18 thoughts on “Coal mine at Burnetts Face, Denniston”
Mike WalshNovember 24, 2010 / 7:06 pm
Hello to all, I would like to say that my Grandmother on my Mothers side was born at Burnetts Face Mine. My Great Grandfather, Named Price came over from Newcastle NSW in search of work. He was a Rope Splicer. What we can find our is that my grandmother was 2 yrs when they came back to Newcastle. If anyone can help me find out more I would be more that pleased to say the least. Mike
G’day, I am Amy Kelly’s grand son by John Robert McNair, they lived while I knew them in Leeston. John was an illegitimate baby born I think Wellington NZ. I have been to Burnett’s Face when I lived in NZ and have lots of family photos and am doing a family tree and have never heard of your family of Price so would love to catch up. Cheer Gary McNair.
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James Martin CodyreMarch 18, 2022 / 10:37 am
Hi there.
I remember Aunty Amy McNair in Leeston.She was my Fathers Aunty.Dads mother was Jane Agnes Codyre (nee Kelly)
Annette GoodwinJune 25, 2011 / 1:26 am
Hello, I would also like some information regarding the McKinlay side of my family, my great grandmother, Jessie McKinlay and 4 of her sons all went to work at Burnetts Face Mine, she came back to Scotland after an earthquake in the early 1900’s, 3 sons stayed and the youngest came home with her.
Like Mike, any information would be much appreciated, thank you, Annette
eylesNovember 28, 2012 / 4:51 pm
ANNETTE. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO YOU CAN YOU CAN RING YVONNE Mc KINLAY ON 03 544 9021 AT 5 MELIA PLACE ARBOR LEA RICHMOND NELSON FOR A FULL COPY OF THE McKINLAY FAMILY TREE.I AM A GRANDAUGHTER OF YOU MOTHERS BROTHER JOHN Mc KINLAY..REGARDS SHIRLEY ANN EYLES NEE SCHAFER .MY MOTHER WAS HILDA MAY McKINLAY FROM MILLERTON
Hello, I am also interested in the family of my grandmother Amy Catherine Kelly who was born at Denniston and had a brother Sydney who was a school teacher at Wellington I think. There were other siblings, but I don’t have names. She married John Robert McNair, they had six children and lived for most of their married life in the township of Leeston in Canterbury. I visited Denniston prior to moving to Australia in about 1980 and all the contacts I had have moved on.. Any information about my family or indeed the mine itself would be most welcome. Thanks Gary
AnonymousMarch 24, 2016 / 6:12 pm
Hi Gary, My husband is a descendant of the Kelly Family and I have followed the Kelly family history from the time Patrick Kelly came to New Zealand in 1847 . But by now you have probably got information since your query was in 2011. You can email me on zakery1956@gmail.com Zelda Kelly, New Zealand
Jenny LaytonOctober 27, 2016 / 8:05 pm
Hi Gary, I am looking for a man with your name in his mid 70’s who had parents that lived in Ashburton, Canterbury, NZ. Any help would be appreciated.
AnonymousMarch 18, 2022 / 10:49 am
We were related to a Sid McNair who was a drycleaner in Christchurch.
AnonymousMarch 18, 2022 / 10:57 am
Hi Gary.You do have a few relations living near Leeston.Our youngest daughter Sarah Watt’s who had Jane Agnes Codyre (nee Kelly) as her Great Grandmother.Amy and Jane were sisters.
Anyone know anything about the Little family who worked at the coal mine Burnetts Face
I would appreciate information. My husband Mum was Mary Jane Little born there.
Michael Bruce-SmithSeptember 10, 2021 / 5:49 pm
I am researching Ironbridge mine, and would love to know where the Burnetts Face mine actually was.
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Hello to all, I would like to say that my Grandmother on my Mothers side was born at Burnetts Face Mine. My Great Grandfather, Named Price came over from Newcastle NSW in search of work. He was a Rope Splicer. What we can find our is that my grandmother was 2 yrs when they came back to Newcastle. If anyone can help me find out more I would be more that pleased to say the least. Mike
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Would that happen to be Alfred Herbert ?
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G’day, I am Amy Kelly’s grand son by John Robert McNair, they lived while I knew them in Leeston. John was an illegitimate baby born I think Wellington NZ. I have been to Burnett’s Face when I lived in NZ and have lots of family photos and am doing a family tree and have never heard of your family of Price so would love to catch up. Cheer Gary McNair.
.
Hi there.
I remember Aunty Amy McNair in Leeston.She was my Fathers Aunty.Dads mother was Jane Agnes Codyre (nee Kelly)
Hello, I would also like some information regarding the McKinlay side of my family, my great grandmother, Jessie McKinlay and 4 of her sons all went to work at Burnetts Face Mine, she came back to Scotland after an earthquake in the early 1900’s, 3 sons stayed and the youngest came home with her.
Like Mike, any information would be much appreciated, thank you, Annette
ANNETTE. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO YOU CAN YOU CAN RING YVONNE Mc KINLAY ON 03 544 9021 AT 5 MELIA PLACE ARBOR LEA RICHMOND NELSON FOR A FULL COPY OF THE McKINLAY FAMILY TREE.I AM A GRANDAUGHTER OF YOU MOTHERS BROTHER JOHN Mc KINLAY..REGARDS SHIRLEY ANN EYLES NEE SCHAFER .MY MOTHER WAS HILDA MAY McKINLAY FROM MILLERTON
Would you like to join the facebook page called. WEST COAST NEW-ZEALAND HISTORY ? You can ask the question on that page and there will be people who can help you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/WestCoastNewZealandhistory/
Hello, I am also interested in the family of my grandmother Amy Catherine Kelly who was born at Denniston and had a brother Sydney who was a school teacher at Wellington I think. There were other siblings, but I don’t have names. She married John Robert McNair, they had six children and lived for most of their married life in the township of Leeston in Canterbury. I visited Denniston prior to moving to Australia in about 1980 and all the contacts I had have moved on.. Any information about my family or indeed the mine itself would be most welcome. Thanks Gary
Hi Gary, My husband is a descendant of the Kelly Family and I have followed the Kelly family history from the time Patrick Kelly came to New Zealand in 1847 . But by now you have probably got information since your query was in 2011. You can email me on zakery1956@gmail.com Zelda Kelly, New Zealand
Hi Gary, I am looking for a man with your name in his mid 70’s who had parents that lived in Ashburton, Canterbury, NZ. Any help would be appreciated.
We were related to a Sid McNair who was a drycleaner in Christchurch.
Hi Gary.You do have a few relations living near Leeston.Our youngest daughter Sarah Watt’s who had Jane Agnes Codyre (nee Kelly) as her Great Grandmother.Amy and Jane were sisters.
Mike walsh i also have grand mothe Prive grand father rope splicer i have a copy of birth certificate
Mike Walsh please contact me at davidmartin231@hotmail.com simular story
Anyone know anything about the Little family who worked at the coal mine Burnetts Face
I would appreciate information. My husband Mum was Mary Jane Little born there.
I am researching Ironbridge mine, and would love to know where the Burnetts Face mine actually was.