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FROM THE PRESIDENTMarch 2002

Greetings to all family and friends,

I have recently been enjoying sailkrg with my cousin, lan Mclennan, ofWooloweyah, via Yamba. Sadly, lan's wife Gwen passed away inFebruary after much sickness. Rev. Ken Mcleod conducted the funeralservice ai the Presbyterian Church in Maclean. Ian delivered theeulogy and gave a most moving account of his life with Gwen.

lan first made acquaintance with Ken Mcleod and his wife Catherine(nee Mclennan) about fifteen years ago when he was a flight stewardfor Qantas. He happened to attend to them enroute to Australia and heasked them where they were venturing. Ken replied that he had beenappointed as the Presbyterian minister in a small viltage in NSW andthat perhaps lan would not know the whereabouts of such a place.Being inquisitive lan asked exactly where and to his amazement Kenreplied that it was Maclean. Then, to Ken's surprise lan explained thatMaclean was his hometown where he had been educated and learnedthe bagpipes and that he still had a lovely home in the area. lt just goesto show what a small world we live in. Ken, Catherine and their familyhappily settled in Maclean for many years. Ken was Chieften of theLower Clarence Scottish Association while in Maclean. Eventually theyreturned to the lsle of Lewis in Scotland where Ken preached in hisGaelic tongue. After a few years they decided to retire and return toMaclean where they currently reside. Pribr to becoming a minister, Kenbelonged to the Merchant Navy. He siill enjoys being on the waier andis always eager to board lan's yachi, ihe Mary Matheson.

ln the Clarence district we have been experiencing very dry, drought-like conditions. ln fact it has been particularly dry with below averagerainfall since the floods in February 2001. I look fonrvard to Autumn andhope we see some showers in April with some cooler weather.

I hope that you all are enjoying good health. For those of you who arenot lwish you a quick recovery.

Yours Truly,

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Clan Maclennan Association Grafton Branch Newsletter April 2002

FROM THE SECRETARY

Dear Clansfolk,March 2002

Grafton branch of CIan Maclennan won the raffle for free SCOfS magazines over the nexttwelve months. We have begun advertising in this beautiful magazine and already, with justone advertisement we have received correspondence seeking information on the Clan. lf anymembers are interested, this excellent magazine on Scottish culture is available at all goodnewsagencies.

Our happy little band of lads and lassies here in Grafton are trying to keep the Clan movingalong. lt is hard when we all lead such busy lives. We have become rather active partygoersrecently though. The CIan Christmas party was held at Doll Browne's residence lastNovember. lt was an enjoyable occasion and a good crowd turned out. Several Clanmembers also gathered at the home of Barry and Helen Ellis in December to celebrate theengagement of their daughter Fiona to Adrian Borcherds. All enjoyed the afternoon tea andBBQ dinner. Fiona and Adrian received many lovely gifts. Grafton branch of the Clan gavethem a rose wood bowl and Donald Mclennan, from Sydney, gave them a lovely CIanMaclennan crest on Australian cedar wood. This year in February Clan members enjoyedthe afternoon at our new residence at Eatonsville Road.

We recently had a visit from Shirley Mclennan. Shirley has sold her home in Lalor,Melbourne, and is moving to live in Queensland. She has family there who will be able tohelp her settle in. The Clan wishes Shirley best wishes for good heatth and happiness.

Many thanks to Peg Mclennan, Harry "The Drover" and Mairi Dale for the cards and letters.It would be great to hear from more of you. Please drop me a line sometime if you can. ToClan members, wllo are feeling poorly, keep your pecker up and get well soon. Particulargood wishes go to Betty Mclennan of Grafton who has recently been in hospital.

Kind regards to all.

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Engagement Party: (L-R) Malcolm & Kae McLennan, Fiona Ellis, Donald Mclennan, Adrian Borcherds, Melba Austen,Malcolm and Thora Mcleod.

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LETTERThe following letter was received as a result of our advertising in SCOIS magazine.lf any clan members can assist Mrs Head with her er1quiries, she would be thankfulfor any information.

Mrs Fay Head2 Nulu Sfreef

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Dear Sir,

I was delighted to read of the Logan - McLennan Clan in Australia in the SCOISmagazine No 15.My paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Logan who, with her three sisfers, came toAustralia from Leith on the Elmora (?) in aboutJ&fu|. ln 18g1 Elizabeth marriedWlliam McMullin in Drayton, Toowoomba. The Logan girls were:

Mrs Marion (?) Brown - TasmaniaMrs Nellie Devine - ToowaombaMrs Elizabeth (Lizzie) McMullin - Toowoomba

. i Mrs Maggie McLennan - ToowoombaAnother sisfer- went to CanadaOne brother - remained and died in Scotland

Their father was John Logan, a stonemason, and their mother was Marion Nimmo.My father was Robert McMullin, sixth born and a twin.l, Fay McMullin, married Allan Ernest Head in 1953. I have a sr'sfe4 Etizabeth LoganRowntree (manied to Percy Rowntree in 1gS3).We have our own taftan but when we visited Scottand I would have had to have itwoven. Off the shelf I bought a McLeod tartan, as I believe McLure is part of thistaftan. /s fhts correct? I am interested in finding out more about our clan. Can youadvise me how to'go about this?Thanking you for publishing rn SCOIS magazine.

I am, Yours Sincerely(Mrs) Fay Head

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emvember ZOO1 Freeman: Jack NicholasSon for Nicholas Freeman and Karen Watson. First grandchild for David Freeman(Taree) and first great grandchild for Nola Freeman.

FLOWERS OF THE FIELDames: Rodney Raymond

Aged 52. Husband of Cheryl (Grafton) and son-in-law of Noel and Marie Mclennan(Nymboida).11th December 2001 Waugh: ReeveAged 81. Reeve's mother was Norma Freeman who married Dey Waugh.sth February 2002 McLennan: Gwendoline Rose (nee MacKenzie)Wife of lan Mclennan (Wooloweyah).

MARRIAGESDavies - KlausOn 1sth September 2001 Monique Davies,daughter of Janice and Richard Davies ofBlaxland Creek married Philip Klaus, son ofMax and Yvonne Klaus of Boambee. Themarriage took place at the Paradise Palmsresort chapel at Coffs Harbour. Monique wasattended by her sister Alicia and they bothlooked charming. Monique wore a long whitegown and Alicia's gown was pink. They bothcarried fresh pink and white roses. Moniqueand Philip spent their honeymoon inQueensland, travelling around the coastalresorts. They will live at "North Bonville Estate"where their new home is being built.Ellis - BorcherdsFiona Ellis and Adrian Borcherds were married in Robert Pymble Park, Pymble, on12th January 2002. Fiona is the eldest daughter of Barry and Helen Ellis of CouttsCrossing and Adrian's parents are Cedric and Caroline Borcherds of Sydney. Fiona'swedding gown was made from ivory Thai silk. She carried a posy of red roses in anantique posy holder that has been handed down from Adrian's great-great-grandmother. The gold tocket that Fiona wore was made for her great-great-grandmother on the Ellis side of the family and the bracelet belonged to hergrandmother, Jessie Mclennan (nee Ward). Adrian wore his kilt in the Mcleod tartanrepresenting his own Scottish heritage. The luncheon reception was held at theEnsemble Theatre Waterside,Restaurant in Kirribilli on Sydney Harbour. Adrian andFiona travelled through Victoria for two weeks on their honeymoon. They enjoyed the

scenery of the Belllarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road before reaching Portland.It was at Portland that Adrian's ancestors, the Henty's, first arrived in Australia. Theythen travelled north and spent time researching Adrian's family history at Merino andCasterton, before refurn,ing to Sydney via the Alpine Way. Adrian and Fiona nowreside at Baulkham Hills where they both work.

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NEWS FROM NSWACT BANCHtheirAnnualGeneralMeetingon16thMarch2oo2,

The previous office bearers were re-elected. The-positions are as follows: President-Tom Buckley; Vice President-Leon Vance; Secretary-Graeme Mclennan; Treasurer-Annelle Mclennan; Newsletter Editor-Sue Catteral. The only general businessdiscussed was whether it would be viable to join with the Melbourne branch. lt wasresolved to approach Melbourne with a proposal to join together and become theClan Maclennan Australia with its headquarters and administration in Melbourne.Local committees would be formed to look after local affairs, picnics, Iunches etc.This was suggested due to the current problems lvith public liabillty insurance. lnfuture, it may not be possible to erect the Clan tent at different functions and eventsunless an expensive insurance certificate can be prbduced. The only other newsfrom Sydney is that Leon Vance will be laying a wreath in Martin Place on behalf ofClan Maclennan at the Scottish March of Remembrance on Anzac Day.

TRAVELLERSBritain: The granddaughters of Syd and Daph Hill are criss-crossing the world atpresent. Cheree, her husband Brandon Costin and their children, lsabella and Miaspent 2001 living at Huddersfield in England. Brandon was based there while playingrugby league. The family made the most of their location and travelled throughoutEngland and Scotland. Meanwhile, Cheree's sister, Sarah, and her partner Adam leftAustralia on 19th February 2OO2 to spend two years based in Britain where they planto work and travel.Japan: Clan members from Tamworth, Peter and Kay Webster are looking forwardto their trip to Japan in July. They will be travelling with 23 members of the FriendshipForce clubs around Australia. TIey will be home hosted for a week in Sapporo with alady, Hiyori, and her family who stayed with them in 1999. They will be shown thesights of the area, and taken to hot springs etc. The following week will be spent in

Yamagato also being home hosted. The third week will be spent doing their ownthing seeing other parts of Japan.

VISIClan members from Newcastle, John and Val Landrigan, have just retuned homeafter an enjoyable first visit to South Australia. They visited Anne Mclennan and MacCleggett at Langhorne Creek where they sampled many local wines including thewhite wine Shalistin from the Cleggett wines range. Despite missing her Moselle, Valhad to admit that the Shalistin was a lovely white wine. Arriving at the peak of thevintage, they were able to see the mechanical harvesters working around the clock inMac's vineyard. Other highlights of the trip were visits to Victor Harbour and other

- Fleurieu Peninsula towns, including a drive across the completed Hindmarsh Bridgeon a bright sunny afternoon. A day in Adelaide was enough to wear them out andmuch of the time was spent enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of country life, chattingabout childhood memories, sharing family photographs, good food and wine. Johnand Val had a lovely stay and were last seen driving towards the Victorian borderwith a boot full of wine, a wonderful new painting for their bedroom and some specialmemories to share with their family in Newcastle.

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Below: cheree & Brandon costin with their daughters lsabella and Mia.

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DID VOU KNOW?The colloquial expression "cold shoulder", meaning to ignore someone, originated inScotland during Medieval times. lt came about when it was the custom of the Laird ofthe Manor to give hospitality to passing travellers. They would be furnished with bed

and board, comprising of spit roasted beef and mutton. lf the wayfarer outstayed theirwelcome they would find the cold remains of the joint for dinner. This "cold shoulder"was their hint that it was time to move on.

COWS CAN MILK THEMSELVESAn invention that lets cows milk themselves has been introduced by Scottish ice-

cream supplier, Mackie's, on its herd of 500 Jersey cows. Experts say cows do not

enjoy the regimented approach of evening and early morning milkings. Thisinformation prompted Mackie's to invest 600 000 pounds sterling on seven robotic

systems for use in its Westertown farm in Aberdeenshire. Managing director MacMackie said the process was much less stressful for cows. Once they were trained touse the machine, the animals could choose when they wanted to be milked. All theanimals have to do is pass through the milking unifs to their get to their feedingtroughs. As they walk through, the machine can tell from a tag on the cow whether it

needs to be milked. lf it does, the animal will be steered towards the automaticmilking station. "But best of all, happy cows produce more milk and I believe thatyields could increase by 20 per cent," Mr Mackie said.

SCOTS CORNER Melba AustenOn the eartern fall of the northern tablelands is an area where many early Scottish

immigrants settled. So many of them settled in this region that they decided to call it

Scots Corner. They named many of the places in this area after the places they knew

and loved in Scotland.Roderick Mclennan took up land and called it Kilcoy. The settlers decided to build achurch. Roderick Mclennan gave an acre of Kilcoy land for it to be erected on and in1879 donations were called for. Subscriptions from the residents amounted to f1484s. The church was-b[ilt for a cost of L157 . The collection plate was a wooden box

lined with blue felt with a turned handle two feet long to enable the collector to reach

right across the pews.The Scottish settlers were very strong about their religion. ln 1965 the old church wasgetting very dilapidated and donations were again called for to pay for restorations.

At the time the Scots Corner was in severe drought conditions, but the response wasvery generous. Restoration costs amounted to $1100. The church was restored and

in use again by September 1966. I do not know if the old church is stilt in use today. lfanyone knows, perhaps you could let me know.George Medhurst served as the Scotch Corner postman for sixty-four years. He

travelled the rough bush roads and tracks by horseback. ln all that time he said thathe never lost one letter or package, nor had any complaint made against him. lnaddition to delivering mail, George was a messenger to banks to people far from

town. He also brought them groceries, medicines and other necessities. One of themost alarming expeliences that he had was in a bush fire when the postbags on his

horse caught fire and he had to throw them into a creek to save them. He wasawarded an t{gf and he told the press "the people I serve are the greatest people in

the world".

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To ail membels of Maclennan Clan Grafton Branch.

Descendants and farnily connections of John andMary (nee Mclenrran) McRae and family areinvited to attend a gathering in Armidale, New SouthWales on 12th and 13tr'April 2003. The gathering isto celebrate the Sesqui-Centenary of their arrival onthe Bounty Ship America at Moreton Buy,Queensland on 1lth January 1853"

Celebrations will include the unveiling of a memorialpiaque on the gravE, a celebratory dinner togetherwith a church service and luncheon at Kilcoy andWollomombi.

Mrs Marigold MacRae of Inverness, Scotland, who ishead of the Clan MacRae will be attending.

Descendants of John and Mary McRae (the Macraeand Mclennan Clans) are invited to register theirinterest at attending by forwarding names andaddresses to The Secretary, McRae Gathering, POBox 467 Armidale New South Wales 2350, prior to3 1't Octob er 2002.

Janice Browning - Secretary

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Ceilielh - an informal social gathering with music, singing, dancing and storytelling

Dottef - to walk unsteadily or stagger

Eary-Oesj - easy going and inctined to be tazy

Eirth - a large intet of sea

Qloemin - the period of twitight at dusk

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Ken - know

Loclr - a take

Mie{Sie - a mosquito

Al"euit - a corner or nook

OCh - often an expression of surprise or impatience

?gWkee - someone who shows a dry sense of humour

QUefn - a granule or small seed

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CI.AN CONTACTS

PRESIDENTMalcolm MclennanPO Box 247,South Grafton, 245o"Ph: oz 6642429oEmail: kaemac@midcoast.com.au

VICE PRESIDENTErrol Newton!(/harf Street,Wombah,2463.Ph: oz: 6646 45zz

DEPUTYVICE PRESIDENTHelenEllis3TzKangatoo Creek Rd,Coutts Crossing, z46o'.Ph: oz 66a9 3587Email: bellis@tpg.com.au

SECRETARY& NE.W.SLETTERMelba Austen98 Eatonsville Rd,lTaten iew Heights, z46o.Ph: oz 5644929o

TREASURERThora McleodPO Box 5,Brushgrove,246o.Ph: oz 6647 fi7r

PUBLICITY OFFICERJoan Smith"Redbank",Cangai, 246o.Ph: oz 6647 4fu7.WELFARE OFFICERDaph Hill5 Sfilliam Street,South Grafton, 246o.Ph: oz 5642 2658

NE\vSLETTERFiona BorcherdsPO Box 5o33,Turramurra, 2074.Email: fibee@mac"com

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