McKie Family Papers

Annie 'Ida' Elliott 1873-1953, nee McKie, sister to Kenneth McKie. Ida raised Kenneth as her own after their mothers death in 1900, she married George Livingstone Elliott in 1906.

Robert McKie (1840-1909), father to Kenneth McKie dressed in the uniform of the Queensland Civil Defence Force. Formerly a major in the Indian Army, he was a principal in the firm of F W Wilson & Co, Biscuit Manufacturers.

Anne Weedon, nee McKie 1846-1933, and her son Hubert 'Hugh' Weedon 1877-1948. Description supplied with photograph.

Small cut-out from a studio portrait most likely to be of James McKie 1844-1873, as a young man in England.

Small cut-outs from a studio portrait most likely to be of Robert McKie 1840-1909, as a young man in England.

Carte de viste portrait of Robert McKie 1840-1909, mounted in loose album page.

Carte de viste portrait of David Allan McKie 1842-1866, mounted in loose album page.

Carte de viste portrait of James McKie, 1840-1909, mounted in loose album page. Signed yours truly J McKie.

Studio portrait of unidentified two girls, the youngest is seated.

Carte de viste portrait, most likely to be brothers James and David McKee.

Carte de viste portrait of an unidentified child.

Portrait of David Allan McKie senior 1842-1866, who lived in England, he was the father of Robert McKie.

Carte de viste portrait of Jessie McKie, taken at studios in Dumfries, Scotland. Description supplied with photograph.

Jessie McKie, Moat House, Dumfries, Scotland, 1823-1907

Group posing on verandah, Brisbane, identified on bottom row are: Nell, Ida and […] possibly Nell McKie. On reverse: Ida Elliott, who lived in Brisbane, daughter of Robert McKie, died 1953.

David Allan McKie 1871-1953

On reverse: He made his fortune in sugar, retired early & lived in Sydney with his children. He had an accident to a leg & had to have it amputated. Only son of James McKie.

Portrait of Lily Winifred Atherton McKie (nee Bell) 1878-1917, who died in May 1917.

Warren Thomas 'Tom' McKie 1880-1962. 4th son of Robert and Marie McKie, brother to Kenneth.
On reverse: Age about 21, now 36.

Studio portrait of unidentified mother and child.

Studio portrait of Ida Annie McKie, later Ida Elliott 1873-1953, standing with another.

Studio portrait of Louise [McKie?]

On reverse: with love and all best wishes for Xmas and the New Year, 1927, from your cousin, Louise.

Major Robert McKie 1840-1909, pictured in the uniform of the Queensland Defence Force, Field Artillery.

Studio portrait of Robert McKie 1840-1909

Portrait of Maria McKie, nee Weedon 1846-1900, mother of Kenneth McKie, who died when he was only 10 years old.

Studio portrait of Elsie Maria McKie, later Macartney, sister of Kenneth McKie. Elsie married Allan Macartney in 1915.

Family snapshot of George and Ida Elliott (nee McKie) with their terrier dog 'Bing', taken in front of their family home.

George and Ida Elliott (nee McKie) with their terrier dog 'Bing'. On reverse: 'Taken after 1945'

The Elliott family terrier dog 'Nipper'. On reverse: 'Ken's little terrier Nipper - did he ever tell you of him'

George Elliott 1867-1954 with the family dog 'Nipper'.

On reverse: 'George & Nipper snaps in garden one hot day about 2 yrs ago. The Irish terrier pup, was weekending here while a friend was away'.

Family snapshot of Frank [? Francis McKie] with his son ? Roderick, age 9 months at Numinbah, NSW.

On reverse: 'Where Elinor stayed for some months last year'.

David Allan McKie 1871-1953, with his daughter Elsie Lilian 1908-1994, and sons James Henry 1906-1970 and Cyril David 1910-2001.

David Allan McKie 1871-1953

Kenneth McKie 1889-1917 playing with his dog 'Nipper'

Kenneth McKie (1889-1917) Roma, Queensland.

On reverse: Dear old Ken snaps taken at Roma, Q by a bank mate about 5 years ago.

Studio portrait of Captain, later Major Cyril James Weedon standing, with his batman. It is annotated on the reverse "taken at Jaffa". Doctor Cyril Weedon served with the 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance & 14 Australian General Hospital, Egypt during the First World War.

Kenneth McKie, age 20 taken in Warwick, Queensland when he was working as a bank clerk.

2nd Lieutenant Kenneth McKie, age 26 prior to his embarkation with the 49th Infantry Battalion.

Studio portrait of 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth McKie, England

Studio portrait of 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth McKie taken in Salisbury, England.

Portrait of Hubert Thornhill Weedon in AIF uniform. On reverse: "he came over to England".

Oval shape cut from postcard stock.

Hugh Weedon was part of a special draft for the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) which left Melbourne in 1918, he returned as a 2nd Class Air Mechanic in June 1919.

Original wooden cross marking 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth McKie's grave, at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerk, Belgium.

Grave stone, marking the final resting place of 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth McKie, at Trois Arbes Cemetery, Steenwerk, Belgium. The inscription reads: "Til the day breaks and the shadows flee away"

This is a letter from [?] [Phillip] of 97 Wood Street, London to his good friend [?] McKie. The letter also includes two pages written in another hand, which are unsigned.

David McKie writes from Brisbane, to his family in England, and describes the voyage aboard the immigrant ship Sunda in 1863 to Moreton Bay, with his wife Nelly [Helen]. He writes that although the sea did not agree with Nelly, he found the experience remarkable, with very little sickness, but expects everyone was glad to reach their destination.

David McKie writes from Brisbane to his mother Ann in England and reports that they have moved 3 times but are now a little more settled, although his wife Nelly does not like the 'Colony'. Nelly has let the front rooms of their house, which pays for their rent, and she is thinking of opening an Oyster Salon in town. David McKie also gives news of his brothers who have left for property they have jointly purchased 9 miles away.

David McKie writes from Brisbane to his mother Ann in England and writes of Nelly's interaction with the local Aboriginal people, who she engages to supply firewood, and comments on the large Irish population in the town.

David McKie writes from Brisbane, to his mother Ann in England where he expresses hope of obtaining a better position shortly; his wife Nelly is very keen to return home to England and perhaps revisit the Colony in a few years time, when conditions may be more favourable.

David McKie writes from Brisbane, to his mother Ann in England that he is now employed at the office of The Guardian, and relates that the town has greatly improved since their arrival almost a year ago. The letter includes a small note written by Nelly McKie to her mother-in-law.

David McKie writes from Brisbane to his mother Ann in London.

David McKie who is away from home, writes to his wife Nelly in Brisbane that his return has been delayed a few days, and he hopes she is feeling most well. Nelly McKie is expecting their first child.

Nelly [Helen] McKie in Brisbane, writes to her mother-in-law Ann in England, expressing her great desire to see her. Nelly describes the heat and lack of clean drinking water and other conditions in their town.

David McKie writes from Brisbane, to his mother Ann in England. Their son Douglas now three months old is doing well, but his wife Nelly is exhausted and is concerned for her health.

David McKie writes from Brisbane, to his mother Ann in England. Their young son Douglas, now four months old is well, and is grateful that his wife Nelly is gradually getting stronger.

David McKie who is away from home, writes a short note to his wife Nelly, in Brisbane hoping to see her and their baby son again soon.

David McKie writes from Brisbane, to his mother Ann in England. Their little boy Douglas is thriving and is now teething at just over 5 months old, as the health of his wife Nelly continues to improve.

David McKie writes from Brisbane, to his mother Ann in England. His wife Nelly has been very unwell with fever, and their young son Douglas is being cared for by a nurse, while she recovers.

Nelly McKie in Brisbane, writes to her mother-in-law Ann in England, advising her of the sad news of her husband's death and the uncertainty of their future in Queensland.

The item is very fragile and in several pieces.

An unidentified author, writes from Vulture Street, South Brisbane to Helen Hamlin, in England, the widow of David McKie who has now remarried.

The author resided next door to Helen and her late husband David McKie in Duncan Street, Fortitude Valley and had worked with him at the Guardian newspaper. The letter is incomplete.

David Allan McKie of Sarina, Queensland, writes to his cousin Douglas, in England, who has recently contacted him. David provides information on their shared family members.

Allan McKie of Bundaberg, writes to his 'new found cousin' Douglas in England, and shares further family information, he also describes their lives in Bundaberg.

Kenneth McKie, having recently arrived in camp at Codford, England writes to his cousin Douglas in London. Kenneth who has enlisted in the first AIF is at present recovering from mumps and hopes to call on him when he is next on leave in London.

Kenneth McKie, in camp at Codford, England writes to his cousin Douglas Allan McKie in London. Kenneth who is now recovering in hospital from bronchitis writes that his expected leave has been delayed.

Kenneth McKie, in camp at Tidworth, writes a light-heartedly to his cousin Kitty [Katherine 1894-1960], and admits that the weather in England is growing on him.

Ida Elliott nee McKie, in Brisbane writes to her 'newly found' cousin Douglas Allan McKie in London, thanking him for his recent letter and welcome news of her brother Ken, serving overseas with the 49th Infantry Battalion.

Kenneth McKie, who has been attending Officers Training Camp, at Codford, England writes to his cousin Kitty, in London, and relates that he has been 'warned' to be ready to leave for active service overseas at any time.

Kitty McKie, in London writes to her cousin Kenneth McKie in camp at Codford. Kitty wishes him the best of luck, and notes that her brother Douglas Hamlin McKie, serving with the British forces, has also just left for France.

Kenneth McKie, who is now at Etaples Army Base Camp, France writes to his cousin Kitty in London, just days before to leaving to join his battalion at the front line.

Kenneth McKie, who is serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion in France, writes to his cousin Nell [Helen] McKie in London. He has been in the front line for much of his time, without a wash or a change of clothes for 9 days; he also mentions that he has seen her brother Douglas Hamlin McKee at Etaples, who is serving with the Northumberland Fusiliers, in the British Army.

Kenneth McKie, serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion, in France writes to his cousin Douglas Allan McKie in London. They are now finally out of the front line, where he has spent much of his time, and after experiencing terrible weather and conditions.

Kenneth McKie, who is serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion in France, writes to his cousin Kitty McKie in London. He expresses his grief having just received her letter notifying him of the loss of her brother Douglas Hamlin McKie, who was also serving in France, with the British Army.

Kenneth McKie, serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion in France, writes to his cousin Douglas Allan McKie in London, expressing his sadness at the news of his son Douglas Hamlin McKie who died while serving overseas, with the British Army.

Kenneth McKie, who is serving with the 49th Infantry Battalionin France, writes to his cousin Nell McKie in London, expressing his sadness at the news of her brother Douglas Hamlin McKie who died while serving overseas, with the British Army.

Kenneth McKie, serving in France with the 49th Infantry Battalion, writes to his cousin Kitty in London, thanking her for the most welcome parcels.

Kenneth McKie, who is serving in France with the 49th Infantry Battalion writes to his cousin Kitty McKie in London, acknowledging the quantity of things she has sent to him; he describes the fighting as hot as is the weather.

Ida Elliott, nee McKie, in Brisbane writes to her cousin Douglas McKie in London, thanking him for being so kind to her brother Ken who is serving overseas with the Australian Army.

Kenneth McKie, serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion in France, writes affectionately to his cousin Kitty McKie in London, having received another parcel for which he describes as feeling spoilt.

Kenneth McKie, who is serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion in France, writes to his cousin Kitty McKie in London, reminding her of his address. The battalion is again moving to the front line, located not far from where her late brother Douglas, serving with the British Army was fighting.

Kenneth McKie, serving in France with the 49th Infantry Battalion, writes to his cousin Kitty McKie, in London, pleased to get her latest letter. The battalion is just behind the front line and describes conditions on the Western Front as Hell.

Katherine 'Kitty' McKie writes from London, to her cousin Kenneth McKie who is serving with the 49th Infantry Battalion on the Western Front. The letter has been returned to her marked 'Killed in Action'. 

2nd Lieutenant Kenneth McKie died of wounds he received in action at Messines, 2 days prior to the date of the letter.

Lieutenant Colonel James Ramsay Webb, Officer in Charge, 2nd Australian Casualty Clearance Station, responds to Kitty McKie's enquiry, detailing the circumstances of her cousin Kenneth McKie's death, the previous month. 

The wounded man had been admitted in the late afternoon to the Casualty Clearance Station with multiple wounds, but died just a few hours later.

Annie Weedon (nee McKie), in Brisbane writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. Annie expresses her grief and sympathies for the loss of his son Douglas Hamlin McKie, last April during the Battle of Arras, while serving with the British army.

David Allan McKie, in Sarina, Queensland, writes to his cousin Douglas, in England, having received the news that Douglas' son has been killed in France, while serving with the British army.

Annie Weedon (nee McKie), in Brisbane writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London, exchanging news of his Queensland family.

Annie Weedon (nee McKie), in Brisbane writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. She is returning some photographs that he had mailed to her and provides much Queensland family news.

Ida Elliott nee McKie, in Brisbane writes to her cousin Nell [Helen] in London, following Nell's letter of sympathy at the loss of Ida's brother Ken, last June while serving overseas with the Australian army.

Annie Weedon nee McKie, in Brisbane writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. She writes that her son Hugh Weedon has recently enlisted in the Australian Flying Corps and may call on Douglas while he is in London.

Ida Elliott, nee McKie, in Brisbane writes to her cousin in London, expressing surprise that he/she is working in the Commonwealth Bank.

Ida Elliott, nee McKee, in Brisbane writes to her sister-in-law Annie McKie, in London. She gives family news and the circumstances of Thornhill Weedon's death.

Annie Weedon nee McKie, in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. She writes of her grief at the unexpected loss of her husband Thornhill Weedon, and encloses a letter for her son Hugh, serving in England, asking that he ensure it is forwarded.

Annie Weedon, in Brisbane writes a short note to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie, in London, enclosing a photograph of her son Cyril, a doctor serving in the Middle East during the First World War. Refer item 3143-35

Annie Weedon, in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. Having just received his very delayed letter, she thanks him for his kindness to her son Hugh who is serving in England.

Annie Weedon, in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie, in London, giving the happy news her son Hugh is now on his way home to Australia, at the end of the war.

Annie Weedon, in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie, in London thanking him for the photographs which she has recently received, and is looking forward to having her son Hugh home again soon.

Tom McKie, in Cloncurry writes to his cousin Douglas Allan McKie, in London. As bank manager for the town, Tom describes his customers and the type of businesses in the area that they serve - pastoral as well as mining industries and talks of the severe climate.

Allan McKie, in Bundaberg, writes to his cousin Douglas & wife Annie in England. Allan describes the drought that they are experiencing, great stock losses, low water supplies and little green for much of the region.

Annie McKie, in Brisbane writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie, in London. She is so glad that he was able to meet her son Hugh when he was in England, both he and Cyril are now back from serving during the war.

Hugh Weedon, in Winton, writes to his cousin Douglas in London. Hugh describes seeing an article illustrated by Douglas's daughter Helen, which reminded him of her studios in Chelsea that he visited, and mentions Douglas's forthcoming visit to his son's grave in France.

Hugh Weedon, in Winton writes to his cousin Douglas in London regarding a returned soldier Archie Morrison, who has been sent to the National Hospital for the Paralysed after being crippled during the Gallipoli campaign.

[Archibald Maclaine Morrison served with the 5th Light Horse Regiment #163]

Annie Weedon, nee McKie in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. She exchanges family news including the address of Dave McKie who has moved to Sydney.

Annie Weedon nee McKie, in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. Annie writes of Dave McKie's accident when he fell between railway platforms, and the subsequent amputation of one foot.

Robert McKie, in Sarina, writes to his cousin Douglas Allan McKie in London. Robert exchanges family news, he is kept busy with his farm, as well as a member of the Shire Council and other committees and associations.

Allan McKie, in Bundaberg, writes to his cousin Douglas in England. Allan writes that he has been ill the last year, but is now recovering; the region is having a good season, they are expecting the cane crush to be high.

Annie Weedon nee McKie, in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. Annie sends him and his family greetings for the coming Xmas season, and exchanges family news in particular of her sons Cyril and Hugh and her nephew Dave McKie.

Hugh Weedon, in Winton writes to his cousin Douglas McKie in London. He describes the dry year and the drought in the region, as well as the inaugural Aerial Mail Service now operating between Charleville and Cloncurry.

Annie Weedon in Brisbane, writes to her nephew Douglas Allan McKie in London. Annie is concerned the family in Australia have not heard from him in recent times; there has been a severe epidemic of influenza, many relations and friends have been affected.

Postcard from Louise, Dalwell Hill, Sydney to her cousin [?] Parker, in London.

Louise [McKie ?] writes from Bankstown, NSW to her cousins in England, with Xmas greetings; she has recently moved to her new home 'Cromilton'.

Louise [McKie?] writes on a postcard of Neutral Bay to her cousins in England, marking the image to show where her home is located.

Ida Elliott, nee McKie in Brisbane writes to her cousin Douglas Allan McKie in London. Ida thanks him for the photographs of her late brother's grave which Douglas took on his recent visit to the battlefields.

Ida Elliott, nee McKie in Brisbane writes to her cousin Annie [Lucy Anne] McKie in London. Ida thanks her for visiting brother Ken's grave at Trois Arbres and shares other family news.

Hugh Weedon in Winton, writes to his cousin Douglas Allan McKie in London. He describes the financial depression and bemoans the politicians of the current government.

Ida Elliott, in Brisbane writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser, nee McKie in London. She responds to Kitty's letter recently to hand, asking for information regarding the Pagel family.

Ida Elliott, in Brisbane writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser, nee McKie in London. She thanks her for the photographs of Kitty's baby son Douglas and agrees is was lovely that her later father, Douglas was able to meet him.

Ida Elliott, in Brisbane writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser, nee McKie in London. She exchanges family news, recalling memories of Kitty's father as a child.

Allan McKie in Brisbane, writes to his cousin Kitty Fraser, nee McKie in London. He congratulates her on the birth of her twin sons John and Allan and talks of the fear of another war.

Allan McKie in Brisbane, writes to his cousin Kitty Fraser, nee McKie in London. He thanks her for the kindness shown to their son who is visiting them in England.

Ida Elliott in Brisbane, writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London, congratulating her on good news, possibly on the birth of another child.

Ida Elliott in Brisbane, writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London, expressing her sadness at the death of Annie [Lucy Anne] McKie, Kitty's mother.

Ida Elliott in Brisbane, writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London expressing her concern for them and everyone who is effected by the war.

Elsie Macartney, nee McKie, in Ubobo, north Queensland writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London with the news that their son Harry is alive and a prisoner of the Japanese. The letter is in the form of a V-Mail or Victory Mail used during the Second World War to transmit mail overseas via microfilm, which was then printed at its destination.

Harold Kenneth Macartney 2/19th Infantry Battalion, prisoner of the Japanese 1942-1945, held Camp 4, Thailand & later Fukuoka, Japan. Returned to Australia.

Ida Elliott in Brisbane, writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser, in London. She expresses her concern for Kitty and hopes that she may be well ere long, her own health is troublesome.

The letter is in the form of a V-Mail or Victory Mail used during the Second World War to transmit mail overseas via microfilm, which was then printed at its destination.

Ida Elliott in Brisbane, writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London. She is glad to hear that Kitty is improving and that her children are also well.

The letter is in the form of a V-Mail or Victory Mail used during the Second World War to transmit mail overseas via microfilm, which was then printed at its destination.

Elsie Macartney, Ubobo Homestead, north Queensland writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London. Elsie has had more news of Harry a prisoner of the Japanese. He is now in Fukuoka, Japan after working on the Burma-Thailand Railway.

Harold Kenneth Macartney 2/19th Infantry Battalion, prisoner of the Japanese 1942-1945, held Camp 4, Thailand & later Fukuoka, Japan, Returned to Australia.

Ida Elliott in Brisbane, writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser, in London. She thanks Kitty and her husband for the lovely Christmas gifts they have received, they are experiencing hot and awful weather.

Elsie Macartney, now in Ourimbah, NSW writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London. Elsie shares news of her son Harry's wedding last April to Betty, their granddaughter Rosemary was a flower girl, and they live close by.

Elsie Macartney, in Ourimbah, NSW writes to her cousin Kitty Fraser in London, advising her that George Elliott had passed way, and of other news of Elsie's side of the family.

Unmatched envelopes for letters written to Kitty McKie, later Mrs Harold Fraser, and Hubert Weedon.

Commemorative butter knife, engraved with K. C. McKie Messines 9.6.17. the date of the death of Kenneth McKie, during the First World War.

The sterling silver knife, was commissioned in Brisbane from Frasers Art Jewellers, located in Queen Street. It features a kookaburra at one end. It is likely this knife was sent to the McKie family in England.

Sprig of lavender taken from cemetery of Trois-Arbres Cemetery in Steenwerck near Bailleul where Kenneth McKie (killed at Messines Ridge on 9/6/1917) is buried in Plot 1, Row P, Grave 2.

Bible belonging to David Allan McKie.