Robert Frederick Poyzer1

(1919 - 1977)
Family
FatherArthur Poyzer1 b. 30 May 1885, d. 29 Apr 1969
MotherEdith Annie Symes1 b. 17 Oct 1893, d. 4 Aug 1989

Life Events

     Robert Frederick Poyzer was born on 27 November 1919 in Parkside, South Australia, son of Arthur Poyzer and Edith Annie Symes.1

He died on Monday, 5 September 1977, aged 57 years, 9 months and 9 days, in Jamestown, South Australia.2

Robert was buried on 7 September 1977 in the Jamestown Cemetery, Jamestown, South Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S3] Marriage Registrations, South Australian Marriages 1842-1916.
  2. [S54] South Australian Councils Cemeteries Search, online http://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=130

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Clifford Gordon Bain1

(1917 - 1984)

Life Events

     Clifford Gordon Bain was born on 5 September 1917 in Williamstown, South Australia.1

On 9 June 1938, Clifford, aged 20, became engaged to Hazel Elizabeth Symes, aged 17, daughter of Frederick Joseph Symes and Ellen Catherine Casey.2

He died on Saturday, 4 August 1984, aged 66 years, 10 months and 30 days, in Willaimstown, South Australia.3

Clifford was buried in the Williamstown Cemetery, Willaimstown, South Australia.3

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth Registrations, S.A. Births 1907-1928.
  2. [S195] "Trove" Digititised Newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/
  3. [S54] South Australian Councils Cemeteries Search, online http://www.pirie.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=130

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Leslie Horace Britten1

(1912 - 1947)
Family
FatherCharles Richard Britten1 b. 1884, d. 1976
MotherJean Isobel Miller1 b. a 1890, d. 1979
ChartsHobbs Descendants Chart
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of John Henry Talbot

Spouse: Jean Christina Pinkie (18 December 1912 - 1952)
     Children:

Britten, Leslie Horace
Image courtesy NAA

Life Events

     Leslie Horace Britten was born on 19 December 1912 in Stawell, Victoria, Australia, son of Charles Richard Britten and Jean Isobel Miller.1

About 1935, Leslie, married Jean Christina Pinkie.1

Leslie began military service on 23 February 1940 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, when he enlisted in the Australian Army. His service number was VX15057. On the 18th April 1940 he left Australia, disembarking in Palestine. Following several visits to hospital he was declared "medically unfit for service for a period greater tham 6 months". He was returned to Australia and was discharged on 23 August 1942.2

He died in 1947, aged 34 years, in Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au
  2. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au

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Jean Christina Pinkie1

(1912 - 1952)
Family
ChartsHobbs Descendants Chart

Spouse: Leslie Horace Britten (19 December 1912 - 1947)
     Children:

Life Events

     Jean Christina Pinkie was born on 18 December 1912 in Blackford, South Australia.1

About 1935, Jean, married Leslie Horace Britten, son of Charles Richard Britten and Jean Isobel Miller.1

She died in 1952, aged 39 years, in Nyah West, Victoria, Australia.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Gilbert Leslie Britten1

(1937 - a 2001)
Family
FatherLeslie Horace Britten1 b. 19 Dec 1912, d. 1947
MotherJean Christina Pinkie1 b. 18 Dec 1912, d. 1952
ChartsHobbs Descendants Chart
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of John Henry Talbot

Life Events

     Gilbert Leslie Britten was born on 13 September 1937 in Victoria, Australia, son of Leslie Horace Britten and Jean Christina Pinkie.2

In 1954 he was an apprenticed jockey.2
From "The Argus", 18th February 1955
Rider hurt in bad race fall

     BENDIGO apprentice, Gilbert Britten, 17, was seriously injured in a sensational race smash at Woodend yesterday.
     He was admitted to Lynburn private hospital, Woodend, suffering from a probable fractured skull, lacerations to lip and nose, and severe bruising of the left hip.
     His mount. Lepama, fell shortly after the start of the Flying Handicap when racing about.fourth. Several horses galloped over the fallen rider.
     Britten ls apprenticed to Bendigo trainer Eric Armstrong, and was only recently granted a permit to ride in the city.
     He has built up a good reputation on country tracks with 27 winners in the last 12 months.
     Stewards who opened an inquiry into the fall adjourned it until Britten is well enough to give evidence.2
He died about 2001, in Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au
  2. [S195] "Trove" Digititised Newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/

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Irene May Britten1

(1943 - )
Family
FatherLeslie Horace Britten1 b. 19 Dec 1912, d. 1947
MotherJean Christina Pinkie1 b. 18 Dec 1912, d. 1952
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of John Henry Talbot

Life Events

     Irene May Britten was born on 31 December 1943 in hospital, Swan Hill, Victoria, Australia, daughter of Leslie Horace Britten and Jean Christina Pinkie.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Jean Arthur Perry1

(1896 - 1989)
Family
FatherRoland James Perry1 b. 26 Jun 1867, d. 28 Nov 1932
MotherMargaret Arthur1 b. a 1863, d. 28 Mar 1929

Life Events

     Jean Arthur Perry was born in 1896 in Footscray, Victoria, Australia, daughter of Roland James Perry and Margaret Arthur.1

To my knowledge, Jean wasand were never married.1

She died on Tuesday, 19 September 1989, aged 93 years, in Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.1

Jean was buried on 22 September 1989 in the Box Hill Cemetery, Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.2

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au
  2. [S272] Box Hill Cemetery, online http://boxhillcemetery.org/mapguide/BoxHill/Public/…

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Alexander Frederick Perry1

(1913 - 2002)
Family
FatherRoland James Perry1 b. 26 Jun 1867, d. 28 Nov 1932
MotherMargaret Arthur1 b. a 1863, d. 28 Mar 1929

Life Events

     Alexander Frederick Perry was born on 13 July 1913 in Victoria, Australia, son of Roland James Perry and Margaret Arthur.1

He died on Thursday, 21 March 2002, aged 88 years, 8 months and 8 days, in Victoria, Australia,1 and he was cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Victoria, Australia, on 25 March 2002.1

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au

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Douglas Duncan McCowan1

(1895 - 1971)
Family
MotherSusan Grace Perry1 b. 14 Jan 1858, d. 22 Jun 1946

Life Events

     Douglas Duncan McCowan was born on 30 July 1895 in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, son of Susan Grace Perry.1,2

Douglas began military service on 16 March 1942 in Claremont, Western Australia, when he enlisted in the Australian Army. His service number was W16110. When he was discharged, on 30 April 1942, he was a Captain in 110 G H.2

He died on Thursday, 14 January 1971, aged 75 years, 5 months and 15 days, in Busselton, Western Australia,1 and he was cremated at Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia.3

Citations

  1. [S136] Ancestry.com.au, online http://search.ancestry.com.au
  2. [S223] WW2roll.gov.au, online http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
  3. [S167] Western Australian Cemeteries, online http://www.mcb.wa.gov.au/ResearchAndGenealogy/Search.aspx

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Dorothy Russett1

(a 1889 - a 1974)

Life Events

     Dorothy Russett was born about March 1889 in Bristol, Bristol, England.1

About September 1915, Dorothy, married Harold Gerrish Edmonds, son of Ezekiel Edmonds and Amelia Gerrish, in Keynsham, Somerset, England.1

She died about March 1974, in Bristol, Bristol, England.1

Citations

  1. [S204] England & Wales National Probate Calendar, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/search/category.aspx?cat=140

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