Hello everyone, This week we have started a timeline of our family in Australia, which we will progressively update as new information is shared. Click here to read the beginnings of our timeline, which we will also pin to the side toolbar >>>>. This week's image is a gorgeous photo of Amandus with two of … Continue reading
How to search on Trove and a quick story!
Hi family, friends and family we haven't yet met! This week, Ian has put together an easy tutorial on how to search on Trove for those who have put their hand up to write some stories about their family this could be very helpful! We have linked this tutorial to the side menu for ease … Continue reading
Updates and Invitation
Hello friends and family, Following on from our reunion held in 2013 we released a book and photos, it's hard to believe that was over 9 years ago. Since then we have made some posts here on our website and on our facebook page. Our family story is dynamic and ever changing and rather than … Continue reading
Family items at the Coffs Museum
Photos of the Coffs Harbour Museum display of Hoschke family items. They were donated by the late Ada Davis who was the daughter of Jessie and George Davis. Jessie was the fourth child of Amandus and Mary Ann. For more info on this and other photos check out our facebook page here!
The Hoschke Family in WW1
In the lead up to the centenary of Australia's involvement, it is interesting to consider the impact of World War 1 on the family noting that Amandus was born in Germany. He arrived in Australia in 1863, married here, had 13 children and was naturalised in 1902. Then in 1914 Australia went to war with … Continue reading
German Connections
We are exploring our German connections and have had quite a few hits on the website from that area, we would love anyone who can help us with further information or who may be descended from Amandus Hoschke's family that did not come out to Australia to get in touch! Please contact us via email … Continue reading
Auntie Annie
Annie was born in 1877, in Bathurst, and came to Orara with the family in 1886. She lived in the old family house. For many years, it served as the Upper Orara Post Office. Starting in 1888, John McLeod ran the original Post Office, which was located on his farm. In 1902, Jeanette Ide leased … Continue reading
Anzac Day
On Anzac Day we remember our ancestors who have not only worked hard to pave the way for modern Australia, but also served in the military and defended our country. Amandus and Mary’s sons and grandsons started a tradition of serving our country that continues today. We are thankful that our family did not lose … Continue reading
Meet Amandus Ludwig Hoschke
The ninth of Amandus & Mary Ann Hoschke’s thirteen children was Amandus Ludwig, who was born on August 1st in 1884. Amandus Ludwig was born in Orange, NSW, the second youngest born there before the family moved to the northern rivers of NSW. Amandus would only have been two when the family travelled north with … Continue reading
The Tait Family
Mary Gertrude Isabell HOSCHKE was born on 10 Mar 1889 in the Orara Valley. She was the 11th child born to Amandus and Mary and their third daughter. Mary suffered from asthma, and was sent to live with her maternal grandparents in Orange, which was a drier climate, at around 12 years of age. In … Continue reading
Hoschke Family in Australia 