Vale George Hamm – Mawson 1968- OIC Regret to advise passing of George Hamm. George was a Licensed Surveyor and operated here in Bacchus Marsh for many years retiring from the business a few years ago. Funeral is Friday April 5th 2pm at St.Bernards Church, Lederderg Street, Bacchus Marsh Regards Noddy- 30/3/13
Vale Ross Laurence Harvey – Wilkes 1959, Mawson 1962 Born 12th November, 1927 – Died 23rd December, 2012 It is with deep regret that I advise the passing away of Ross Laurence Harvey after battling cancer at his home Lord Howe Island on Sunday 23rd December, 2012. Ross was well respected Radio Operator at Wilkes […]
Vale Horace Down – Mawson 1969, PCM 1970, Casey 1979. Horrie Down passed away recently from cancer. He wintered in Mawson in 1969 and then in Casey (with me) in 1979. He was good friend of mine, we both live in Townsville. Email from Emanuel Hedanek (Papa George). C79, C83, C86, M81.
Vale Colin Perger – Casey 1972 Colin Perger had a heart attack over the weekend and passed away peacefully on Tue 13 Aug 2013 -Aged 72 years. The funeral will be at 11 am on Friday, 16 August, at the Knox Community Baptist Church in 17-19 Falconer Road, Boronia. Vic. Colin was a lovely bloke […]
Vale Peter King –MI 48, BAS 53, BAS 55, M 57, M 58, C 77, MI 79. Peter Wylie King passed away peacefully at Karingal, Devonport on September 4, 2013, aged 92. Peter had become increasingly frail over the last few years. However he remained cognitively sharp and always liked to talk about his great love […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
