Chantal Besancon
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I happen to come across a name I recognised when I was searching for my own family records - It is relating to the WWII Female Relative Badge which was issued to the wife and/or mother or nearest female relative of Australians who were on active service abroad during World War II. Each star on the badge represents a son or relative on active service. Issued 11.2.44 to E. Buckman (Mother) of Laurieton (NSW) for Tpr Noel Buckman 49207.
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I didn't know Mr Trengove as a young man, but looking at the group photo, the shirtless man at the rear 5th from the right reminded me of him. Growing up in the 1980s his silver hairstyle & look always reminded me of Prime Minister Bob Hawke. I've attached some photos of him from the 1983 WA Safari.
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Yes thats Paddy! -
Does not look James Robert Smith NX49210 -
Rabaul 1945-1946 General Kenneth Eather and Major Geoffrey Laidlaw
Chantal Besancon posted a gallery image in New Guinea
© Smith Family Collection
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The Wild Colonial Theatre Restaurant St Leonards Dec 1975
Chantal Besancon posted a gallery image in Association
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Port Macquarie Safari 1992 -
Safari Reunion 197.....jpg
Chantal Besancon commented on Chantal Besancon's gallery image in Association
Safari Reunion during the1970's? -
© Smith Family Collection
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Thank you.
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Hi, I am having trouble opening the December 1976 link to The Courier. Is it just me or is there a problem with that one, all the others in 1976 have opened for me? Thank you. Regards, Chantal.
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58fc513fd0ff8_StrathpineOct1944toApr1945AlecGeorgeColin.jpg
Chantal Besancon commented on Chantal Besancon's gallery image in Australia
Amendment - Colin George Holley -
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Chantal Besancon commented on Chantal Besancon's gallery image in Unknown Locations & Other
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Hi, I am trying to date some photos and wondered if you would you have a list of Safari & Reunion locations and dates before I go searching through the Courier archives? Thanks. Regards, Chantal.
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Thanks Peter, nice to know they are still going well! I would have loved to have joined the Timor trip to learn more about their time there & I wish my grandfather had been able to tell me more. Thanks.
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I don't want to be morbid, but are there any surviving members of the 2/2 as most of the men would be in their late 90's now? I usually do a search around Anzac for any articles or interviews relating to the 2/2 but have not seen anything on these great men for a couple of years ie. Keith Hayes, Fred Otway & Jack Hanson article in 2016. Thanks. Regards, Chantal.
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Native boy name, location & date unknown© Smith Family Collection
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Native group, location & date unknown© Smith Family Collection
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Names, location & date unknown© Smith Family Collection
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Group, location & date unknown© Smith Family Collection
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Name, location & date unknown.
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James Robert Smith (Bob) on right .jpg
Chantal Besancon posted a gallery image in Unknown Locations & Other
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James Robert Smith (Bob) on right, location, date & names unknown.© Smith Family Collection
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James Robert Smith (Bob) kneeling in centre.jpg
Chantal Besancon posted a gallery image in Unknown Locations & Other
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James Robert Smith (Bob) kneeling in centre, location, date & other names unknown.© Smith Family Collection
