Emigration from Northbourne

Sailing ship

I have assembled a short list of people who have emigrated from Northbourne and I would like to expand the list further, so if anyone knows of other people who left for foreign shores Contact me.


CLARINGBOWL of Canada

William CLARINGBOWL, the son of Abraham and Elizabeth CLARINGBOWL of Finglesham, married Charlotte Browning Marshall in June 1850 and almost immediatly emigrated to Canada. They settled in Hamilton, Ontario which led to a line of Canadian Claringbowls.


PAIN/PAYNE of Australia

George PAIN married Jane Wood at Northbourne in 1841. Five children were born in Northbourne and in 1852, the family emigrated to Australia leaving Gravesend aboard the 'Anne Milne' and arrived in Portland, Victoria in 1853. A son, Thomas, was born aboard during the trip to Australia and four more children were born in Australia. More details.


PARKER of Australia

The Parkers were one of the pioneering families in Western Australia. Stephen Stanley Parker emigrated from Northbourne to Perth Australia in 1829. More details.


RAYNER of Australia

Henry Rayner was born at Northbourne in 1845. He joined the Royal Navy aged 16 and served for 12 years. He emigrated to Australia after marrying Ellen Cotterell, a servant at Windsor Castle, in 1874. He died in 1929 at Williamstown Victoria Australia. More details.


NEWING of Canada

James Newing of Finglesham was born April 18th 1864, and went to Canada in 1887. He returned in 1893 to marry and returned to Canada the same year. They remained there for another seven years, until 1900, when he returned to Finglesham and settled at Chatten Farm, where he was a farmer and market gardener for 18 years. He died on January 7th 1919, aged 54, and is buried in the churchyard at Northbourne. His wife, Elizabeth, died October 21 1960, aged 90 years.


An Advertisement for New Zealand

in the 'Deal Walmer and Sandwich Mercury' 24 October 1914

DOMESTIC SERVANTS

are in great demand in

NEW ZEALAND

                  It is a Rich Country                        The Climate is Good
                  The Wages are High                       Constant Work is Obtainable

THE STEAMER FARE FROM LONDON TO ANY PART OF NEW ZEALAND IS ONLY £2.16s.

The High Commissioner will advance the amount if any approved girl desires it, and the amount advanced is refunded to the Government of New Zealand out of wages by easy instalments.
If girls pay their own fare of £2.16s. there is no refund or other payment to be made.
Domestic Servants need be under no apprehension in going to New Zealand, the steamers are large and comfortable and the food is good and plentiful. A Government matron accompanies them and looks after their welfare. There is a doctor on each steamer and medical attention and medicine is given free.
A lady Officer of the Government Department of Immigration personally meets the girls on their arrival in New Zealand. Reliable accommodation is available and the Government Department obtains employment for competent and reliable domestic servants at current wages without any charge. They are free to go into domestic service for whomsoever they choose. There is no restraint.

The Government system ensures:
A very cheap passage
Government Protection and care on voyage
Reliable employment in New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND IS A PROSPEROUS COUNTRY PEOPLED FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM

You can select your own steamer by the Shaw Savill and Albion Co. Ltd., or the New Zealand Shipping Co. Ltd. Apply at once and sail whenever you wish.

FARE £2.16s

Write for full particulars to:
THE HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR NEW ZEALAND EMIGRATION DEPARTMENT 13, VICTORIA ST. LONDON SW.