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| Posted: Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 4:25 PM |
From Maxine Smith nee Allen daughter of Maxwell Allen of Box St. Merbein. and grand-daughter of Walter E. Allen whose name is on the gates of the Park as a 1st world war veteran. I attned the Higher elementary school @ Merbein from 1951 - 1954. I am wishing to contact any one who has more info about my great grandfather who settled in Merbein in the 1800's with his family.
I remember Linley Donaldson, Irene Mitton, Louise Sallmann, Lorraine Barnes and the family, Dolly Pettigrew and Bill my aunt and Uncle. The title of my grandads story is as per the subject title which I was sent by the vice president of the Merbein History Commitee if there is any other history please advise and let me know how I can access it. Thank You Maxine |
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| HENDERSON, HARROP, LAWSON Family Gathering |
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| Posted: Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 4:07 PM |
An invitation to all descendants and friends of the HENDERSON, HARROP & LAWSON families to come to a family gathering on the Settlers Picnic Day, Sunday 16th August at Kenny Park. There will be a display of the Family Tree (hopefully we can bring it up to date) as well as some old family photos. Digital copies of the Tree and photos will be available for interested family. If you have any memorabilia (photos etc), bring them along so they can be scanned and then shared with other family members. A chance to catch up, on a happy ocassion!
Mal Williams (03) 5027 4591 |
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| Another Dickie-- Ross |
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| Posted: Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 9:45 PM |
| I will be joining in the celebrations - coming in from the mid north of S.A. Will be staying with the clan at Birdwoodton.I would like to catch up with Lindsay Cupper ,as we both went to The Lake Primary School (3581) at the same time. |
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| Message from Suzanne Betts(nee Cox) |
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| Posted: Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 5:53 PM |
| I went to school at Merbein Primary in 1971 until 1978 the went to Mildura Technical school. Got an Apprenticeship with CSIRO Merbein Laboratories in 1984, made redundant at the ripe old age of 22years. Got a job with NSW Agriculture in Dareton and moved to Orange NSW to work with NSW Agriculture. Five years ago I was made redundant again, the story of my life.. I now run my own very successful catering Business in Orange NSW. My Mum and Dad are Ted and Margaret Cox, also living in Orange NSW, they will be attending the celebrations. Hope everyone has a hoot of a time sorry I will miss it. |
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| Sally Rigby |
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| Posted: Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 1:47 PM |
| Congratulations Merbein 100!!!I lived @ 3rd St.Went to Merbein Primary 1970's, worked at Fishers; Merbein Community Health Centre & The Pub! Unfortunately i won't be in town for the celebrations & reminiscing, but i wish all that do a wonderful time! |
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| Ralph Fletcher.....how ya going? |
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| Posted: Sunday, 26 July 2009, 8:37 PM |
| Well, there's a name from the old days.....give us a ring when you get here mate.......0437252177. Kevin McCarthy! |
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| Catching up in the old home town _ Ralph Fletcher |
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| Posted: Sunday, 26 July 2009, 5:38 PM |
Great to see some familiar names appearing. I used to live on Channel Road opposite Higher Elementary School 3687 with my two sisters (Rosemary - deceased and Joan who was in same form as Josie Killingbeck, Betty Allison) etc. In 1958 I was in grade 5 and Ron Neville was the teacher. (Richard Wells was in our class)
We had some great life mentors with our teachers and sporting coaches and I consider myself to be of a lucky era. I will be around and about both week ends and look forward to seeing some familiar faces.
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| Hi, Anyone remember me??? Shirley Leeder |
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| Posted: Saturday, 25 July 2009, 4:08 PM |
I am now Shirley Hosking, maiden name Leeder, married Les 59 years ago. I hope to see many old friends, and acquaintenances at the Centenary. I still live in Mildura. with daughter Robyn.
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| Pam Thompson (McPhee) |
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| Posted: Friday, 24 July 2009, 1:08 PM |
| I went to school in Merbein until Grade 4, when my family shifted to Red Cliffs, My mothers name was Zella(Niemann) & father Albert McPhee, sister Meryl & brother Noel, we lived in Chaffey Street Merbein, have just recently purchased property in McEdward Street Birdwoodton, my sister & brother in law Meryl & Bert Ellway are coming to stay with us from 13th Aug & will be here until the end of the celebrations, looking forward to catching up with old school mates & friends, do not have any class photos & would love to hear from anyone who was in my class at school. |
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| Ian Ball |
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| Posted: Friday, 24 July 2009, 1:08 AM |
Hoping to get up to Merbein 100 on Wed 19th till the weekend.
Looking forward to whatever I can attend and maybe catch up with people of the past.
I can remember bits of the 50th.
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