At the “‘Immigration Bureau” across the river, they received their first Australian meals. A side of beef was hung up, and ‘a fire, bread, and water were provided. Each man cut a piece of beef for himself and cooked it at the fire.

“THERE’S THE GATE. GET OUT.”
The clerk went round amongst the newcomers, allocating jobs to them. Most of the work for which men were wanted was with bullock teams or shepherding, mainly in the back blocks. If they objected, the reply of the employment clerk was: “Well there’s the gate. Get out!” 

A bullock driving job 200 miles from the city was offered to Mr. Linning but he refused it and “Got Out”. He went to a farmer on the river bank, and was engaged as labourer and cook, at 10/ a week and rations. His farm work was from daybreak until dark, and the cooking was done mainly at night. Objecting to the night cooking, he left, took up a five acre block of land at Indooroopllly, cleared it, and grew vegetables. 

The first railway of the State from Ipswich to Toowoomba, was then being built. The seasons were good, and there was a ready sale for all, he could grow. “I thought I was in Heaven then,” he says. When the railway line was finished, the contractor sacked all hands. The money earned by the big construction’ gangs had been quickly spent most of it with the publicans. The men flocked to Brisbane, where there was no work for them, and the situation became tense. The doors of the banks were closed, and the stoppage of the circulation of money threw many more out of work. Mr. Linning was taking his produce to Ipswich, but could sell nothing. Brisbane was in a ferment; revolution was expected. Then the finding of rich gold at Gympie provided a safety valve. “Everything that had a leg moved off to the Gympie diggings.” Mr. Linning says, in telling the story.

VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS.
The growing of vegetables had be come unprofitable, and digging for gold did not suit him, so he arranged with three men who had a horse and dray to go to Toowoomba in search of work. When they got to Redbank heavy rain fell for three days. They camped under the dray for the time, and started of again when the rain stopped. At Toowoomba the others decided to go further. Mr. Linning stopped there, and was engaged at a boiling-down works where sheep were being killed for their skins and boiled down for fat and for feeding pigs. His next work at Tobwoomba was as a hod-carrier in the building of a hotel in Russell-street. He then worked on a six-mile fence contract between Westbrook and Pilton, and returned to Toowoomba when he finished it. A brewery was being started in the town, and he was employed on it, receiving £2 a week for one year and £2/10/ a week for the remaining two years he stayed there. 

On July 1, 1872. Mr. Linning took up 120 acres of land at Haigslea as a standing scrub homestead selection. On the selection he went through much hardship and years of unending toil, clearing, fencing, planting, and fighting bad seasons. In 1889 he had a very had season. He could see that, for the time being, farming would not pay, and decided to try something else on the place. He started with cheese-making. This-went well in the winter when the temperature was no more than 70 to 80 degrees, but in the summer he could do no thing without a cool chamber. The result was that all he gained from the venture was experience. He then started bacon curing, but with the same result. 

QUEENSLAND’S SECOND BUTTER FACTORY.
Next, he bought the first cream separator to be used in the district. The machine had a capacity of 60 gallons an hour. He bought up the milk from the farmers around the district, separated it, and made butter for the Brisbane market and for Ipswich and local supplies. His was the second butter factory in Queensland, the first having been opened by a company at Lowood a while before. The chief difficulty against which he had to contend was still the heat of the summers. He found a ready sale for the butter in Brisbane, by carrying it to the Iceworks in Ipswich, chilling it there, and sending it on to Brisbane. The business quickly increased, and in the second year he bought a small cool storage plant. He then opened a branch at Glamorgan Vale, and, later, one at Marburg. He soon found the Brisbane market insufficient for the butter he produced, and opened sales branches at Charleville, Rockhampton, Townsville, and Charters Towers. At Glamorgan Vale alone he was receiving 1000 gallons of milk a day. When the general use of separators on the farms started he sent carts around the Pine Mountain, Glamorgan Vale, Marburg, Fernvale, Kirkheim, Thagoona, Rosewood, and Walloon districts to collect the cream for his factories. 

CONTINENTAL TOURS.
As the business was getting bigger than his customers could absorb, he had to find a further outlet for the butter. He sent a big consignment on the first boat that ever took Queensland butter to London, and after wards exported big quantities of butter on every boat. In 1901 he went to London to see his agents and to investigate further marketing possibilities. In the six months he was away he visited the scenes of his youth, and saw the graves of his parents in Germany, and travelled over a great part of the Continent. 

The business still increased steadily, and eight years later he found it necessary to make another trip to Europe. On the first trip he had been alone, his wife, whom he married at the little Indooroopilly farm in 1867, having died about three years previously. He married again in 1903, and in his second trip overseas was ac companied by his wife. In nine months abroad he visited England. Scotland, Holland, France. Germany, Belgium, and Denmark. He was in a railway collision in Central Germany, when six or seven carriages were telescoped, and there was an appalling death and casualty list, but he escaped with only a bump on the back. 

While he was abroad his sons, carrying on the business, had installed bigger machinery and had increased the sales and output. The export trade was still carried on, with butter on every available cargo boat. There was only one loss in transit – £1000 worth of butter in the Pericles, which struck a rock and foundered off Fremantle in 1910. The consignment was well insured. The big butter business was continued until the co-operative companies started, and their competition proved too strong for the privately owned factories throughout the State. The suppliers supported their own co-operative factories, and Mr. Linning’s, with many other private factories, closed down. 

HAIGSLEA DISTRICT PIONEERS.
The Haigslea district was thrown open for selection in 1871 and in 1872 Mr. Linning settled there. The country was all heavy scrub. Mr. Valentine Heid, who is the only other surviving pioneer, was there a little before him. Others among the pioneers were Messrs. C. Ballin, Hanselien, Schubell, Sippel, Althaus, Krebs, Duhs, C. Voss, C. Retschlag, C. Dam, Pieper, Lamprecht, Klupfel, Henry Tronc, W. Raabe, John Fleischmann, Hertweck, Kruger, John Schaffer, and William Schmidtchen. 

Mr. Linning and a number of the other pioneers organised the agitation for the buildling of the Haigslea School, and formed the first school committee. At the school jubilee on July 10, Mr. Linning was honured as the only living member of the original school comnmittee.

Mr. F. W. Linning, junr., is carrying on his father’s farm, now about 300 acres. The old man still lives on the farm. Although he retired from business many years ago he still objects to idleness, and “potters about to keep himself amused,” he explains.

The land is used for general farming and dairying and is well equipped and well managed. Sixty cows are being milked by machines. Fodder conservation is considered an essential to the efficient management of the property, and each year about 100 tons of ensilage is stored in a concrete silo 22ft. by 16ft. in diameter. 

Mr. Linning pays tribute to the assistance he received as a settler and in his business activities from his bank, and from the early firm of Cribb and Foote. “Cribb and Foote and the Bank of Australasia have stood by my side all the time, and have never refused a reasonable request. Cribb and Foote have done more for the district than all the rest of the people together. With out their financial assistance there would have been very little settlement,” he says.

Friedrich Wilhelm LINNING (1840-1927)
F: Joachim Heinrich LINNING  M: Maria Magdalena STENDER

Week (Brisbane, Qld.: 1876 – 1934), Friday, 25 November 1927, page 23
MR. F. W. LINNING
IPSWICH, November 17.

The death occurred yesterday after noon of a highly respected pioneer of the Haigslea district in the person of Mr. Frederick William Linning at the age of 87 years. The late Mr. Linning arrived in Queensland from Germany where he was born, on the ship Koochali, on September 6, 1864, having been born on March 25, 1840. In 1872 he took up 120 acres at Haigslea as a standing scrub homestead selection and had resided there ever since, materially assisting to bring it to its present state of prosperity.

Mr. Linning bought the first cream separator to be used in the district and founded the second butter factory in Queensland, the first having been opened at Lowood. The factory was very successful and later branches were opened at Glamorgan Vale and Marburg, and sub-branches at Charleville, Rockhampton, Townsville, and Charters Towers. In addition to supplying the Brisbane market he sent a big consignment of butter on the first boat that took Queensland butter to London. Afterwards he exported large quantities on every boat. His business prospered to such an extent that he found it necessary to make two trips to Europe to investigate further marketing possibilities. The business continued until the co-operative companies started, when competition proving too strong for the privately owned factories throughout the State, Mr. Linning’s, with many other private factories closed down.

Mr. Linning was a foundation member of the Haigslea State school, a position ho held until his death. He leaves a widow, three sons, one of whom, Councillor L. W. Linning, of Glamorgan Vale, is a member of the Moreton Shire Council, and one daughter, Mrs. F. Sakzewski, of Fernberg Road, Milton.

Gottfried Joseph LUKRITZ and Auguste Wilhelmine Adolphine LIESEGANG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Monday, 18 March 1935, page 6
MR. AND MRS. LUKRITZ
Both Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Lukritz were born in West Prussia, the former being 76 years of age and the latter 69. After serving the usual three years in the military forces in the homeland, Mr. Lukrltz came to Queensland at the age of 28, landing In Brisbane on the steamer Roma on July 3, 1882. Being land-minded his first desire was to obtain experience at farming, and he worked for some time as a farm labourer in the Tarampa district, and later at a sawmill there. In 1884 he had acquired sufficient knowledge and means to launch out for himself, and bought a farm of 55 acres at Hillside, near Grandchester. His early years as a farmer were not blessed with the best of good fortune. 

He married Miss Augusta Liesegang in 1885, the ceremony taking place at the Lutheran Minden Church with Pastor Gessllng also officating. The pair experienced many difficulties, as the land on which they had settled was not the best from an agricultural point of view, and much strenuous endeavour was entailed before they could eke out an existence. Eventually, reallsing that the land would not return due reward for the work put into it, Mr. Lukritz disposed of the property and purchased another at Tarampa, where he made much better progress. 

Some 40 years ago the grand old couple first became associated with the Apostolic faith in this country, and they also have done much to assist in its rapid advancement. The erection of a church at Tarampa in 1921 was due in a great measure to their devotion to duty. A branch of the faith had been established there before that year, but the services had been held in a private residence. 

After triumphs over adversity on the land, Mr. Lukritz was forced to give up farming because of natural disability, and left Tarampa to live in Toogoolawah. His ardour from a spiritual po!nt of view was by no means dampened as his ministry in the Toogrolawah district will testify. He and Mrs. Lukrltz have endeared themselves to all who know them (and there are few who do not) in that locality. 

They raised a family of 16, 14 of whom are still living. Mesdames. F. G. Woodward (Ipswich), C., E., A., and O. Granzien (Too goolawah), F. Niemeyer (Hatton Vale), C. Leisemann (Toogoolawah), F. Brieschke (Mt. Beppo), Mrs. M. Merkins (Sydney), and Miss Elsie Lukritz (Toogoolawah), are daughters, and Messrs. George (Tarampa), Alfred and Hugo (Cress brook), and Christian Lukrltz (Toogoolawah) are sons. There are 40 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Juliane MANTHEY (1841-1906)
F: Johann Wilhelm JESCHKE  M: Anna Marie RUMPS

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.: 1861 – 1908), Saturday, 20 October 1906, page 16
Death of Mrs. J. Manthey. I regret to chronicle the death of Mrs. Julia Manthey (writes our Tarampa correspondent), which sad event occurred at her home, near Tarampa, on Tuesday last, the 16th instant. The deceased was an old and very highly respected resident of the district, and her demise removes another of the older type of settlers who did much for the State in its infancy.

Mrs. Manthey was born in the town of Dutch Krone, in West Prussia, on the 14th of October, 1844, so she attained the age of 65 years on Sunday last;. Arriving in Queensland with her husband (the late Mr. Peter Manthey) in 1874. they resided for a time between Ipswich and Brisbane, where Mr. Manthey was employed by the Railway Department. Afterwards they removed to what is now the prosperous settlement of Tarampa, where they engaged in farming pursuits and with what measure of success is clearly evidenced by the present appearance of their well-regulated holding. Inviting as it now looks, the conditions which first beset these hardy pioneers were nevertheless of an extremely difficult nature. The scene of their early struggles was practically a wilderness, situated many miles distant from the comforts and conveniences of civilisation, and with very a primitive means communication. To this there were the inevitable flood and drought to contend with and the further fact that some time back farming meant little more than maize-growing.

Under these circumstances it is not surprising to learn that for many years Mrs. Manthey did not enjoy very robust health. Until about six months ago, however, she was able to get about but since then her health had been a constant source of worry to her relatives, and she was under the medical care of Dr. Marschke, of Lowood, who was assiduous in his efforts to relieve the sufferer. On Monday last the Rev Father Ryan was summoned to the bedside, and he imparted to her the last consolations of the Catholic Church, of which body the deceased was a devoted member. Mrs. Manthey lingered until about midday on Tuesday last, when a peaceful death put an end to a long trial which was borne in a spirit of true Christian fortitude. The immediate cause of death, as certified by her medical at tendant, was general weakness.

Mrs. Manthey’s husband predeceased her by about five years. He was an ex-soldier of the German Army, having fought in the Franco-Prunsian war of 1870, and was one of the veterans who received medals during the visit of a German war-ship to Moreton Bay some six or seven years ago. She leaves a family of six:- three sons and three daughters all of whom are grown up, and four of them are married.

Mr. C. Manthey and his sister, Miss M. Manthey are occupying the parents place, and of the married members of the family Mr. G. Manthey and Mrs. J. Cizlowski are residents of Tarampa. Another daughter is a Mrs. Grouwiski, of Nundah.

The funeral, on Wednesday, was largely attended, and was representative of all sections of the community. Relatives and friends were present from distant centres, and in the cortage which moved to the cemetery attached to the local Catholic Church grounds were about 30 vehicles, besides a number of horsemen. On arrival at the cemetery the assemblage was increased by people from the Lowood side. The total number of persons who attended out of respect for deceased probably being over 200. The coffin was carried into the church, where prayers for the dead were conducted by the Rev. M. Ryan, who also officiated at the graveside. The pall bearers were Messrs. J. Kohler, J. Noland. J. Levandofski, and –. Brewer. Many beautiful floral tokens of esteem were placed on the grave by sympathising friends.

Gustav Carl Ludwig MARSCHKE (1846-1917)
F: Johann Georg Ambrose MARSCHKE. M: Dorothea Louise BUHRKE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 25 January 1917, page 5
OBITUARY. DEATH OF MR. G. C. L. MARSCHKE
An old resident of the Hatton Vale and Tarampa districts, in the person of Mr. G. C. L. Marschke, died on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at his home, near Mount Tarampa. The deceased was well known and respected by a wide circle of friends, and his demise severs another link with the hardy pioneers of West Moreton. He was in his 71st year, having been born in Germany in March, 1846. He came to Queensland in 1870, and at once engaged in farming pursuits on the Lockyer lands, where he has resided ever since. His health failed him some nine or 10 years ago and he was compelled to retire from active work and live quietly. On Sunday he became suddenly ill, but his end was not expected until within a few hours of his death. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family of three sons and one daughter, one son (August) having predeceased him by 19 years, The surviving children are: Messrs. Otto, Emil, and Adolph Marschke, farmers at Tarampa, and Mrs. W. Zeith, Lowood. There are 34 grandchildren. The remains were interred on Thursday in the cemetery connected with the Apostolic Church at Brightview, and there was a large attendance. The last said rites at the graveside were conducted by the local minister (Mr. J. Kraschnefski).

Anna Gertrude MULLER 1849-1936) = Hermann MULLER
F: Johannes WAGNER  M: Catharina TRUSS

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 4 April 1936, page 16
HAIGSLEA. Thursday.
Obituary. – Death on Monday claimed another grand old pioneer of this district, Mrs. Anna Gertrude Muller. She was widely known and the large cortege testified to the esteem in which she was held. She was born at Nelderasvie Hessen (Germany), on March 10, 1849. At the age of 19 she migrated to Australia with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner. The family settled at Redbank. After a few years there they moved to Sydney, but Mrs. Muller returned shortly to Redbank and worked at the original “Redbank Inn.” She could relate many exciting experiences of those by-gone days such as the hold-up of the mail coaches. At the age of 19 she married Mr. H. Muller and the couple went to the Gladstone district. Here Mr. Muller managed a cattle station. While Mrs. Muller lived there she never saw a white woman, and the only caller was a minister once in six months. Being a splendid horsewoman, she could assist her husband greatly. Mrs. Muller was one day out on horse back, alone, driving a mob of bullocks. With her followed her little dog. After a time the bullocks turned on her. Being miles from the homestead, and with no assistance in sight, save for the little dog, she managed to keep the bullocks from her until the stockman came and gave assistance. But for her ability as a horsewoman she might have been killed. After seven years of station life the couple made a trip to Germany with their eldest son. Being dissatisfied with the conditions there, at that time, they returned to Queensland and settled again at Redbank, where Mr. Muller worked as head sawyer in a mill, and Mrs. Muller cooked for all the men working here. After eight years they moved to the Rosewood Scrub and settled at Haigslea then known as Kirchheim, on a property near Retschlag’s. After a time they moved to the property where Mrs. Muller spent the remainder of her life. In those days the scrub had to be opened up and Mrs. Muller would help her husband cut down trees and fence. By their hard labour they won through, and became prosperous. She never forgot her home duties and was always known for her many kind acts her hospitality, and her homeliness. She was always a staunch supporter of the Ipswich Hospital, as well as many other charitable institutions. While Mr. Muller made his second trip to Germany Mrs. Muller stayed and managed the home with the family. She had several severe illnesses, but in recent years was in good health, up till a week ago, when she slipped on a mat and broke her wrist. She was an ardent supporter of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Haigslea, She was laid to rest in the Halgslea Cemetery and the last sad rites were performed by Rev. L. Doehler. She is survived by three daughters and three sons. They are: Mesdames C. Hansen (Brisbane), E. Schubel (Haigslea), Miss A. Muller (Haigslea), Messrs J. Muller (Redciffe), A. Muller (Withcot), and W. Muller (Haigslea). Mr. Muller died 23 years ago. There are 32 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The flag at the Haigslea School was flown half-mast.

August MULLER = Maria SCHLOSS   John MULLER = Bertha KAMHOLZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday 19 July 1939, page 4

UNIQUE FUNCTION.
Golden and Silver Weddings.
FATHER AND SON CELEBRATE, LOWOOD, July 17.
A most unusual function took place at the beautiful farm home of Mr. and Mrs. John Muller on Sunday afternoon and night when father and son celebrated their wedding anniversaries. On July 11, 1889, Mr. August Muller wedded Miss Marea Schloss at Minden. Pastor Berndt officiated. Tuesday was the anniversary of their golden wedding. Sunday, July 16. was the silver anniversary of their son John’s marriage to Mises Bertha Kamholz, which took place at Lockrose, Pastor Millat officiating.

Members of the Muller family are widely known among the district’s oldest and most highly respected pioneers. The parents of the elder Mr. and Mrs. Muller came to Queensland when the whole district was standing scrub, and it fell to their lot, by working long hours, to make a home and living for themselves and their growing families. 

At 5.30 p.m. Pastor Mirtchin conducted a service in the drawing room in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. Mrs. Mirtchin presided at the organ, and suitable hymns were sung. The golden and silver wedding brides and bridegrooms were attended by the bridesmaids and groomsmen who attended at the wedding 50 and 25 years ago. This, too, is a rare experience. 

Mrs. Muller, sen., were attended by Mrs. A. Heise (formerly Miss Doreen Muller) and Mr. C. Schloss. Mr. and Mrs. John Muller were attended by Miss Mary Muller, Mrs. Alf. Goschnick, and Mr. H. Kamholz.

COINCIDENCE IN NAMES.
Another coincidence is that Mrs. Heise and Mrs. Alf. Goschnick, two of the bridesmaids, were both named Miss Doreen Muller prior to their marriage, but they were not related. 

Prior to the opening of the service, Mrs. Muller, sen. was crowned with the golden wedding wreath and little Mervyn Muller presented his grandmother with a bouquet of violets, pansies, and gold roses, tied with gold tinsel streamers. Mrs. Muller, jun., received a bouquet of mauve pansies and sweet peas tied with silver streamers, from her little niece, Myrtle Kamholz. As the children presented the bouquets they each said little rhymes. 

Pastor Mirtchin conducted the first part of the service in German, and later, speaking in English, he said that the parties should be thankful to the Lord for the grace and goodness He had bestowed on them. Fifty years and 25 years, he said, were long times. He read the 103rd Psalm, verses 1 and 2: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”

REWARD FOR THE FAITHFUL.
Pastor Mirtchin said Christians had reason to call upon the Lord and the celebrating parties had much to be thankful for. They had, by the grace of God, kept the marriage vows that they had made many years ago. They had remained true to each other and had been richly blessed with the things of this world. They had been faithful to their Saviour and had received His grace and blessing. None of us was able to tell what the coming years would bring or tell; but when their days on earth were over He would take them to His fold. That was his reward for faithful people. Pastor Mirtchin offered prayer and blessing. The hymn. “Now Thank We All Our God.” was sung. 

As a token of love to the Church and thanksgiving, Mr. Muller, sen., presented a mission box to the Church, the contents of which are to he used in New Guinea mission work. The box was in the shape of a New Guinea native with wearing apparel of white, and each time a coin was dropped in the little native nodded his head in thanks. 

An adjournment was made to the verandahs, which had been enclosed, and where breakfast was served. Crystal and silver vases of golden poppies and gerberas were used for the table decorations. About 100 guests were entertained. The two tier wedding cake was made and iced by Mrs. Frank Goos. The decorations were sent from Sydney. The bottom tier was decorated with emblems of gold for the golden wedding, and the top one carried silver emblems for the silver wedding.

Pastor Mirtchin presided. Proposing the toast “The King,” he asked those present to be mindful of our freedom, which was exemplified by their worship, personal liberty, and the justice they received under the Commonwealth of Nations. They must gratefully acknowledge that they enjoyed this freedom. All had an earnest wish that the nation may avert danger, and hoped that they and others under the British Crown would find a peaceful solution to the danger that was threatening. He asked all to be mindful of all this when they honoured the toast. The toast received musical honours. Pastor Mirtchin proposed a toast to the “Golden and Silver Wedding Celebrants.” Mr. A. Muller, Mr. John “Muller, and Mr. C. Schloss spoke in reply.

DEBT TO PIONEERS.
Cr. W. J. Walters said it was a unique occasion. It was seldom that father, mother, son, and daughter-inlaw were privileged to celebrate their wedding anniversaries together. He knew that their hearts were overflowing with gladness at being among their dear ones and intimate friends. It was in the days of his boyhood that he knew the Muller family first. They had pioneered in the district. The country and the younger reneration owed a debt that they could never repay to such people .He hoped God would spare them for many years to come. He asked Mrs. Muller, sen. to accept a handsnome black coat from her family, and to Mr. Muller. sen.. he handed a gift from his family. On hehalf of the children, relatives, and neighbours of Mr. and Mrs. John Muller, he asked them to accept a beautiful clock as a token of esteem. 

Mr. H. Kamholz spoke.

Mr. John Kohler, sen. Clay-street, Ipswich, (who celebrated his golden wedding a few weeks ago), said he had known Mr. and Mrs. Muller for about 57 years. They could he termed the heroes of the district, because of the hard pioneering work they had done. It was his opinion that if Queensland had a few more people in it who were willing to do the same as the couple they were’honouring had done, it would be a mach better place. 

Cr. Walters proposed the toast. “The Chairman.”

Rev Mirtchin responded. 

Mr. C. Schloss entertained the assembly by telling tales of the doings of the golden wedding couple in their younger days. 

The golden wedding bride and the sliver wedding bride cut their respective cakes and each guest received pieces. 

Mr. Schloss entertained with poems and Mr. and Mrs. Muller sang. 

The Minden Brass Band was present, and submitted suitable music throughout tite evening. Many of the members of the band are relatives of the Muller family. Supper was served. 

OLD RESIDENTS OP PRENZLAU.
Mr. August Muller, sen., was born in Germany and came to Queensland on the ship Reichstag, when he was four years of age. Both his parents obtained work in breaking stones on the railway line between Brisbane and Ipswich in the vicinity of Redbank. They came to Ipswich, and later settled at the old Rosewood station, later renamed Minden. Mr. Muller remained there until he purchased property of his own ats Prenzlau, where he remained for 40 years. His family, William (Wondai), John and Mary were born there. When he purchased the property it was all standing brigstow scrub. He was assisted by his wife, and together they cleared their land. They had no money to hire any help, and they were compelled to make the best of it. Droughts hit them very hard, and cattle losses were heavy. He said a man needed the patience of Job to contend with all they had to face; but he never lost faith, and thought things must surely be better as time went by. With the help of his family they succeeded in getting a very nice property together. Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Muller retired and purchased a home at Lowood where they live with their daughter, Miss Mary. Mr. Muller is 71 years of age. 

Mrs. Muller was born in Prenzlau, Ukermark. Germany, and was formerly Miss Marea Schloss. She came to Queensland with her parents in the ship “Charles Dickens” at the age of eight years, and lived at Minden with her parents for a time: then at Prenzlau (Queensland). When she was 20 years of age she was married. Mrs. Muller is now 70 years oa age. She has a sister, Mrs. Pahl (Booval) and Messrs. F. Schloss (Brigalow) and C. Schloss (Lowood) are brothers. 

The silver wedding celebrants, Mr, and Mrs. John Muller, are both residents of the Lowood district. Mr. John Muller was born at Prenzlau 40 years ago, and Mrs. Muller was born at Bright View. Since their marriage they have lived on their present agricultural and dairying farm on the bank of Lockyer Creek, a few miles from Lowood. They have a family of sons.

Auguste Charlotte Maria MULLER (1865-1932)
F: Carl August HEISE M: Charlotte BERNDT

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Monday, 19 September 1932, page 10
The Late Mrs. Muller
The late Mrs. Auguste Muller was born at Ludwigsane (Germany) in 1865. She came to Australia in 1871 with her parents, in the ship “Lammershagen,'” and landed in Rockhampton on September 18 of that year. The ship went down on her next trip out. After spending three weeks in the depot the family came to Brisbane, where they lived for three months, afterwards moving on to Indooroopilly, where a farm was rented for five years. Her father then selected land at Coda Creek, Pine River district, but as he did not like the place he exchanged it for a selection in Rosewood Scrub whence the family moved in 1877. This remained their home until they all grew up. In 1884 the late Mrs. Muller was married to Mr. Friedrich Wilhelm Muller, and they lived at Minden for many years, afterwards purchasing a find property on the Grandchester road, Hatton Vale, where she resided till her death. The late Mrs. Muller was of a kindly nature, and was a great help to her husband in building up the fine homestead on which they lived. She was also an earnest worker for St John’s Lutheran Church, Minden. She leaves besides her husband two sons, Messrs. Adolph Friedrich (Minden), and David (Hatton Vale): one daughter, Mrs. A, W. Sippel (Grandchester road), and a brother, Mr. August Heise (Lake Clarendon).

Hermann MULLER (1844-1913) = Anna Gertrude WAGNER
F: Johannes MULLER  M: Catherine ALTHAUS

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Thursda,y 16 January 1913, page 2
OBITUARIES. MR. HERMAN MULLER.
It is with sincere regret (writes our Kirchheim correspondent) that I have to chronicle the death of Mr. Herman Muller, one of the pioneer settlers of the Kirchhelm district, who was highly respected by all who knew him. The late Mr. Muller was born at Munchhausen, Hessen, Germany, on November 14, 1814, and at an early age went farming in Germany. When 18 years old, he emigrated to Australia, on the ship “Bancittee,” and arrived in Moreton Bay in 1863. On arrival he went to Redbank, secured a positon as sawyer, at Campbell and Sons, and got on well. When the Gympie diggings broke out, he joined the number in search of gold, but success did not attend his efforts.

On January 17, 1868, he married Miss Annie Gertrude Wagner, (second daughter of the late Johannes Wagner, Redbank, but late of Sydney, New South Wales), and together they reared a family of four daughters and four sons, all of whom save one are living. The Rev. C. P. Schirmeister (now deceased) performed the wedding ceremony at the Lutheran Church, Brisbane. After being married some time, Mr. Muller accepted a position at Garraway Plains Station, Gladstone. Three years after his marriage he took a trip to the “fatherland,” remained there a year; and then returned to Queensland. He then went back to Redbank, resumed his former position as sawyer, and remained two years.

He next acquired a farm (60 acres) at Kirchheim (which he afterwards sold to Mr. H. Heiner, sen.) from Mr. P. Cameron (lpswich), and started farming. However, not liking the work in those days, and as Hancock Bros. (sawmillers, Kirchheim) pressed him to take service with them, he accepted and occupied a position at the works as head sawyer. Owing to the water supply being insuffient, the firm removed their works to Ipswich, where Mr. Muller also went and resumed his position with them. While in their service there Mr. Muller purchased another farm at Kirchheim, from Mr. J. Mengel (deceased), now owned by Mr.. C. Poulsen. He again went farming and worked both farms. After seven years he disposed of these farms, purchased another one in the district and successfully carried on mixed farming, principally dairying. After some years he invested in several other farms in the district.

He was the founder of the Sunday-school at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kirchheim, and occupied the position of superintendent for 30 years or so. He took a great interest in his work and the scholars progressed and became a credit to their teacher, and good citizens. Some of the young men and wo men he taught are now married and have families, and Mr. Muller has in structed some of their children. On December, 1894, the members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church presented. Mr. Muller with a photo album, it being his 60th birthday. This gift was in recognition of his services, Besides doing good work for the Sunday school, he displayed an active interest as a member of the church in all functions connected with it, and at these he will be much missed. He was appointed one of the trustees to the church, and for several years past, was the sole trustee.

In the year 1902, with Mr. Wm. Siemon (of Siemon and Sons), he took another trip to the ”Fatherland,” and remained there several months and again returned to Queensland. Up to 14 months ago, Mr. Muller had enjoyed good health, but after that time he sought medical aid from. Drs. E. Sirois (Marburg), and E. E. Brown (Ipswich) but notwithstanding skilful and unremitting care, he passed away at 5.30 p.m. on the 10th, instant, at the age of 68 years. Death was due to an internal complaint.

Deceased leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their loss, namely-Messrs. Henry Muller, of Harrisville John Muller, of Rosewood; Andrew Muller, of the Railway Department, Brisbane; William E. Muller, of Kirchheim; Mrs. C. Hansen, of South Brisbane; Mrs. E. Schuhel, of Kirchheim and Miss A. Muller, of Kirchheim. Miss Mary Muller predeceased him by some few years. There are 22 grandchildren.

The funeral took place on Sunday after noon. It left deceased’s late residence at 2.30 p.m., and was very largely attended by persons from all the surrounding centres, and also from Ipswich and Brisbane. I am told that it was the largest funeral procession ever witnessed in these parts; comprising 160 vehicles and 40 horsemen, thus showing the esteem and respect in which Mr. Muller was held by all who knew him. From St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to the Walloon Lutheran Cemetery, the sunday school children preceded the hearse, headed by their present teachers. Having arrived at the cemetery, the remains were placed in their last resting place. The Rev. Pastor Frank (Marburg) officiated, and conducted a very impressive service. Addresses were given by Messrs. J. Born (Ipswich), and H. Heiner (Methodist Church, Kirchheim). Appropraite hymns were rendered by the Sunday-school children (St. P’aul’s Lutheran, and the Kirchheim Congregational Church Choir). The pall-hearers were Messrs. H. Clem, sen., H. Clem, jun, G. Clem (Brassall), J. C. Holzwart, G. Kahl, and W. Vogel. Mr. T. Boettcher (Marburg) had charge of the funeral arrangments. Large numbers of wreaths. flowers and several telegrams and messages of condolence were received. I may state that during Mr. Muller’s recent illness he was in receipt of another presentation from the members of his church.

Johanne Christiane NAUMANN (1840-1914) = 1. August KERLE  2: Jakob NAUMANN
F: Christian HANDREK. M: Maria Elisabeth PETER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 28 March 1914, page 14
MRS. NAUMANN The death is announced of Mrs. Johanna Christina Naumann. Deceased was born at Brandenberg, Germany, in 1840. In 1861 she was married to Mr. August Kerle, and they left for Australia, in the Lammarshagen, landing in Queensland in 1873. For a time they resided in Ipswich, and then came to Marburg, and in 1883. Mr. Kerle died in the Ipswich Hospital. During 1892 deceased contracted a second marriage with Mr. Jacob Naumann, and then went to Ropeley, near Gatton. The second husband died in May, 1913. Deceased lived 23 years at Marburg and 23 years at Ropeley. The issue of the first marriage was three sons—Messrs. William Kerle (dead), August Kerle (Wondai), and Gustav Kerle (Minden), From the second marriage there was no issue. Deceased had been ailing for the past 18 months, 10 of which were spent with Mr. Gustav Kerle, (Minden), at which place Dr. E. Sirois, of Marburg, attended her. She succumbed to cancer of the stomach on the 22nd instant. She leaves 25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Schanette Auguste NUENDORF. (c.1837-1920)
F: Carl PETER M: Caroline VON ROSENKANZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Monday 22 March 1920, page 3
Marburg Letter.
Obituary. The death occurred, at her home, at Marburg, on Sunday last, of Mrs. August Neuendorff, at the advanced age of 88 years. She was born in Schoenield, East Prussia, Germany, and with her parents, landed in Queensland in the year 1871. Shortly after settling down in the Rosewood Scrub, at the age of I5, she married David Augustin, there being six children of the marriage. Two daughters and one son are in America, Charles, on a farm at Marburg, Hermann at Wondai, and Mrs. Germeister, who died at Gatton last year. Her husband died in 1882 and in 1892 she was again married to Mr. August Neuendorff. She was very clever at first aid and her home remedies were known of by all. With other early settlers she had her share of hard work, felling scrub, and walking from Ipswich with the week’s provisions. The remains were interred in the Marburg cemetery, the Rev. Mr. T. Ashworth officiating at the graveside. Deceased leaves a husband, five children, 20 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren to mourn their loss. 

Louis NIEBLING (1866-1949)
F: Ludwig Loius NIEBLING. M: Rosina Johanne ABEL

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday 27 July 1949, page 4
Obituary MR. L. NIEBLING
MARBURG, July 25.
Another old identity of the Marburg district, Mr. Louis Niebling, passed away at the Ipswich General Hospital last week. Mr. Niebling was born in Germany on November 26, 1866, and came to Australia with his parents, who settled at Oxley. In the year 1888 he married Miss Whilimine Littmann and took up farming in the Mt. Marrow district. They had six children. In later years Mr. and Mrs. Niebling retired and moved Queen-street, Marburg. His wife predeceased him nine years ago. Mr. Niebling lived alone till about two years ago when he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. O. Bulow, at Mt. Marrow. The late Mr. Niebling had enjoyed fairly good health, but about a week before his death he fell and suffered a broken rib. He contracted pneumonia and passed away peacefully last week. The funeral left the Marburg Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Niebling was a sup-porter, for the Marburg Cemetery. Pastor S. Mibus, of Fernvale, officiated at the church and graveside. The children surviving are Messrs. William (Ipswich), Louis (Tallegalla), and Bertha, Mrs. O. Bulow (Mt. Marrow). There are 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Charlotte Christine Johanne PRÖFKE  (1841-1926) = Wilhelm Friedrich Carl PRÖFKE
F: Martin HÖHNKE M: Johanne HOLZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 10 June 1926, page 4
An old and highly respected resident, Mrs. Charlotte Profke, died at her son’s residence on Sunday night at the age of 84 years and nine months (writes our, Marburg correspondent). Mrs. Profke was born in Germany, and came to Queensland with her husband 45 years ago. She had been a resident of this district ever since her husband died 10 years ago, and since then Mrs. Profke had been living with her son, John. She is survived by three sons and five daughters, namely: Hermann (Lowood), William (Murgon), John (Marburg). Mrs. F. Eichmann (Pimpama Island), Mrs. A. Hauschild (Frenchton), Mrs. C. Schloss (Mountain Home), Mrs. J. Jackson (Ipswich), and Mrs. F. Suchting (Paddington, Brisbane). The funeral took place on Tuesday morning, Pastor Ardermann of the Church of Christ, conducting the services at her house and at the graveside.

Marie Luise Dorothea PRÖFKE
F: Carl Wilhelm Friedrich DEVANTIER M: Augusta Henriette NEUENDORF

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.: 1861 – 1908), Tuesday, 17 September 1901, page 10
MARBURG LETTER. (From Our Own Correspondent.)
A DEATH. It is my sad duty to report the death of Mrs. Marie Profke, who passed away at her residence yesterday evening about 4 o’clock. The deceased was born at Wilmene, in Germany, in 1870, being therefore only 31 years of age at the time of her demise. She came to Queensland in 1872, and at the age of 22 was married to Mr. Herman F. W. Profke, whom she lost in 1899. At the age of 27 she married Mr. W. Profke, brother of her deceased husband. The deceased leaves a husband and four small children (the eldest of whom is only seven years of age, and the youngest only one year) to mourn their loss, and much sympathy has been expressed for them. She was ill for only a few days, and as she was getting worse, Dr. Flynn of Ipswich was sent for. He saw deceased on Friday, on the evening of which day she breathed her last. She was buried in the Marburg Lutheran Cemetery on Sunday morning, her funeral being attended by a large number of mourners, and being about a quarter of a mile in length. Mr. F. Primus, who officiated at the graveside read the 15th chapter of the 1st Epistle of Corinthians.

Albert Johannes QUALISCHEFSKI (1845-1920)
F: Andreas QUALISCHEFSKI. M:  Albertine Wilhelmine BERNHAGEN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 18 February 1920, page 6
Townshend Letter. Obituary.-The death took place on Thursday last of Mr. Albert Qualischefski, of Malabar, one of the oldest and most esteemed pioneers of the Rosewood Scrub. The deceased, who was 74 years of age, had during his illness of eight months, been constantly attended by the Rev. Father T. Kelleher, of Rosewood. The late Mr. Qualischefski was born in 1845, at Possen, Germany, and, with a view to bettering himself, he left Germany in 1870, and came to Queensland in the “Fredaburg.” Arriving in Brisbane in 1871, he soon obtained employment with Surveyor Blake, and helped to survey most of the Rosewood Scrub farms. A bridge carpenter by trade, he left this work, and secured an engagement building an overbridge. He soon made a name for himself in this connection, and was regarded as one of Queenslanld’s best broad axe men, winning the championship in Brisbane in the year 1875. He dressed the timber for many bridges in Ipswich and Brisbane; also for the Gympie line and Brisbane wharves. In 1875 he was married to Miss Margaret Ullrich, and settled down on a farm in the Marburg district. The deceased always took a keen interest in cattle raising and farming. Together with his brother-in-law, he built the first Roman Catholic Church in the Rosewood Scrub. Deceased leaves four sons, one daughter, and 14 grandchildren. The remains were interred in the Tallegalla Cemetery, the Rev. Father M. M. M’Kenna conducting the graveside service.

Andreas Heinrich QUALISCHEFSKI (1853-1928)
F: F: Andreas QUALISCHEFSKI. M:  Albertine Wilhelmine BERNHAGEN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 30 October 1928, page 6
MARBURG PIONEER’S END.
MARBURG. October 28.
One of the old pioneers of the district, Mr. Heinrich Qualischefski, died recently at the age of 75 years. The late Mr. Qualischefski was born in Prussia, Germany, and with his wife and family he came to Queensland in January, 1878. He settled in what was then known as the Rosewood Scrub (now Marburg), where he carried on farming and dairying successfully. His wife died 12 years ago. Later he disposed of his farm to his son and came to live in Marburg, where his life was retired. For the last six years he lived alone. He always enjoyed good health. On Thursday morning at 9.30 o’clock his son-in-law (Mr. D. Rohl), visited him. Hearing a noise inside the building, he entered and discovered the old gentleman lying in the passage leading from the bedroom to the kitchen in an unconscious condition. Medical aid was summoned immediately, but it was of no avail, and he passed away on Friday at 6.30 a.m. The cause of death was paralysis. The late Mr. Qualischefski leaves three sons and four daughters-Messrs. Wilhelm, Prenzlau; Frank, Marburg; Hermann, Clarendon; Mrs. Albert Klibbe, Forest Hill; Mrs. Otto Rohl, Marburg; Mrs. Ben. Morgan, Tivoli; and Mrs. G. Kohler, Caboolture. The remains were interred in the Marburg Cemetery on Saturday. The services at the house and at the graveside were conducted by Rev. H. E. Temme, of the Lutheran Church.

Carl RAABE (1848-1941) = Christine Dorothea SUHL (1858-1939)

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 28 February 1936, page 4
PARTNERS FOR 60 YEARS. PIONEER SETTLERS.
Mr. and Mrs. Raabe of Silkstone.
On Monday, Mr. C. Raabe, of Cole-street, Silkstone, celebrated his 88th birthday; on June 28, Mrs. Raabe, his wife, will be 78, and on November 3 last year, with their family of four sons and four daughters, 21 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, they marked with a happy reunion 60 years of married life. Mr. and Mrs. Raabe have been living in Silkstone for nearly 16 years, but in the early years of their partnership they took part in the pioneer settlement of the Fassifern and Nanango districts. Both are of sturdy German stock, and they faced and over came the difficulties which beset the settling farmer 50 to 60 years ago. Mr. Raabe has a remarkable memory for times and places, and he can recount many interesting episodes in connection with the early days of Walloon, Teviotville, and Nanango.

Mrs. Raabe has as sharp a memory as her husband, and her recollections of her family’s farm at Fairney View are vivid descriptions of the lot which befell the first settlers. The old couple live independently at Silkstone, and both are active and keen in the performance of their various household chores. Mrs. Raabe does her housework with more vigour and bet ter results than many modern house wives, while Mr. Raabe tends a neat little flower and vegetable garden. They have done their share of pioneering work in a new country, and their heritage to their children is the knowledge and experience gained by their labours.

Mr. Raabe takes a keen interest in politics and world affairs. Though from Germany he is not a disciple of Herr Hitler. “The way they are carrying on in the old country is disgraceful,” he states. “I do not know what the place is coming to.” War is abhorrent to Mr. Raabe, and he states his case very definitely. “Why do these poor soldiers have to be killed?” he asks. “Let the men on the top who make the war fight it out. Still, he concludes, “there have always been wars, and I suppose there will be until the end.”

Mrs. Raabe was more concerned with the hot weather and lack of rain. Her sympathies were with the farmers, whose crops might be threatened. “We have watched the skies so often,” she said, “and now is the time when we would be needing it. If we do not get rain soon many crops will suffer.” With her quaint German accent, which she has not lost in her 70 years of Australian life, Mrs. Raabe insisted on entertaining the representative of the “Queensland Times” who in terviewed them at morning tea, and tabled some delicious samples of her home-made cake and biscuits. Over a 50-year-old German Bible in which is a photographic record of their children and their marriages, the old couple delved back into a past of 75 years to relate the outstanding events in their lives-events associated with the history of West Moreton and Queensland.

FARMER AND BLACKSMITH.
Mr. Raabe was born at Hehssen in Germany and travelled with his parents to Queensland in 1863, when he was 15 years old. The journey to Brisbane took 16 weeks. Mrs. Raabe, whose maiden name was Suhl, was born in Hamburg, in Holstein, and came to Australia when she had scarcely reached her teens. Her family settled in Fairney View and here in 1873 she met the young German farmer and blacksmith with whom she has been so happy for 60 years. As a gardener in Brisbane, Mr. Raabe first served with the late Mr. T. P. Stevens, a former Minister for Lands. Mr. Raabe fell in for a lot of jobs in his employ, one of the most interesting being courier for Mr. Stevens, carrying letters to the Governor and Ministers of the Crown. When 18, Mr. Raabe decided to branch out on his own account, and he was apprenticed to the late Mr. J. Harrison, who had one of the first blacksmith’s shops in the state. A depression caused a trade setback in 1865 when, as Mr. Raabe put it, “the Government had no money,” and the young blacksmith set out for Walloon to open up for himself. His family had taken up a selection at Rosewood Scrub. Blacksmithing then was a brisk trade, as there was a heavy call on the services of men who worked iron to make and mend the bound wheels of the bullock waggons and to repair and replace horse shoes.

Mr. Raabe married in 1875, and took his wife to Marburg, still carrying on the trade of blacksmith. In a few years the couple decided to take up a selection and this they did in the Fassifern district at Teviotville. They struggled against many hardships, but came out on top. “If you wanted a road in those days,” said Mrs. Raabe, “you had to build it your self.'” After 22 years, with a grown-up family of sons and daughters, the couple moved to a new selection in the Nanango district, where they were until their retirement in 1921. All their sons followed the land, and they left them in the district to expand the old homestead and develop new ones.

Mr. and Mrs. Raabe retired to the comfortable little cottage at Silkstone, and have resided there ever since. The name of Raabe is well-known in the Nanango district, for round and about Kingaroy are four sons of that name–Harry, Michael, John, and Jacob. Two daughters also are settled in the district – Mrs. J. Norman and Mrs. C. Otto. Mrs. C. Reading, another daughter, whose husband follows the old trade of his father-in-law, lives in Silkstone, as does another daughter, Mrs. Alf Hicks. There are 21 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Ernst Georg Wilhelm RECK (1828-1912)
F: RECK  M: Maria Louisa GOERCKE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Tuesday, 14 May 1912, page 6
Our Tarampa Letter. OBITUARY.
On the 30th April last there died at Tarampa, Mr. Ernest Wilhelm Reck, one of the pioneers in this and the Laidley district. He arrived in this State 32 years ago, and very shortly afterwards settled down in the Laidley district, near the place where Summerhill now stands. Here, with his family, he remained for 16 years. He next removed to Tarampa, at which place he resided until his death-another period of 16 years.

Mr. Reck was born in Strussow, Germany, on the 23rd April, 1828, so that on the date of his death, he was one week over 84 years of age. He was ill just that one week, he having taken to his bed on the anniversary of his 84th birthday. Always a strong, healthy man, his death was, to a certain extent, unexpected. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the local Catholic Apostolic Church, the church of which he was an ardent adherent. The funeral was largely attended, not only by local residents, but by persons from Laidley, Brightview, Tarampa Flat, and Sandy Creek. Such a representative gathering indicated the respect shown to the deceased, who was a good friend and an excellent neighbour. The last sad rites were performed by Mr. J. G. Lukritz.

Mr. E. W. Reck was married in Germany to Miss Albertina Hingst, who accompanied him to Queensland, and by whom he is survived, and with whom much sympathy is felt. His married life covered a period of over 56 years. Mr. Reck’s family consisted of seven – five daughters and two sons, of whom two daughters predeceased him. One son, (Mr. August Reck), farmer, lives at Sandy Creek, Coominya, and he has a family of 11. The other son, Mr. John Reck, resides at Laidley Creek, and has a family of seven. Of the daughters living, Mrs. Grienke lives at Tarampa Flat; and Mrs. Otto Marschke and Mrs. Kraschnefski at Brightview, near Tarampa. The grandchildren number 36 living, and the great grandchildren, 16.

Christian Frederich RETSCHLAG (1838-1908)
F: Christian RETSCHLAG. M: Dorothea HESSER

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.: 1861 – 1908), Thursday, 9 April 1908, page 9
DEATH OF AN OLD KIRCHHEIM RESIDENT
As announced in the “Queensland Times” on Saturday last, Mr. C. F. Retschlag, a pioneer in the Rosewood Scrub, died at his home at Kirchheim on Sunday, the 29th March, after ailing from some internal injuries received through an accident several months ago. The deceased was born on the 8th September, 1836, at Grunow, near Prenzlau, Germany. He came to Queensland in 1862, and had resided at Kirchheim practically ever since-about 46 years. He was married to Frl. Emilie Christine Leider, of Blankenburg, who, with two sons and one daughter survive him, nine children having predeceased him. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, the 30th March, at the German Cemetery, Marburg. There was a large attendance of friends and residents. Mr. F. Primus, of the Church of Christ, Marburg, officiated at the graveside, and tendered consolation to the bereaved family.

Carl RICK (1839- 1921) = 1. Louise GERBER 2. Wilhelmine KRASCHNEWSKI
F: Christian REIK M: Wilhelmine GROSNOFSKI

Brisbane Courier (Qld.: 1864 – 1933), Wednesday, 2 November 1921, page 8
MARBURG.
Mr. C. Rick, whose death occurred recently, was an old pioneer of the Marburg district. The deceased, who was over 81 years of age, came to Queensland about 60 years ago, and was engaged in the sugar industry at Maryborough and Pimpama Island. He was one of the first to be engaged on the railway construction between Brisbane and Toowoomba, in 1870, and look up farming in the Marburg district in 1872. He was twice married, and is survived by two married daughters (Mrs. W. Reinke, of Frenchton, and Mrs. H. Schimming, of Marburg.

Ernestine Wilhelmine Friedericke ROSE (1859-1950)
F: Wilhlem Friedrich BEUTEL. M: Maria Kristine MEIER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 2 November 1949, page 2
SHE LIKES THE COUNTRY and So Does Her Family.
Mrs. C. Rose, of Coolana, 90 years of age last Saturday, still likes the country better than the city and no argument could convince her sons, daughters, grandsons, and granddaughters that she is wrong.

Mrs. Rose celebrated her 90th birthday at Coolana, near Minden, on Saturday, and her three sons and their families and her six daughters and their families attended the anniversary. All of them are, or have been, connected with mixed farming in various parts of the State. 

This is the second generation list: Mr. Gus Rose (Monto), Mr. Ernst Rose (Coolana), Mr. Charlie Rose (Gladstone). Mrs. G. Schimke (Coolana), Mrs. G. Beutel (Southport), Mrs. F. Qualischefcki (Marburg), Mrs. F. Schmunck (Haigslea), Mrs. A. Sippel (Murgon), and Mrs. C. Clark (Yarraman). 

Many of the grandchildren are married and are farmers, or married to farmers. Over 150 guests were present at the 90th birthday party at the residence of Mrs. G. Schimke at Coolana on Saturday, when the congregation of the Coolana Lutheran Church was well represented. The late Mr. Rose had been an early benefactor to the church. 

Mrs. Rose, still active and very interested in the activities of her large family, had all of her six daughters around her when she faced the two-tiered birthday cake made by a granddaughter, Mrs. H. Schimke. It took her two attempts to blow out the 90 candles, but only three were left for the second blow. 

Mrs Rose was born Ernestine Beutel at Prenzlau, Germany, in 1859. She came to Australia in 1881 and married Carl Rose, then of Logan Village. Shortly afterwards the couple took up a selection at what was then called Rosewood Scrub. They saw the name change to Hillside and later, because of the Hillside on the Fassifern Line, to Coolana. 

The late Mr. Rose pioneered mixed farming at the Scrub, and he worked the holding for 48 years. He died in 1929. He made a grant to the Lutheran Church of the land on which the church now stands, and took an active part in church organisation. 

Mrs. Rose, who now lives with her second eldest son, Mr. Ernst Rose, in a house which faces the site of the original cottage, is never happier than when she has visits from her younger great-grandchildren. She had a big day on Saturday and another on Sunday, but she was emphatic about her birthday party. It was the best she had ever had, she said.

Christian Friedrich RUTHENBURG (1828-1917)
F: Johann Friedrich RUTHENBURG M: Christine Elizabeth ZIEMDOR

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 18 August 1917, page 5
OBITUARY. MR. C. F. RUTHENBERG. There passed away on Tuesday evening August 7th, at the residence of Mr. A. Kerkow, at Tarampa, Mr. Christian Frederich Ruthenberg, one of the oldest pioneers of the district. Deceased had not enjoyed good health for some time. He was born in Wallmow, Germany, on June 28th, 1828, where he was educated. He saw service in the Schleswig-Holstein war in 1864, and in the year 1877, he decided to emigrate to Queensland. He and his family arrived in Brisbane in the sailing ship “Charles Dickens,” on the 16th of August of the same year. He went to the Logan district where he worked on several farms, In 1878 he came to the Rosewood Scrub, and selected land at what is now known as Prenzlau, where he resid-ed up to five years ago. He then came to Tarampa, to live with his second daughter. He is survived by a widow, three sons, and three daughters (all of whom are married and reside in Queensland), 40 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. The funeral cortege was a very large one, testifying to the esteem in which he was held. Pastor J. Koch, of Marburg, officiated. The remains were interred in the Lutheran Church cemetery, at Frenchton (late Minden).

Wilhelmine Henrietta RUTHENBURG (1865-1927) = Christian Friedrich Wilhelm RUTHENBURG
F: Friedrich Wilhelm FRITZ M: Emilie AFFELT

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 3 September 1927, page 11
ROSEWOOD DISTRICT PRENZLAU. Obituary.- Many expressions of sympathy were extended to Mr. W. C. Ruthenberg in the death of his mother on Friday, following several weeks of distressing illness. The late Mrs. F. Ruthenberg arrived in this centre from Germany as a young woman, and, with her husband, had continued to reside here up till about five years ago, when the ageing couple decided to retire and make their home at Forest Hill. During. her many years of residence locally she enjoyed a wide field of popularity, and was noted for her industry. As a tribute to her memory a goodly representation of old friends was present at her funeral at Forest Hill on Sunday.

Carl Otto SAKREZEWSKI (1888-1915)
F: Otto Carl SAKREZEWSKI  M: Auguste Ernestine ZELLMER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 6 April 1915, page 2
The death of Mr. O. C. Sakrzewski (son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Sakrzewski of Marburg) took place on Sunday morning. Deceased was in the prime of life, being 26 years of age. Death was due to pleurisy. During the latter part of his illness Dr. E. Sirois attended him. Today the funeral took place to the Marburg Lutheran Cemetery, where the Rev. J. Koch performed the last sad rites. Numerous wreaths and crosses were presented.

Emelia Marie Cathrina SCHIEVE (1843-1911)
F: Christian Friedrich BLANK M: Wilhelmine SCHEWE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 4 October 1911, page 7
OBITUARY. THE LATE MRS. SCHIEVE.
Death (writes our Minden correspondent under date of the 30th September) has taken from our midst Mrs. Emilie Maria Cathrina Schieve, an old and respected German pioneer resident. The deceased, whose maiden name was Emilie Maria Cathrina Blank, would have been 68 years on the 22nd November next. She was born on the 22nd November, 1843, in Bublitz Pomern, Germany, where, in the year 1865, she was married to Mr. Frederich Johann Dennien, the issue being 12 children—six sons and six daughters. Four sons and two daughters predeceased their mother many years ago, all the others being grown up, married, and living in different centres. They are Mr. Herrmann Dennien, Lowood ; Mr. Frederich Dennien, Normanby; Mrs. Gottfried Sawyer, Rosevale; Mrs. W. Goodmann, Lowood ; and Mrs. Herrmann Wruck, and Mrs. Frederich Herrmann, Back Plains.

The deceased, with her late husband, came to Queensland in the year 1877 in the sailing ship Fritzreither, arriving on the 6th October. They remained in Rockhampton for three years, whence they proceeded to this part and selected an excellent agricultural farm on which they succeeded in making a comfortable home for themselves. After living there for about 14 years Mr. Dennien met with a sudden and sad death through his horse dashing into a tree. The widow did her best for her fatherless children, who, at the time, were, small, having a hard struggle at times. Some few years later she was married to Mr. Ferdinand Scheive of Plainland. During the last few years her health began to fail, and she sold her valuable agricultural farm to her son-in-law, Mr. Herrmann Wruck, with whom she lived for the past five years. About five days prior to her death she became ill again, and was taken to her eldest son’s (Mr. Herrmann Dennien’s) residence at Lowood, it being very convenient for communicating with a doctor. Despite the skilful aid, she passed away peacefully, and quite unexpectedly at 1.30 o’clock last Wednesday afternoon.

The cortege, which moved away from Dennien’s residence at 8 o’clock yesterday morning, was a very lengthy one. On reaching the graveyard connected with the Zion Lutheran Church at Minden, at 10.30 a.m., the beautiful coffin containing the mortal remains of the deceased, was taken into the church of which the deceased was an active member, and at which she was a very regular attendant. The Rev. J. Frank, of Marburg, who also conducted the sad rites at the graveside, delivered a very impressive sermon prior to the interment. Besides the abovenamed sons and daughters, the deceased leaves a widow and a great number of grandchildren.

Gustav Reinhold SCHIMMING  (1839-1905)
F: Carl SCHIMMING M: Caroline POLESH

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.: 1861 – 1908), Tuesday, 2 May 1905, page 9
DEATH OF MR. G. SCHIMMING
A correspondent writes :–On Thursday morning last, Mr. Gustav Schimming, a much respected farmer, died at his residence, Tallegalla. The deceased, who attained the age of 65 years and four months, enjoyed excellent health up till about four months ago, when he began to feel unwell, on account of some internal complaint, which, though medical advice was obtained, grew worse until death ended his sufferings. Mr. Schimming was born at Arnsfeld, Germany, in the year 1839. He absolved his military service in the third Pommerianian Regiment, and was actively engaged at the memorable battle of Kongsgratz. In the year 1870 he emigrated to Queensland, and worked for a few years in the neighbourhood of Ipswich. Two years afterwards he selected land at Tallegalla, where he made for himself, after a great deal of self-denying and very hard work, a nice and comfortable home. He was a man of a quiet and peaceful disposition, very fond of his family, and much respected by all his neighbours, and everybody who came in contact with him. He attended the Lutheran Church, Marburg, and was one of its trustees. He leaves a widow, five daughters, four sons, and several grandchildren. The funeral, which took place on Friday last, was attended by a very large number of sympathising friends. A short, preliminary service was held at the house by the Rev. J. Frank, who also officiated at the graveside in a very impressive manner.

Augusta Caroline Wilhelmine SCHMIDTCHEN (1839-1928) = 1. Heinrich August Friedrich WRUCK. 2. Johann Wilhelm SCHMIDTCHEN
F: Friedrich Wilhelmine ROJAHN  M: Louise KLITZKE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 20 July 1928, page 3
ROSEWOOD DISTRICT FRENCHTON. Wednesday.
Obituary.—There passed away on July 10, at the residence of Mrs. F. Hermann, Minden, Mrs. Augusta Schmidtchen (formerly Mrs. Wruck), at the age of 89 years. Born in Germany, the late Mrs. Schmidtchen came to Queensland over 50 years ago with her husband, Mr. August Wruck, engaging in dairying and farming pursuits at Minden, where, with the exception of a brief stay at Marburg and nine years at Coominya, she resided till her death. At the age of 70 she married Mr. W. Schmidtchen, who died some years ago.

The late Mrs. Schmidtchen was in good health and retained her faculties till a few weeks ago, when she was taken ill. She expressed a desire to be put under the care of Mrs. Herrmann, who tended her to the last. She is survived by five sons, Messrs. Charlie Wruck, of Mundubbera; Herman Wruck, of Murgon; Jack Wruck, Toogoolawah; Henry Wruck, Coominya, and Mr. Albert Wruck. There are 25 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

“Granny,” as she was familiarly called, was well-known and respected by a wide circle of friends, who sent numerous floral, tributes. Prior to the funeral leaving the residence of Mrs. Herrmann, Pastor Doehler conducted a short service. The remains were interred on July 12 in the Lowood Lutheran Cemetery, where Pastor Doehler conducted an impressive funeral service in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. At the graveside “Granny’s” favourite hymns were sung.

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 8 August 1934, page 6
LEMONS FROM 50-YEAR-OLD TREE.
Grown on a tree planted at Mt. Marrow half a century ago by the late Mr. W. Schmidtchen, sen. lemons brought to this office are excellent specimens. The tree was neglected till about eight years ago, when the present owner of the property. Mr. C. P. Hertweck, did some effectlve pruning.

August Ferdinand David SCHRODER  (1837-1914)

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday 7 January 1914, page 2
Obituary. MR. AUGUST SCHRODER. An old identity of the Minden and Marburg districts in the person of Mr. August Schroder, sen., passed away at his son’s residence, in Laidley, at 6 o’clock yesterday morning. The de-ceased had reached the ripe age of 76 years, and was a native of Germany. He arrived in Brisbane 48 years ago, a number of which years were spent in farming in the Minden and Marburg districts. His wife predeceased him eight years ago at Marburg, and after losing his partner in life the late Mr. Schroder disposed of his interests, and went to live with his daughter (Mrs. C. Pedersen) in Brisbane. He had been a sufferer for a number of years, but it was not anticipated that the end was so close when he paid a visit to his son (Mr. William Schroder) in Laidley about a fortnight ago. The deceased is survived by four sons – Messrs. Harry and August Schroder (Lockrose), William Schroder (Laidley), and Albert Schroder—and one daughter—Mrs. C. Pedersen, of Bris-bane. The funeral is advertised to leave the residence of Mr. William Schroder, Railway-street, Laidley, at 11 o’clock this morning, for the Laidley Cemetery.

Johann Carl Friedrich SCHULZ (1843-1939)
F: Johann Michel SCHULZ  M: Maria Christina Dorothea KOHN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Thursday 20 July 1939, page 5
OBITUARY. MR. JOHN SCHULZ, MARBURG.
Over 74 Years in Queensland.
MARBURG. July 17.
The death occurred on July 9 of a very old and respected resident of Marburg, Mr. John Schulz at the age of 95 years and 10 months. He came to Australia with his parents, brothers, and sister, at the age of 21 years, in the sailing boat, Laroshel. After seven years in Australia be sent for his intended wife, Miss Caroline Bartel, and upon her arrival they were married in Ipswich. They had five children, and in 1880 his wife died. In 1885 he married Miss Emma Windoff, and they had nine children, three of whom have died. Mr. Schulz took up shepherding upon arrival in Australia, then started farming at Mt. Walker, later taking a selection at Marburg, then known as the Rosewood Scrub. He remained here for the rest of his life. The funeral took place in the late Mr. Schulz’s private cemetery, The Baptist Minister, Pastor Evans, of Minden, officiated at the graveside. He is survived by five sons. Messrs. Fritz Schulz, Bundaberg: Gustave, Soith Nanango; Wilhelm, Esk; Herman and Adolf. Marburg; and six daughters, Mesdames Michael Goos, Tallegalla: W. Beduhn, Wondaf; A. Schneider. Oxly: F. Kuss. Ropeley; N. Meissner, Bliloela; and J. Berlin, Marburg.

Johann Michael Friedrich SCHULZ (1818-1910)
F: Christian SCHULZ. M: BUNGEG

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 23 February 1910, page 5
MARBURG NOTES. Another greatly respected pioneer in this locality, Mr. Johann Michael Friederich Schultz, passed away on Sunday evening last (writes our correspondent). Deceased had been a resident of Queensland for 44 years, and, at the time of his death, had reached the ripe old age of 91 years and five months. He carried on farming operations in this centre until a few years ago, when he retired. This (Tuesday) morning his remains were interred in the Minden Cemetery (where also were buried those of his wife, who predeaased him some years ago). The Rev. -. Ehmcke officiated at the graveside. Deceased leaves a family of grown-up sons and daughters.

John Henry SCHUMANN (1898-1929)
F: Johannes Matthias SCHUMANN. M: Friedericke Wilhelmine ALTHAUS

Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933), Friday 6 December 1929, page 22
MARBURG.
Obituary. Deepest regret was expressed throughout the district when the in-formation was received that Mr. J. H. Schumann had passed away. He was a native of the Boonah district where he was born 31 years ago.. At the age of 9 his parents went to live in the Marburg district where they purchased an agricultural dairy farm Six years ago the late Mr Schumann was married to Miss Anna Good of Glamorgan Vale. He took a keen interest in farming, cultivated a large area and had a good selection of Illawarra dairy cattle. He enjoyed good health till three months ago medical ad-vice and help were sought, he also spent a while in a private hospital after which he returned to his home. On November 27 he seemed unusually bright at midday, however, he took a bad turn and, before assistance could be obtained passed away. The funeral took place at the Marburg Cemetery on the following day, and was largely attended. The Rev. J. J .Wilson of Lowood assisted by Rev. F. A. Malcolm of Cleveland officiated at the graveside. The late Mr. Schumann, who was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Schumann, Marburg, leaves a widow, and little son for whom much sympathy has been expressed.

Wilhelmine Fredericke SCHUMANN (1850-1929)
F: Christian KRAUSE. M: Justine BECK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Monday, 30 September 1929, page 6
MARBURG PIONEER DIES.
Another of the pioneers has passed in the death of Mrs. Wilhelmine Fredericke Schumann, at her daughter’s (Mrs. T. McCoombs) home (writes our Marburg correspondent). She had been in indifferent health for some months and died peacefully on Saturday night. Mrs. Schumann, who was 79 years of age, was born in Germany, and with her parents came to Queensland about 1865. She married Mr. M. Schumann and for some years lived at Beenleigh. In 1879 they came to live with their family at Marburg, then known as the Rosewood Scrub, where they resided for 23 years. They then went to Ipswich. Mr. Schumann died 12 years ago. Since then, she has been living with some of her children. Mrs. Schumann leaves two daughters and five sons-Mrs. Thomas McCoombs (Ipswich) and Mrs. Robert Keary (Mackay); Messrs. John M. Schumann and Rudolph Schumann (Marburg), Paul Schumann (Mount Marrow), Matthias Schumann (Frenchton) and August Schumann (Ipswich); one brother, Mr. August Krause (Marburg), and two sisters, Mrs. M. Mengel (Beenleigh) and Mrs. W. Beutel (Ipswich). The body was interred in the Ipswich Cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Friederike Wilhelmine SIPPEL (1844-1917) 
F: Johann Friedrich WEBER. M: Marie Christine DUCKWITZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 28 November 1917, page 4
DEATH OF MRS. H. W. SIPPEL
On the 23rd of November there passed out of this life Mrs. Friederike Wilhelmine Sippel, an old and respected resident of Frenchton (late Minden), Born in 1844, she came to Queensland with her parents in 1863. In 1865 she married Mr. Heinrich Wilhelm Sippel, who now mourns her loss, together with nine children and many grand and great-grand children. Although she had been ailing for sometime, her death came somewhat suddenly, for most of her relatives and friends. She had reached the ripe age of 73 years and four months. Her earthly remains were laid to rest in the cemetery of the Minden Baptist church on Sunday last, The Rev. J. Henrich, of Blenheim, officiated at the service in the church and at the grave. The funeral was largely attended, and many tokens of sympathy were given in the form of numerous wreaths and flowers.

 

Emilie Karoline Augustine SPRENGER (1853-1931)
F: Christian GERBER. M: Johanna Charlotte Fredericke WERNOWSKY

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld:: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 13 January 1932, page 5
MRS. EMILY SPRENGER
Mrs. Emily Sprenger, a former resident of the Haigslea district, died at the Ipswich General Hospital on December 21, after a short illness (writes our Haigslea correspondent). The late Mrs. Sprenger had attained the age of 78 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. Gerber, and was born at Ringenwalde, Brandenburg, Germany. In 1870, with her parents, she came to Queensland and at Ipswich entered the service of the late Dr. Von Lossberg. In 1873, she married Mr. W. Sprenger, who had selected land in the Rosewood Scrub (afterwards known as Kirchheim). There they carried on farming and endured the treats and hardships of the early pioneering days. In 1894 Mr. Springer died, leaving her and a young family to carry on farming. About 12 years ago Mrs. Sprenger went to Ipswich, where she lived quietly and enjoyed fairly good health till recently. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Messner (Dutton Park). Mrs. Niebling (Marburg). and four sons, Messrs. A. H. (Wellington Point, C. F. (Marburg), A. L. (Mudgeeraba), and F. W. (Haigslea). Two sisters are Mrs. Voight (Glamorgan Vale) and Mrs. W. Hohnke (Sandgate), and Mr. H. Gerber (Marburg) is a brother. There are 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. G. Doehler, of the Ipswich Lutheran Church.

Heinrich STEGEMANN (1851-1926)
F: Hans “Jasper” STEGEMANN. M: Margarete KIEL

Brisbane Courier (Qld.: 1864 – 1933), Saturday, 7 August 1926, page 10
OBITUARY.
An old pioneer of Murgon, and a respected citizen, Mr. Heinrich Stegemann passed away on August 3. He was born on January 31, 1851 in Schleswig Holstein. With his parents he emigrated at the age of 12 years and arrived in Brisbane in June 1863. After residing with his parents in Brisbane for several years he moved to Ipswich and later the deceased settled in the Marburg district. His wife predeceased him on March 19, 1909. After relinquishing farming he resided with his son William at Lochrose for about seven years and then finally settled at Redgate until the time of his death. Mr. Stegemann was treasurer of the Lutheran Churches at Marburg and Minden for about 20 years. The deceased is survived by three sons Harry (of Marburg), William (of Lochrose), Albert (of Redgate) and four daughters, Mrs Otto Harm (of Manyung) Mrs G Reinke (of Tallegalla), Mrs. W. Goschnick (of Redgate) one brother, Mr. G. Stegemann (Barambah) and one sister (Mrs W. Kleve) of Murgon.

Wilhelm STEGEMANN and Friedericke Christina Auguste HAMMELMANN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 18 November 1924, page 9
GOLDEN WEDDING.
A golden wedding of great interest was celebrated at Hatton Vale on Tuesday, November 11. Fifty years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Stegemann were married. Natives of Stettin, Germany, they set sail for Queensland in the latter part of 1882 in the ship Guallpara, and arrived in Brisbane in January, 1883. They afterwards came to Rosewood, then to Tallegalla; afterwards Tarampa and Summer Hill were tried as likely places to settle, but finally they came to Hatton Vale and made their home where they have remained ever since. 

In the days when these hardy pioneers travelled cross country, there were not the splendid roads that are to be seen in the districts mentioned, nor was the prosperity that is noticed in our times then present. These were the days when a man who desired to get on had to take his axe and subdue the scrub, and then plant his corn with the hoe. 

Mr. and Mrs. Stegemann have two daughters, Mrs. C. Lerch, of Lower Tent Hill, Gatton: Mrs. H, Zisehke, of Laidley; and one son, Mr. Albert Stegemann, of Hatton Vale, with whom the aged couple now reside. They have also 19 grandchildren, of which any aged couple might justly be proud. 

In honour of the golden wedding a special service was held at the Apostolic Church at 11 am., Rev. W. Niemeyer officiating. Mrs. Stegemann, senr., wore a dress of mole grey brocaded Fuji silk made in coat frock style, with front inset bended with gold beads and braid. She wore a gold wreath, a gift from the ladies of the church congregation. The ceremony over, a move was made to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stegemnn, where a wedding breakfast had been prepared. This part of the ceremony was a gift from all the family relatives in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Stegemann, senr.. Mr. and Mrs. Stegemann received many congratulations and good wishes during the day. In the evening, a musical programme was rendered by the male and mixed choirs of the Apostolic Church, and was greatly appreciated by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Stegemann are both hale and hearty, and unless something unforeseen happens should enjoy life for years to come.

Auguste Wilhemine STRASBURG (1845-1925)
F: Christian Friedrich KRAUSE  M: Justine Charlotte Dorothea RIECK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Thursday 19 November 1925, page 4
A highly respected resident of the Marburg district (writes our correspondent) passed away at her son’s residence on Monday evening In the person of Mrs. Augusta Strasburg at the age of 81 years. The late Mrs. Strasburg was born in Germany and emigrated to Queensland with her husband (who predeceased her 18 years ago today), and three children, in the year 1887. She had resided in Marburg continuously. She was always of a cheerful disposition and enjoyed good health. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. H. Voight, Glamorgan Vale, and two sons, William and Herrmann, both of Marburg. A sad feature is that her son, Mr. H. Strasburg, is seriously ill in the Ipswich General Hospital and was unable to be present at her funeral. The remains were interred ill the Marburg Lutheran cemetery. Rev. H. E. Temme delivered an impressive sermon at the graveside.

Herman Friedrich Wilhelm STRASBURG (1877-1925)
F: Wilhelm Karl Friedrich STRASBURG. M: Auguste Wilhelmine KRAUSE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Tuesday 24 November 1925, page 4
Mr. Herrman F. W. Strasburg. a resident of the Marburg District, for the last 37 years (writes our correspondent), passed away at the Ipswich General Hospital on Saturday morning. The late Mr. Strasburg was born in Germany in the year 1877 and came to Queensland with his parents when 11 years old. He occupied a prominent position in the Lutheran Church and Sunday school, and was also Treasurer to the Marburg State School Committee up till about two years ago. He had been ailing for some time. The greatest sympathy is felt for the bereaved family In their sad loss. It was only list Tuesday that the funeral took place of Mr. Strasburg’s mother. who had resided with her son. The son’s remains were Interred in the Marburg Lutheran cemetery, the funeral being largely attended. The last sad rites were performed by Rev. Boodle, of Ropely.

August Friedrich Wilhelm STUHMCKE (1864-1948)
F: Johann Friedrich  STÜMKE  M: Justine Caroline Auguste STAATS

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 8 April 1948, page 6
MR. A. STUHMCKE,  MINDEN, Apr. 6.
The death occurred recently of Mr. August Stuhmcke, sen., well known in the Prenzlau district. Born in Prenzlau, Brandenburg, Germany on June 15, 1864, the late Mr. Stuhmcke, at the age of about two years., came to Queensland with his parents. He lived with his parents for a short time at Nudgee, and later settled in the Marburg district. In 1884 the late Mr. Stuhmcke purchased land in the Prenzlau district (Queensland). He was married on July 19, 1888, to Miss Luise Kickbush, of Marburg, and since then resided in Prenzlau until his death. His health began to fail two years ago, and since then he spent much time in hospital. His wife and two daughters predeceased him about 10 months ago. The late Mr. Stuhmcke leaves four sons, Messrs. August (Prenzlau), Johann and William (Marburg), and Alfred (Hatton Vale), four daughters, Mesdames A. Gablonski (Glenore Grove), A. Gerber (Brisbane). H. Muche (Marburg), and O. Muller (Rosewood), 33 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. The funeral left the Zion Lutheran Church, Minden, for the church cemetery. Rev. K. F. Quast officiated in the church and at the graveside.

Louise Ernstine Wilhelmine STUHMCKE (1868-1947)
F: Gottfried KICKBUSCH. M: Dorothea Louise ZIMENDOR

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 29 May 1947, page 4
Obituary MRS. A. STUHMCKE MINDEN, May 27.
The death occurred on Sunday of Mrs. Stuhmcke, wife of Mr. A. Stuhmcke sen., of Prenzlau. The late Mrs Stuhmcke was born in Ipswich on April 30, 1868. She married Mr. A. Stuhmcke on July 19, 1888 and settled with her husband at Prenzlau, and remained there till her death. The late Mrs. Stuhmcke leaves her husband, four sons, four daughters, 33 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. The children are: Messrs. Johann (Marburg), August (Prenzlau), Alfred (Hatton Vale), and William (Marburg). Mesdames A. Gablonski (Glenore Grove), H. Muche (Marburg), O. Muller (Rosewood), and Gerber. One daughter, (Mrs. Boughen), died a few years ago and one daughter died in infancy. The funeral left the Minden Lutheran. Church on Monday afternoon for the Minden Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. H. F. Quast conducted the services in the church and at the graveside.

Friedrich  STUHMCKE (1860-1933)
F: Johann Friedrich STUHMCKE M: Justine Auguste Caroline STAATS

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 8 September 1933, page 10
Death of Mr. Stuhmcke – Mr. Frederick Stuhmcke, who died at Marburg on Saturday, was one of the old pioneer settlers of this centre. He was born in Germany in September, 1860, and as a boy came over to Australia with his parents. His father selected land in the Marburg Scrub, and as a young man, the late Mr. F. Stuhmcke took up land at Prenzlau. He was married to Miss Wilhelmine Hohnke, Marburg, 61 years ago. By dint of hard work the pair built up a fine home here. They retired to live at Marburg some years ago, when the property in the centre was taken over by their son, Mr. John Frederick, who is still in possession. The late Mr. Stuhmcke is survived by his widow and a family of four daughters and three sons. The daughters are, Mesdames W. Mundt (Rosewood), A. Pieper (Mt. Tarampa), D. Dallinger (Caffey), and F. Berlin (Marburg). His sons are, Messrs. Charlie (Mt. Tarampa), Herbert (Mt. Tarampa), and John (Prenzlau). There are 29 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The late Mr. Stuhmcke was an ardent Churchman. The funeral took place at the Marburg Cemetery on Sunday, where the service was conducted by Pastor L. Larsen.

Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld : 1933 – 1954), Monday, 18 September 1933, page 19
PRENZLAU.
Obituary – The late Mr. Frederick Stuhmcke, who died at Marburg recently, was one of the pioneer settlers of the Prenzlau centre. He was born in Germany in 1860, and as a child accompanied his parents to Australia. His father selected land in the Marburg Scrub. When a young man, he took up a portion of land in Prenzlau, and over 50 years ago was married to Miss Wilhelmina Hohnke, of Marburg. Some years ago the late Mr Stuhmcke, with his wife, retired to live in Marburg. He is survived by his widow, four daughters, Mesdames Wm. Mundt (Rosewood), Albert Pieper (Mount Tarampa), P. Berlin (Marburg), and D. Dalinger (Caffey), and three sons, Charles and Herbert (Mount Tarampa), and John F. (Prenzlau).

August Wilhelm STUMER (1861-1935)
F: Johann Gottleib STUMER. M: Marie Louise LEIDER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 15 February 1935, page 12
Death of Mr. Stumer.—On Friday an old resident of Fernvale, Mr. August Wilhelm Stumer, died after several months’ illness. He had lived in Queensland for 71 years. Born in Blankenburg, Prussia, on May 29, 1861, he arrived by boat in Brisbane at the age of two years. His parents and he were at the depot and then travelled to Vernor by bullock dray to settle on the land. The late Mr. Stumer married Bertha Marie Therese Voss, of Glamorgan Vale, in 1900. He worked in various parts of West Moreton doing contracts in timber work and on the railway at the slip near Lowood. From 1914 to 1918 he was engaged in timber hauling. Then he purchased land from the late Mr. John Roulston and went in for farming and dairying. The late Mr. Stumer is survived by his widow and seven children, one sister, Mrs. H. Ruthenburg, of Lowood; and seven grand-children. The children are Messrs. Edward, Mt. Crosby; August William, Fernvale: John Henry, Vernor; Mrs. Fox, Fernvale; Mrs. O. P. Salomon, Gatton; Misses Lily, Fernvale, and Evelyn Mary, Fernvale. The funeral took place on Saturday at the Fernvale Cemetery, Rev. Temme conducting the service. The school flag was at half mast on Saturday in respect for an old respected pioneer.

Bertha Marie Therese STUMER (1877-1935)
F: Friedrich Christian Martin  VOSS M: Pauline Mathilde LEISCHKE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 3 August 1935, page 14
Death of Mrs. Stumer.—Another Fernvale pioneer, Mrs. A. Stumer, passed away at the Marburg Hospital on Friday. The late Mrs. Stumer had lived for many years at Fernvale, where she and her late husband engaged in farming, and reared a large family. Her husband died only a few months ago. The body was taken to the Lutheran Church at Fairney View and the funeral moved from there on Saturday morn-ing to the Fernvale Cemetery. It was attended by a very large gathering of relatives and friends. The services at the funeral and church were conducted by Pastor Temme, of Marburg.

Hermann August TESSMANN (1837-1920)
F: August TESSMAN. M: Henrietta BRUSE

The Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld.: 1866 – 1939), Saturday, 21 August 1920, page 8
Mr. August Tessman, of Warwick, passed away on August 7, the cause of death being influenza. The deceased, who was 84 years of age, was a carpenter and had followed that occupation in Queensland for  over half a century. Messrs. L. A. Tessman and William Tessman, of Warwick, are sons of the deceased; and a daughter, Mrs. W. Swensen, also resides in Warwick.  The funeral took place on Sunday.

Franz Ferdinand VIERTEL = Elizabeth DUNN  

Brisbane Courier (Qld.: 1864 – 1933), Wednesday, 28 August 1912, page 17
SILVER WEDDING.
Mr and Mrs F. Viertel, well known and highly respected residents of the Marburg district, celebrated their silver wedding on Saturday afternoon in the Marburg School of Arts (writes our Marburg correspondent). They entertained about 150 friends and relatives. The building was decorated with flags, flowers, and ferns, and at 5 o’clock, a recherche wedding breakfast was served. The tables were ornamented with flowers and greenery. A five-tier wedding cake (made by Mrs F Tronc, Marburg) occupied the centre of the table. Mr. C. Itzstein, who presided, proposed the toast of “The host and hostess,” and Mr. F. Viertel suitably responded. Messrs H. Clem, sen, G. B. Dance, B. R. Viertel, and J. G. Kurz also spoke.

Johann Heinrich VERRENKAMP (1840-1926)
F: Heinrich Jakob VERRENKAMP. M: Ann MILLER

Brisbane Courier (Qld.: 1864 – 1933), Saturday, 2 October 1926, page 6
OBITUARY. – The death occurred on Tuesday, September 28, of Mr John Henry Verrenkamp, a well-known and highly respected pioneer of the Marburg district, at the age of 86. Deceased was a native of Bremen, Germany. When a young man he went to sea as a sailor and ship’s carpenter. 

In 1864 he landed in Brisbane and in the following year married and took up his residence in Ipswich. He was engaged by Mr. J. Hancock, who placed him in charge of the steam punt conveying timber from Ipswich to Brisbane. He also assisted in driving the piles from the Saddler’s Crossing Railway bridge, and worked on the railway construction between Grandchester and Murphy’s Creek. 

In 1867 he came to reside at Haigslea, and in 1890 took up his residence in Marburg. Forty years ago he erected a residence at Marburg, which is now occupied by Mr. W. Cooper, M.L.A. Since then many other houses were erected by him. Since 1911 he had lived a retired life. 

The late Mr Verrenkamp is survived by a widow and eleven grown up children. There are also 41 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. The members of the family are: Frederick William (Cairns), Edward Herrman (Bundaberg), John Henry (Marburg), Conrad Jacob (Cairns), Peter Charles (Cairns), Mrs. George Hollworth (Cairns), Mrs. Tom Lane (Boonah), Mrs. Dan Sareski (Taroom), Mrs. H. Beitzel (Murgon), Mrs. George and Mrs. Alexander Steffen (Tarome). 

The funeral took place on Wednesday, September 29 and was largely attended. The service at the graveside was performed by the Rev H. E. Temme, of the Marburg Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a member.

August Friedrich Carl VOIGHT (1867-1921)
F: August Christian Friedrich VOIGHT. M: Wilhelmine Karoline GERBER

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld. : 1909 – 1954), Friday 4 February 1921, page 3
Marburg Letter.
Obituary.-The death of Mr. August Frederick Carl Voigt occurred very suddenly on Wednesday, January 26th, at the age of 52 years. Deceased was well on that morning and set out with his wife to bring in a load of corn from the farm. The waggon was half loaded when he took ill suddenly, and he passed away a few minutes after reaching home. Mr. Voigt was born in Germany on April 19th 1868, and came to Australia with his parents when 2 years old. They took up a farm in the Marburg district, residing there for 3 years. They then secured a farm at Harrisville, and finally settled at Glamorgan Vale. Mr. Voigt married when 27 years of age, and selected a farm at Lark Hill, residing there until his death. He was highly respected by all, with whom he came in contact and the news of his death came as a great shock, to the residents. He leaves a widow and 5 sons and 2 daughters, the youngest being 9 years old. The funeral took place to the Marburg Cemetery, the cortege being one of the largest ever seen in the district. Rev. H. J. Garret officiated at the graveside February 2.

Maria Christina Elizabeth VOIGT (1850-1952)
F: August Friederich Wilhelm ABRAHAM M: Marie Christina Elizabeth STAATZ

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Thursday, 7 February 1952, page 2
Obituary MRS. M. C. E. VOIGT GLAMORGAN VALE Feb 6.
The death took place in the Lowood Private Hospital recently of Mrs. Mary Christine Elizabeth Voigt, at the age of 71 years. Born in Germany on August 23, 1874, the late Mrs. Voigt was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Abraham, one of the early pioneering families of this district. At the age of five years she came to Australia with her parents. In October, 1894, deceased married Mr. August Voigt, and the couple took up farming here. Her husband died 31 years ago, but Mrs. Voigt, with the help of her family, carried on the farming until only a few years ago.

Until recently, the late Mrs. Voigt was regarded as an exceptionally active and energetic person, and her kindness and thoughtfulness for others, as well as her pleasant personality, endeared her to all who knew her. She was always an active worker for the district and deserving charities, many an evening being held in her home for a deserving cause. She was also a member of the local Q.C.W.A. branch and a staunch member of the Marburg Lutheran Church.

Five sons and two daughters survive her Stanley, Norman, Victor, Arthur, and Alec, and Mesdames P. Holzwart, and C. Dilger (Glamorgan Vale). Her son Norman has a farming property in Haigslea, but the rest of the sons live in Glamorgan Vale. Her daughter, Mrs. C. Dilger, and family are on the family property. There are also four brothers and one sister, 21 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral, which moved from the Marburg Lutheran Church for the Marburg Cemetery, was largely attended. The services at the church and graveside were conducted by Pastor Shirmer.

Carl Friedrich Wilhelm VOSS (1859-1915)
F: Carl August VOSS  M: Charlotte Louise QUANDT

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 17 March 1915, page 2
OBITUARY. MR. CARL VOSS.
Quite a gloom (writes a correspondent) was cast over the Glamorgan Vale district when it became known that on the 8th instant Mr. Carl Voss passed away at the Oakdale Hospital, Ipswich, at the age of 55 years. The deceased was one of the pioneers in the Glamorgan Vale district. He came out to Australia, when quite a lad. He was also for some years a teacher in the local Sunday school. The Rev. Mr. Fletcher, of the Lowood Methodist Circuit officiated at the graveside, prior to which he held a service at the home. The funeral was largely attended, which shows the respect in which the deceased was held. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family, of six —-three sons and three daughters –Messrs. Charles, Fred and Alex. Voss; whilst the daughters are Mesdames J. Smallwood, of Glemorgon Vale: G. Smallwood, of Tarampa ; and A. Arndt, of Fernvale, for whom much sympathy is expressed.

Hermann Carl August VOSS = Augusta Wilhelmine Emilie PROEFKE

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 10 February 1951, page 2
GOLDEN WEDDING TO-DAY
And “Little to Worry About!”
After 50 years of happily married life, Mr. and Mrs. H. Voss, of Pine Mountain-road, North Ipswich, both say that despite the hard life they led as settlers in the Glamorgan Vale district, they are healthy, with little to worry about. Mr. Voss (76), and his wife, who was Miss Augusta Profke (68), were shipmates when they came to Australia from the land of their birth, Germany, in 1886. Both their families settled in the Glamorgan Vale district, and the couple were married in Ipswich in Febru ary, 1901. Their children (there are 10 of them), with 31 grandchildren, intended to stage a golden wedding celebration at their Pine Mountain-road cottage on Sunday.

As a young man, Mr. Voss worked as a farm hand in Glamorgan Vale and in the Isis district. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Voss started a mixed farm, for which they were both well-equipped, after having helped their parents to clear scrub lands for cultivation. After being on one property for about three years. Mr. Voss bought that of his father-in -law, when Mr. and Mrs. Profke moved to Marburg. In 1939 Mr. and Mrs. Voss took up residence at North Ipswich.

“ENJOYED LIFE”
Asked how it felt to be married 50 years, Mr. Voss said, “I have nothing to growl about.” Mrs. Voss’s reply was, “I am feeling well, and have enjoyed life.” A bright couple, they own their own car, and visit members of their family in various parts of the district. Reflecting on his farming. life, Mr. Voss declared that they had lots of “ups and downs, but I always say there are better days to come.” Comparing prices operating today with those while he was farming, Mr. Voss said he had to sell maize, which was a popular crop in Glamorgan Vale 50 years ago, at 10d. a bushel, against about 13/ to-day. He declared that very little maize was grown in Glamorgan Vale today, and he did not consider the soil there so fertile today because it was being constantly worked and farmers forgot to place something back into it in the way of fertilisers. When a reporter arrived at the home, Mr. Voss was busy gardening, and Mrs. Voss stated that she did her share of work in the garden as well. They grow all their own vegetables. “Work in the garden keeps one strong and healthy. We eat and sleep well to keep our health, too,” Mr. Voss said. He added that the open air life offered on a farm with reasonably good profits from hard work should entice more young people into the Country. “And you can live much more cheaply on a farm than in the city,” Mrs. Voss observed.

NO ROOM FOR LOAFERS
“We are on earth to work. There is no room for loafers.” Mr. Voss said. “There seems to be three classes of people in the world today-those who will not work, those who cannot, and those who have to. I feel that too little is produced in Australia today for the wages workers are receiving. Personally, I am proud I am able to work!”

In his younger days, Mr. Voss was a cricketer at Marburg, and has been an elder of the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Marburg and Ipswich for 36 years. Both attend the church in Darling-street, Ipswich, regularly, and on Sunday Pastor Uebergang will make special mention of the couple’s wedding anniversary. Mr. Voss declares that a lot of the world’s problems and unrest come back to Christianity. “There seems to be a loss of faith in the Saviour today. A lot of people forget the purpose for which He sent us here. We must all be helpful to one another, and above all, be honest,” said Mr. Voss.

Members of the couple’s family, who will arrange the golden wedding celebration on Sunday, are Messrs. Albert (Milbong), Willam, Victor, Walter, and Herbert (all of Glamorgan Vale), and Meadames E. Schmidt, E. Wendt (Haigslea), L. Franz (North Ipswich), H. Ruthenberg (Tarampa), and G Frohloff (Yarraman).

As the interviewer left, Mr. and Mrs. Voss said they had both worked hard, had no regrets, and were looking forward to the life ahead.

Friedrich Wilhelm Herman WINDOLF (1846-1922)
F: Friedrich Wilhelm Conrad WINDOLF  M: Maria Wilhelmine Agnes BERGMANN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Friday, 17 February 1922, page 3
Pioneer Gone
Another of our pioneers of the district passed away on Sunday morning last in the person of Hermann Wendolf at his residence, Kalbar at the age of 75 years. Deceased was in his usual health, and working about on Friday, when, about 5 o’ clock, he was seized with a paralytic stroke. He became unconscious, and remained in that state until he passed away. The late Mr. Wendolf was born in Germany, and resided in this country for the past 45 years. Formerly he lived at Marburg, and of late years had been a resident of the Kalbar district. Deceased was a highly respected and devout member of the local Baptist Church, and for a number of years had taken the service once a month in German.

The funeral took place on Monday, and was largely attended. Prior to the cortege leaving for the cemetery, a short service was held in the church by Pastor Newell. The remains were laid to rest in the Baptist portion of the local cemetery, Pastor Newell performing the last sad rites. Deceased leaves a wife, daughter, and four sons to mourn their loss. Mrs. Fred Moller (Teviotville), Fred and William (Kalbar), and Paul (Manly).

Anna Pauline Augusta WENDT (1864-1943)
F: Ferdinand FÜRSTENBERG. M: Emilie LIK

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld: 1909 – 1954), Saturday, 29 May 1943, page 6
OBITUARY MRS. ANNA WENDT
The death of Mrs. Anna Pauline Augusta Wendt took place on May 9 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Koch, Kalbar. She had reached the age of 80 years and seven months. The late Mrs. Wendt was born at Frankfurt, Germany. At the age of 12 she lost both her parents, and she then was cared for by Fuestenbergs as foster parents. At the age of 23 she married the late Wilhelm Reinhold Wendt, a soldier in the German Army. After the loss of their first son in 1888, they decided to sail for Australia. On arrival at Brisbane they lost their second son. They made their home at Glamorgan Vale, where they engaged in the heavy pioneerlng work of the time. Later they moved to Kirchheim. About this time creameries began to be established, and the late T. L. Smith’s sugar-mill operated in the district. In 1912 they moved to Ipswich to live in retirement, and 10 years later Mr. Wendt passed away. Mrs. Wendt subsequently lived in the old Kirchheim home with her son, and some years later she moved to Kalbar. She was a devoted adherent of the Lutheran Church, Walloon, Marburg, Ipswich, and Engelsburg, and was greatly esteemed by her neighbours and many friends. She is survived by three sons, William (Haigslea), Walter (Ipswich), and Herman (Rosewood), and three daughters, Mesdames Pieper (Brassall), Koch (Kalbar), and Cannan (Ipswich). There are 24 grandchildren and 13 great grand-children. She was laid to rest in the Marburg Cemetery.

Wilhelm Reinhold Julius WENDT (1863-1922)
F: August Friedrich Wilhelm WENDT. M: Dorothea Karoline Wilhelmine THORMANN

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954) Saturday, 18 Mar 1922, page 10
Haigslea Letter – Accident
Mr. W. Wendt met with a painful accident last Monday whilst performing duties in connection with farming operations. He had occasion to go to the far end of his farm with a spring cart to collect corn and pie melons when, on the return journey, one of the wheels struck a mound, and over-turned the vehicle, also throwing the horse off its feet. Mr. Wendt was thrown violently to the ground and when he tried to rise he was unable to dos o, as he had sustained a broken leg just above the ankle. He then called for help, and some neighbours helped him to his home. Mr. J. Koch later conveyed him by motor to the General Hospital, Ipswich, where the patient is now an inmate.

Friedrich Johann ZESSIN (c.1843-1914)

Queensland Times (Ipswich, Qld.: 1909 – 1954), Wednesday, 15 July 1914, page 6
OUR GATTON LETTER.
OBITUARY. In the death of Mr. Frederick Zessin, of Lower Tent Hill, which occurred at his residence on Saturday last, Gatton loses another of its old and respected inhabitants. The late Mr. Zessin was well known throughout the district, his bright and cheery nature making him friends wherever he went. He was wonderfully hale and hearty for a man of his years, he having passed his eightieth birtihday, and up to within a week of his death he hardly knew what it was to be ill. The piercing westerly winds of the past week, however, found a weak spot in his constitution, and he was confined to his bed for a few days before the end came. A doctor was in attendance, but the evening time of a useful life had come, and medical aid could do nothing to prolong life, the deceased passing quietly away in the early hours of Saturday morning. The late Mr. Zessin was born in Germany in 1843, and came out to Queensland in 1871. After spending a year in Brisbane he took up land in Marburg, when that district was first opened up, he doing good pioneer work with others of his nationality, spending 20 years on his Marburg property. In 1893 he bought a farm at Lower Tent Hill, and here he lived to the last. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral took place yesterday, the body being laid to rest in the Gatton Cemetery. A service was held at the deceased’s late residence, Pastor Heinrich, of the German Baptist Church, officiating. He also conducted the service at the graveside, giving an address in both English and German. A very large cortege followed the remains to the cemetery, friends coming from Marburg, Kirchheim, Walloon, Laidley, and from all round the Gatton district. 

Henrietta Christina Wilhemina ZESSIN (c.1846-1934)
F: LIPPERT   M: ?

Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs Gazette (Qld.: 1922 – 1965), Wednesday, 7 March 1934, page 5
OBITUARY.
MRS. HENRIETTE ZESSIN
At her residence in Harris-street, Grantham, there passed away on February 18, a highly respected pioneer in the person of Henriette Zessin, relict of Mr. Frederick Zessin, who died in 1914 at the age of 80. At the time of her death Mrs. Zessin was within a few months of being 89. The deceased lady was of kindly and cheerful disposition, and despite the fact that she had been confined to her house for some time she always retained a praiseworthy optimism, and was ever engaged in doing fancy needlework. Mr. and Mrs. Zessin left Germany iust prior to the Franco-Prussian war, the voyage out occupying 16 weeks. Soon after arrival the couple resided at Fairfield, where Mr. Zessin was employed on Mr. Grimes’s sugar and arrowroot plantation. In 1873, when the Government offered homestead selections at Marburg, the couple were successful in securing an area of 56 acres. Here they resided for sixteen years, when they sold out and purchased a farm at Grantham. There were six children-Carl, Bertha, Emil, Otto, Ottillie (Mrs. C. Martin), and Lydia (Mrs. Schadwell) of whom Emil, Otto and Mrs. Martin are left to mourn their irreparable loss. The remains were interred at the Gatton cemetery, the officiating clergymen being Pastors Holmann and Heinrich.