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Robert Copland Lethbridge biography

Robert Copland Lethbridge biography

Format: DocumentType: Biography Details: Robert Copland Lethbridge married Mary Gidley King, daughter of New South Wales governor, Philip Gidley King. After emigrating to Australia, Lethbridge and Mary purchased additional land in the S...
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James Whalan biography

James Whalan biography

Format: DocumentType: Biography Details: The biography provides details of James Whalan who was born in NSW during the early days of colonisation. In 1831, he was granted 300 acres of land in the South Creek area where the suburbs of Em...
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Rosemary Phillis Oral History

Rosemary Phillis Oral History

Format: Oral History
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Colin Robertson Oral History

Colin Robertson Oral History

Format: Oral History
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Wainwright, Justin Bennett

Wainwright, Justin Bennett

Format: Military PersonnelDate of Birth: 3 Mar 1899 Place of Birth: St Marys, New South Wales Service Number: NX6744 More Information: National Archives of Australia <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4922581> More Information: WW2 Nominal Roll <https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=186350&c=WW2> Unit: Workshops Address: Mount Druitt, New South Wales Remarks: 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF)
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Wagstaff, Tom John

Wagstaff, Tom John

Format: Military PersonnelDate of Birth: 29 Feb 1904 Place of Birth: Sydney, New South Wales Service Number: NX76548 More Information: National Archives of Australia <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4654997> More Information: WW2 Nominal Roll <https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=186350&c=WW2> Unit: 10 Detention Barracks Address: 26 Thomas Street Northmead, New South Wales Remarks: 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Remarks: Son - Bruce John Wagstaff Remarks: Died of illness 29 Oct 1945 War Memorial: Parramatta
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Wagstaff, Bruce John

Wagstaff, Bruce John

Format: Military PersonnelDate of Birth: 16 Jan 1926 Place of Birth: Botany, New South Wales Service Number: NX203228 More Information: National Archives of Australia <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5590890> More Information: WW2 Nominal Roll <https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=292266&c=WW2#R> Unit: Training Address: 26 Thomas Street, Northmead New South Wales Remarks: Citizen Military Forces Remarks: Father - John Tom Wagstaff
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Wade, Norman Tudor

Wade, Norman Tudor

Format: Military PersonnelDate of Birth: 9 Oct 1914 Place of Birth: Parramatta, New South Wales Service Number: NX50463 More Information: National Archives of Australia <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4589746> More Information: Commonwealth War Graves Commission <https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2538059/NORMAN%20TUDOR%20WADE/> More Information: WW2 Nominal Roll <https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=884085&c=WW2#R> More Information: Red Cross Missing Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Cards <https://gallery.its.unimelb.edu.au/imu/imu.php?request=multimedia&irn=82099> Unit: 2/20 Battalion Address: 8 Hammers Road Northmead, New South Wales Remarks: 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Remarks: Reported missing 10 February 1942. Presumed dead 1946. War Memorial: Blacktown, New South Wales
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Blacktown City Cake, 1979

Blacktown City Cake, 1979

Format: PhotographDescription: HMAS Nirimba is a former Royal Australian Navy training base located at the former RAAF station at Schofields. In 1956 it was recommissioned as HMAS Nirimba, RAN Apprentice Training Establishment... Subjects: John Joseph Aquilina, AM Reference no.: 017341
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HMAS Nirimba Freedom of the City, 1979

HMAS Nirimba Freedom of the City, 1979

Format: PhotographDescription: From 1955 to 1994, HMAS Nirimba was home to the Royal Australian Navy Apprentice Training Establishment (RANATE). In recognition of their long association with the area, Blacktown City Council aw... Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Peter Doré Subjects: David Holthouse Subjects: Freedom of the City, 1979 Reference no.: 017340
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HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

Format: PhotographDescription: From 1955 to 1994, HMAS Nirimba was home to the Royal Australian Navy Apprentice Training Establishment (RANATE). In recognition of their long association with the area, Blacktown City Council aw... Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Freedom of the City, 1979 Subjects: Peter Doré Reference no.: 017339
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Freedom of the City, HMAS Nirimba, 1979

Freedom of the City, HMAS Nirimba, 1979

Format: PhotographDescription: From 1955 to 1994, HMAS Nirimba was home to the Royal Australian Navy Apprentice Training Establishment (RANATE). In recognition of their long association with the area, Blacktown City Council aw... Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Freedom of the City, 1979 Reference no.: 017338
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HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

Format: PhotographDescription: From 1955 to 1994, HMAS Nirimba was home to the Royal Australian Navy Apprentice Training Establishment (RANATE). In recognition of their long association with the area, Blacktown City Council aw... Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Peter Doré Subjects: Freedom of the City, 1979 Reference no.: 017337
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HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

Format: PhotographDescription: From 1955 to 1994, HMAS Nirimba was home to the Royal Australian Navy Apprentice Training Establishment (RANATE). In recognition of their long association with the area, Blacktown City Council aw... Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Pedestrian Bridge, Main Street, Blacktown Subjects: Freedom of the City, 1979 Subjects: Main Street, Blacktown Reference no.: 017336
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HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of the City, 1979

Format: PhotographDescription: From 1955 to 1994, HMAS Nirimba was home to the Royal Australian Navy Apprentice Training Establishment (RANATE). In recognition of their long association with the area, Blacktown City Council aw... Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Peter Doré Subjects: Freedom of the City, 1979 Reference no.: 017335
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Rooty Hill RSL, Anzac Day, 1974

Rooty Hill RSL, Anzac Day, 1974

Format: PhotographDescription: This image, taken at Rooty Hill RSL Club on Anzac Day 1974. features a group of HMAS Nirimba personnel. L to R. Ian Bonnor, Terry Baker, Kevin Bryant (RIP), Steve Stephen Banks, (Lee Pritchard (b... Subjects: Terry Baker Subjects: Garry Bull Subjects: Billy Griffiths Subjects: Mick Howard Subjects: Peter Harrington Subjects: Allan Hope Subjects: Paul Whittington Subjects: Lee Pritchard Subjects: Stephen Banks Subjects: Kevin Bryant Subjects: Ian Bonnor Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Rooty Hill RSL Club, Rooty Hill Reference no.: 017334
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Rooty Hill RSL Anzac Day, 1974

Rooty Hill RSL Anzac Day, 1974

Format: PhotographDescription: This image, taken at Rooty Hill RSL Club on Anzac Day 1974. features a group of HMAS Nirimba personnel. L-R Bill Griffiths (RIP), Doug MacCloud, Steve Stephen Banks, Mal Armstrong and Terry Baker. Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Terry Baker Subjects: Mal Armstrong Subjects: Stephen Banks Subjects: Doug MacCloud Subjects: Rooty Hill RSL Club, Rooty Hill Subjects: Bill Griffiths Reference no.: 017333
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HMAS Nirimba, visit by Miss Australia 1974

HMAS Nirimba, visit by Miss Australia 1974

Format: PhotographDescription: On 19 November 1973, Randy Baker who had been crowned Miss Australia 1974, visited HMAS Nirimba.
The Miss Australia Quest was an annual fundraiser for the Spastic Associations (now known as Cere... Subjects: Miss Australia, 1974 Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Reference no.: 017332
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HMAS Nirimba Apprentices, Luna Park, 1972

HMAS Nirimba Apprentices, Luna Park, 1972

Format: PhotographDescription: This image shows three HMAS Nirimba apprentices visiting Luna Park in early 1972 on one of their first shore leaves. L-R Mic Krauze, Steve Banks and Terry Baker. Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Terry Baker Subjects: Stephen Banks Subjects: Mic Krause Reference no.: 017331
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Debutante Ball, Bowman Hall Blacktown, 1974

Debutante Ball, Bowman Hall Blacktown, 1974

Format: PhotographDescription: HMAS Nirimba apprentices on the steps of Bowman Hall Blacktown. The apprentices were partners for the debutante ball being held at Bowman Hall. Image supplied by Terry Baker, one of the apprentices. Subjects: Debutante Balls, 1974 Subjects: Terry Baker Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Subjects: Bowman Hall, Blacktown Reference no.: 017330
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HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of Entry march, 1981

HMAS Nirimba, Freedom of Entry march, 1981

Format: PhotographDescription: On 13 June 1981, HMAS Nirimba on behalf of the Royal Australian Navy, led the Freedom of Entry march preceding Blacktown City's 75th Anniversary parade. The Parade Commander was Lieutenant Comman... Subjects: Geert Douwes Prass Subjects: Freedom of Entry March, 1981 Subjects: Parades Subjects: Blacktown City Festival, 1981 Subjects: HMAS Nirimba, Quakers Hill Reference no.: 013729
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Jamieson, James Gordon

Jamieson, James Gordon

Format: Military PersonnelDate of Birth: 25 Feb 1917 Place of Birth: Regina, Canada Service Number: 61999 More Information: National Archives of Australia <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=4597550> More Information: WW2 Nominal Roll <https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=908999&c=WW2> Address: 21 Janet Street Mount Druitt, New South Wales Remarks: Royal Australian Air Force Remarks: Brother - Charles Angel Jamieson
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Jamieson, Charles Angel

Jamieson, Charles Angel

Format: Military PersonnelDate of Birth: 1 Aug 1926 Place of Birth: Regina, Canada Service Number: NX204438 More Information: National Archives of Australia <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5589522> More Information: WW2 Nominal Roll <https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=293340&c=WW2#R> Address: 21 Janet Street Mount Druitt, New South Wales Remarks: 2nd Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Remarks: Brother - James Gordon Jamieson
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James, Raymond

James, Raymond

Format: Military PersonnelDate of Birth: 28 Mar 1925 Place of Birth: Gympie, Queensland Service Number: 133631 More Information: National Archives of Australia <https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=5360778> More Information: WW2 Nominal Roll <https://nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au/veteran?id=972498&c=WW2> Address: Pye Road Parklea via Blacktown, New South Wales Remarks: Royal Australian Air Force
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