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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 8, 2015 20:02:12 GMT 12
w 2644 Henry, M A Miss Mavis Aileen 420124 Hob, Depot as WA2 w 2539 Henry, M J Miss Mavis Jean 420124 When, Stn as WA2 Their births are registered just a year apart. As they enlisted on the same day and both in the Auckland area, I wonder if they might have been cousins? Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2015 20:16:42 GMT 12
Yes, very north Waikato on the border with Auckland district. Possibly a longer drive from Cambridge than Whakatane actually. This does not mean of course that either of these Mavis's may have moved to Cambridge some time between 1938 and 1941.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2015 20:17:26 GMT 12
Hmm, possibly cousins, I guess.
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 8, 2015 20:44:42 GMT 12
Dave,
Maisie is a nickname for Margaret or Marjorie.
So it might be that W2785 Miss Maggie Henry is actually the girl who was at Cambridge at the time? Incidentally her parents were James & Luie Henry!
There's also W3275 Miss Marjorie Henry, but as she did not enlist until July 1942 would seem to be out of the time frame.
Errol
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2015 21:08:16 GMT 12
Hmm, I didn't know that about Maisie being a nickname for those two names. It's all a but confusing, haha. I think a visit to the museum might be in order to see if there was a write up in the paper about the farewell 'do' as it may well mention other family members.
She joined up, according to that NZ Observer piece, with another Cambridge girl, Lassie Hume. This has to be
W2530 Hume, E G Miss Ernestine Graham 420124 When, Stn as WA2
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2015 21:09:15 GMT 12
I can see the reason to call one's self Lassie. it's either that or be called Ernie or Graham!! "I'm a Lassie!!"
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2015 21:22:18 GMT 12
Gosh it seems that Lassie Hume was made an MBE (Military Division) in 1961, and she served with the WAAF right through till 1963, retiring as a Flight officer.
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 8, 2015 21:47:52 GMT 12
Hmm, I didn't know that about Maisie being a nickname for those two names. It's all a but confusing, haha. I think a visit to the museum might be in order to see if there was a write up in the paper about the farewell 'do' as it may well mention other family members. She joined up, according to that NZ Observer piece, with another Cambridge girl, Lassie Hume. This has to be W2530 Hume, E G Miss Ernestine Graham 420124 When, Stn as WA2 And guess where your Lassie was residing in 1938 - with her parents on a farm at Te Akau! Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 8, 2015 22:39:20 GMT 12
The plot thickens! They must have moved to Cambridge together!!
As she was still known as Hume when she died I guess she may never have married, and the same for Mavis Jean Henry, still unmarried when she died. So not likely any children to ask about either of them.
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Post by starr on Aug 9, 2015 9:00:32 GMT 12
Errol. Just been looking through your list, especially interested in the Cox names.Very interesting. Janet Edith Cox was my Aunt. Photo of her on page 33 of Bryan's book "Too Young To Die". Noeline Rosamond and Marion Daphne Blachford (see spelling) were cousins. Their photo is on page 32 in Bryan's book. The name Blachford is a family name. My Great Great Grandfather's second wife was Anna Blachford. That is where our line came from. My Grandfather was Edmund Blachford Cox. He lived in a house called "Mulgoa" in Hamilton Road in Cambridge. Photo of that house in Bryan's book page 3. My Mother was Marian Blachford and one of my sisters was Marjorie Blachford.
Dave
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 9, 2015 11:28:00 GMT 12
Errol. Just been looking through your list, especially interested in the Cox names.Very interesting. Janet Edith Cox was my Aunt. Photo of her on page 33 of Bryan's book "Too Young To Die". Noeline Rosamond and Marion Daphne Blachford (see spelling) were cousins. Their photo is on page 32 in Bryan's book. The name Blachford is a family name. My Great Great Grandfather's second wife was Anna Blachford. That is where our line came from. My Grandfather was Edmund Blachford Cox. He lived in a house called "Mulgoa" in Hamilton Road in Cambridge. Photo of that house in Bryan's book page 3. My Mother was Marion Blachford and one of my sisters was Marjorie Blachford. Dave Thanks for that correction, Dave. The 'Blashford' error originated in RNZAF Routine Orders of the time. I've now corrected the listing. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 9, 2015 12:37:25 GMT 12
Hey Dave, was Margaret Emily Cox also in your family? There was a Margaret Cox in Cambridge. I have seen her name come up several times in newspaper searches, etc., who I took to be around he same generation as the other cousins. And now I see there was Margaret Emily Cox on the WAAF list, and wonder if this is the same girl?
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Post by starr on Aug 10, 2015 7:59:27 GMT 12
Dave, I do not know Margaret, but most probably a family member. Unfortunately I do not know a lot of my relatives. A few years ago found out by a chance remark that a woman living in Warkworth whom I had known for at least 10 years through golf was a cousin. She was brought up in the Cambride area. Bryan rang last night. He sounds fit and well.
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Post by abi on Jan 8, 2016 20:37:41 GMT 12
Hi, stumbled on this forum while researching my nana serving in WAAF, interested in photos of this time. She drove boats out to seaplanes in Auckland harbour at one stage. She is on the list:
w 5183 Bull, C B Miss Constance Bette 430315 Wigram, Stn as WA1
Thanks. Abi Blanchett
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 8, 2016 22:41:54 GMT 12
Hi Abi, I'd suggest you might like to get in touch with Colin Armiger, who was in the RNZAF Marine Section and he runs their association. He's on 09 378 8023, or craakl@xtra.co.nz
I'm sure he'd enjoy helping you and he probably has photos. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand at Wigram will also have photos, you can contact them on research@airforcemuseum.co.nz
Good luck!
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Post by christine on Nov 1, 2016 19:54:03 GMT 12
I am looking for any pictures or information on a lady called 'Dorothy Myrtle Burt' if anyone can help me on this site where she is registered please.
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Post by christine on Nov 1, 2016 20:16:37 GMT 12
Is there a men's one like this list for the women please as I am looking for my father in law
Thank you
Christine
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Post by errolmartyn on Nov 1, 2016 21:50:54 GMT 12
Is there a men's one like this list for the women please as I am looking for my father in law Thank you Christine Christine, What was his name? Errol |
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Post by jon54 on Aug 9, 2019 14:56:39 GMT 12
Greetings all - I'm looking for any further info re Rona M Brown's time at Whenuapai/Hobsonville where she was temporary Section Office. She is listed among the WAAFs above as
w 2258 Brown, R M Miss Rona Margaret 420421 Rot, Stn as WA2
Could someone interpret those abbreviations for me? Thanks :-)
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 9, 2019 16:38:45 GMT 12
Greetings all - I'm looking for any further info re Rona M Brown's time at Whenuapai/Hobsonville where she was temporary Section Office. She is listed among the WAAFs above as w 2258 Brown, R M Miss Rona Margaret 420421 Rot, Stn as WA2 Could someone interpret those abbreviations for me? Thanks :-) Enlisted at RNZAF Rotorua as a Woman Auxiliary 2nd Class, 21 April 1942. W2258 was her official number. Errol |
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