The christening of "Hannah Brough" is listed in the parish register of St. John, Longton (FHL Film # 1471087, Item #1), which states that she was christened on 24 November 1833 as the daughter of Richard and Jane Brough of Lane End, and that Richard Brough was a "Collier".
Hannah Brough is listed as being about 7 years old in the 1841 Census.
In the 1851 Census, "Hannah Brough" is listed as being 17 years old (born about 1834), born in Trentham, working as a "Potters Painter", unmarried, and residing with her parents, Richard and Jane Brough, and five siblings, on Stone Road in Blurton, Staffordshire.
The 1860 birth certificate of "Joseph Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in August 2025, and states that he was born on 31 May 1860 at Dresden, Trentham, Stone, Staffordshire, England, and that his mother was "Hannah Brough". (Note: The father's name is not listed on the birth certificate.)
The 1860 death of "Joseph Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in April-June 1860 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1863 birth certificate of "Joseph Brough" was obtained from the GRO in England by the Brough Family Organization in October 2025, which states that he was born on 3 June 1863 in "Dresden" in "Trentham" district, Staffordshire, England, and that he was the son of "Hannah Brough". Note: The name of Joseph Brough's father is not listed on the birth certificate.
The 1863 death of "Joseph Brough" is listed in the online GRO Index and Staffordshire BMD, which combined states that his death was registered in April-June 1863 in Trentham subdistrict, Stone district, Staffordshire, England, and that he died when he was "0" years old--or under the age of one year old.
The 1863 burial of "Joseph Brough" is listed in FamilySearch (FHL Film # 1470944, Item #9), which states that he was buried on 24 June 1863 in Dresden, Staffordshire, England, that he was of "Dresden", and that he died when he was "17 days" old (born about 7 June 1863).
Thomas's surname is listed as "Myatt" on his 1866 birth certificate, and as "Brough" in the 1881 Census and thereafter.
The birth certificate of "Thomas Myatt" states that he was born on 12 April 1866 in Mount Pleasant, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and that his parents were "Richard Myatt" and "Elizabeth Myatt formerly Bradburn."
Research Note: So far, RBFO researchers have not located Thomas Myatt (Brough) in the 1871 Census.
In the 1881 Census, "Thomas Brough" is listed as being about 16 years old (born about 1865), born in Longton, Staffordshire, working as a "Labourer general", and residing with his father, Richard Brough, at: 28 Lower Russell Street, in Longton, Staffordshire.
Thomas Brough immigrated to Australia (from England) in 1885. The online "Assisted Immigrants" section of the New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives) lists "Thomas Brought" as being about "18" years old when he immigrated in 1885 (born about 1867), and that he traveled to Sydney, Australia, aboard the ship "Gulf of Venice" in 1885.
In March 2003, Roy Victor Brough sent the following information to the RBFO: "It appears my great grandfather, Thomas Myatt Brough, emigrated to Australia from his birthplace of Longton, Staffordshire. From my understanding, Thomas settled and remained in the Newcastle area which is 100 miles north of Sydney in the state of New South Wales. He married Ellen France who was also from Staffordshire. ...My great grandfather was a businessman. At one point in time he operated a dairy, and in later life had a garage for motor vehicle repair and a shop. I never met the man, but I do remember my great grandmother [Ellen France]. She was by all accounts a feisty lady and lived to a great age. Both are buried in the Newcastle area."
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the death record of Thomas Brough, which stated that he died of "coronary occlusion [and] coronary sclerosis" at the age of 75 (born about 1866) on 30 March 1941 at the District Hospital, Wallsend, City of Greater Newcastle, Late of New Lambton, City of Greater Newcastle, and that he was a "Coal Miner". He was born in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, his father was Richard Brough, a Brick Maker, and his mother was Rosehannah Myatt [which was a mistake as his grandmother was actually Rosannah Myatt]. His wife was Ellen France, they were married in Lambton, NSW, and their children were: William, 49; Constance, 47; Roy V.M., 42; Edward R.M., 38; Robert M., 29; living 2 males, 2 females deceased. The informant was "E. Brough, son, 5 Crompton Street, Hamilton". He was buried on 31 March 1941 in the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate.
The birth and birth certificate for Ellen France was located and obtained from England by RBFO Genealogists in early 2001. Ellen France's birth certificate (CM # 45049; original # 155) states that Ellen France was born on 22 January 1869 in Factory Fold, Amberswood Common, Ince, Hindley, Wigan, Lancaster, England. Her father is listed as William France (a Colliery and Banksman) and her mother is listed as Rebecca France, formerly Brown.
Ellen France immigrated to Australia (from England) in 1879. The online "Assisted Immigrants" section of the New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives) lists "Ellen France" as being about "9" years old when she immigrated with her "family" in 1879 (born about 1870), and that she traveled to Sydney, Australia, aboard the ship "Blair Athole" in 1879.
An article in an old Australian newspaper, dated 1959 (est, and sent by Roy Brough to Warren Brough in the late 1980's), stated that: "Mrs. E. [Ellen France] Brough, 90 [years of age when the newspaper article was written], a pioneer of Toronto and former resident of Broadmeadow for 40 years...was born in Lanchashire (Eng[land]) in 1869, and came to Australia when she was eight [in 1877]. She settled at Toronto, married and had 10 children, five of who are living. She has 15 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Her five children are Messrs. [plural for Mr.] R. [Roy Victor Myatt] Brough, of Sydney, E. [Edward Richard Myatt] Brough and W. [William] Brough, of Newscastle, R. [Robert Myatt] Brough and Mrs. [Constance Brough] Phillips. Mrs. Brough lives with Mrs. Phillips in Morpethroad, East Maitland."
In March 2003, Roy Victor Brough sent the following information to the RBFO: "It appears my great grandfather, Thomas Myatt Brough, emigrated to Australia from his birthplace of Longton, Staffordshire. From my understanding, Thomas settled and remained in the Newcastle area which is 100 miles north of Sydney in the state of New South Wales. He married Ellen France who was also from Staffordshire. ...My great grandfather was a businessman. At one point in time he operated a dairy, and in later life had a garage for motor vehicle repair and a shop. I never met the man, but I do remember my great grandmother [Ellen France]. She was by all accounts a feisty lady and lived to a great age. Both are buried in the Newcastle area."
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the death record of Ellen Brough, which stated that she died of "cerebral thrombosis" at the age of 90 (born about 1869) on 20 May 1959 at 80 Morpeth Road, East Maitland, New South Wales, and that she was a "Widow". She was born in Wigham [Wigan], England, her father was William France, a Farmer, and her mother "not known". [Note: the geographical traveling distance between Wigan and Ince is less than two miles.] Her husband was Thomas Myatt Brough (deceased), they were married in New Lambton, NSW, and their children were: Rose (deceased); Alice (deceased), Rebecca (deceased), John (deceased), William, 68; Constance, 64; Thomas (deceased), Roy, 60; Edward, 57; Robert 47. The informant was "Constance Philips, daughter, 80 Morpeth Road, East Maitland. She was buried on 22 May 1959 in the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate.
Marriage Notes for Thomas Myatt Brough and Ellen France-133
According to the Australian Vital Records Index (on CD at the FHL in June 2000), Thomas (Myatt) Brough married Ellen PALMER in 1888, while a Thomas Browne married an Ellen France in 1888. This is WRONG! In July 2000, RBFO genealogists secured a copy of the actual marriage certificate of Thomas Brough and his wife, and it stated that Ellen FRANCE married Thomas Brough on May 5, 1888 in the "private residence of David Young" according to "the rites" of the "Baptist Church" in Lambton, New South Wales, Australia. The marriage certificate also states that Thomas was a "Miner" and Ellen was a "Domestic Servant", but does not list the age or parents of either Thomas or Ellen.
The birth of "Rosannah Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her birth was registered in 1888.
The death of "Roseanna Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her death was registered in the district of Adamstown in 1889.
The birth of "Rebecca Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her birth was registered in 1890.
The death of "Rebecca Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her death was registered in the district of Warialda in 1912.
The birth of "Rosannah Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her birth was registered in 1892.
The death of "Alice Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her death was registered in the district of Adamstown in 1892.
The birth of "Thomas M. Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website(www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his birth was registered in 1896.
In February 2003, Roy Victor Brough provided the following information to the RBFO about Thomas Myatt Brough: "As for Thomas, my grandfather's brother: Both Thomas and Roy were in the Australian Army that fought in that most horrific of military campaigns--the Somme offence of 1918 near Amiens, France. My grandfather was wounded and his brother killed. On hearing of his brother's death, my grandfather requested to travel down the trench to view his brother's body. As fate has it the officer who gave such permission was killed in the interim and when my grandfather returned he was charged with desertion, this punishable by death on the spot. Fortunately for my branch of the family a witness was found and the true story evolved. What always fascinated me was the date of this incident--August 1918. The boy only had to hang on for another three months to live. Apparently Thomas had a girlfriend/fiancee who came to Australia not long after the war and was looked after by my great grandmother. Growing up with these stories gave me a focus to one day visit the grave of Thomas near Amiens. This I have done twice, and the last visit in 1998 was with my son and as such was one of the real highlights of my life. Family history is a wonderful thing. As stated I am only too happy to contribute to the endeavors of your organization [the RBFO]."
According to military records provided by the Department of Veteran's Affairs, Office of Australian War Graves, "Private" Thomas Myatt Brough of the "20th Bn. Australian Inf." was "killed in action" on 22 July 1918, and is buried "in the Longueau British Cemetery, France, in Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 5."
Online information about the Longueau British Cemetery can be found here: http://www.ww1cemeteries.com/ww1frenchcemeteries/longueau.htm
In March 2010, Roy Victor Brough of New South Wales, Australia, provided the following information about Thomas Myatt Brough to the RBFO:
Thomas Myatt Brough is a man I have been interested in most of my life. As a small boy I remember listening to stories told to the family by Thomas’s youngest brother Ted who visited his grave in the 1950’s. I was determined to see for myself and first visited his grave at Longeau which is just outside the city of Amiens (France) in 1990. I have returned there four times, once meeting my son who I was very keen to share the story with. As far as I am aware other than Ted, Andrew and I are the only Broughs to visit the site.
I am not sure if you know the details as to the battle both Thomas and my grandfather were engaged in but it is interesting. Some details;
- In mid 1918 the eastern front (Russia) collapsed which released a vast number of German troops to the Western Front in France and Belgium.
- At the time there was basically a stalemate where trench warfare had been going on for four years with neither side making any progress – the reason being they were fighting medieval tactics with machine guns i.e. line the troops up on the battlefield and just go head to head. The fatalities were horrendous and being counted in the millions!! As US General George Patton quoted “fixed fortifications are a monument to man’s stupidity”. Adolf Hitler confirmed this in 1940 when he just circumnavigated the Maginot Line and marched straight into Paris.
- In 1918 America entered the war and the Germans knew they had one last chance to break the stalemate or lose. Economically the tribes of Europe had shed so much blood they never recovered.
- The Australian forces had finally been united under their own leadership Sir John Monash and some common sense was prevailing against the slaughter under the British rule
- The big question was – where would the Germans have their big push along a front of thousands of miles. The answer was Villiers Bretonneux – exactly where the Australians were
- Not only did Monash hold the line the Australians pushed the Germans back strategically – one of the prime inputs to the armistice of November 1918.
- The town of Villiers Bretonneux (and the nation of France) has never forgotten the Australians. Most of the streets are named after places in Australia / the Australian flag flies permanently in the town / and the Australian war memorial is nearby. Both my Grandfather and Thomas were involved in this battle – however Thomas being killed in June (from memory).
There are two memorials to Thomas in this country [of Australia]:
- If you drive the New England Highway north from Maitland (in the Hunter Valley) there is a 1st World War monument in the centre of the road at Greta. Both Roy Victor (grandfather) and Thomas have their names inscribed on it.
- My great grandparents are buried at Sandgate (Newcastle). Beside their graves is another to Thomas Myatt Brough. If he is buried in France who resides in this grave or is it empty? I have asked but not solved the riddle to date.Thomas Myatt Brough is listed in FindAGrve at: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56206375/thomas-myatt-brough
The birth of "John W. Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his birth was registered in 1897.
The death of "John M. Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his death was registered in the district of Swansea in 1898.
The birth of "William Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his birth was registered in 1891.
The death of "William Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his death was registered in the district of Maitland in 1966.
Information on William Brough and Eva May Williamson and their children and spouses was provided by Roy Edward McCallum Brough of New South Wales, Australia to RBFO officials in 1992.
In March 2003, Roy Victor Brough provided the following information to the RBFO: "Of William I know nothing except my mother informs me he was a great family man and lived all his life in the Newcastle area [which is about 100 miles north of Sydney]. It appears William had five children of which two are boys. The local telephone directory lists twelve Broughs some of whom may be descendants."
The 1887 birth of "John Walker" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that his birth was registered in 1887 in Greta district, New South Wales, Australia, and that his parents were Thomas and Jane Walker. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12)
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1913 marriage of John Walker and Constance Brough, which stated that they were married on 6 September 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Greta, New South Wales, and that John Walker was 25 years old (born about 1888) and born in Greta, NWS, and that he was a Bachelor and Miner of Greta, and that his parents were Thomas Walker (a Carrier) and Jane Canes; and that Constance Brough was 19 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, a Spinster of Greta involved in "Domestic Duties", and that her parents were Thomas Brough (a Mine Deputy) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Agnes Walker. Also, "Thomas Brough, Father of the Bride, gave consent to the marriage."
The 1893 birth of "Constance Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that her birth was registered in 1893 in Lambton district, New South Wales, Australia, and that her parents were Thomas and Ellen Brough. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12). Also, the 1893 birth of "Constance Brough" is listed in the online "Assisted Immigrants" section of the New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her birth was registered in 1893.
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1913 marriage of John Walker and Constance Brough, which stated that they were married on 6 September 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Greta, New South Wales, and that John Walker was 25 years old (born about 1888) and born in Greta, NWS, and that he was a Bachelor and Miner of Greta, and that his parents were Thomas Walker (a Carrier) and Jane Canes; and that Constance Brough was 19 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, a Spinster of Greta involved in "Domestic Duties", and that her parents were Thomas Brough (a Mine Deputy) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Agnes Walker. Also, "Thomas Brough, Father of the Bride, gave consent to the marriage."
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1957 marriage of Robert Stephen Phillips and Constance Walker, which stated that they were married on 15 August 1957 at the Methodist Parsonage, Adamstown, New South Wales, and that Robert Stephen Phillips was 40 years old (born about 1917) and born in Gloucester, NSW, and a Bachelor and Ironworker of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that his parents were Ernest Thomas Phillips (a Labourer) and Anna Jane Tucker (Deceased); and that Constance Walker was 63 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, and a Widow involved in "Domestic Duties" of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that her parents were Thomas Brough (Deceased and a Miner) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by W. Brough and E.M. Brough.
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1978 death record of "Constance Phillips", which stated that she died of "coronary occlusion" at the age of 84 (born about 1894) on 26 March 1978 at "Maitland Hospital, Maitland, usual residence 146 Oakhampton Road, Maitland", and that she was "Married". She was born in New Lambton, NSW, her father was Thomas Brough, and her mother was Ellen France. Her husband's were Jack Walker and Robert Stephen Phillips. She was married when 20 years old and again when she was 63 years old. Her children were: Robert (deceased), William, 62; Thomas, 60; Stella, 55; David, 54; and Jack, 43. The informant was "R.S. Phillips, Widower, 146 Oakhampton Road, Maitland". She was buried on 29 March 1978 at Beresfield Crematorium.
The 1978 burial of "Constance Phillips" is listed in FamilySearch (via Billion Graves and Find A Grave) which states that she died on 26 March 1978 and was buried in Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Marriage Notes for John Walker and Constance Brough-138
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1913 marriage of John Walker and Constance Brough, which stated that they were married on 6 September 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Greta, New South Wales, and that John Walker was 25 years old (born about 1888) and born in Greta, NWS, and that he was a Bachelor and Miner of Greta, and that his parents were Thomas Walker (a Carrier) and Jane Canes; and that Constance Brough was 19 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, a Spinster of Greta involved in "Domestic Duties", and that her parents were Thomas Brough (a Mine Deputy) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Agnes Walker. Also, "Thomas Brough, Father of the Bride, gave consent to the marriage."
The 1914 birth of "Robert J. Walker" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that his birth was registered in 1914 in Greta district, New South Wales, Australia, and that his parents were John and Constance Walker. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12)
The 1938 marriage of "Robert John Walker" and"Myrtle Kathleen Mosman" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that they were married in 1938 in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia.
The 1953 death certificate of "Robert John Walker" was obtained from the New South Wales BDM by the Brough Family Organization in April 2024, and stated the following: Robert John Walker died on 5 December 1953 at the "District Hospital, Quirindi, Late of George Street North, East Maitland," that he was born in "Greta" in New South Wales, worked as a "Brickmaker," that his parents were "John Walker a Labourer" and "Constance Brough," that he married "Myrtle Mosman" and they had three children (all living at the time of his death): Ellen--age 14, Barbara--age 12, and Phillip--age 11, and that he died due to a "Fractured skull accidentally received while a passenger in a motor lorry which collided with a tree on Gunnedah-Quirindi road," and that he was buried on 7 December 1953 at the "Presbyterian Cemetery" in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia.
The 1953 death of "Robert John Walker" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that his death was registered in 1953 in Quirindi district, New South Wales, Australia, and that his parents were John and Constance Walker. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12.) Also, the 1953 death and burial of "Robert John Walker" is listed in FamilySearch (via Australia Cemetery Inscriptions), which states that he died on 5 December 1953 at the age of 39 years old (born about 1914), that he was a "Husband and Father" and that he was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Maitland East, New South Wales, Australia. In addition, according to a family record, Walker was "accidentally killed."
The 1953 gravestone of "Robert John Walker" is listed and shown in FindAGrave (Memorial # 48647038) and contains the following inscription: "In Loving Memory of - My Dear Husband & Father - Robert John Walker - Accidentially Killed - 5th December 1953 - Aged 39 Years. - Rest in Peace." (Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48647038/robert-john-walker)
The 1916 birth of "William J. Walker" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that his birth was registered in 1916 in Greta district, New South Wales, Australia, and that his parents were John and Constance Walker. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12)
The 1917 birth of "Robert S. Phillips" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that his birth was registered in 1917 in Stroud district, New South Wales, Australia, and that his parents were Ernest T. and Anna J. Phillips. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12)
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1957 marriage of Robert Stephen Phillips and Constance Walker, which stated that they were married on 15 August 1957 at the Methodist Parsonage, Adamstown, New South Wales, and that Robert Stephen Phillips was 40 years old (born about 1917) and born in Gloucester, NSW, and a Bachelor and Ironworker of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that his parents were Ernest Thomas Phillips (a Labourer) and Anna Jane Tucker (Deceased); and that Constance Walker was 63 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, and a Widow involved in "Domestic Duties" of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that her parents were Thomas Brough (Deceased and a Miner) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by W. Brough and E.M. Brough.
The 1983 death of "Robert Stephen Phillips" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that his death of registered in 1983 in New South Wales, Australia, and that his parents were Ernest Thomas and Anna Jane Phillips. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12)
The 1893 birth of "Constance Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales BMD, which states that her birth was registered in 1893 in Lambton district, New South Wales, Australia, and that her parents were Thomas and Ellen Brough. (Source: https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/births?12). Also, the 1893 birth of "Constance Brough" is listed in the online "Assisted Immigrants" section of the New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that her birth was registered in 1893.
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1913 marriage of John Walker and Constance Brough, which stated that they were married on 6 September 1913 at Presbyterian Church, Greta, New South Wales, and that John Walker was 25 years old (born about 1888) and born in Greta, NWS, and that he was a Bachelor and Miner of Greta, and that his parents were Thomas Walker (a Carrier) and Jane Canes; and that Constance Brough was 19 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, a Spinster of Greta involved in "Domestic Duties", and that her parents were Thomas Brough (a Mine Deputy) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by William Brough and Agnes Walker. Also, "Thomas Brough, Father of the Bride, gave consent to the marriage."
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1957 marriage of Robert Stephen Phillips and Constance Walker, which stated that they were married on 15 August 1957 at the Methodist Parsonage, Adamstown, New South Wales, and that Robert Stephen Phillips was 40 years old (born about 1917) and born in Gloucester, NSW, and a Bachelor and Ironworker of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that his parents were Ernest Thomas Phillips (a Labourer) and Anna Jane Tucker (Deceased); and that Constance Walker was 63 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, and a Widow involved in "Domestic Duties" of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that her parents were Thomas Brough (Deceased and a Miner) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by W. Brough and E.M. Brough.
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1978 death record of "Constance Phillips", which stated that she died of "coronary occlusion" at the age of 84 (born about 1894) on 26 March 1978 at "Maitland Hospital, Maitland, usual residence 146 Oakhampton Road, Maitland", and that she was "Married". She was born in New Lambton, NSW, her father was Thomas Brough, and her mother was Ellen France. Her husband's were Jack Walker and Robert Stephen Phillips. She was married when 20 years old and again when she was 63 years old. Her children were: Robert (deceased), William, 62; Thomas, 60; Stella, 55; David, 54; and Jack, 43. The informant was "R.S. Phillips, Widower, 146 Oakhampton Road, Maitland". She was buried on 29 March 1978 at Beresfield Crematorium.
The 1978 burial of "Constance Phillips" is listed in FamilySearch (via Billion Graves and Find A Grave) which states that she died on 26 March 1978 and was buried in Newcastle Memorial Park, Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Marriage Notes for Robert Stephen Phillips and Constance Brough-138
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the 1957 marriage of Robert Stephen Phillips and Constance Walker, which stated that they were married on 15 August 1957 at the Methodist Parsonage, Adamstown, New South Wales, and that Robert Stephen Phillips was 40 years old (born about 1917) and born in Gloucester, NSW, and a Bachelor and Ironworker of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that his parents were Ernest Thomas Phillips (a Labourer) and Anna Jane Tucker (Deceased); and that Constance Walker was 63 years old (born about 1894) and born in New Lambton, NSW, and a Widow involved in "Domestic Duties" of 126 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that her parents were Thomas Brough (Deceased and a Miner) and Ellen France. The marriage was witnessed by W. Brough and E.M. Brough.
The birth of "Roy V. M. Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his birth was registered in 1899.
Roy Victor Myatt Brough was born on 6 February 1899 in New South Wales, Australia "as Roy Victor Myatt Brough" (according to Australian Vital Records).
The death of "Roy Victor W. Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his death was registered in the district of Parramatta in 1966.
In February 2003, Roy Victor Brough wrote the following to the RBFO about his grandfather, Roy Victor Myatt Brough: "Recently I was shopping in Swansea, which is our local township, and came across the local historical society. Being curious of nature I wandered in and found the register of births and marriages for the local area. Like my father, I had always believed my grandfather was born at Toronto. Not so. He was born at Catherine Hill Bay, as was his brother Thomas." Then, in April 2003, Roy Victor Brough added: "I can confirm my Grandfather [Roy Victor Myatt Brough] was born at Catherine Hill Bay. This information was located on the website for the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages [at] www.bdm.nsw.gov.au ."
In April 2003, Roy Victor Brough stated the following about his grandfather, Roy Victor Myatt Brough: "Roy Victor Myatt Brough...spent his boyhood within the Newcastle (New South Wales) area, his address given as Lambton Road, New Lambton. [Roy] joined the Australian Army aged 18 years. Date of enlistment 30/9/17. Embarked for France on 19/12/17. Posted to the Western Front at Amiens [during World War I]. Wounded mid-1918 and repatriated home. Roy was hit by shrapnel in the arm and this injury caused him great discomfort for the remainder of his life. It was while he was in the hospital in Sydney that he met his future wife who was a nurse. On returning to Newcastle, Roy studied to be an Engineer and subsequently worked in the coal mines around the Greta area. Roy retired ill in 1936 due to his war injury and moved to Sydney, settling at Wentworthville where he remained for thirty years. This was very much the family home. Roy was not interested in material wealth and lived a simple life. His interests were his garden and family. As a child I will always remember family times around the dining room table and the wonderful sweets my Grandfather used to make. In his later life, Roy worked on the production line at the Ford Motor Company.
Anne Bussanich, an RBFO Australian Genealogical Researcher (from 1988 to 1994) made an interesting comment about Roy Victor Myatt Brough in her letter of November 1988.
Margorie Isabel Alice McCallum (Black)
In April 2003, Roy Victor Brough stated the following about his grandmother, Margorie Isabel Alice Black: Marjorie Black [was] a lady of leisure, as were the times. Marjorie was educated at a private girls school in Marrickville, a suburb of Sydney. Her family were privileged and she led a gentle life. During the 1914/1918 War [World War I], Marjorie joined the Australian Army and trained as a nurse. It was during this time she met my grandfather. They were married in Marrickville and moved to Greta which is fifty miles northwest of Newcastle. Marjorie's life was her family, although she retained a friendship with a school friend Edna for all of her life and they met regularly for a "game of poker," which was great entertainment for any grandchild present. One skill learned by Marjorie was painting, which there were a number on the walls of their home. My sister Christine has two that survived in her home today."
The birth certificate of Margorie Isabel Alice Black shows that her biological mother was Elsie May McCallum--who at the time of Margorie's birth was 15 years of age (and who was born on June 8, 1882 in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, to Donald McCallum and Catherine Cameron). Margorie's biological father is not identified on her birth certificate. A Declaration document in 1918 shows Margorie's "foster parents" as Archibald William Black and Clara Breakwell (Jesson).
In August 2008, Roy Victor Brough emailed the following information to the RBFO: Margorie Isabel Alice Black is listed as "Isabel A. McCallum" on her birth certificate, with her father not identified but her mother listed as Elsie May McCallum. Elsie's parents were Donald McCallum and Catherine Cameron (born 1882 in Goulburn, NSW, Australia). According to her daughter, Joan, apparently Margorie Isabel Alice McCallum Black "spent her life trying to find [her birth mother] Elsie May McCallum but never did."
The birth of "Edward R. M. Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales Government website (www.records.nsw.gov.au/state-archives), which states that he was the son of Thomas and Ellen Brough and that his birth was registered in 1903.
In March 2003, Roy Victor Brough provided the following information to the RBFO: "I have met...Edward (Ted) [Richard Myatt Brough]. Ted lived to a great age and I visited him a number of times. He lived on Lake Macquarie as I do. Ted married Catherine (Katie) [Dawson] but had no children."
The 1912 birth of "Robert M. Brough" is listed in the online New South Wales BDM, which states that his birth was registered in 1912 in Singleton district, New South Wales, Australia, and that his parents were "Thomas B." and "Ellen." Also, family sources state that Robert Myatt Brough was born on 7 March 1912 in Greta, New South Wales, Australia.
Robert Myatt Brough and Hazel May Dudley (Mowbray) were apparently married twice, as follows:
1934 Marriage: In April 2024, the Brough Family Organization obtained the 1934 marriage certificate of "Robert Myatt Brough" and "Hazel May Dudley" from the New South Wales BDM, which states that they were married on 11 January 1934 at "All Saints Church" (a Church of England) in the "Municipality of New Lambton" in New South Wales, Australia; that Robert Myatt Brough was "22" years old (born about 1912) and an "Engineer" of "New Lambton" in New South Wales and that his parents were Thomas Brough a "Mine Manager" and Ellen France, and that Hazel May Dudley was "19" years old (born about 1915) and performing "Domestic Duties" and was of "Broadmeadow" in New South Wales, and that her parents were Robert Dudley a "Miner" and Phylis Rooney. The marriage was witnessed by A.L. Legget and A.S. Saunders.
1941 Marriage: In March 2010, the Brough Family Organization obtained a transcription of the marriage of Robert Myatt Brough and Hazel May Mowbray, which stated that they were married on 16 August 1941 in the District Registrar's Office, Hamilton, City of Greater Newcastle, New South Wales, and that Robert Myatt Brough was 29 years old (born about 1912) and born in Greta, NSW, and that he was a Bachelor and Fitter of 105 Lawson Street, Hamilton, NSW, and that his parents were Thomas Brough (Deceased and a Colliery Deputy) and Ellen France; and that Hazel May Mowbray was 27 years old (born about 1914) and born in Collie, Western Australia, and that she was Divorced and a Domestic of 31 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that her parents were Charles Walter Dudley (Deceased) and Phyllis Eva May Roney. The marriage was witnessed by Ellen Brough and Catherine Neale.In March 2010, the Brough Family Organization obtained a transcription of the death record of Robert Myatt Brough, which stated that he died of "coronary occlusion [and] coronary heart disease" at the age of 47 (born about 1913) on 1 January 1960 at 52 Mounter Street, Mayfield East, New South Wales, that he was a "Widower" and that his occupation was a "Service Station Manager". He was born in Greta, NSW, his father was Thomas Brough (a Miner) and his mother was Ellen France. His wife was Hazel May formerly Dudley late Mowbray", they were married in Hamilton, NSW, and they had no issue (or no children). He was buried on 5 January 1960 at the Church of England Cemetery, Sandgate, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The informant was Carol Brough, listed as "no relation".
In March 2003, a family relative provided the following information to the Brough Family Organization: "I remember [Robert (Bob)] a couple of times visiting my grandparents and he was always rather dashing, particularly as he drove an MG sports car."
Robert Myatt Brough is listed in FindAGrave at: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178128551/robert-myatt-brough
The 1914 birth of "Hazel May Dudley" is listed in the online Australian BMD, which states that her birth was registered in 1914 in Wellington district, Western Australia, that the place of her birth was "Collie Burn", and that her parents were "Charles Walter Dudley" and "Phillis Eva May Roney".
The 1929 marriage of "George W. Mowbray" and "Hazel M. Dudley" is listed in the online New South Wales BDM, which states that they were married in 1929 in New Lambton, New South Wales, Australia.
In 1931, "Hazel May Dudley" is listed in the Electoral Rolls of Australia (via Ancestry.com), as residing at 10 Beckwirth Street, Coburg, Bourke, Victoria, Australia, and that she was a "Knitter."
Robert Myatt Brough and Hazel May Dudley (Mowbray) were apparently married twice, as follows:
1934 Marriage: In April 2024, the Brough Family Organization obtained the 1934 marriage certificate of "Robert Myatt Brough" and "Hazel May Dudley" from the New South Wales BDM, which states that they were married on 11 January 1934 at "All Saints Church" (a Church of England) in the "Municipality of New Lambton" in New South Wales, Australia; that Robert Myatt Brough was "22" years old (born about 1912) and an "Engineer" of "New Lambton" in New South Wales and that his parents were Thomas Brough a "Mine Manager" and Ellen France, and that Hazel May Dudley was "19" years old (born about 1915) and performing "Domestic Duties" and was of "Broadmeadow" in New South Wales, and that her parents were Robert Dudley a "Miner" and Phylis Rooney. The marriage was witnessed by A.L. Legget and A.S. Saunders.
1941 Marriage: In March 2010, the Brough Family Organization obtained a transcription of the marriage of Robert Myatt Brough and Hazel May Mowbray, which stated that they were married on 16 August 1941 in the District Registrar's Office, Hamilton, City of Greater Newcastle, New South Wales, and that Robert Myatt Brough was 29 years old (born about 1912) and born in Greta, NSW, and that he was a Bachelor and Fitter of 105 Lawson Street, Hamilton, NSW, and that his parents were Thomas Brough (Deceased and a Colliery Deputy) and Ellen France; and that Hazel May Mowbray was 27 years old (born about 1914) and born in Collie, Western Australia, and that she was Divorced and a Domestic of 31 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that her parents were Charles Walter Dudley (Deceased) and Phyllis Eva May Roney. The marriage was witnessed by Ellen Brough and Catherine Neale.The 1958 death and burial of "Hazel May Dudley Brough" is listed in FindAGrave, which states that she was born in 1914, died on 17 August 1958 at Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia, and buried at Sandgate (Church of England) Cemetery in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. (Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178128549/hazel-may-brough)
Marriage Notes for Robert Myatt Brough and Hazel May Dudley-190
Robert Myatt Brough and Hazel May Dudley (Mowbray) were apparently married twice, as follows:
1934 Marriage: In April 2024, the Brough Family Organization obtained the 1934 marriage certificate of "Robert Myatt Brough" and "Hazel May Dudley" from the New South Wales BDM, which states that they were married on 11 January 1934 at "All Saints Church" (a Church of England) in the "Municipality of New Lambton" in New South Wales, Australia; that Robert Myatt Brough was "22" years old (born about 1912) and an "Engineer" of "New Lambton" in New South Wales and that his parents were Thomas Brough a "Mine Manager" and Ellen France, and that Hazel May Dudley was "19" years old (born about 1915) and performing "Domestic Duties" and was of "Broadmeadow" in New South Wales, and that her parents were Robert Dudley a "Miner" and Phylis Rooney. The marriage was witnessed by A.L. Legget and A.S. Saunders.
1941 Marriage: In March 2010, the Brough Family Organization obtained a transcription of the marriage of Robert Myatt Brough and Hazel May Mowbray, which stated that they were married on 16 August 1941 in the District Registrar's Office, Hamilton, City of Greater Newcastle, New South Wales, and that Robert Myatt Brough was 29 years old (born about 1912) and born in Greta, NSW, and that he was a Bachelor and Fitter of 105 Lawson Street, Hamilton, NSW, and that his parents were Thomas Brough (Deceased and a Colliery Deputy) and Ellen France; and that Hazel May Mowbray was 27 years old (born about 1914) and born in Collie, Western Australia, and that she was Divorced and a Domestic of 31 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow, NSW, and that her parents were Charles Walter Dudley (Deceased) and Phyllis Eva May Roney. The marriage was witnessed by Ellen Brough and Catherine Neale.
Occupation: Engineer. Address in 1990: 22 Iandra Street, Concord West, New South Wales, 2138, Australia.
The death of Roy E. M. Brough was confirmed by his son, Roy V. Brough, via email to the RBFO in February 2003. The address of Roy V. Brough is: 28 Marine Parade, Nords Wharf, New South Wales, Australia, 2281.
In March 2003, Roy Victor Brough provided the following information to the RBFO: "I had the pleasure of delivering the eulogy at the funeral of my father [Roy Edward McCallum Brough who died in 1994]. I remember my opening remarks: 'My father was the most generous person I have ever known. If you asked him to take you to Alice Springs he would only ask when--nver why or how. My father gave you everything. This was the calibre of the man.' He [Roy Edward McCallum Brough] was born in Greta which is 50 miles north west of Newcastle, moving to Sydney with his family at 11 years. At the outbreak of WW2, Roy enlisted in 1942 (at 18 years old) and served initially in New Guinea and then after further training in Canada was posted to England. Roy served with distinction and was posted to a Lancaster Bomber Squadron as a wireless operator/tail gunner. These were the squadrons that operated over occupied Europe. On his return to Sydney in 1945, he married my mother, Norma. Other than a brief period of living in Melbourne, Victoria, their home was in Sydney. Roy was an engineer and a very bright student. If he sat an exam he always aimed at 1st place and generally attained that award. Family was very important to Roy and as such we had many family occasions. He was always popular with friends, and in a very nice way, particularly with the ladies. In other words, the man was a true gentleman. I know he [Roy Edward McCallum Brough] was aware of your family [or the RBFO] even before the contact [was] made [with him] in 1988. There is something in my memory where I can hear him making such a reference. Therefore the history had been passed down through the generations. Not surprising given the Myatt heritage."
In April 2003, Roy Victor Brough stated the following about his mother, Norma Mary Hall: "Norma Mary Hall [was] the third daughter in a family of five children. Norma's parents were William Hall and Mary Wims. William Hall came from Market Drayton which is quite close to Longton where Thomas Myatt Brough lived. Mary's parents were from Ireland. Norma was educated at St. Vincents School in Ashfield (Sydney) where she lived until she married my father. Trained as a secretary, Norma worked for deHavilland Aircraft Company, and in later life worked in the private dining room for one of the largest firm of solicitors in Sydney. This dining room for the Partners provides her with many a humorous story as to the antics of the aristocracy. Norma met my father in 1942 on Anzac Day and was married in 1946 when my father returned from the war in England. Now retired to Castle Hill in Sydney her continuing passion remains her garden."
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the death record of "Edna Denton, known as Leopold", which stated that she died of "recent myocardial infarction [and] chronic pyelonephritis" at the age of 54 (born about 1914) on 4 August 1968 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, "usual residence 20 Aubrey Street, Granville", and that she was a "Widow". She was was born in Newcastle, NSW, her father was William Brough, an Engine Driver, and her mother was Eva Williamson. Her husband was Arthur Hassel Denton, they were married in Newcastle, NSW, and their children were: Barry, 31; Kathleen M., 27; Ann, 17; none deceased. The informant was "B.J. Denton, son, 7 Acacia Street, Rydalmere. She was cremated on 8 August 1968 at the Rookwood Crematorium.
Marriage Notes for Arthur Hassall Denton and Edna Brough-158
In March 2010, the RBFO obtained a transcription of the marriage of Arthur Hassall Denton and Edna Brough, which stated that they were married on 25 April 1936 in The Methodist Church, Adamstown, New South Wales, and that Arthur Hassall Denton was 26 years old (born about 1910) and born in Adamstown, NSW, and that he was a Labourer of 26 Henry Street, Tighes Hill, NSW, and that his parents were George Sydney Denton (a Labourer) and Florence Etty Eathcott Brown; and that Edna Brough was 22 years old (born about 1914) and born in Adamstown, NSW, and that she was a Spinster of 17 St. George's Road, New Lambton, NSW, involved in "Domestic Duties", and that her parents were William Brough (an Engine Driver) and Eva May Williamson. The marriage was witnessed by E.P. Denton and W.D. Rodgers.