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Date Posted: 14:17:52 05/04/05 Wed
Author: John Owen
Author Host/IP: gos-ts1-2600.tpgi.com.au / 202.7.171.22
Subject: James Collins Bombala NSW

I am trying to track down information on my Great Grandfather, James Collins. I believe he was born c.1848 in Sydney and then became a selector/settler at Haydon Springs, Bombala, NSW. He married Selena Arnold on 3 Jan 1874 at St Andrew's Nimmitabel NSW. It would appear that they had twelve children, including twin girls. Their 7th born was Henry d'Arcy who was my grandfather.
James was clearly a "colourful character". He gave no information about himself on official documents (Wedding, Children's Birth, etc). He claimed to have changed his name from Macarthur-Onslow to Collins which I have been able to disprove. My Aunt testifies to seeing him light cigars with one pound notes when she was a child.
Any information anybody might have would be appreciated.

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