Welcome to my family photo albums. On this page you will find a growing number of photo albums. The albums now contain in excess of 1 000 photos. This page gives a directory of photo albums relating to 'The Kevin Matthews Online History Site.' I hope you find these photo albums helpful and interesting.
Click on the banner to be taken to 'Kevin's Wilderness Journeys' for a site with many more photos. The photos available from that site relate to holidays I have taken in and around Australia.
I am now beginning to remove my photos from the free online photo album host Image Station. This is to allow visitors to view the photos without having to register with Image Station, as well as to remove any advertising and pop-ups.
Directory of Photo Albums:
Background History - Boolaroo:
- Boolaroo History: Gallery 1
In this gallery there are several older photos of Boolaroo. This is the town in which I grew up.
Background History - Booragul:
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Booragul History: Gallery 1
This gallery contains photos (and links to further photos) relating to the history of Booragul.
Background History - Booral:
- Booral Anglican Church
This gallery contains photos of the Booral Church of England Church (Anglican) at Booral.
Background History - Carrington:
- Carrington History: Gallery 1
This gallery contains photos of the historic township of Carrington. This was the original site of the Australian Agricultural Company.
Background History - Newcastle:
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Newcastle Earthquake - 1989
This gallery contains photos of the aftermath of the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake.
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Newcastle Cathedral
This gallery contains photos of the Newcastle Cathedral (Church of England) and the surrounding area (cemetery, etc).
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Pasha Bulker - June 2007
This gallery contains photos of the bulk goods carrier 'Pasha Bulker' which grounded on Nobby's Beach during the severe storm event in Newcastle during June 2007.
Background History - Stratford:
Background History - Stroud:
- Stroud History
This gallery contains photos (and links to further photos) relating to the history of Stroud. This town became the headquarters of The Australian Agricultural Company and remained so for a number of years.
Background History - Swan Bay:
- Swan Bay History
This gallery contains photos relating to the history of Swan Bay. This area was extremely important in the development of the Lilley family in Australia.
Baggs Family Photos:
- Baggs Family - Early Photos: Gallery 1
My Great Grandmother (Elizabeth Jenkinson nee Baggs) belonged to the Baggs family. This gallery contains several early photos.
Blanch Family Photos:
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Blanch Family - Miscellaneous Photos
My Great Grandmother (Ivy Jane Lilley nee Blanch) belonged to the Blanch family. This gallery contains miscellaneous photos relating to the Blanchs'.
Cemetery Headstones/Plaques:
I have a growing listing of cemetery headstones/plaques relating to my family tree/history, as well as others of historical interest at:
Hawkins Masonic Village:
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Staff Fun Day: 24/05/2003
A gallery of photos from the Hawkins Masonic Village Staff Fun Day held on May 25th, 2003.
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Hawkins Masonic Village Miscellaneous Photos Gallery 1
This album contains photos of Hawkins Masonic Village taken during the period of my employment there - I worked there for 19 years.
Horner, Alf and Edna (Edna Ivy Elizabeth Horner, nee Lilley) - Photos:
- Edna Lilley - Early Life
This gallery contains photos of my mother (Edna Ivy Elizabeth Lilley) in her earlier years. The photos cover the period of her life from infancy to her first marriage.
- Edna Matthews - First Marriage
This gallery contains photos of my mother (Edna Ivy Elizabeth Matthews nee Lilley) during the period of her marriage to Brian John Matthews.
- Edna Gardiner - Second Marriage
This gallery contains photos of my mother (Edna Ivy Elizabeth Matthews nee Lilley) during the period from her divorce of Brian Matthews and her marriage to Robert Gardiner.
- Edna Horner - Third Marriage
This gallery contains photos of my mother (Edna Ivy Elizabeth Matthews nee Lilley) during the period from her divorce of Robert Gardiner and her marriage to Alfred Horner (and beyond).
Jenkinson Family Photos:
- Jenkinson Family History 1
This gallery contains miscellaneous photos relating to the Jenkinson family. My Great Grandfather was a Jenkinson (James Charles Jenkinson).
Lilley Family Photos (My Mother's Side):
- Miscellaneous Lilley Family Photos 1
These photos are a mixed bag of Lilley family photos. Some are old, but most are more modern than the above gallery.
- Miscellaneaous Lilley Family Photos 2:
These photos are a mixed bag of older Lilley family photos. Some are fairly old with no available information relating to them. If you can assist in adding information to any of these photos please let me know.
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Miscellaneous Lilley Family Photos 3
This album contains a mix of older Lilley photos, as well as some recent photos.
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Miscellaneous Lilley Family Historical Items - Gallery 1
This album contains miscellaneous photos of items of historical interest to the Lilley family.
Matthews Family Photos (My Father's Side):
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Miscellaneous Matthews Family Photos
This album contains a mix of photos relating to the Matthews family.
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Miscellaneous Matthews Family Historical Items
This album contains miscellaneous photos of items of historical interest to the Matthews family.
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Andrew Matthews - Gallery 1
This album contains photos of my nephew Andrew Matthews.
- Arthur Matthews War Photos Collection 1
This album is a mix of photos relating to the years that my Grandfather was in the army. He served in Africa and the Middle East.
- Arthur Matthews War Photos Collection 2
This album is a mix of photos relating to the years that my Grandfather was in the army. He served in Africa and the Middle East.
- David Matthews - Early Life
This album contains photos of my brother David's early life, from birth through to his marriage to Linda.
- David Marriage - Latter Life 1
This album contains photos of my brother David's marriage to Linda Harris, and their life together.
- Kevin Matthews - Early Life
This album contains photos of my early life, from birth through to my early adult years.
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Kevin Matthews - Latter Life Gallery 1
This album contains photos of my life from early adulthood until now.
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Kevin Matthews - Friends Over the Years
This album contains photos of various friends I have had over the years. Not all of my friends are in this album because I don't have photos of all of them. Some I am no longer good friends with, simply because I no longer see them anymore, etc. But all of these of whom I have photos have been people I regarded as friends, those who had a special place in my life (many of whom I still hold dearly in my heart).
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Kevin Matthews - Chloe and Dean Thomas' Wedding (2001)
In 2001 I was able to attend the wedding of Dean and Chloe Thomas (nee Wallis) in Dalwallinu. These are photos I took during my visit.
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Kevin Matthews - 22 February 2008 Car Crash
This album contains photos of my car following my near fatal car crash on the 22nd February 2008.
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Kevin Matthews - Wilderness Journeys Site (Includes Wilderness Photos)
This is not actually an album but a link to my wilderness journeys site. This site has a photo page with many albums of many trips I have taken throughout Australia.
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Lachlan Matthews - Gallery 1
This album contains photos of Lachlan Matthews in his very young years up until mid 2008.
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Stephen Matthews - Early Life
This album contains photos of my brother Stephen's early life, from birth through to his marriage to Amanda.
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Stephen Matthews - Marriage
This album contains photos of my brother Stephen's marriage to Amanda Harpur and their life after that.
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Matthews Family Historical Documents and Items - Gallery 1
This album contains photos of documents and items of an historical nature that relate to the Matthews family history.
If you are able to add information relating to any of the photos, please pass it on - Thanks.
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Matthews Family Historical Documents and Items - Gallery 2
This album contains photos of documents and items of an historical nature that relate to the Matthews family history.
If you are able to add information relating to any of the photos, please pass it on - Thanks.
Miscellaneous Photos:
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Spiritual Heritage - Great Men of the Faith
This gallery contains images of men belonging to my 'spiritual heritage.' These are great men of the Faith, many of whom are Reformed and some Particular or Reformed Baptist.
Randall Family Photos:
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Randall Family History
This album contains photos relating to the Randall family. This is the family of my grandmother's (on my father's side).
Tea Gardens Grange and The Hermitage:
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Tea Gardens Grange - Miscellaneous Gallery 1
Photos taken at Tea Gardens Grange during the time I've worked there. I started working at the Grange in 2007.
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The Hermitage
Photos taken at The Hermitage during the time I've worked at Tea Gardens Grange, the sister site across the road. I started working at the Grange in 2007.
