Sarah Jane COLE [1267]

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The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 1 Mar 1935 Page 2 Family Notices
The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 21 Feb 1936 Page 3 Family Notices
The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 26 Feb 1937 Page 3 Family Notices
The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 4 Mar 1938 Page 3 Family Notices
The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 1 Mar 1940 Page 3 Family Notices
In Memoriam.
ROBINS.- In fond memory of my dear husband, Henry, who died on 26th February, 1930; also, my dear son, Leslie Cambridge, who passed away at Marble Bar, 10th January, 1929.
Ever remembered.
- Inserted by Mrs Robins, Erica.
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The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 22 Nov 1935 Page 3
MOE GIRL GUIDES.
MOE GIRL GUIDES.
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An exhibition of work done by members of the Moe Girl Guide Company was held in the Kindergarten Hall, on Wednesday afternoon.

Among the visitors were Rev. F. W. Miller, of Leongatha, who opened the proceedings, Commissioner Dickson and Captain Dann, of Yallourn, and Mrs Robins, of Erica, [ uncertain of which Mrs Robins this is] who was the first president of the Moe Girl Guide Committee.

Rev. Perry was also present, and expressed his willingness to assist the Guide movement in any way he could.
A euchre tournament was played, Mrs W. Hartley annexing the trophy, Mrs L. Burgess securing the "booby.'' Competitions were won by Mesdames E. Dann and A. R. Moore.

Following the judging of the guides' work by Mesdames G. B. McDonald and F. Ladd, some of the work was disposed of, the proceeds going into the guides' funds. Members of the committee, of whom Mesdames Ringin (president), McDonald, Flewin and Bone were present, provided a very enjoyable afternoon-Tea, in the serving of which they were assisted by Misses S- Ringin, D. Bone and B. Bliss. The funds of the committee will benefit as a result of the afternoon's program.
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954) Mon 4 Apr 1938 Page 14 ARARAT.
NHILL .
Former residents of Nhlll from New South Wales and several parts of Victoria, were present at the 60th anniversary services of the Kiata Methodist Church, and numbered 158.
The oldest visitor, Mrs. Robins, of Trafalgar, cut the birthday cake, which was distributed.

The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 19 May 1939 Page 2
Personal Pars.
Mrs. Robins, of Erica, motored from Erica to Moe to attend the surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Cook's home last week. Before returning home she spent a few days visiting various friends in Moe.
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The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 20 Sep 1940
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Family Re-union.
Family Re-union.
On the day after her youngest son's marriage, Mrs. S. Robins, of Erica, was - delighted to have a family reunion dinner at her home. Of her family of eleven, only one - the eldest (Les) - is deceased, and nine of the ten surviving members were with her on Sunday, September 8. They were;-
Stan (Trafalgar), who was accompanied by his wife and three children;
Syd (Willow Grove), with his wife and two children :
Lilian (Mrs. Marshman, of Ouyen),
Sylvia (Mrs, F. A. Wilson, of Trafalgar),
Roy (Yarragon),
Hedley (who is a gunner in Geelong AIF. camp),
Bert (Erica),
Harold (Nhill) and
Ivy (Erica).

Wally, was married on September 7, will be residing at Erica. Mrs. Robins is 78 years of age, and is still very active.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264547111

The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 14 Mar 1941 Page 3
Personal Pars.
Mrs. Robins, of Erica (formerly of Willow Grove and Moe), this week accompanied her son, Gunner Hedley Robins, on a visit to other members of the family at Trafalgar and Yarragon.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264504604

The Narracan Shire Advocate and Yallourn Brown Coal Mine, Walhalla and Thorpdale Lines Echo (Moe, Vic. : 1923 - 1943) Fri 24 Jul 1942 Page 2
80th Birthday.
80th Birthday.
Heartiest congratulations are extended to Mrs, Robins, senr., of Erica, who celebrated her 80 th birthday on Wednesday, July 15. Mrs. Robins is well-known and highly esteemed throughout this district, as for many years she resided at Willowgrove and Moe.

In a family of eight (six girls and two boys), Mrs Robins was the third child of the late Mr. and Mrs Aaron Cole, and was born at Alma, near Maryborough, in 1862. The other surviving, members of the family are Mrs P. Cole and Mrs E. Miller, of Kiata, and Mr T. Cole, of Bannockburn.

Until she was 15 years of age, Mrs Robins lived at Chinaman's Flat, and then went with her parents, brothers and sisters to Kiata. On February 26, 1884, when she was aged 21, she married Mr Henry Robins, third child of George, and Susanna Robins, at Kiata East. Their first home was at Gerung Gerung, after which they lived in Kiata until 1896, when they went to Yerong Creek, in New South Wales. They spent three years there, then moved to Hopetoun and Kiata for a few months, and came down to Seville, where they spent twelve months.

From Seville, Mr and Mrs Robins went to a farm at Willowgrove, where they resided for 21 years before coming to Moe-to the farm now owned by Mr J. S. Rees, from whence they shifted to a home (afterwards purchased by a son, Bert) in Moore Street, Moe.

During the twelve years spent in Moe, Mrs Robins lost her eldest son, Les., who, for about 21 years, had been employed on a station at Nullagine, in Western Australia. He died on January 10, 1929, and little more than a year later (on February 26, 1930-the 46th , anniversary of their wedding-day) Mr Robins passed away.

It was on September 8, 1934, that Mrs Robins left Moe for Erica, to reside with her, youngest daughter, Miss Ivy Robins, who is in charge of the office at The Purvis Stores. For some time, she also carried out the duties of postmistress, but of more recent years - since Erica grew and her bookkeeping duties increased - she has done any relieving work, and is night telephonist during alternate weeks.

Of her family of eleven, Mrs Robins still has ten living, and also has 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.'
Her family comprises -
Stan. (Trafalgar),
Syd. (Willowgrove),
Lilian (Mrs G. A. Marshman, Erica),
Sylvia (Mrs F. Wilson, Trafalgar) 4
Roy (Yarragon),
Hedley (A.I.F.,overseas),
Bert (Erica),
Harold (Salisbury,; near 1 Nhill),
Wally and Ivy (Erica).

About six weeks ago, the eldest daughter (Mrs Marshman), who had been living at Ouyen, and whose husband and two sons are in the Forces, one son having recently returned from overseas, came to reside with her mother and sister at Erica.

To mark the occasion of Mrs Robins's 80th birthday, a family party was arranged for Sunday, 12th July. Among the 17 present were Mr and Mrs Syd. Robins and their son (Harry), Mr and Mrs Roy Robins, Mrs F. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Stan Robins and three children (Nell, Pat and Ray), Mr and Mrs Wally Robins and their infant son (Bryson), Mr Bert Robins, Mrs Marshman and Miss Ivy Robins. Mrs Robins received several letters and telegrams of congratulation, also a cable from her soldier son, Gunner Hedley. Robins, who was in the Middle East when last she" heard from him. During afternoon-tea, Mrs Robins cut the lovely pink iced birthday-cake, made and decorated by Mrs Wally Robins and given by little Bryson to his grandmother. The candles were lit by the youngest member of the family, Miss Ivy Robins.

Except for rheumatics in a knee, Mrs Robins enjoys remarkably good health, and has led a very active life. Her chief interest has always been the Methodist Church, and she still knits socks for her sons. During the last war, she did a lot of work as a member of the Red Cross. Her late husband was keenly interested in the Victorian Farmers' Union when it was first formed, and Mrs. Robins took a leading part in the women's section. Her many friends wish her continued good health and many more happy - birthdays. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/264507425

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Residence: almost certainly prior to 1898 but electoral rolls start in 1903 stating they lived, 1903-1927, Willow Grove, Vic, Australia.

2. Residence: Moore Street, 1927-1935, Moe, Vic, Australia. ²⁰⁵⁶

3. Residence, 1936-1943, Erica, Victoria, Australia. ²⁰⁵⁶

Sarah married Henry ROBINS [1268] [MRIN: 379], son of George ROBINS [1301] and Susanne PASKE [1300], on 26 Feb 1884 in Ni Ni, Victoria, Australia ²⁰⁵¹.^,2052 (Henry ROBINS [1268] was born on 12 Mar 1858 in Armstrongs Rush, Vic, Australia,^2057,2058 died on 26 Feb 1930 in Moe, Vic, Australia ²⁰⁵⁹ and was buried on 28 Feb 1930 in Moe, Vic, Australia.)