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Obituaries and articles in memorial of Old Fairbridgians

Wilkes, Anthony John

Posted on November 16, 2010 by admin

Anthony John Wilkes died at Crows Nest, QLD, on the 16th November 2010. He came to Fairbridge Molong in August 1949, in a party of 18. The party had 3 boys aged 5 yrs of age. The youngest yet to … Continue reading →

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Pearce, Robert

Posted on July 29, 2010 by admin

Robert Pearce died at Haberfield. NSW on 29th July 2010.  Robert was born on the 20th September 1924. Robert came to Fairbridge Molong in June 1938. This was the 2nd party to arrive, and it had 29 other children. The … Continue reading →

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Carr, Mrs Doreen

Posted on July 18, 2010 by admin

Mrs Doreen Carr passed away in Ballarat Victoria on the 18th July 2010. Doreen arrived at Fairbridge Molong in December 1944, together with 40 other children from the Northcote Farm in Victoria. This school had closed due to the war … Continue reading →

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Suret, Paul

Posted on May 1, 2010 by admin

Paul Suret passed away at Hazelmere. Bucks UK. on the 1st May 2010. He came to Fairbridge Molong in 1952 with a party of 31 children. Margaret Bannerman met Paul several times in London in the early seventies. Margaret says … Continue reading →

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Lloyd Walter James

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

Walter Lloyd passed away at Kogarah, NSW. on the 28th March 2010.   Walter was born on the 18th August 1924. Walter came to the Fairbridge Molong Farm School in June 1938. This was the 2nd party to arrive, it … Continue reading →

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Kennedy, Edward Peill

Posted on March 1, 2010 by admin

Edward Kennedy died at Daleys Point NSW, in March 2010. He arrived at  Fairbridge Molong in June 1939. This was the 4th party to arrive at the Farm School. The party had 14 children. The ship was the SS Orontes. … Continue reading →

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Eshlin, John

Posted on January 5, 2010 by admin

John Eshlin died in Northumberland UK. on the 5th January 2010. Aged 85.     John was born on the 9th April 1925. He came to Fairbridge Molong in the 1st party in March 1938. This party consisted of 28 … Continue reading →

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Stephenson Sidney ( Syd )

Posted on January 5, 2010 by The Phantom

Sidney Stephenson passed away on the 5th January 2010. Syd came to Fairbridge Molong with his brother Peter in 1949. This was the first party to arrive after a period of 12 months. Three boys of 5yrs of age were … Continue reading →

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Little Mrs Enid (nee Monty)

Posted on December 28, 2009 by The Phantom

Enid Little passed away on the  28th December 2009. Enid came to Fairbridge Molong in December 1944, together with 40 other children, from the Northcote Farm in Victoria. The farm had closed  due to the war conditions. Related Images:

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Cowne Leonard Neithorpe

Posted on December 14, 2009 by The Phantom

Leonard Cowne passed away on the 14th December 2009. He was born on the 29th May 1925. He came to Fairbridge Molong, together with 28 boys in March 1938. This was the 1st party to arrive at the Farm School. … Continue reading →

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