Passengers stories
by their descendants.
The story of: Alexander Brand Webster. 1842- 1923. Age 24, saloon passenger.
Lots of newspaper scans - allow time to open. I have added them in chronological & best fit order. All sourced from Trove.
Note from Karina, Web Admin.
These pages are just for all the articles I found while researching Alexander Brand Webster. I have added them here for the interest of others as I found his rather fascinating. Click above to read the full bio page.
Brother William's first business prior to entering into partnership with Alexander.
Construction of the two brothers first warehouse, Mary St Brisbane
Death notice for William and Alexander's mother.
Death notice for Alexander's first wife
Marriage Notice for ABWs second wedding
Birth & Death notice for ABW & Lena's twin boys
Damage reports to their private wharf after the 1887 floods
Municipal Council meeting
ABW made many trips back to Mother England to maintain friendships and family visits and meet with his suppliers.
Death notice for William & Alexander's father
Birth & death noticed for baby girl born January 1889 - died December 1889
But wait ... there's more !! Continue to the next page for articles after ABWs death, about his company, the warehouse, the Whinstanes house and his family.