Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN^1123,1156 was born on 3 October 1838 in GERMANY - Bremen.¹¹⁵⁶ He immigrated in October 1846. Arrived in Adelaide with his parents and family on the 'Heerjeebhoy Rustomjee Patel' He was a Miner. Johann died on 23 March 1883 in Eaglehawk Vic - Tuburcular Asthma. He was buried on 26 April 1883 in Eaglehawk Vic. His remains are in an unmarked grave at Eaglehawk Cemetery. It is unfortunate that no headstone or recognition of his burial place remains.
Bendigo Cemetery Trust claims burial 26/4/1883 but I have death 23/3/1883 ! Grave : A2 /242 same grave as his Father [Photo]¹¹⁶⁰ ¹¹⁶¹ Jan 2010: A cemetery record for Frederick Hylton Niemann Meth M4 Row Q Grave 4 18/10/1913 1 year Ref 23913 discovered. However I cannot find a connection. The Child's parents were Niemann Frederick & Mary Jane nee Johnston ( m 1911 Broken Hill 8716/1911) . It is possible Frederick was the son of an Arthur Niemann and was born in Adelaide. It is also possible that Mary Jane died 15444/1952 Marrickville. Included for possible future reference . There is little information regarding Johann Diedrich Conrad apart from facts related to his birth, marriage etc. He died at a relatively young age and the family left Bendigo for Broken Hill following his death. The Niemann book has a few more details but little of an anecdotal nature which gives few clues regarding his personality. Parents: Johann HEINRICH NIEMANN-49 and Tobete Margrete OSTERMANN (NIEMANN)-50.

Spouse: Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27. Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN) and Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN were married on 24 August 1862 in Bendigo Vic - Fourth White Hill (Rites of Congregationalist. Witnesses Sister Lucy Niemann (Devine) & Lucy's Husband Thomas Devine
Children were: Margaret JULIA NIEMANN (HORTHUM) (KITCHENMASTER)-32, Anne Mary NIEMANN-33, John NIEMANN-34, Michael Henry NIEMANN-35, Diedrich Conrad (Jr) "Ricky" NIEMANN-36, William John NIEMANN-37, Anne "Annie" NIEMANN (SPRATT)-38, Ernest James NIEMANN-8, Sarah Jane Frances NIEMANN-39, John August NIEMANN-40, James Henry NIEMANN-41.

Johann HEINRICH NIEMANN¹¹²³ was born on 27 June 1799 in GERMANY - Bremen.¹¹⁴⁹ He was baptized on 30 June 1799 in GERMANY - Bremen - St Peter's Cathedral. He immigrated on 28 October 1846 to Adelaide SA - on the 'Heerjeebhoy Rustomjee Patel'.^{1114,1162,1163} The following are brief notes about Adelaide at the time of the arrival of the niemann Family:
1840s
1840: The first portion of Government House is completed, becoming the first in Australia. The Corporation of Adelaide is founded as the first municipal authority in Australia, and James Hurtle Fisher is elected mayor. An agricultural show, which will become the Royal Adelaide Show, is first held in the yard of Fordham's Hotel in Grenfell Street.
1841: Construction begins of Adelaide Gaol, and the first section is completed. The Adelaide Hospital (later Royal) is opened.
1843: The first Legislative Council building is opened on North Terrace.
1844: The colonial Government takes control of the Corporation of Adelaide.
1847: St Peter's College is established.
1848: Pulteney Grammar School is established. The Savings Bank of South Australia begins trading from a room in Gawler Place.
1849: City Commissioners are nominated to manage Adelaide.
Johann was naturalized on 30 December 1848 in South Australia [1862ER].¹¹⁶⁴ ' ... and the name Niemann is included with the nine other successful pioneer reefers in Bendigo during the quartz era in the 1860's, ; F Cussack's book 'Bendigo a History'' Between 1854 and 1886 he was a Cabinet maker, mine owner, boarding house keeper.¹¹⁶⁵ He died on 22 June 1886 in Eaglehawk Vic. Johann was buried on 24 June 1886 in Eaglehawk Vic. Grave : Grave Mon A2 Grave 242 [Photo]¹¹⁶⁶ Parents: Franz Wilhelm NIEMANN-51 and Anna Rebecca KARNS (NIEMANN)-52.

Spouse: Tobete Margrete OSTERMANN (NIEMANN)-50. Tobete Margrete OSTERMANN (NIEMANN) and Johann HEINRICH NIEMANN^1167,1168 were married on 22 January 1833 in GERMANY - Bremen - Groplingen 'in the home of the Bride's parents.¹¹⁶⁹ They^¹¹⁶⁹ lived at California Gully, in a brick house with tent next door in Bendigo Vic about 1854. Family Arrival in Australia
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~leadbeater/passengerlists/

NIEMANN Johann Heinrich, wife Tabita Mgtha, 5 ch (inc Fried August, Ernst August?) arrived 1846-10-28 on Heerjeebhoy Rustomjee Patel from Bremen 1846-06-27 [4,6,7]

The above is strong confirmation of the Niemann's arrival. The parents, number of children, the time-line and the voyage origin. However, the note " (inc Fried August, Ernst August? ) [ not my question mark ] is a little concerning because none of their children were Fried ... Friedrich, is assumed, or Ernst August.

There is a story that they arrived on the 'Red Jacket' in Melbourne 1858. This gives rise to the story that Thomas Devine was on the same ship, fell in love with Lucy and married her 24 hours after they landed. This seems rather spurious but not to be totally dismissed as often these stories end up being more than a grain of truth.

The Niemann Family history book written by Jessie Cafiso provides a comprehensive setting for our Niemann's in Bendigo. [ There was at least one other Niemann family].

The historical text 'Bendigo the German Chapter' does however provide some additional insight into the German involvement. Indeed Germans were the third largest group on the Gold fields and it is suggested numbered as many as 20,000. It is also claimed there were 'six to eight thousand Diggers from South Australia' .P 14

'Sponsored migration with agents or sponsors operating out of Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide with counterparts in Bremen or Hamburg were customary' P 13

Trent Niemann's comments:
As I have moved around Australia following the path of my various families I have been both amazed and intrigued how the families bring history to life. As a current resident (2006) of the Barossa Valley in South Australia, the German history in that area is 'on every corner'. Until my recent visit to Bendigo I was not aware of the German connection between South Australia and Bendigo. Miners moved around the diggings in Kapunda S.A., Bendigo & Ballarat and even to New Zealand. Later as was the case for my family some moved from those fields to Broken Hill NSW and other mining centres.
'Most Germans, however , reaching the NSW & Victorian Goldfields from the 1850's onward were displaced rural workers or artisans and rarely affluent'. P 12 The German Chapter

The German contribution is not as strongly evident in present day Bendigo. However, it is there with a little 'digging below the surface'. There are parallels too. The wine industry was emerging in Bendigo until it was virtually wiped out by disease.
Our family, as far as I am able to ascertain did not come from 'Mining stock' but some were converted to it, which was true of my immediate family. A number of my family perished, directly or indirectly as a result of mining itself or the conditions that existed in mining centres. 'a major hazard then, as now was dust' [silicosis]
I have also been intrigued by the lack of German tradition and traits in my immediate family especially when compared to some of the German enclaves, such as the Barossa Valley. I taught in such an enclave in the SA mallee and my family 'tradition' had almost nothing in common with the families there.
When I discovered that my Great Grandfather married an Irish Catholic (Nolan) I was surprised because in other settlements the German groups married within the group. The book Bendigo the German Chapter, provided some enlightenment in this regard. 'Marriage outside of the community [German] does not appear to have been frowned upon or to have been the grounds for ostracism, though probably in the early years, marriage within the community or within an ethnic counterpart was to be preferred' P 139
Jessie Cafiso indicates that English became the first language of the Niemann family, and indeed the younger immigrants never learnt German. In Adelaide the children attended a Church of England Grammar school. It seems therefore the Niemann's took a conscious decision to adopt the predomionant culture of their new home. None of the family returned to Germany ... but then again none made their fortune from the diggings.
Only recently have I become aware that the Niemann's held mining leases. Once again 'The German Chapter' provides evidence of this;
Johann Heinrich Niemann 'owned Cinderella mine, Long Gully, for a number of years. The following records are also provided:(P 256)
Niemann Christian Typo Co. 16/9/1868 80 yards
Niemann Christian New Chance Co. 22/4/1869 320 yds 'Flyblow'
Niemann J. Allot 4 Alley St. 24/11/1870 1/4 Acre
Niemann Johann D Fortuna Co. 27/3/1865 80 yds 'Pringles'
Niemann Johann D Fortuna Co. 3/7/1865 80 Yds 'Pringles'
Niemann Johann D Fortuna Co. 27/3/1865 80 Yds 'Pringles'
Niemann John A Fortuna Co 3/7/1865 80 Yds 'Pringles'
Niemann John A Solo co. 25/10/1869 63x108 'Britannia'
Niemann John A Solo Co. 25/10/1869 63v108 'Britannia'
Niemann John A. Ironbark (Whites) 26/6/1871 1/2 Acre 'Ironbark'
Niemann John Allot 16 Sec 51c 1/9/1871 1/4 Acre Off Violet St.
There is no record or evidence that the Niemanns made any successful finds, nor whether Johann Diedrich Conrad, my Great Grandfather died as a result of working in his own or the mines of others. Apparently Silicosis was bad enough but when compounded by T.B. it was certain death.

It seems that as the family grew and subsequently branched little effort was made to maintain extended connections. As a child my family holidays included Bendigo, but I have no recollection of any meetings with extended family.

Sat --- 24 1886 New Zealand Nelson Evening Mail
(Easter) RAWSON, 11 Ap, Motueka, wife of A P Rawson, a son
CLARKE, 22 Ap, Parsonage, Collingwood, wife of Rev A P Clarke, a daughter
GREEN - NIEMANN, 21 Ap, Spring Grove, Felix Matthew, youngest son of William Green, Richmond, to Mary Jane, only daughter of the late Ferdinand Niemann of Spring Grove

Immigrant Ships
Transcribers Guild
Bark Creole

Bremen, Germany to Galveston, Texas
8 July 1852
DISTRICT OF TEXAS – PORT OF GALVESTON
List of Passengers which arrived at the Port of Galveston, the District of Texas during the quarter ending September 30th, 1852

70 Conrad Niemann 42 M Mason 71 Maria Niemann 44 F 72 Friedrich Niemann 16 M 73 Carl Niemann 11 M 74 Sophie Niemann 6 F

New Zealand Shipping Nov 22nd 1866 - probably no relation
The cutter Petrel, Niemann, master, sailed yesterday for Coromandel, with 14 passengers, <&o.

Children were: Christian NIEMANN-55, Johannn August "John" NIEMANN-56, Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26, Lucy NIEMANN (DEVINE) ( WINSTANLEY)-57, Johann Heinrich "John Henry" NIEMANN Jr-58.

Johann Heinrich "John Henry" NIEMANN Jr¹¹⁷⁰ was born on 27 May 1842 in GERMANY - Bremen. He was a Zinc worker. He lived possibly aTin Smith [see notes] in NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch in 1863. Sue Kelly found the following reference from New Zealand. "J.H. Niemann, occupation Tin & Copper Smith, residence Market Square, Christchurch. " [ not dated ]

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/claims_to_voteChA-E.htm
The above is a web site which lists residents of Christchurch "Claims to Vote, Electoral district of Christchurch for the year 1963" John Henry is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1942 in AUSTRALIA - possibly Parents: Johann HEINRICH NIEMANN-49 and Tobete Margrete OSTERMANN (NIEMANN)-50.

Spouse: Hariett Lucy UNWIN (NIEMANN)-2155. Hariett Lucy UNWIN (NIEMANN) and Johann Heinrich "John Henry" NIEMANN Jr were married on 31 March 1864 in NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch - St Michael's Church. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ourstuff/claims_to_voteChA-E.htm
The above is a refenence to a William Unwin of Salisbury St. Christchurch who "Claims to vote Electoral district of Christchurch for the year 1863" There is no evidence that this person is related to Hariett Lucy Unwin.

Thank you for you enquiry. I have looked up the Mariage Register for the date of this marriage and unfortuantely I am unable to tell you very little more. This is because New Zealand did not require the names of the parents to be included on the mariage entry until the 1880's.
The register does however show that both the parties signed their names, and that Harriet was a minor - i.e. under age. The officiating Minister was Henry Jacobs and Sarah Hobson of Christchurch and John B Hobson of Christchurch, Law Clerk were the witnesses.

If you wish to make contact with the Presbyterian archivists in Dunedin, type Presbyterian Archives+ New Zealand into Google and the contact infromation can be found from the web site which will turn up.
I hope this helps you in your research.
Yours sincerely
Jane
Children were: Harriett Laura NIEMANN (SPENCE)-2156, Lucy Annie NIEMANN (THOMAS)-2157.

Johannn August "John" NIEMANN was born on 27 December 1836 in GERMANY - Bremen.¹¹⁷¹ He immigrated in 1846 to Adelaide SA. He was educated in 1846 in Adelaide - Church of England Grammar School. John relocated to in Bendigo Vic - / Eaglehawk in 1853, he was carrier between Melbourne and the Gold fields. The exact date of John moving to Bendigo is not known, the earliest record is 1864. However, the family moved about 1852, John would have been 16 at that time. It is almost certain he moved to Bendigo with the family.
He is listed as an adult at California Gully [ Electoral roll no. 1862 and Claimholder for Fortuna Co., 80 yds, Pringles [1865R]. House & Land Holder - owner in Langston St., Bendigo ... and other numerous holdings in buildings & land.
At some point prior to 1884 he was the Secretary of The Bendigo United Friendly Societies Medical Institute. According to Jessie Cafiso "A Niemann Family history" he originated the Medical Institute, the first of its kind in Australia.
A report in the Bendigo Advertiser 5/8/1869, indicates he was a miner at that time. "Yesterday, a man named Auguste Niemann whilst working in the Garden Gully Tribute Co's. claim, received a severe blow from a stone detached by a shot from a drive which knocked him down and bruised his leg & foot so severely that the assistance of Dr. H Boyd hyad to be sought. The accident was peculiar as showing the danger which mines are subject to notwithstanding ordinary precautions being taken. When the shot went off the men were standing, for safety well in a cross drive, some distance towards the shaft and the stone which inflicted the injury must have struck the side of the level, rebounding from there at a right angle into the drive." As all the Niemann boys were 'Johann', the use of second names was a most like method of distinguishing them. However, he was called John by the family.

He relocated to in NEW ZEALAND - Invercargill in 1860, John was Licenced Victualler Sue Kelly found the following reference from New Zealand: " J.A. Niemann, occupation - Carter, residence Gloucester St. West Christchurch" [ not dated ]

Timaru Herald 1865 Saturday 13th May page 4 Sailed. May 10 - Geelong for Lyttelton. Passenger - Messrs H.J. LeCren, T.W. Hall, Niemann and Allen.

He lived unknown occupation in NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch, Gloucester St. in 1863. He relocated to in Bendigo Vic - then known as Sandhurst in 1867, John was founder of the Medical institute, McRae St Bendigo He relocated to in Sale Vic in 1877, he was Artesian well sinker. The 'Gippsland times' [Sale Vic] reproduced articles under the banner "Headlines from history" in January 2007.
The heading 'Securing Water' 26th Jan 1880 outlines the pivotal role played by J.A. Niemann in sinking a bore and securing the first Artesian water for Sale. [ the complete article is included in the list of photographs]
Footnote:
This article was sent to me by Alf & Vi Chown of Sale, whom we met for one night in St. George, Queensland in 2004. It is somewhat remarkable they remembered my interest in J A Niemann and his connection to Sale. John died T.B. on 11 December 1885 in Sale Vic. He was buried after 11 December 1885 in Sale Vic. Grave : unmarked Parents: Johann HEINRICH NIEMANN-49 and Tobete Margrete OSTERMANN (NIEMANN)-50.

Spouse: Living. Children were: John Henry "Harry" NIEMANN-96, William NIEMANN-97, Christian NIEMANN-98, Mary Simpson "Minnie" NIEMANN (HARRIS)-99, Alice Harriett NIEMANN-100, Wilhelm [ William ] August NIEMANN-101, Johanna Augusta "Gus" NIEMANN (EDWARDS)-102, Arthur August NIEMANN-103, Franz NIEMANN-104, Frederick Conrad "Fred" NIEMANN-105, Albert Norman "Norm" NIEMANN-106.

John NIEMANN¹¹²³ was born on 6 June 1864 in Bendigo Vic - assumed. He died on 9 June 1864 in Bendigo Vic - California Gully. He was buried on 9 June 1864 in Bendigo Vic - White Hills. There is no record of his burial at White Hills, Eaglehawk or Bendigo and no grave was found. It is possible he is buried in Grave C16 Eaglehawk with the four other children, Anne, Michael, Sarah & John August. Bendigo Biographical indicates White Hills. Grave : Eaglehawk C16 with siblings & ?Welsh [photo] Parents: Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26 and Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27.

John August NIEMANN^1126,1156 was born on 13 October 1878 in Eaglehawk Vic. He died (drowned) on 18 March 1881 in Eaglehawk Vic - Shellback Road. He was buried about 19 March 1881 in Eaglehawk Vic.¹¹⁷² Grave : C16; Grv No. 002516 [Photo] There is some doubt that John August is in this grave. And the record shows the name 'Welsh' which also requires research.
His name is listed as Nieman [ not Niemann ] in burial records at Bendigo cemeteries trust. Additional source Eaglehawk cemetery records: Buried in same grave as Michael Henry and Ann Mary.
Accidently drowned Parents: Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26 and Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27.

John Ernst Christian NIEMANN was born on 21 September 1873 in Bendigo Vic - Ironbark, Alley St..¹¹⁷³ He died in 1931 in Melbourne Vic - Collingwood.¹¹⁷⁴ He was buried in 1931 in Melbourne Vic - Fawkner. Grave : Melbourne Vic - Fawkner John Ernst Christian Niemann C of E Comp O Grv 2797 Ref 38649 A burial records at Fawkner Cemetery - Melbourne 'John Ernest Christine [ Father was Christian] requires a death certificate for confirmation.
NOT Altona or Springvale Also Known as John Ernest Christian Niemann Parents: Christian NIEMANN-55 and Charlotte JENKINSON (NIEMANN)-1649.

Spouse: Emily Jane Christie BURGESS ( NIEMANN)-4754. Emily Jane Christie BURGESS ( NIEMANN) and John Ernst Christian NIEMANN were married in 1893 in Bendigo Vic. Children were: Ernst NIEMANN-4755, Clement Edward NIEMANN-4756, Myrtle May NIEMANN-4757, Eva Isabella NIEMANN-4758, Iris Hellen NIEMANN-4759, John Frederick NIEMANN-4760, Living, Living.

John Frederick NIEMANN was born in 1906 in Carlton Vic.¹¹⁷⁵ He died in 1972 in Heidelberg Vic.¹¹⁷⁶ Parents: John Ernst Christian NIEMANN-1654 and Emily Jane Christie BURGESS ( NIEMANN)-4754.

John Henry "Harry" NIEMANN¹¹⁷⁷ was born on 24 June 1864 in NEW ZEALAND - Dunedin. Between 1899 and 1926 he was a Pharmacist / Mining / Journalist in Northern Territory - Daly River & Pine Creek.^1178,1179 John Niemann was a man of many talents: Chemist, Factory Manager,Mine Manager, Assayist, Clerk of the Courts and a reference was found of him as a botanist - plant collector. He lived Chemist in Adelaide - Glenside, Greenhill Road in 1927. Harry died on 19 March 1942 in Adelaide SA. He was buried after 19 March 1942 in Adelaide SA - Centennial Park.¹¹⁸⁰ Grave : General Row: Path: 15 Site: 956 Parents: Johannn August "John" NIEMANN-56 and Living.

Spouse: Ellen Mary "Nellie Helen" WEBSTER (NIEMANN)-107. Ellen Mary "Nellie Helen" WEBSTER (NIEMANN) and John Henry "Harry" NIEMANN were married on 24 May 1888 in Sydney NSW.¹¹⁸¹ Children were: Alice Webster NIEMANN (WILSON)-108.

Spouse: Mary NICOLSON (NIEMANN)-109. Mary NICOLSON (NIEMANN) and John Henry "Harry" NIEMANN were married in 1896 in Armadale Vic..¹⁰⁸³ October 2006
My interest in john & Mary Niemann was sparked by becoming aware of two books. "The Spirit of the Daly" Peter Forrest & Life on the Daly river" Nancy Polishuk.
John Niemann and his second wife Mary must have been quite amazing people. He was born New Zealand, moved to Sandhurst ( Bendigo), studied in Melbourne and became a Chemist, married his first wife Alice Webster, who died in Warracknabeal Vic. He married Mary nee Nicolson in Sydney.

John & Mary headed for the Northern Territory and at great risk attempted to set up a meat extract business at Victoria River. Victoria River was completely isolated and they almost came to grief on the sea voyage there. Their short stay there wasn't any improvement upon the voyage ! That didn't last long before they moved to the Daly River. At that time it also required a sea & river journey.
Both of the books mentioned, illustrate that the 'Daly' is a littany of failure, floods, crocodiles, snakes and during the wet season almost total isolation. There were very few settlers in the area even after World War 2.
The Aboriginal people were their only company and provided most of the labour for the farms, the mines and any other endeavour. By 1899 they were apparently 'peaceful' people, one suspects because they never forgot the massacres that took place after some Aboriginals killed miners in 1884. They were subsequently hunted and it is estimated 150 men women & children were murdered.
The privations for John, Mary and the two girls would have been no less than for any other settler. However both books convey a sense of community which provided something quite special & necessary !
With some understanding, but no personal experience I am totally impressed by the fact that they seemed to have been undaunted by the risks and challenges. It is little wonder they are listed conspicuously amongst the pioneers.
Not satisfied with six years on the Daly, they moved to Pine Creek. Maybe not quite as isolated but nonetheless would have required considerable determination.
The Niemann's are a 'mobile lot' . Others in the family went to New Zealand, Fiji and while closer to home, still daunting, Broken Hill. And one died (suspected murdered) off the coast of Western Australia, having 'chased his fortune' in northern Western Australia.

It is necessary to read the books to gain a better understanding of John & Mary's adventures on the Daly.
The following is an extract from "The Spirit of the Daly"
In 1899 John and Mary Niemann came from Melbourne to the Daly River, to settle at the New Uniya site which the Jesuits had recently abandoned. John Niemann was a_chemist, and he was encouraged by swashbuckling pastoralist Captain Joe Bradshaw (of Bradshaw's Run, on the Fitzmaurice River) to come north to operate a meat extract plant. There was little market for Territory live cattle, and Bradshaw resolved that it might be more profitable to slaughter cattle and to produce meat extract from their carcasses. After an abortive investigation of the Victoria River locality it was decided that the best site for the works would be on the Daly, to whence Bradshaw could walk his cattle overland.
The Niemanns were to spend the next twenty years in the Territory - on the Daly, at Pine Creek, and in Darwin. On her return to Melbourne Mary Niemann wrote a series of articles which were published in the Melbourne Leader newspaper on May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3. 1920. Mary vividly recalled their arrival at the old mission, which Neimanns called 'Monea':
[The full article is within the Documents attached to this family ]
[A similar article is in the Niemann family book; especially the account of their brief exploit to Captain Bradshaw's cattle station.]

It is interesting, if not a little bizarre that John 'escaped' from mining to become a Chemist and yet was drawn back into mining when in the Northern Territory. He did return to his work as a Chemist when the family returned to Adelaide. Children were: Catherine Nicolson "Kit" NIEMANN (HENNESSY)-110.

Leslie "Les" NIEMANN^{1182,1183,1184} was born on 15 August 1917 in Broken Hill NSW. He was an Underground Storeman ( Retired ). He died Old Age on 19 November 2008 in Broken Hill NSW. Family & friends gathered for the funeral service of Uncle Les in Broken Hill. As most of his children, neices & nephews have all put their 60th birthdays behind them, apart from being a sad occasion it was also and opportunity to 'get together'.
Les was the last survivor of his generation of Ernest & Emma's children; it is sobering to know another generation has passed on.
It is hoped that through family history some tangible memories are recorded for posterity and available when the descendants are ready to ask questions about their forebears.
I'm sure many people could claim a special relationship with Uncle Les. I do not expect that I'd be unique.
I remember him as a person who had a clever wit, had time for everybody and seemed to care what was happening in their lives. He had a great love of family and enjoyed family gatherings. The bigger the better. He did not drink but as far as I know had no criticism for those who did. His cooking was legendary. But his understanding of motor mechanics wasn't ! He was quite a handyman and built at least one home which included the making of the bricks from cement.
It never seems much to sum up a life in a few sentences but it isn't really possible to pass on the essence of an individual or their relationship to each of us.
He was a good man . Les was buried after 19 November 2008 in Broken Hill - Cremated -. Les Niemann is a legendary 'bush cook'. Whenever the family camped on the river, especially at Easter, he made bread, hot cross buns, roast dinners in the camp ovens over the camp fire.
Boats weren't owned by the family, any fishing was done from the river bank, Uncle Les decided to build one from flat iron. I visited him regularly to watch it take shape. It was finally finished and the Easter camping trip at Bono station was all planned. When we arrived at the River Darling, Uncle Les couldn't wait to get the boat in the water. In the boat went, Uncle Les climbed in, reached around for the oar and over she went ! A very unstable craft. He scrounged some downpiping from Bono station, lashed it to the side of the boat and this partly addressed its tendency to overtuen. However, few would venture on her. Later he corrected the problem but the boat was always viewed with suspicion.
The roads around Broken Hill were never the best. Aunty Lilly complained about the rough roads and Uncle Les' driving, so he simply passed her the steering wheel as they travelled along.
After he retired he built a home at 'Sunset Strip' on the Menindee lake. He made all of the bricks by hand and constructed the home himself. When there was water in the lake (unlikely to be seen again .. it is said ) the home overlooked a wonderful expanse of water and it lapped at the lawn that stretched from the house to the water's edge.
I visited him a number of times and the last time before Aunty Lilly needed intensive medical treatment in Broken Hill he baked a pie and we joined them for lunch. The food we took was put aside. It wasn't like the camp oven events but still done with lots of skill.
At the time of writing (2005) Uncle Les is the last of my Father's family and I guess the last connection to my father and the last generation of our Niemann's. Uncle Les now lives in Broken Hill.

26/11/2008
Uncle Les passed away on 19/11/2008. Until a little while ago he was 'hale & hearty'; but at 92 years his body said 'enough'. The last of his generation of my father's family ( children of Ernest James Niemann & Emma Jane nee Dorman) has passed on; as he'd say 'that's life'. Parents: Ernest James NIEMANN-8 and Emma Jane DORMAN (NIEMANN)-9.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Lewis "Lew / Lou" NIEMANN^1185,1186 was born on 14 August 1906 in Broken Hill NSW - probably.^1185,1187 He was a Painter / mill hand in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 3 December 1955 in Sydney NSW - Auburn.^1188,1189 Lew / Lou was buried after 3 December 1955 in Broken Hill NSW. Parents: William John NIEMANN-37 and Emily Edith May "Edith" SPRATT (NIEMANN)-194.

Spouse: Doreen Mary ROBINSON (NIEMANN)-244. Doreen Mary ROBINSON (NIEMANN) and Lewis "Lew / Lou" NIEMANN were married on 6 September 1924 in Broken Hill NSW.¹¹⁹⁰ Children were: Arthur William George 'Boof' NIEMANN-245, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Maxwell Ernest "Max" NIEMANN¹¹³⁶ was born on 3 October 1930 in Broken Hill NSW. He died in November 1983 in Sydney NSW - probably.^234,1136 He was buried in November 1983 in Sydney NSW - probably. Parents: Ernest Richard NIEMANN-63 and Eileen Isabel IVY CLARK (NIEMANN)-138.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Michael Henry NIEMANN^{1156,1191,1192} was born on 13 January 1866 in Eaglehawk Vic - / Bendigo - California Gully. [Maybe listed as Henry Michael Niemann] He died of Inflammation of the Lungs on 12 August 1867 in Eaglehawk Vic - / Bendigo - California Gully. He was buried on 13 August 1867 in Eaglehawk Vic. Grave : C16; With Ann Mary, John, Sarah - no headstone [Photo] Parents: Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26 and Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27.

Michael William NIEMANN⁴⁷ was born on 2 December 1976 in Wagga Wagga NSW.⁴⁷ He died in a road accident on 11 July 1996 in NSW. He was buried about 11 July 1996 in NSW. Parents: Living and Living.

Myrtle May NIEMANN was born in 1898 in Carlton Vic.¹¹⁹³ She died before 1998. Parents: John Ernst Christian NIEMANN-1654 and Emily Jane Christie BURGESS ( NIEMANN)-4754.

Noreen Julia NIEMANN¹⁰⁸⁴ was born in 1924 in Broken Hill NSW - probably. She died on 30 April 1926 in Broken Hill NSW.^48,1084,1194 She was buried after 30 April 1926 in Broken Hill NSW.¹¹⁹⁵ Grave : Broken Hill - Methodist METH M5 46 44¹¹⁵⁹ Parents: William Henry (Bill) NIEMANN-196 and Beryl NIEMANN (NIEMANN)-225.

Norma Edith NIEMANN was born on 5 November 1906 in Melbourne Vic - Carlton. She lived in Bendigo Vic - 21 Mark St. in 1927. She died of T.B. on 20 November 1927 in Bendigo Vic. Norma was buried on 21 November 1927 in Bendigo Vic.¹¹⁹⁶ Grave : F1 Lavender Walk 23282 (unmarked) [Photo] Parents: Arthur August NIEMANN-103 and Mabel Inglis DICKSON (NIEMANN)-1664.

Norman MacGillivray NIEMANN was born on 23 December 1912 in Bendigo Vic. He died on 15 February 1986 in Buninyong Vic - [Nr Ballarat] assumed. He was buried after 15 February 1986 in Buninyong Vic. Grave : Buningyong Vic - [Nr Ballarat] assumed Parents: Albert Norman "Norm" NIEMANN-106 and Living.

Spouse: Dorothy H GORDON ( NIEMANN)-119. Dorothy H GORDON ( NIEMANN) and Norman MacGillivray NIEMANN were married in 1937 in Victoria. Children were: Living, Living.

Pamela Joy "Twin" NIEMANN was born in 1939 in Murrawee Vic, near Swan Hill. She died in 1939 in Murrawee Vic, near Swan Hill. She was buried in 1939 in Swan Hill - possibly. Parents: Henry August "Harry" NIEMANN-1666 and Edith Mary MCLEAN (NIEMANN)-1668.

Richard Charles (Dick) NIEMANN^108,1197 was born on 6 July 1899 in Broken Hill NSW.^{108,1186,1198} He was a miner / jockey / horse trainer. He died on 25 November 1976 in Broken Hill NSW. Richard was buried on 26 November 1976 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill - Uniting M2 R10 Gr5 [Photo]¹¹⁹⁹ Parents: William John NIEMANN-37 and Emily Edith May "Edith" SPRATT (NIEMANN)-194.

Spouse: Lena BONNER (NIEMANN)-199. Lena BONNER (NIEMANN) and Richard Charles (Dick) NIEMANN were married on 5 March 1921.¹¹¹ Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Ruby NIEMANN was born in 1888 in Melbourne Vic - Collingwood.¹²⁰⁰ She died [ lived two days] in 1888 in Melbourne Vic - Collingwood.¹²⁰¹ Parents: Christian NIEMANN-55 and Charlotte JENKINSON (NIEMANN)-1649.

Sarah Annie NIEMANN was born in 1869 in Bendigo Vic - probably.¹¹¹⁴ She died in 1885 in Melbourne Vic - Collingwood.¹²⁰² She was buried in 1885 in Melbourne Vic. Parents: Christian NIEMANN-55 and Charlotte JENKINSON (NIEMANN)-1649.

Children were: Carrie NIEMANN-4753.

Sarah Jane Frances NIEMANN^1126,1156 was born on 23 June 1877 in Eaglehawk Vic - Jobs Gully. She was baptized on 1 October 1877 in Bendigo Vic - St Killian's. She died of Pneumonia on 18 September 1881 in Eaglehawk Vic - Campbell St. Sarah was buried on 24 September 1881 in Eaglehawk Vic. Listed in Eaglehawk Cemetery records but overlooked the grave No. Grave : C16; With Ann Mary, John, Michael Henry - no headstone [Photo]
Parents: Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26 and Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27.

Scott Murray "Twin" NIEMANN was born on 7 February 1965 in Melbourne Vic. He died on 11 February 2006 in Bendigo Vic. He was buried on 17 February 2006 in Eaglehawk Vic. Grave : Open Lawn 1597 Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Wilhelm [ William ] August NIEMANN was born on 30 October 1872 in Bendigo Vic.¹²⁰³ He died Bronchitis on 7 June 1873 in Bendigo Vic - Ironbark.¹²⁰⁴ He was buried on 8 June 1873 in Bendigo Vic.¹²⁰⁵ Christian & August William Niemann buried in the same grave C of E B 3 Open. Grave : 4704 C of E B3 Open [ No headstone]¹²⁰⁶ Parents: Johannn August "John" NIEMANN-56 and Living.

William NIEMANN was born on 20 September 1865 in NEW ZEALAND - Dunedin.¹⁰⁹¹ He died of Fever on 20 November 1871 in Bendigo Vic - Ironbark Gully. He was buried on 21 November 1871 in Bendigo Vic.¹²⁰⁷ Grave : 4035 C of E Open Parents: Johannn August "John" NIEMANN-56 and Living.

William Arthur NIEMANN was born on 18 September 1911 in Melbourne Vic - Carlton. He lived in Bendigo Vic. - 21 Marks St., Quarry Hill (Bendigo) in 1932. He died of T.B. on 9 November 1932 in Bendigo Vic - probably. William was buried on 11 November 1932 in Bendigo Vic.¹²⁰⁸ Grave : Section MON F6 Gr No. 29339 or 29239 [no headstone - photo] Parents: Arthur August NIEMANN-103 and Mabel Inglis DICKSON (NIEMANN)-1664.

William Henry (Bill) NIEMANN^1209,1210 was born on 28 November 1900 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²¹¹ He was a miner / horse trainer / station manager. He was a station worker, manager and owner. He worked at 'Border Downs' station north of Broken Hill (abt 1955) when it was owned by the Green family. He later managed 'Bono' station near Menindee and eventually owned his own sheep property 'Ivyholme' near Jerilderee NSW (Abt 1965). William died on 14 August 1978 in Broken Hill NSW. He was buried on 16 August 1978 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²¹² Grave : Broken Hill - M2 R 19 G 7 [Photo]¹²¹³ Parents: William John NIEMANN-37 and Emily Edith May "Edith" SPRATT (NIEMANN)-194.

Spouse: Beryl NIEMANN (NIEMANN)-225. Beryl NIEMANN (NIEMANN) and William Henry (Bill) NIEMANN were married on 30 June 1923 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²¹⁴ Children were: Noreen Julia NIEMANN-226, Ada NIEMANN-227, Jenny May* NIEMANN-617, Living, Living, Living.

William John NIEMANN^1215,1216 was born on 6 January 1870 in Eaglehawk Vic - assumed.^108,1186 He was baptized on 4 February 1870 in Bendigo Vic - St Killian's. Baptism witnesses were John Butter & Mary Conway. He was a Miner. Grave : Meth RAK R15 Gr12¹²¹⁷ William died (Uncertain Death date ) on 17 May 1949 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²¹⁸ He was buried on 17 May 1949 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²¹⁹ Additional information is available in the niemann Family history book. Parents: Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26 and Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27.

Spouse: Emily Edith May "Edith" SPRATT (NIEMANN)-194. Emily Edith May "Edith" SPRATT (NIEMANN) and William John NIEMANN were married on 10 December 1898 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²²⁰ Children were: Richard Charles (Dick) NIEMANN-195, William Henry (Bill) NIEMANN-196, Arthur James "Art" NIEMANN-197, Lewis "Lew / Lou" NIEMANN-198.

Anne "Annie" NIEMANN (SPRATT)^165,1221 was born on 6 February 1872 in Eaglehawk / California Gully Vic -. She was baptized on 18 March 1872 in Bendigo Vic - St Killian's. Jane Nolan was the Baptism witness. She died on 16 April 1954 in Adelaide SA.^34,1222 Annie was buried about 16 April 1954 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²²² Grave : Broken Hill NSW - Gen B Row 1 Gr 18 20/4/1954 Age 82 - Ref 841 [Photo] Parents: Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26 and Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27.

Spouse: Charles Herbert SPRATT-113. Anne "Annie" NIEMANN (SPRATT) and Charles Herbert SPRATT¹²²³ were married on 23 December 1893 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²²⁴ Children were: Rose Mary SPRATT (SMITH)-250, William Ernest "Bill" SPRATT-251, Edith May* SPRATT-252, Edith May SPRATT (CAINES)-253, Herbert Diedrich SPRATT-254, Richard Henry "Dick" SPRATT-255.

Eleanor Victoria Margaret NIEMANN ( WINWOOD) was born in 1875 in Melbourne, Victoria.¹²²⁵ She died before 1975 in Unknown. Parents: Christian NIEMANN-55 and Charlotte JENKINSON (NIEMANN)-1649.

Spouse: Francis Edward WINWOOD-4764. Eleanor Victoria Margaret NIEMANN ( WINWOOD) and Francis Edward WINWOOD were married in 1895 in Carlton Vic.¹²²⁶

Jessie L. NIEMANN (CAFISO)¹⁶³ was born about 1920 in unknown place. She died after 1990 in Morwell Vic. She was buried after 1990 in Morwell Vic - probably. Author of the book A Niemann Family History from which a lot of information for this family tree has been drawn. Parents: Albert Norman "Norm" NIEMANN-106 and Living.

Spouse: Joseph M. CAFISO-121. Jessie L. NIEMANN (CAFISO) and Joseph M. CAFISO were married in 1950. Children were: Living.

Lucy NIEMANN (DEVINE) ( WINSTANLEY)¹²²⁷ was born on 8 July 1840 in GERMANY - Bremen. She lived ( son Thomas Christian's home) in Fitzroy South - 32 Moor St.. She died on 7 September 1884 in Melbourne Fitzroy South. Lucy was buried after 7 September 1884 in Melbourne - probably. Parents: Johann HEINRICH NIEMANN-49 and Tobete Margrete OSTERMANN (NIEMANN)-50.

Spouse: Thomas WINSTANLEY-4765. Lucy NIEMANN (DEVINE) ( WINSTANLEY) and Thomas WINSTANLEY were married about 1882 in Vic Bendigo probably.¹²²⁸ There seems little doubt that Lucy married following Thomas Devine's death. However, records have indicated 1880. This is prior to Thomas' death.

Spouse: Thomas Christian DEVINE Snr-300. Lucy NIEMANN (DEVINE) ( WINSTANLEY) and Thomas Christian DEVINE Snr were married on 8 June 1858 in Bendigo Vic - Epsom [Congregationalist ].²⁷⁹ Lucy's age is listed as 21 yrs but this is doubtful. In fact she was probably 17 yrs and approaching 18 yrs.
It is claimed Lucy married Thomas 24 hours after her arrival because they had spent the voyage together from England on the 'Red Jacket' . It is a good story but the time line for that is somewhat questionable; however, stranger facts have emerged from the myths and legends of our family ! The document provided by Sue Kelly - a Divine descendant (see Family 'photos' for this document ) lists the Devine family and provides an interesting version of the marriage of Thomas Devine and Lucy Niemann. There are some differences from Jessie Cafiso's version of the Niemann arrival in Australia.
At this time ( 15/10/2006) neither version has documentary evidence.

"I came to the conclusion that Lucy jnr went to live there ( Jane Treloar nee Devine - Lucy Jnr Sister, Ballarat Vic) because she also competed in an Eisteddfod competitions in Ballarat about the same time as Sydney (Clement).That information came from Peter Fruend at Her Majesty's in Ballarat who did a little research for me.But I have no paper trail on her." Courtesy Sue Kelly
Children were: Margaret Matilda "Maggie" DEVINE (MCKIMM) (RYDER)-301, Jane DEVINE (TRELOAR)-4583, James Henry DEVINE-4584, Thomas Christian DEVINE Jnr-303, Edward DEVINE-4588, Lucy DEVINE (FULLICKS)-4585, William Henry DEVINE-4595, Samuel Thomas Morgan "Samuel Morgan" DEVINE-4586, Sydney George "Clement May" DEVINE-4587.

Johanna Augusta "Gus" NIEMANN (EDWARDS)¹²²⁹ was born on 8 June 1874 in Bendigo Vic - then known as Sandhurst.¹²³⁰ She died [aged 71 yrs ] on 12 July 1946 in Melbourne Vic - Middle Brighton. She was buried about 12 July 1946 in Melbourne Vic - probably. Further descriptions regarding 'gus' niemann can be found in the niemann family book Pp 28 & 31. Parents: Johannn August "John" NIEMANN-56 and Living.

Spouse: Henry John Mark "Harry" EDWARDS-1532. Johanna Augusta "Gus" NIEMANN (EDWARDS) and Henry John Mark "Harry" EDWARDS were married on 26 December 1902 in Melbourne Vic - Carlton Vic - 114 Lygon St.. Children were: Ronald Charles (or R. Arthur) EDWARDS-1533, Living, Living, Living, Lorna Mary EDWARDS-1537.

Mary Simpson "Minnie" NIEMANN (HARRIS)¹²³¹ was born on 23 August 1869 in Bendigo Vic - then known as Sandhurst.¹²³² She died [aged 75 yrs] on 24 September 1944 in Melbourne Vic - East Hawthorn. She was buried on 25 September 1944 in Melbourne Vic - Springvale.¹²³³ Grave : Cremation : Grevillia - Rose Tree Garden 1 Bed A12 Rose 2 The Niemann family book pp 28, 31; provides some additional details. Parents: Johannn August "John" NIEMANN-56 and Living.

Spouse: Alexander Davidson HARRIS-1656. Mary Simpson "Minnie" NIEMANN (HARRIS) and Alexander Davidson HARRIS were married on 29 April 1894 in Melbourne Vic - Brighton. Children were: Mary HELEN HARRIS-1657, Amy FREDA HARRIS (LANG)-1658, Living, Jean HARRIS (EDWARDS)-1660, Norma Lillian HARRIS (ROCHFORT)-1661, Gordon Alexander HARRIS-1662, Mildred Elsie Ada "Mill" HARRIS (CARSON)-1663.

Catherine Nicolson "Kit" NIEMANN (HENNESSY)¹²³⁴ was born on 22 May 1898 in Melbourne Vic - possibly. She died on 17 August 1991 in Adelaide - Parkside. She was buried after 17 August 1991 in Adelaide Centennial Park.¹²³⁵ Grave : Path 15 Site 956 Parents: John Henry "Harry" NIEMANN-96 and Mary NICOLSON (NIEMANN)-109.

Spouse: Claude Harold HENNESSY-2160. Catherine Nicolson "Kit" NIEMANN (HENNESSY) and Claude Harold HENNESSY were married on 9 September 1930 in Adelaide SA - Norwood - St Giles Church. Children were: Living.

Margaret JULIA NIEMANN (HORTHUM) (KITCHENMASTER)^1236,1237 was born on 20 March 1863 in Eaglehawk Vic.⁷⁷⁹ She was baptized on 31 May 1863 in Bendigo Vic - St Killian's. The Witnesses to her baptism were Patrick Nolan and Mary Carr. She died on 13 October 1948 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²³⁸ Margaret was buried on 14 October 1948 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : RC Sec X R13 Grv 4 [Photo] "Foster Mother of Mrs H Jones (grave ref)"
There is some detail regarding 'Aunty Julia' in the Niemann Family history book. Parents: Johann Diedrich Conrad NIEMANN-26 and Ann Rose "Rose Anne" NOLAN (NIEMANN)-27.

Spouse: Arthur "Hartham" HORTHUM-111. Margaret JULIA NIEMANN (HORTHUM) (KITCHENMASTER) and Arthur "Hartham" HORTHUM were married on 30 July 1883 in Menindee NSW.^680,715 Arthur Horthum is variously listed as 'Horsham' and 'Hartham' - two entries ( marriage) and 'Horthun' (death). Second Marriage 30/7/1883 Court House Menindee NSW
Children were: Living.

Spouse: Heinrich Carl Earnest "Harry" KUCHENMEISTER-112. Margaret JULIA NIEMANN (HORTHUM) (KITCHENMASTER) and Heinrich Carl Earnest "Harry" KUCHENMEISTER were married on 8 July 1907 in Broken Hill NSW - probably. Married 8/7/1907 Witnesses Earnest James Niemann & Annie Spratt.

Eileen NIEMANN (LAKE)^1239,1240 was born on 22 September 1908 in Broken Hill NSW. She was a Fruit grower / Shop owner / Women's fashions. She died in 1995 in Mildura Vic. Eileen was buried in 1995 in Merbein Vic.⁶⁵⁵ Grave : AL 20 [Photo] "Eileen records they lived on a 'farm' 7 miles from Broken Hill
(assumed on the current Wilcannia road) and walked to school near the old Flying
doctor Base." It is difficult to envisage the notion of a farm in the general sense of the word. Broken Hill had little water; viable properties were always much bigger that the notion of a farm.
Parents: Ernest James NIEMANN-8 and Emma Jane DORMAN (NIEMANN)-9.

Spouse: William Frederick "Bill" LAKE-143. Eileen NIEMANN (LAKE) and William Frederick "Bill" LAKE were married on 1 December 1928.^925,931 I had a long association with Aunty Eileen & Uncle Bill Lake. My first memories were of them on a fruit block at Merbein. Their two sons Bill & Fred were my heroes and I loved to get in the road while the boys fixed their trucks.
However, at about age ten I stayed with them at their shop at South Merbein. It was great fun serving in the shop and doing deliveries around the district. I ate lollies from daylight till dusk and still regret that I pinched the odd packet of cigarettes which I smoked down the road a bit. I guess they knew.
When our family lived in Wentworth and between businesses they lived with us for a time. Uncle Bill was quite ill.
Uncle Bill was a quietly spoken, tall and somewhat imposing figure but generous 'to a fault'. He loved to sit and talk and told me many stories about fishing and duck shooting around Sunraysia. I cannot recall hime talking about his early life but it was something of an adventure and at least from a family history viewpoint very interesting.

In latter years we always called on Aunty Eileen and sometimes stayed with her. She too visited us when she headed to Adelaide.
Aunty Eileen became a successful dress shop owner [Mimi Fashions, Langtee Ave Mildura) and while I was at school in Mildura I'd call at the shop and have a cup of tea.
Family was really important to Aunty Eileen and she provided a lot of the information regarding our immediate family, for the Niemann history book.
Aunty Eileen was always a 'strong' woman and didn't hesitate to express her opinion. Unfortunately in the early stages of her memory deterioration and illnesses her 'strength' caused a few family upsets. At the time however I don't really think it was understood the reasons for this. I have no difficulty 'winding back the tape' and remembering her as somebody with whom I always felt very comfortable. This made it even more distressing when she didn't even recognize me when I visited her in hospital.
Children were: Arthur Bryan LAKE-144, Living, Living, John LAKE-147.

Zella Margaret NIEMANN (MCPHEE) was born on 29 August 1919 in Broken Hill NSW.^1241,1242 She was a Shop owner - Red Cliffs Vic - Retired. She died in 2003 in Mildura Vic. Zella was buried in 2003 in Merbein Vic. Grave : C of E Row L 34 with Albert McPhee [Photo] Parents: Ernest James NIEMANN-8 and Emma Jane DORMAN (NIEMANN)-9.

Spouse: Albert John Edmond MCPHEE-148. Zella Margaret NIEMANN (MCPHEE) and Albert John Edmond MCPHEE were married on 27 January 1940. Married Albert McPhee 27/1/1940 (Brother of Lily Niemann nee McPhee, spouse of Leslie
Niemann)
Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Beryl NIEMANN (NIEMANN)¹²⁴³ was born on 24 February 1904 in Broken Hill NSW.^48,1084,1244 Born at 709 Beryl St, Broken Hill ... Grandmother Dorman (who remarried and became Triplett) was the midwife.
She died on 4 October 1989 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²⁴⁵ She was buried on 10 October 1989 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill [Photo] Gen 3 Row 4 Grave 10¹²⁴⁶ The Broken Hill Cemetery records has her name spelt incorrectly "Neimann". Parents: Ernest James NIEMANN-8 and Emma Jane DORMAN (NIEMANN)-9.

Spouse: William Henry (Bill) NIEMANN-196. Beryl NIEMANN (NIEMANN) and William Henry (Bill) NIEMANN were married on 30 June 1923 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²¹⁴ Children were: Noreen Julia NIEMANN-226, Ada NIEMANN-227, Jenny May* NIEMANN-617, Living, Living, Living.

Lily Irene NIEMANN (RUSSELL)^327,1247 was born on 23 September 1899 in Broken Hill NSW - assumed.¹²⁴⁸ She lived school student in Broken Hill NSW - Round Hill about 1904. She was a Poultry farming - Broken Hill. Lily died on 7 September 1971 in Mildura Vic. She was buried about 7 September 1971 in Merbein Vic.⁶⁵⁵ Grave : Meth Row M 11 [Photo] As a young woman she worked on a sheep station belonging to the Smith family.
Aunty Lil as she was known was a delightful person who more than anything loved to cook. She made the best scones in the family and inspite of all and sundry copying her recipe those scones were never replicated.
She had only one child who died almost at childbirth but she was a wonderful aunty to the next generation.
When her and Uncle Bill Russell lived in Broken Hill they ran a poultry farm and I regularly rode the bike to their place for eggs. A piece of cake and a drink was always on offer.
She and he mother lived together in Adelaide for several years before moving to Mildura where they lived adjacent to Aunty Eileen Lake.
As a student with very little money I regularly visited her and Grandma in Adelaide and had a roast dinner, played cards and sometimes stayed the night. After Aileen & I were married she welcomed Aileen into this routine and it was our 'home away from home'.
After they moved to Mildura we always stayed with them as we travelled to Sydney and we kept doing the same thing after we had children.
They always made us welcome but sometimes I wonder if they dreaded us turning up ! Certainly in the 21st century it is unlikely our 'holidays' of this nature would be welcomed.
A number of the family stories were told to Aileen by Aunty Lil and have been the inspiration for some family history research. Parents: Ernest James NIEMANN-8 and Emma Jane DORMAN (NIEMANN)-9.

Spouse: William "Bill" RUSSELL-487. Lily Irene NIEMANN (RUSSELL) and William "Bill" RUSSELL were married on 28 July 1926 in Broken Hill NSW - assumed.

Harriett Laura NIEMANN (SPENCE)¹¹⁷⁰ was born in 1866 in NEW ZEALAND - Christchurch. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1966 in AUSTRALIA - possibly Parents: Johann Heinrich "John Henry" NIEMANN Jr-58 and Hariett Lucy UNWIN (NIEMANN)-2155.

Spouse: Frank SPENCE-2159. Harriett Laura NIEMANN (SPENCE) and Frank SPENCE were married in 1890 in FIJI - Suva.

Lucy Annie NIEMANN (THOMAS)¹¹²⁵ was born in 1870 in FIJI - Lekuva. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1970 in AUSTRALIA - possibly Parents: Johann Heinrich "John Henry" NIEMANN Jr-58 and Hariett Lucy UNWIN (NIEMANN)-2155.

Spouse: Frederick Arthur THOMAS-2158. Lucy Annie NIEMANN (THOMAS) and Frederick Arthur THOMAS were married in 1891 in FIJI - Suva.

Alice Webster NIEMANN (WILSON) was born in 1889 in Sydney NSW - possibly.¹²⁴⁹ She was a Nurse. She died on 12 May 1977 in Victor Harbor SA - possibly. Alice was buried after 12 May 1977 in Adelaide Centennial Park.¹²⁵⁰ Grave : Peace Court Gardens Row: RB Path: 2 Site: 020 No Children ( Lived at Tarlee SA for a time and at least until 1939)

Parents: John Henry "Harry" NIEMANN-96 and Ellen Mary "Nellie Helen" WEBSTER (NIEMANN)-107.

Spouse: Eric Arnold WILSON-1553. Alice Webster NIEMANN (WILSON) and Eric Arnold WILSON were married in South Australia - probably.

Lucy NIEMANN (WINSTANLEY)¹¹⁷⁰ was born in 1867 in FIJI - Suva. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1967 in Melbourne Vic - possibly There is a Lucy Thomas buried at Fawkner, Melbourne 27/11/1935 and is buried with George Griffin bur 30/7/1923 ... doesn't seem to fit 'our' Lucy. Parents: Christian NIEMANN-55 and Charlotte JENKINSON (NIEMANN)-1649.

Spouse: Thomas WINSTANLEY-4765. Lucy NIEMANN (WINSTANLEY) and Thomas WINSTANLEY were married in 1880 in Victoria.¹²⁵¹

Vicki Joy NOBLE was born on 12 April 1961 in Kogarah NSW. She died on 8 March 1987 in Vic - possibly. She was buried after 8 March 1987 in Vic - possibly. Parents: Living and Living.

Alfred (Twin) NOLAN¹⁰⁷⁹ was born in April 1893 in Bendigo Vic - then known as Sandhurst - Thompson St.. He died on 11 May 1893 in Bendigo Vic. He was buried on 11 May 1893 in Bendigo Vic.¹²⁵² Grave : No. 12638 C of E D7 Open [no headstone - photo] Parents: Patrick Michael NOLAN-43 and Mary NEILSON (NOLAN)-189.

Bridget NOLAN was born in 1850 in IRELAND - Wicklow. She died in 1850 in IRELAND. She was buried in 1850 in IRELAND. Parents: Michael "Patrick" NOLAN-28 and Julia HOGAN (NOLAN)-29.

Catherine NOLAN was born on 9 February 1854 in 'Medway' (Ship). She died on 4 September 1854 in Melbourne Vic.¹²⁵³ She was buried about 4 September 1854 in Melbourne Vic - probably. Parents: Michael "Patrick" NOLAN-28 and Julia HOGAN (NOLAN)-29.

Harry (Twin) NOLAN¹⁰⁷⁹ was born on 12 April 1893 in Bendigo Vic. He died on 2 May 1898 in Bendigo Vic. He was buried on 4 May 1898 in Bendigo Vic.¹²⁵⁴ Grave : Pres E6 Private 2786 [photo] Parents: Patrick Michael NOLAN-43 and Mary NEILSON (NOLAN)-189.