Shep's Place Family Tree

10th December 1890, residence of Frederick William Shepherd, North Broken Hill. The bridegroom: Frederick William Shepherd, watchmaker of Broken Hill, bachelor, born Wellington N.Z., 22 years old, son of William Shepherd and Louisa Croucher.

The bride: Mary Jane Thompson, domestic of Broken Hill, spinster, born Gawler, S.A., 19 years old, father William Thompson, mother Jane James. It says "The consent of Edwin Stanborough Stepbrother and Guardian of the bride was given to the marriage of Mary Jane Thompson with Frederick William Shepherd, The said Mary Jane Thompson being under the age of twentyone years."

Edward Stanborough and Mary Stanborough were witnesses to the marriage.

A very military-minded man. Fred. wanted his eldest son to go to World War I; however, his wife said a resounding "no", and that was that!

Fred was a cornet player, and won a gold medal in Ballarrat.

He was also a field naturalist who used to exchange insects, etc, with museums. When he went for long walks in the bush, which he like to do, Fred would turn over stones to look for insects. He had all of his natural items filed beautifully and classified. He even lectured at the college when he was 70 years old. His collection was offered to the YMCA when he died, but they weren't interested in it.

He took up the study of geology later in life.

Fred was a member of the Quartet Club, the Broken Hill Band and volunteered with the fire brigade.

Fred was a marvellous man, really wonderful. He was most charitable as well. He didn't have anything because he was so charitable.

He had one of the loveliest burial services.