Ole Handorf -Chief Steward Dan ships

Vale Ole Handorf –Chief Steward Dan ships. Vale Ole Handorf, former Chief Steward (Hovmester) on the JL polar expedition ships;. Kista Dan, Magga Dan, Thala Dan and Nella Dan. Ole passed away yesterday Saturday 26 October 2013 . Funeral to take place in Hobart on Friday 1st November. Funeral details will be in the Hobart […]

Brian V Jabs – Davis 1961

Vale Brian V Jabs – Davis 1961 Brian V Jabs passed away on the 2nd February 2013. The funeral I believe will be next week his death notice will be in Canberra’s Saturday Canberra Times. I know Vic was the ACT contact person. Regards Julie (long time family friend) 6/2/13

Jim Haggart Round Trip 1983, 1984

Vale Jim Haggart Round Trip 1983, 1984 The ANARE Club were advised that Jim Haggart passed away on 5 January 2013. Jim went on two summer Antarctic trips in 1983 and 1984 as a metallurgist and he was the Social Secretary of the Club from 1983 to 1994. A memorial service was held on Wednesday […]

William (Bill) Kellas MI 1957, Mawson 1960

Vale William (Bill) Kellas MI 1957, Mawson 1960 I am writing to let you know my Husband William (Bill) Kellas died on 20.1.2013 aged 79. Bill was a member of Anare for many years. He wintered at Macquarie Island in 1957 and Mawson in 1960. l have asked a dear friend and wintering companion of […]

Gary Allen – Casey 74, Mawson 78

Vale Gary Allen – Casey 74, Mawson 78. Regret to inform the sad passing of Gary Allen. Gary was a Diesel Mechanic at Casey 1974 and Mawson 1978. A likeable man and valued team member. Post his ANARE days Gary worked at his Father’s garage in East Malvern and in recent  years he was working […]

Jannes Keuken- Davis 1959, Anare Club Treasurer

Vale Jannes Keuken- Davis 1959, Anare Club Treasurer. Sadly Jannes Keuken, our ANARE Club Treasurer, passed away peacefully last night. He was a lovely man and a great Treasurer. Notified by M. Whitelaw 5/7/13 Funeral is to be held on Tuesday 9th July at 2.00pm in the William Matthews Funeral Home, 45 Cavehill Road Lilydale. […]

Jack Ward -MI 50, M55

Vale Jack Ward –MI 50, M55. Jack Ward died on Saturday 14th September 2013 aged 92. He would have been 93 on the 1st October. How to describe Jack…he was quite simply a delight, an absolute gentleman, an astute observer of himself and others. He had a great love of organ music, and appreciation of […]

Peter Neal -M 69

Vale Peter Neal -M 69. In 2013, our sparky Peter (Pommie Pete) Neal died.  His obit was published in Aurora, but he is not included in the 2013 list.  Could you please add Pete to the list. Thanks, Ian Allison, M69 Notified via email 28/4/14

Dr Joseph Chenoweth Whitehouse

Vale Dr Joseph Chenoweth Whitehouse – 1970 Macquarie Island (Medical Officer – 12 months) and 1974 Mawson (Medical Officer – 4 months) This communication is to advise other ANARE Club members of the passing of Dr Joe Whitehouse on 19/5/2014 at Resthaven Aged Care facility, Malvern, South Australia aged 91 years. Kind Regards, Beverley Keipert […]

Norm Linton-Smith

Vale Norm Linton-Smith Prince Charles Mts 1970 Summer Field Non ANARE 1983 Expedition Instrument Fitter / Tech Officer I notice in today’s Herald Sun a funeral notice for Norman Robert Linton-Smith to be held at Inglewood Chapel, 130 Eltham/Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground Wednesday 14th May 1.30pm. So sadly it has to be Norm who way […]