Emigration from Northbourne
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.