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     Dave Porter McCAY was born on 27 January 1969.¹ He was the son of Paul Ian McCAY and Sandra Theresa MEYER.
Dave died on 31 January 1969.¹

     Peter married Frances Dain McCAY, daughter of Harry P McCAY and Catherine Joy HALSTED, on 5 October 1963.¹
Peter died on 2 February 1973.¹

     Her married name was HALSTED.
Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT was born on 26 February 1856.¹
Elizabeth married John HALSTED, son of John HALSTED and Frances ELLIOTT, on 31 January 1878 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹
Elizabeth died on 8 September 1932 at Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 76.¹

     Francis Gilbert HALSTED was born on 10 January 1881 at Wingham, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT.
Francis married Emily Rebecca WILSON on 3 March 1906 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.²
His wife, Emily, died on 8 March 1906 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 23.³

Appears in a newspaper article on on 10 March 1906 at at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, DEATH OF A YOUNG WOMAN
PECULIAR CIRCUMSTANCES - THE INQUEST -

CORONER'S VERDICT

An inquest was held by the City Coroner (Mr..A. N. Barnett) yesterday afternoon at Coroners' Court; Queen's Square, on the body of Emily Rebecca Halsted, aged 24 years, wiho died at the Prince Alfred Hospital on Tuesday morning last.
Clara Owen, a single woman, living at Darling Point Road, said she knew deceased by the name of Emily Wilson. She had known her for 12 months. She was a servant at the same place as witness. She kept company with a young man. She told witness In December she was in trouble. She said, "She would fix herself and It would be all right." She added that she had successfully done this same thing on a former occasion. Witness told her she was silly. Deceased left her employment on Thursday week, and had done something two days before. She told witness she was "all right now," and would be right in two days. Witness added, "She was all right when she left our place," but she was afterwards in pain. She did not then think she was out of trouble, and re-marked, "It can't be helped." Then she went to bed and remained there till Thursday morning. Witness did not send for a doctor. Witness did not remain with her on Tuesday, but she did on Wednesday night, when a child was born. Witness was the only per-, son, present at the time— It was a quarter past seven at night. Witness did not tell a soul about it. Her mistress made in-quiries about her. Deceased told her mistress that she had fallen off the copper, and would be right in a couple of days. On the Saturday witness received a note from deceased.
Dr. Harold Molesworth, the resident doctor of Prince Alfred Hospltai, said the deceased was admitted to that institution at 10 o'clock on Saturday night. She told the hospital authorities that she had had a. mishap ten days before. Her pulse was quick, and her temperature 104. Internally she was In a very bad condition. The next) morning the tem perature was 106. and she was evidently suf-fering from septicaemia from which she died on the following Tuesday.
Dr. Palmer, who made a post-mortem, gave evidence to the effect that deceased died from septicaemia. He attributed the sep-ticaemia to the use of mechanical Instru-ments in unskilled hands.
Mrs. Sarah Poole, sister of deceased, said she had never suspected the deceased was In trouble. On Thursday week she came to witness' house at Newtown and told her she was not well. A young man called on Friday and had an interview with the deceased, Witness visited her on Sunday night, when she was unconscious.
The Coroner (to witness); When did you first become aware that the girl was in trouble?— After she left our house. When I had spoken to her about it she denied it alto-gether. When the young man came in the evening I asked him certain questions, which he denied.
Francis Gilbert Halsted, a draper's asslstent. said he married deceased on Saturday, the 3rd inst., at 9 o'clock In the morning, in Pitt-street; He used to take her about twice a week. That was two or three months ago.. She told witness, on Sunday, the 25th that she had used a certain Instrument on herself. He next saw her on the following Thursday, when he went to see her. She told him she was going to leave her service, and was going to stay with her sister. On Friday she told him a chemist had given her a draught after the mishap. He saw her at her sister's on Friday evening, when she was In bed. Witness did say de-ceased had told him she had fallen from a copper.
The Coroner (to witness) : You need not answer these questions unless you like. Did you advise her to use anything? — I did not.
Did you tell the dootor she had fallen off the copper?— Yes. Did you mention that as a reason why she was ill? - Yes:
Did you tell him that she was your wife?— I did. Arid she was not. And afterwards you married her ?— Yes.
You were with her at the hospital on the 26th when she died?— Yes.
It was at her request that you married her on the Saturday night?— Yes.
The Coroner found that deceased had died from septicaemia, the result of a mishap brought on by mechanical means used by herself.²
Francis married Virgie WADDELL on 13 July 1908 at Inverell, New South Wales, Australia.¹

Appears in a newspaper article on on 23 July 1921 at at Maitland, New South Wales, Australia, There have been 83 more Justices of the Peace appointed, amongst tho number being seven women. Rev. Richard William Dobbinson, of Dungog; Francis Gilbert Halsted, of Gresford; Thomas John Treloar, Tamworth ; and Amos Harold Pntchard, of Quirindi, are in the list.⁴
Francis died on 5 April 1970 at Hornsby, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at the age of 89.¹

     Arthur Stanley HALSTED was born on 13 May 1879 at Paddington, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT.
Arthur married Isabella REDFERN before 1907.
Arthur died on 20 March 1952 at Durban, Natal, South Africa, at the age of 72.

     Frances Dagmar HALSTED was born on 12 March 1883 at Wingham, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT. In the census of 31 March 1901 at Oak Lodge, Blandford Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, she was listed as single, aged 19 born Bathurst, Australia, the niece of Thomas Edward HALSTED.²

     Hubert Elliott HALSTED was born on 16 October 1886 at Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT.
Hubert married Mary Muzzelle O'NEILL on 26 January 1919 at Australia.¹
Hubert died in 1967 at Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

     Thyra Adeline HALSTED was born on 19 January 1889 at Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT.

     John Gregson HALSTED From Debretts Baronetage Knightage & Companionage 1941

Halsted, Brigadier John Gregson HALSTED, C.B., O.B.E., M.C; b1890; is Col and acting Brigadier late Roy. Regt. (N Lancashire); European War 1914-19 in France and Belgium (twice wounded, despatches twice, M.C., Order of Merit Agricole of France, Brevet Major, 1914 Star with Clasp, two medals), Palestine 1936-39 (despatches, O.B.E.), European War 1939-40 (C.B.); cr. O.B.E. (Mil.) 1937, C.B. (Mil.) 1940, Greenside, Lower Bourne, Farnham, Surrey.
John Gregson HALSTED was born on 16 August 1890 at Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT. In the census of 2 April 1911 at Bhurtpore Barracks, South Tedworth, Hampshire, England, he was listed a Second Lieutenant 1st Battalion North Lancashire Regiment, aged 20 born Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.²
John married Gwendolyn Marjorie Howard TRIPP, daughter of Charles Howard TRIPP and Laura Elizabeth BRERETON, on 23 June 1919 at St Peter, Pimlico, Middlesex, England. He was a Major aged 28, a bachelor on active service. His father was listed as John HALSTED, Esquire. Married in the Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by C HOWARD-SWIFT and Francis Annie GREGSON.^3,4
His wife, Gwendolyn, died on 15 May 1941 at Breadon House, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England, at the age of 52.^5,6,1 John Gregson HALSTED was the executor of Gwendolyn Marjorie Howard TRIPP's estate granted on 13 August 1941 at Llandudno, Conway, Wales; £84.⁶
John died on 7 May 1980 at Honeywood House, Rowhook, Horsham, Sussex, England, at the age of 89.^7,6,1 His estate was probated on 13 October 1980 at London, London, England. The estate was valued at £30,961.⁶

     Charles Towsend HALSTED was born on 2 August 1893 at Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia.¹ He was the son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT.
Charles married Evelyn Violet HALSTED, daughter of Denis Gratwicke HALSTED and Violet PAGE, on 9 January 1960 at Surrey Mid East, Surrey, England.^1,2
Charles died on 21 August 1984 at 5 Larchwood Close, Banstead, Surrey, England, at the age of 91.³ His estate was probated on 10 October 1984 at Brighton, Sussex, England. The estate was valued at under £40,000.³

     Her married name was HALSTED.
Isabella REDFERN was born on 22 February 1887.¹
Isabella married Arthur Stanley HALSTED, son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT, before 1907.
Her husband, Arthur, died on 20 March 1952 at Durban, Natal, South Africa, at the age of 72.
Isabella died on 29 August 1971 at 25 Nobeel Street, Virginia, Orange Free State, South Africa, at the age of 84.^1,2

     Arthur Redfern HALSTED was born on 24 October 1907 at South Africa.¹ He was the son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN.
Arthur married Elizabeth DOWNIE on 11 January 1934 at Australia.¹ Arthur Redfern HALSTED witnessed the death of Isabella HALSTED on 29 August 1971 at 25 Nobeel Street, Virginia, Orange Free State, South Africa.^1,2

     John William HALSTED was born on 1 March 1910.¹ He was the son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN.
John married Kathleen FOURIE on 3 February 1938 at South Africa.¹
John married Miriam Manheim DUVAL on 29 June 1957.¹ John William HALSTED was the informant on the death certificate of Isabella HALSTED who died on 29 August 1971 at 25 Nobeel Street, Virginia, Orange Free State, South Africa.^1,2
John died on 4 December 1976 at the age of 66.¹

     Francis Nevinson HALSTED was born on 13 July 1913 at Australia.¹ He was the son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN.
Francis married Doreen REDMAN on 2 April 1938 at Australia.¹ Francis Nevinson HALSTED witnessed the death of Isabella HALSTED on 29 August 1971 at 25 Nobeel Street, Virginia, Orange Free State, South Africa.^1,2

     Tom HALSTED was born on 14 October 1920 at Australia.¹ He was the son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN.
Tom married Sheila Joy Campbell GILLITT on 2 February 1946 at Australia.¹ Tom HALSTED witnessed the death of Isabella HALSTED on 29 August 1971 at 25 Nobeel Street, Virginia, Orange Free State, South Africa.^1,2
His wife, Sheila, died on 30 November 2001 at Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, at the age of 79.
Tom died on 6 August 2012 at the age of 91.

     Her married name was HALSTED.
Elizabeth DOWNIE was born on 20 August 1908.¹
Elizabeth married Arthur Redfern HALSTED, son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN, on 11 January 1934 at Australia.¹
Elizabeth died on 14 July 1960 at the age of 51.¹

     Laurence FRANKEN was born on 18 February 1912.¹
Laurence married Aileen Jean HALSTED, daughter of Arthur Redfern HALSTED and Elizabeth DOWNIE, on 7 May 1960.¹

     Her married name was MANHEIM. Her married name was HALSTED.
Kathleen married (?) MANHEIM. Y.
Kathleen FOURIE was born on 7 March 1908.¹ She and an unknown person were divorced between 1938 and 1952.
Kathleen married John William HALSTED, son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN, on 3 February 1938 at South Africa.¹
Kathleen died on 18 January 1956 at the age of 47.¹

     (?) married Kathleen FOURIE. Y.

     Her married name was HALSTED.
Doreen REDMAN was born on 9 February 1913.¹
Doreen married Francis Nevinson HALSTED, son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN, on 2 April 1938 at Australia.¹

     Her married name was HALSTED.
Sheila Joy Campbell GILLITT was born on 19 March 1922.¹
Sheila married Tom HALSTED, son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN, on 2 February 1946 at Australia.¹
Sheila died on 30 November 2001 at Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, at the age of 79.

     Hubert HALSTED was born on 22 February 1925.¹ He was the son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN.
Hubert died on 24 September 1925.¹

     Townsend HALSTED was born on 22 February 1925.¹ He was the son of Arthur Stanley HALSTED and Isabella REDFERN.
Townsend died on 13 October 1925.¹

     Her married name was HALSTED.
Virgie WADDELL was born on 30 May 1889.¹
Virgie married Francis Gilbert HALSTED, son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT, on 13 July 1908 at Inverell, New South Wales, Australia.¹
Virgie died on 18 May 1970 at the age of 80.¹

     Cecil Francis HALSTED was born on 16 March 1909 at Australia.¹ He was the son of Francis Gilbert HALSTED and Virgie WADDELL.
Cecil died on 17 November 1909 at Bingara, New South Wales, Australia.^1,2

     Her married name was HUDSON. Her married name was DILLON.
Dagmar Imogene HALSTED was born on 18 February 1910 at Bingara, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Gilbert HALSTED and Virgie WADDELL.
Dagmar married Henry Charles DILLON on 23 February 1935 at Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia.¹

Appears in a newspaper article on on 26 February 1935 at at Kempsey, New South Wales, DILLON— HALSTED
A very pretty wedding, and one that attracted a marked degree of. public interest, was celebrated af St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kempsey, on Saturday evening, 23rd February, when Miss Dagmar Imogene Halsted, only child of Mr. tmd Mrs. F. G. Halsted, of Kempsey, was united in holy bonds to Mr. Henry Charles Dillon, second son of Mr. and Mrs M J. Dillon, of Narabeen, the Rev. J. B. Thorn, B.D., officiating.
The; church was prettily decorated for the occasion by girl friends of the bride. While silver bells and horseshoes were suspended above the bride and bridegroom, and in posi tion for the couple to kneel upon were two white satin cushions with orange blossoms in one corner.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a classical gown of ivory satin quod lame, the long train forming three full scallops; the veil was worn over yards of billowing tulle which was kept in place by a twist of the same material as the frock. The veil, which was of Limerick lace, and now the property of the bride, belonged to her grand-mother, who requested that it should be handed down to the first grand daughter married. The bride carried a sheaf of white frangipanni and lilies,with gold lacquered leaves to match the thread in her frock.
In striking contrast the the frock of the bride were those of the brides maids; Misses Daphne Garland and Julie Harris (cousin of the bride). These were of flame organza, the hats being black lacquered satin and crinoline straw. They carried shower bouquets of flame lilies and gerberas.
The bridegroom was supported by Mr. John McCrohon (Bundarra) as best man and by Mr. J. Murray as groomsman, and Messrs. A. K. Far-rent and Jim McCrohon acted in the capacity Of ushers.
The wedding reception was held in the Memorial Hall, where the guests were received by the bride's mother wearing a frock of ice blue suede lame with a silver lame hat and carrying a posy of blue hydrangea.
At the reception a tasteful breakfast was served, the color scheme of the tables including flame lilies and gerberas, matching the frocks of the bridesmaids.
The three-decker cake, a gift to the bride, a fine piece of workmanship, was decorated with gold leaves to match the thread in the bride's frock.
Many congratulatory telegrams and a cable from New Zealand were received and read.
The happy couple left for their honeymoon, which will be spent in Melbourne and Adelaide, the bride tra velling in a suit of cheerio red and suede crepe, relieved with French grey and engadine green.² Dagmar Imogene DILLON and Henry Charles DILLON were divorced on 9 June 1940 at Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia.³

Appears in a newspaper article on on 12 June 1940 at at New South Wales Unhappy Ending
The following report appeared in "Truth" of 9th instant:—
"I will not see you again under any circmstances, nor will I write again or speak to you on the telephone. 'I make this definite and final decision because I feel sure that it will be best for your future and mine.'
In these words Mrs Dagmar Imogene Dillon (formerly Halsted) ended her romance with Henry Charles Dill-on, an officer of the Railway Depart-ment, now stationed at Sydney, but formerly of Kempsey, where he was married, on February 23, 1935.
Miss Halsted was born at Bingara. Her father was principal of the drapery firm of that name in Kempsey.
Dillon was stationed at Kempsey for some 12 months after his marriage, he lold the judge in Divorce last week, when applying for a dissolution of the bonds on the ground of desertion.
He was moved to Thirroul on transfer.
The pair discussed future plans, according to the husband. He said he would go ahead and look for a suitable residence. He advised his wife to have their furniture stored and suggested that she should go back to her people. He said she agreed to this.
At that time she was still engaged in her father's business.
Dillon said that he could not get a house in the seaside village, but he managed to secure a suitable apart-ment and wrote asking his wife to join him.
This is what he received by way of reply: — Never Change. Smith-street, Kempsey, 9/6/36.
Dear Harry, — I am writing as promised. I am sorry I can't change my mind and go back to you.
As I have told you, I cannot en-dure the unhappiness which you have caused me during the first year of our married life.
I feel sure you could not alter or that I would be happy ever again.
Mr. Thorn came to me and said he had seen you in Sydney. Nothing he had to say would cause me to change my mind.
I will not see you again under any circumstances nor will I write again or speak to you on the phone. DAGMAR.
The Judge: She speaks of unhap-piness. What does that mean?
Dillon: Differences brought about by her father and mother interfering in our domestic affairs.
From Thirroul Dillon was transfer red to Lithgow, where he remained three years, then to St. Leonards, and finally to headquarters at Sydney.
Donald Lett, of Austinmer, with whom Dillon boarded, and Leslie J. Moroney, of the Court House Hotel. Lithgow, where the petitioner resided for three years, gave corroborative evidence.
The judge granted a decree nisi.³
Dagmar married John Francis HUDSON on 23 May 1942 at Presbyterian Manse, Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia.⁴

Appears in a newspaper article on on 26 May 1942 at at Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, Quietly married at the Presbyterian Manse, by the Rev. G. M. Scott on Saturday night were Miss Dagmar Halsted, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Halsted, of Queanbeyan, and Corporal John Hudson, of Dubbo camp, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. P. Hudson, of Melbourne.⁴

     Her married name was HALSTED.
Mary Muzzelle O'NEILL was born on 6 March 1896.¹
Mary married Hubert Elliott HALSTED, son of John HALSTED and Elizabeth Adeline HACKETT, on 26 January 1919 at Australia.¹
Her husband, Hubert, died in 1967 at Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Mary died in September 1987 at Australia at the age of 91.