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Garth Hungerford Awarded!
Garth Hungerford (the son of our past patron, the Hon Barrie Hungerford) is a vital member of the Wagga community as a health advocate and advisor.
He was recently honoured with the Volunteer of the Year award at the 24th Annual NSW Health Awards.
Oscar Oberg [E.8.6a.4b.4c.2d.1e]
For Oscar, a country kid from Yass, NSW, who went to Shore on Sydney Harbour, a life back on the farm after graduating school in 2002 just wasn’t for him.
Instead, a five year degree in Business and Law at the University of Technology Sydney was where he wanted to be, although he admits at 18 years of age you don’t really know what you want to do.
Sir Walter Hungerford
Recently our American cousins put out a request for additional information about a painting of Sir Walter Hungerford that had been spotted in a Christie’s auction catalogue. The question was:
“Question for Lesley Abrahams or other heraldic experts. See the photos of the pertinent pages of a 2012 auction below. I see the Hungerford shield and scythes. I am aware that at least one English Hungerford was a falconer (but I can’t remember the name on the print I saw somewhere). Anyone know who this man may be? He is no doubt a Hungerford.”
World Champions – U23 Women’s Coxed Four
Nick Dunlop [E.2.4a.9b.1c.3d.1e.1f] is the cox of the Australian Rowing Team for the U23 Women’s Coxed Four. They have just become World champions and in a new World’s Best time.
A Tribute to ‘Dear Fay’
WHEN well-known and much-loved local John Hungerford started sharing Facebook posts about his beautiful wife ‘Dear Fay’, he never expected the outpouring of emotions from friends and strangers alike.
The Honourable Barrie Clive Hungerford QC
Our Patron, the Honourable Barrie Hungerford QC, [E.9.3a.4b.1c] passed away on 26 July 2022.
3rd Time Archibald Prize Finalist!
Laura is a Sydney based artist and has already been an Archibald finalist twice before She has also been a regular finalist in numerous other art awards.
Tyrrell’s can “cellarbrate” again!
Tyrrell’s Wines are thrilled to have again been named, for the second year in a row, the Best Large Cellar Door in the Hunter Valley in @gtwinemag’s 2022 Best Cellar Door Awards. Huge congratulations to our fantastic Cellar Door team for all of their hard work and dedication.
A Demographic View of the Hungerford Family – Part 2
HAFS has, over the past three decades, accumulated a massive amount of information, providing a comprehensive family history and an extensive Hungerford family tree. It is timely, to therefore look at some demographic data pertaining to our Hungerford family.
When does a secret stop being a secret?
Over the last twelve months, our cousin and HAFS member Philippa Shelley-Jones [E.2.3a.6b.5c.2d.1e] has been writing about secrets which emerged about her great-great-grandfather Garland. She …
Some Hungerford Skeletons in the Australian Closet
This article was written by our founder Ron Prentice more than 20 years ago, but it contains good reminders for us about how we view …
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HAFS: The First Three Decades
It is 30 years since our first Committee Meeting and we continue to build on those early foundations laid by the original Committee Members.
Our Founder: Ronald Herbert Prentice – 1920 – 2015
Much has been written both about and by Ron Prentice. He led an extraordinary life and had a passion for all things “Hungerford”, leading to the founding of The Hungerford & Associated Families Society.
Truxton Cooper Remembered
Truxton Leslie Cooper [E.6.13a.2b.1c] and his wife Judith were fanatical golfers and were there right at the start when the Warringah Golf Club was first mooted.
The War Memorial Gates at Pokolbin
Local communities recognise their servicemen and women in many ways. Here in Pokolbin, we have our War Memorial Gates, built in 1948, which have been restored recently.
Joan Tyrrell Graeme [E.2.3a.5b.1c.1d] – A Sister Remembers
Joan Catherine Tyrrell Graeme [E.2.3a.5b.1c.1d] was born in Sydney on 21st February 1929 and was, until this year, the oldest living descendant, in the E.2.3a line.
A Demographic View of the Hungerford Family – Part 1
HAFS has, over the past three decades, accumulated a massive amount of information, providing a comprehensive family history and an extensive Hungerford family tree. It is timely, to therefore look at some demographic data pertaining to our Hungerford family.
Thomas Arthur Guy Hungerford [H.8a.4b] – His Life and Times
TAG Hungerford, was a celebrated author of Australian novels, short stories and plays. He was always witty, direct and opinionated.
Reverend Melville Cooper Newth – OBE, BA, ThL, FACE
Melville Cooper Newth was born at Manly, NSW, late on 3 August 1914. The guns were firing at the heads of Port Jackson, and a few hours later World War I broke out. His parents commented that he must have been one of the causes of the Great War!