This newsletter highlights a successful Windsor history tour and features an article on the Lindlegreen Barn, which was added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 2018. The issue also reports the sad news of Fran Hassall's passing and includes a proposal for a Tahiti visit in March 2027. Several new titles have been added to the Hassall Family Bibliography, and the "Hassall Heritage" section examines Macquarie Hassall's grave.

Continuing from previous newsletters it includes details for the upcoming online Annual General Meeting on August 6th, 2025, ongoing online sessions for various family lines, calls for volunteers, and updates on the publication of the second edition of The Hassall Family.

This newsletter announces a one-day tour in Windsor, NSW, focusing on the Hassall family's early years in the colony, including visits to Rouse Hill Farm, Ebenezer, and St. Matthew's Anglican Church. It also features news about new members, family line updates (Susannah and William Shelley, James and Catherine), and information on ordering Hassall mugs. The "Hassall Heritage" section discusses the significance of John Marsden's dress, and there's a new article about "A Famous Old Family" found in the Penrith newspaper.

This edition reports on the 2024-25 Annual General Meeting, where the outgoing committee was renewed. It highlights the success of the Queensland reunion in July 2024 and the growth of the HFHA Facebook page, along with updates on family line coordinators and ongoing projects. A key article delves into "The First Melbourne Cup" winner, Archer, and the Hassall family's connection to early Australian horse breeding, as well as a story about Michael Shelley titled "Australian Gospel" and "Spooky experiences" by Ann Brockhurst.

This newsletter provides a detailed recap of the Hassall Family Reunion held in Kenilworth and Brisbane from July 5th to 7th, 2024, including the program and various presentations. It also features information about Thomas Hassall's alma mater, Diocesan College, and volunteering opportunities within the Association. New additions to the bibliography are listed, with descriptions of their relevance to the Hassall family.

This newsletter focuses on the final plans for the upcoming Hassall Family Reunion in Kenilworth and Brisbane from July 5th to 7th, 2024, including a draft program. It also includes an article about Thomas Hassall's alma mater in Wales and details about the Thomas Hassall Anglican College's "Hassall Gift" relay race and 25th Anniversary plans. The newsletter further discusses the Hassall Family Papers transcription project, including a digital volunteers tour and the use of AI in transcription.

This newsletter highlights upcoming efforts including a Queensland meeting in July, a new Hassall Heritage project in Sydney around August, and continued transcription of the Hassall Family Papers. It features an unpublished article by Jean Stewart, a report on the James and Catherine family line's annual meeting in Melbourne, and an obituary for Ian Litchfield. The newsletter also requests expressions of interest for a triple wedding reenactment planned for July 2024 in Queensland.

This edition outlines the Association's five-year plan (2024-2028) focusing on research, other early settler families, and insights into Australian culture, alongside continued newsletters, website development, and family line interactions. It also details a farewell dinner for Ross Whelan, former Principal of Thomas Hassall Anglican College, and provides updates on the Thomas Hassall and Anne Marsden and Susannah Hassall and William Shelley family lines. Upcoming events mentioned include the annual Wattle Park Hassall Picnic in Victoria and the Queensland reunion in July 2024.

This newsletter provides a report on the HFHA Annual General Meeting held online on August 2nd, endorsing the previous year's minutes, reports, and office bearers. It highlights key achievements including the successful May reunion, growth in newsletters and the Facebook page, establishment of the HFHA website, convening of online "family line" meetings, and progress on various Association projects. A feature article delves into the history of "Lynne Grove House" in Corinda, Brisbane, detailing its early European history and its connection to the Hassall family through land purchases.

This newsletter focuses heavily on the successful Hassall Family Reunion held from May 5th to 8th, 2023, providing a detailed recap of events. It covers optional tours of historic sites in Cobbitty, Camden, and Narellan (Denbigh, St Paul's Anglican Church, Camden Museum, Old St Thomas Chapel), an opening reception in Parramatta, and the main day at Thomas Hassall Anglican College with guest speakers and family-line sessions. The report also includes summaries from the Thomas, Samuel, Jonathan, Susannah, and James family line meetings, and details an optional tour to O'Connell/Bathurst and the Windsor District.

This edition serves as a call for registration for the upcoming Hassall Family Reunion in May 2023, outlining the main program and optional events. It details the itinerary, including tours of historic sites like Denbigh, Camden Museum, St Paul's Anglican Church, and an opening reception at Parramatta. The newsletter also provides information on the Saturday program at Thomas Hassall Anglican College, featuring guest speakers and family line sessions, and outlines Sunday's activities in Parramatta (history walk, St John's Cemetery, St John's Cathedral). Optional tours to O'Connell/Bathurst and the Windsor District are also described. A new section highlights Thomas Hassall's Scotts Bible and its inscriptions.

This newsletter provides an update on the planning for the 2023 Hassall Family Reunion, including site visits in Parramatta (Old Government House, St John's Cemetery, St John's Cathedral, Parramatta City Council, Hambledon Cottage) and in Middleton Grange, Cobbitty, and Camden (Thomas Hassall Anglican College, Denbigh, Camden Historical Society, John Burge). It includes a preliminary program for the four-day reunion and lists registration prices. Additionally, it announces new life members, reminds existing members about renewals, and encourages volunteering opportunities, particularly for a website setup and transcription of family papers. The newsletter also features an article on identifying and restoring Hassall graves and highlights an article featuring Samuel Hassall descendant Ian Litchfield.

This newsletter outlines the continuing plans for the 2023 Hassall Family Reunion, detailing consultations with Thomas Hassall Anglican College, Parramatta City Council, St John's Cathedral, and St John's Cemetery. It provides a broad outline of the program, including optional tours and activities at the college and in Parramatta. The newsletter also reports on a Sydney Research meeting held in April, which included discussions on the Hassall Family Papers transcription project, the Hassall Heritage Project, and presentations on the Ann Hassall & Robert MacKay Campbell family line and the photo albums of Florence Jessie Howell. It welcomes new life members, discusses membership renewal, and summarizes the Chairperson's report from the 2022 Annual General Meeting, emphasizing the benefits of membership and the expansion of the Association's networks.

This newsletter announces the Sydney Research Meeting for April 12th at the State Library of New South Wales, detailing its program which includes updates on the Hassall Family Papers Transcription Project and Hassall Heritage Project, and presentations on specific family lines. It also provides information on upcoming online "family-line" meetings and the Annual General Meeting in May 2022. The newsletter highlights the next Hassall Family reunion in May 2023 in Western Sydney and Parramatta, and invites volunteers for various Association projects, particularly website setup and genealogical work. Additionally, it includes obituaries for Linda Robinson from the Samuel Hassall & Lucy Mileham family line and Geoff Hassall from the Jonathan Hassall & Mary Rouse family line. An article discusses the Lindlegreen Barn at O'Connell, built for Thomas Hassall, and upcoming bicentenary celebrations in Tonga for Mary Hassall & Rev Walter Lawry.

This newsletter outlines plans for 2022-2023, including online and in-person family line meetings, the 2022 AGM (virtual via Zoom on May 5th at 7:30 PM NSW time), and a family reunion in mid-2023 at Thomas Hassall College. It also announces a membership renewal date shift to June 30th, 2022, volunteering opportunities for website setup and genealogical work, and shares news of the passing of Hubert Hume Hassall and Kenneth Richard Harpur. An article on Reverend Thomas Hassall's early church work in Bathurst is also featured.

This edition reports on the first Annual General Meeting of the Hassall Family History Association (HFHA), acknowledging Huon and Fran Hassall as honorary life members, and introduces the new executive committee. It details plans for 2021, including strengthening ties with Thomas Hassall Anglican College, progressing the Hassall Family Papers Transcription Project, and preliminary planning for a 2023 family reunion. Upcoming online activities like transcription project reviews and a talk on Hassall Family genealogy are listed, alongside an article discussing the authenticity and origins of various Hassall family portraits.

This newsletter announces changes to the secretariat with Huon and Fran Hassall's retirement from their long-standing administrative roles, and introduces Alison Shaw as Acting Secretary and John Brooks as Acting Treasurer. It also details an online meeting with "Family Line" coordinators, reiterates the Association's purposes and membership fees, and outlines plans for 2021, including a virtual AGM on Saturday, April 17th, and new online research meetings focusing on transcription and genealogy projects. An article on the WW2 career of William Rowland Wheatcroft (Billy) Howell is also included.

This newsletter features reminiscences of Albert Edward Mitchell Hassall, offering a fascinating account of early life on the Monaro district, including the arduous journey to 'Wombrook' and the challenges of sheep raising. It details the daily life and practices of shepherds, including Aboriginal workers, and the methods of making damper and leather jacket. The article also provides insights into wool production, transportation, and the general hardships faced by early settlers.

This newsletter confirms the postponement of the 2020 Hassall Family Commemoration event due to COVID-19, while assuring continued distribution of the newsletter for historical news. It lists the members of the Bicentenary working group and introduces the Hassall Family History Coordination group with representatives for different family lines. A significant article details the World War One service of James Samuel Hassall's grandsons, including biographical information for Arthur Gordon Brown, Stuart Gordon Brown, and Eric Marsden Hassall.

This newsletter announces the postponement of the 2020 Hassall Family Commemoration event to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides an overview of the annual research meeting held at the State Library of New South Wales, highlighting the Association's aims, updates on membership and finances, and a demonstration of the online transcription tool for the Hassall Family papers. The newsletter also features an article on Captain Charles Bishop of the Nautilus and discusses the concept of "madness" in the early colony of New South Wales.

This newsletter provides an update on the plans for the Hassall Family 2020 Commemoration event, outlining the program spanning from Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th, and mentioning key venues like Parramatta and Thomas Hassall College. It announces the publication of "Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall: the History of their Family in Australia 1798 to early 1900s" by Jean Stewart, including purchasing details. The newsletter also highlights the completion of digitization for the Hassall Family papers at the State Library of New South Wales and features an article on Silo Art at Weethalle and a book review of "By Bible, Hammer & Compass."

This newsletter reports on the Hassall Family History Association's 2019 meeting, including the decision to change the group's name to "Association" and the establishment of a committee to organize the Rowland Hassall 2020 bicentenary event from September 25th-27th. It details discussions with Geoffrey Barker, Curator at the State Library of New South Wales, regarding digitization of Hassall family papers and the possibility of member donations to support this project. The newsletter also describes a planning visit to Parramatta to explore historical sites related to the Hassall family and provides an update on Jean Stewart's forthcoming book on the family history.

This newsletter announces plans for an event in August 2020 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Rowland Hassall's passing, aiming to bring together descendants and deepen understanding of the family's origins in Australia. It highlights the formation of a working group for this event and calls for volunteers for family line representatives. The newsletter also reports on the opening of the Rawdon Middleton VC Sports Complex at Thomas Hassall Anglican College and a subsequent informal meeting at Denbigh, along with an update on Jean Stewart's forthcoming Hassall Family History Book.

This newsletter summarizes the Hassall Family History Group meeting at the State Library of New South Wales, noting discussions with Library staff about acquiring original documents and digitizing Hassall papers, as well as ways members can assist. It provides an update on membership growth and finances, including the agreement to set a voluntary annual fee of $10 per household. The newsletter also reports on the progress of Jean Stewart's "Hassall Family Book" and discusses future events, including the opening of the Rawden Middleton VC Sports Complex and planning for the 2020 commemoration of Rowland Hassall's death.

This newsletter announces the 2018 Hassall Family History Group meeting at the State Library of New South Wales on Friday, April 27th, from 10 am to 2 pm, where attendees will discuss 2017 reports, research updates, and future plans. It also features a significant transcription by David N.H. Hassall of a previously difficult-to-read letter from Rowland Hassall, dated September 1st, 1799. This letter provides a detailed update to the London Missionary Society on his experiences in Tahiti and New South Wales between August 1797 and September 1799, offering rare insights into those formative years.

This newsletter presents Part III of Jean Stewart's "A Tale of Three Missionaries," focusing on the life of William Shelley after his arrival in Parramatta, his friendship with Rowland Hassall, and his carpentry trade. It details his subsequent move to Tahiti, marriage to Elizabeth Bean, and his significant involvement in both missionary work and commercial ventures, including the controversial trade in spirits and pork. Shelley's entrepreneurial spirit and his efforts to establish an economic base for the mission are highlighted.

This newsletter provides a comprehensive recap of the 2017 Hassall Family History Group Research Meeting at the State Library of New South Wales on January 17th, where members viewed family papers and listened to various talks. Key presentations included an overview of the group's origins and purposes by Graham Hassall, updates on Jean Stewart's forthcoming revised family history book, and David N.H. Hassall's statistical analysis of Hassall descendants. The meeting fostered connections among family members and discussed the significance of the Hassall legacy in Australian history.

This newsletter outlines the program for the 2017 Research Meeting at the State Library of New South Wales on January 17th, inviting interested family members to view displays and participate in discussions. It also features Part I of Jean Stewart's "A Tale of Three Missionaries," which delves into Rowland Hassall's background as a silk weaver in Coventry and his spiritual calling to missionary work. The article vividly describes the voyage of the ship Duff in 1796, carrying the first London Missionary Society missionaries to the South Seas, and the simple, pious nature of their mission.

This newsletter includes an insightful article titled "A matter of numbers" by David N.H. Hassall, which offers a mathematical estimation of the vast number of descendants of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall over their first six generations. It also vividly recounts the perilous journey of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall to Tahiti as missionaries aboard The Duff, the difficulties they faced with local populations, and their providential escape to Sydney on the ship Nautilus after a stormy period. The article emphasizes the surprising spread of the Hassall family through female lines, far outnumbering those who carry the Hassall surname.

This newsletter reports on the successful Hassall Family Research and Discovery Day held at the State Library of New South Wales on January 20th, 2016, attended by 30 participants who explored the Library's extensive Hassall family holdings. Key discussions included John Burge's presentation on Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall's land holdings, Jean Stewart's ongoing research into prominent Hassall and related families, and Angela Lind's interest in WWI memoirs. The event also sparked plans for future activities such as producing regular newsletters, holding annual meetings at 'Denbigh', digitizing Hassall family correspondence, and making Jean Stewart's manuscript more accessible to members.

This newsletter reports on the January 2015 meeting at Thomas Hassall Anglican College, where Hassall family representatives discussed fostering closer ties with the College and the re-establishment of the family newsletter. It features an excerpt from Dr. Niel Gunson's paper on the Hassalls' profound contribution to Australia's development, emphasizing their historical significance and the diverse achievements of their descendants, including explorers, churchmen, and scholars. The newsletter also celebrates the official naming of Hassall Park in O'Connell, NSW, and the unveiling of a new Heritage Sign, marking a tangible recognition of the family's legacy.

This newsletter delves into the life of Reverend William Walker, a Methodist missionary closely connected with the Hassall family through his marriage to Eliza Cordelia Hassall. It highlights his intellectual relationship with Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane, noting their shared interests in astronomy, science, and government, and touches upon his significant, though often unrecognized, influence on the early colonial administration. The newsletter also briefly mentions Peter Procter's book "Second Thoughts: Walker, Hassall & Hebblewhite," which provides a more detailed account of Walker's life and contributions, particularly his unique efforts to learn Aboriginal languages and understand native populations.

This newsletter features an article about Elizabeth Marsden's wedding dress, which was displayed at the "The White Wedding Dress Exhibition" at the Bendigo Art Gallery, and is believed to have been worn by Elizabeth Fristan at her wedding to Samuel Marsden and later by their daughter Ann at her marriage to Rev. Thomas Hassall. It also includes an article by John Imrie on Samuel Marsden's pivotal role in the Australian Wool Industry, detailing his pioneering efforts in selective sheep breeding and his visionary prediction of immense national wealth from this commerce. The newsletter underscores Marsden's humble beginnings and his eventual rise as a wealthy landowner and advocate for the wool industry.

This newsletter vividly recounts a highway robbery experienced by Jonathan Hassall in May 1830, as reported in The Sydney Monitor, where he was confronted and stripped by notorious bushrangers Donohoe and Walmsley. It also details a previous incident nine months prior, where James Hassall's stores at Bolong were plundered by bushrangers, leading to an armed pursuit by James and Jonathan Hassall along with mounted police and Aboriginal trackers. These accounts offer a glimpse into the dangers and lawlessness of early colonial life in New South Wales and the Hassall family's direct encounters with such challenges.

This newsletter features an edited account by Jean Stewart on the Wildash brothers, particularly Charles Cobb Wildash, focusing on his extensive pastoral interests in New South Wales and his marriage to Mary Susannah Hassall. It details his involvement in the Hassall family's pastoral empire, including land transactions in the Upper Murray and his crucial assistance to James Mileham Hassall during the challenging trek to Wambrook on The Monaro. The article highlights the close interconnections between the Hassall and Wildash families in the development of Australian pastoral lands.

This newsletter tells the compelling story of Gabriel Marie Louis Huon de Kerilleau (also known as Gabriel Lewis), a French nobleman who fled the French Revolution and settled in Australia, eventually marrying Louisa le Sage. It details their cohabitation, eventual marriage, and the adventures of their children, including a tragic quest for a family fortune in France that ended in shipwreck and loss. The newsletter also reports on the proposed sale of Wonnaminta Station in far north-west NSW, highlighting its history and current condition, including Sidney Kidman's past ownership and the property's recovery from overgrazing.

This newsletter introduces Andrew Hamilton Hume and Elizabeth More Kennedy, best known as the parents of the famed Australian explorer Hamilton Hume, emphasizing Elizabeth's resilient character and her vital role in their children's education despite Andrew's turbulent nature. It details Andrew's challenging life, including a shipwreck and constant struggles with authority, and excerpts from James Mileham Hassall's personal historical notes on the Hassall and Mileham families. These notes provide a personal perspective on the family's early colonial experiences and their connections to other prominent figures.

This newsletter celebrates the Mitchell Library's centenary, highlighting its invaluable collection of historical documents, including the substantial Hassall Collection, made possible by the foresight and generosity of its benefactor, David Scott Mitchell. It also introduces Merryll Hope's new reference book, "Hassalls & Marsdens of Early Bathurst & O'Connell," which comprehensively details the involvement of the Hassall and Marsden families in the early development of the Bathurst and O'Connell areas. The newsletter includes intriguing extracts from Hope's book, covering topics such as early church connections, childbirth tragedies, and tensions with the original Aboriginal inhabitants, illustrating the complex realities of colonial life.

This newsletter continues the "Faces of Sacrifice" series, focusing on the WWI service of two Hassall family members. It details the distinguished career and tragic death of Lieutenant Raymond Langley Hassall in France, just weeks before the Armistice, including excerpts from his commanding officer's glowing report and his own light-hearted comments about the war. The newsletter also covers Lieutenant Rowland Thomas ("Top") Hassall's service in Gallipoli, Egypt, and Palestine, his survival of the war with only a football injury, and his significant contributions to public life in Braidwood after his return.

This newsletter, titled "Faces of Sacrifice," continues to detail family members who served in the Australian armed forces, including those who lost their lives. It specifically highlights the WWI service and death of Gunner Eric Marsden Hassall and the remarkable WWII career and death of Lieutenant William Rowland Wheatcroft Howell in Ethiopia and New Guinea, the latter being recognized by Emperor Haile Selassie. The newsletter also provides further names and brief details of other Hassall descendants who served, including Hector Hassall, Bruce Everard Hassall, Richard Arthur Hassall, and Robert Ransom Hassall, and corrects an error regarding "Top" Hassall's WWI service, confirming his distinguished military career.

This newsletter begins the "Faces of Sacrifice" series, commemorating Hassall family members who served in the Australian armed forces, particularly those killed in action. It provides details on Reginald Francis Meade (WWII, Malaya), Frank Middleton Hassall (WWI, France), Arthur Wellesley Oakes (WWI, Gallipoli), Francis Joseph Wild (WWI, France), and Eric Marsden Hassall (WWI, France). The newsletter also lists numerous other family members who served in various conflicts, acknowledging the extensive participation of Hassall descendants in Australia's military history. A significant portion is dedicated to an extract from the harrowing WWI diary of Sergeant AA Barwick, offering a graphic first-hand account of trench warfare and a failed attack in 1916.

This newsletter focuses on Elizabeth Price, an often-overlooked ancestor, believed to be the convict mother of Lucy Hassall/Howell and early partner of Dr. James Mileham. It explores the challenges of confirming Elizabeth Price's identity among several convicts of the same name and provides details of her trial and transportation. The newsletter also discusses James Mileham's later marriage to Susannah Kable and the connections between the Hassall, Mileham, and Kable families, including Lucy Hassall's eventual residence at Macquarie Grove. An interview with Catherine Elizabeth Hope (née Hassall), born in 1825, offers a vivid personal account of early colonial life, her parents (Rev. Thomas Hassall and Ann Marsden), and the convict settlement at Port Macquarie.

This newsletter commemorates the 11th anniversary of the 1998 Bicentenary Celebrations of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall's arrival in Australia by reprinting the memorable opening address by Paul Brunton, Senior Curator of Manuscripts at the State Library of NSW. Brunton emphasizes the Hassall family's profound yet often unacknowledged influence on early Australian society, highlighting their extensive and remarkably preserved historical papers, which offer unique insights into colonial life and commerce. The newsletter also features a historical account of St. Matthew's Church at Windsor, built and consecrated twice due to poor workmanship, with young Rev. Thomas Hassall assisting in its second opening. A fascinating "believe it or not" story about a stolen diamond buried at Yarralumla, possibly involving Rev. James Hassall, is also included.

This newsletter features a collection of unidentified old family photographs from Audrey Archibald of Christchurch, New Zealand, prompting readers to help identify individuals like Edna Jean Hassall and potential Howells or Stevens. It includes "History Snippets from Correspondents" covering diverse topics such as corrections to the Oakes family history, aboriginal students at the Parramatta Native Institution, baptisms performed by Rev. Thomas Hassall, and information on William Vandermealen Wild, including a poem by Henry Kendall. The newsletter also reports on the inspection and fundraising efforts for the restoration of James Mileham and Anne Isabella Hassall's grave at Gegedzerick Church, and discusses Rowland Hassall's early reconnaissance of the Bathurst and O'Connell Plains for grazing in 1815. An extraordinary sequel to the death of Lt. Francis Halliday in 1918, involving a nurse who cared for him, is also recounted.

This newsletter features "The Great Halliday Muster - Part 2," continuing to provide detailed information on the descendants of Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes and their connections to the Hassall family through marriage. It highlights the extensive intermarriages between the Halliday, Wild, and Hassall families, detailing various branches and individuals. The newsletter also includes an article titled "Old Wives' Tales," which recounts anecdotes and common beliefs from the early colonial era, such as methods for determining the paternity of babies and the belief in the moon's influence on various aspects of life.

This newsletter begins "The Great Halliday Muster - Part 1," an extensive compilation of genealogical information on the descendants of Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes, whose daughter Susannah Kable married Dr. James Mileham (Lucy Hassall's father). It details the interconnections between the Kable, Mileham, Hassall, and particularly the Wild and Halliday families, offering a rich source of historical data. The newsletter also features a charming article about a "Fairy Story House" in Braidwood, believed to have been designed by a Mrs. Hassall, describing its unique architectural features and its appeal to local children.

This newsletter focuses on "The Hassall Family's involvement with the Goldfields," detailing the family's presence in regions like the Turon goldfields during the mid-19th century and their adaptations to the gold rush economy. It highlights the career of Arthur Wallace Hassall, a prominent solicitor in Deniliquin who later moved to the Coolgardie goldfields in Western Australia and was known for his sporting prowess. The newsletter also shares a piece from "The Hassall Family Papers" by Mary Hassall, describing a family's journey by steamer and stagecoach to visit their cousin "Arthur" on the goldfields, offering a personal glimpse into the logistics and challenges of such travel.

This newsletter is dedicated to the bicentenary of James Samuel Hassall's birth, who was born on November 11, 1807, and became known as the "Galloping Parson of Goulburn." It provides a biographical sketch of James Samuel Hassall's life, highlighting his deep connection to the Hassall family legacy, his extensive parish work across vast territories, and his significant contributions to the Church of England in Australia. The newsletter also includes details about the family gathering held to celebrate this bicentenary, emphasizing his enduring legacy as a tireless clergyman.

This newsletter features an article titled "The Story of the Hassall Bells," recounting the history of two church bells, one from St. Matthew's Church, Windsor, and the other from St. Peter's, Campbelltown, both closely associated with the Hassall family. It discusses the relocation and eventual fate of these bells, highlighting their historical significance to the churches and the family. The newsletter also includes an update on the financial status of the Hassall Family History Group.

Building on the previous newsletter, this edition continues to recount the life of George Spencer Oakes, a key figure linked to the Hassall family through marriage. It expands on his public life in Queensland, particularly his instrumental contributions to the sugar industry and his ventures into sugar milling and cattle breeding. The newsletter emphasizes his persistence, entrepreneurial spirit, and overall positive impact on his community.

This newsletter provides an initial exploration of the life and career of George Spencer Oakes, a significant figure connected to the Hassall family. It delves into his family background and his early life, setting the stage for his later accomplishments. The newsletter begins to highlight his influential role in establishing the sugar industry in Queensland, emphasizing his pioneering spirit in developing new methods for sugar production.

This newsletter focuses on "Milford," the historic O'Connell property owned by the Hassall family, detailing its construction and its significance as a family home. It traces its ownership through several generations, including James Mileham Hassall, and discusses the challenges of maintaining such a historical estate. The newsletter also includes details on the family's financial report and updates on the progress of the Hassall Family History Group's activities, including plans for future newsletters and research projects.

This newsletter features an article on "Mulgoa in the Early Days," describing the early colonial settlement and the establishment of St. Thomas' Church, built by Thomas Hassall. It highlights the close relationship between the Hassall and Cox families and their shared efforts in developing the area. The newsletter also provides an update on the Hassall Family History Group's financial situation, reports on the latest committee meeting, and notes the ongoing efforts to make the "Hassall Family" bicentenary book available on CD and potentially online.

This newsletter celebrates the successful inaugural presentation of the Hassall Family Shield at Thomas Hassall Anglican College, awarded to Rebecca Deas for her all-round academic and community contributions, with Jean and Hassall Lawry of New Zealand presenting the award. It includes a moving speech from the Headmaster, Dr. Bryan Cowling, acknowledging the Hassall family's enduring legacy. The newsletter also features an insightful article on the life of Sarah Hassall, daughter of Rowland and Elizabeth, detailing her marriage to William Shelley, her role as a mother, and the challenges she faced, including her husband's imprisonment.

This newsletter features a detailed article by Merryll Hope on the first Hassall family burial in Australia, that of infant Rowland Hassall (1798-1802), whose grave is marked on his grandfather's monument at St. John's Cemetery, Parramatta. It explores the reasons for the child's burial at Parramatta and the significance of the monument, which also records the deaths of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall. The newsletter also provides an update on the financial state of the History Group, noting strong support for the Hassall Family Shield project, and encourages members to contribute their family stories for future newsletters.

This newsletter discusses the challenges of accurately recording births, deaths, and marriages in early colonial Australia, often due to scattered populations and itinerant clergy like Rowland Hassall. It highlights Rowland's significant role in establishing the first Congregational Church in Sydney and features an article on the early life of Thomas Hassall, emphasizing his extensive pastoral duties as the "Galloping Parson." The newsletter also includes "History Snippets" from correspondents, covering topics such as the life of Robert Hassall, the discovery of a family bible, and corrections to family records, along with a report on the history group's finances.

This newsletter features an extensive article on "Denbigh," the historic Cobbitty property that was home to Reverend Thomas Hassall, detailing its architecture, history, and current restoration efforts. It includes an account of a "Back to Cobbitty" open day, with historical re-enactments and church services. The newsletter also provides updates on the Hassall Family Shield, noting its planned presentation in December 2005, and discusses the ongoing digitization of family documents and a proposed trip to Denbigh by Thomas Hassall Anglican College students.

This newsletter announces the significant donation of valuable Hassall family papers and photographs to the State Library of New South Wales by David Peter and Robin Terrence Hassall. It highlights the collection's breadth, including personal letters from James Mileham Hassall, property records, and literary items, providing a rich resource for family history. The newsletter also features Merryll Hope's extensive list of corrections and additions to "The Hassall Family" bicentenary book, addressing various historical details and typographical errors found across different chapters.

This newsletter provides an update on the newly prepared Hassall Family Shield, which will be presented annually at the Thomas Hassall Anglican College to a deserving senior student starting in 2005. It features glowing feedback from Dr. Bryan Cowling, the Headmaster, expressing delight at this prestigious award that encapsulates the "Hassall Spirit." The newsletter also includes a detailed research piece by Jean Stewart on the life of Samuel Otoo Hassall Junior, detailing his pastoral ventures in Queensland and his tragic, lonely death by suicide on Fanning River Station in 1881.

This newsletter delves into the controversial placement of Rowland Hassall on the "All-Time Australian Rich List" by Professor William Rubinstein, calculated proportionally to GDP at his death. Peter Procter provides a critical analysis of this assessment, comparing Rowland's landholdings to other prominent early settlers and questioning the methodology. The newsletter also clarifies that Rowland Hassall was never an ordained minister ("man of the cloth") and recounts his difficult experiences as a missionary in Tahiti, which led to his relocation to Sydney. It invites family to an open day at "Denbigh" and announces the Thomas Hassall Anglican College's approval of an annual Hassall Family Shield award.

This newsletter features a personal letter from Anne Isabella Hassall (née Hume) to her brother-in-law Samuel Otoo Hassall in 1865, offering insights into colonial life and the challenges faced by those on the land. It also acknowledges the State Library of NSW's significant work in cataloguing the Hassall collection, to which the Hassall Family Bicentenary Organisation donated $8,000. Additionally, it announces the availability of the "Hassall Family" bicentenary book on CD and provides an update on the online version of the family history.

This inaugural newsletter celebrates Reverend Thomas Hassall's recognition as an "Australian hero" with an effigy displayed at Parliament House, Canberra, as part of the Peoplescape project. It highlights the growing involvement of the Hassall family with Thomas Hassall Anglican College, including the official opening of the new "J" Block by Huon Hassall. The newsletter also discusses plans to make the family history available online, reports on bushfire damage to St. Thomas Church in Mulgoa, and lists bicentenary mementos still available for purchase.

This inaugural newsletter announces the Hassall Family Bicentenary celebration planned for May 1998, commemorating 200 years since Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall's arrival in Australia. It highlights their significant contributions to the Australian wool industry and the establishment of the church, including their son Thomas starting the first Sunday School. The newsletter outlines the reunion's objectives, proposed activities in Cobbitty and Camden, and initial financial plans, encouraging family members to register and donate.

This newsletter provides an update on the Bicentenary planning, confirming the main activities for May 16-17, 1998, centered around Parramatta and Cobbitty. It emphasizes the need for volunteers, particularly an archivist to assemble family artifacts and a transcriber for old documents, and seeks information on the historic "Morrowolga" property. The newsletter also shares interesting historical tidbits about the Hassall family, including Rowland's extensive landholdings and the continued interest in "Currency Lass," a book based on Mary Cover Hassall's diaries.

This issue focuses on Rowland Hassall's life story, detailing his journey from a silk weaver in Coventry to a missionary in Tahiti and ultimately a prominent figure in early New South Wales. It highlights his role in the Australian wool industry alongside Samuel Marsden and John Macarthur. The newsletter also provides an update on registrations for the Bicentenary, noting the high number of descendants from Samuel Otoo Hassall, and encourages more female descendants to come forward.

This newsletter details the evolving plans for the Bicentenary reunion, including a welcome reception, official opening, barbecue, and family dinners. It announces the use of the Hassall family's medieval Coat of Arms as a symbol for the event and proudly shares that the Hassall Family Bicentenary has become the 2000th Founding Member of the Custodians of the State Library of NSW. The newsletter also recounts Rowland Hassall's near-death experience from black measles, which led to his dedication to serving God.

This newsletter addresses the challenging search for an accurate likeness of Rowland Hassall, debunking previously published images and seeking information from family members. It continues the "On this day..." series, tracking Rowland and Elizabeth's journey to Tahiti 200 years prior, and appeals for old photographs or paintings of second and third-generation Hassalls for the upcoming family history book. The issue also calls for participation in a Reunion Art Exhibition and provides details on an "early brush with death" Rowland experienced in Australia.

This newsletter unveils the special Bicentenary Arms, Crest, and Motto ("Semper Fidelis" - Always Faithful), which will be featured on various mementoes. It provides a detailed, provisional program for the reunion weekend (May 15-17, 1998), including registration, bus tours, a welcome reception, official opening, barbecue, family dinner, and a Bicentenary church service. The newsletter also outlines plans for professional children's entertainment during the Saturday events.

This crucial newsletter serves as the final call for registrations for the Bicentenary event, emphasizing the January 31, 1998 deadline for bookings. It includes the official Registration Forms, Memento Order Form, Children's Entertainment Form, and a form for registering historical artifacts. The newsletter also introduces what appears to be the first authentic portraits of Rowland and Elizabeth Hassall and announces that the Hassall Family Bicentenary Association Inc. has been formed, securing a $1000 grant for the official family book.

With the Bicentenary just weeks away, this newsletter provides an updated program and announces a half-price registration fee for single-day attendance. It confirms the display of the extensive Hassall Family Tree and the launch of "The Hassall History" book, including a newly uncovered drawing of Rowland Hassall as a blacksmith in Tahiti. The newsletter also details property visits to former Hassall residences like Denbigh and Macquarie Grove, and reminds attendees about pre-booking children's entertainment.

This newsletter enthusiastically reports on the "great success" of the Bicentenary event, with over 600 participants attending from around the world. Highlights include the launch of "The Hassall History" book, a moving pageant re-enacting the triple wedding of Rowland's children, and the extensive family history/artifacts display. The newsletter also mentions the well-attended Bicentennial Dinner and a memorable Thanksgiving Service at St Paul's Church, concluding with a financial success and plans to use surplus funds for cataloguing Hassall papers and grave restoration.

This final newsletter from the Bicentenary Committee announces the formation of the Hassall Family History Group to continue family research. It provides a detailed financial wrap-up, revealing a nearly $9000 surplus, with $8000 transferred to the State Library of NSW for cataloguing the Hassall papers to make them more accessible for historical research. The newsletter also notes the establishment of the "Thomas Hassall Anglican College" and invites interested individuals to a presentation on the cataloguing of the Hassall Papers at the Mitchell Library.