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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Our Patron, the Honourable Barrie Hungerford QC, [E.9.3a.4b.1c] passed away on 26 July 2022.
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.
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 …
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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It is 30 years since our first Committee Meeting and we continue to build on those early foundations laid by the original Committee Members.
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.
TAG Hungerford, was a celebrated author of Australian novels, short stories and plays. He was always witty, direct and opinionated.
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!
Ron Prentice was the driving force behind the foundation of HAFS. In September 1990, he gathered together about 20 descendants and researchers of the Hungerford family at his home in Mosman, leading to the creation of the Society.
The future looks bright for Lucy Tyrrell [E.2.4a.5b.2c.2d.1e], who is looking to turn her painting ‘‘side hustle’’ into a career. ‘‘If it doesn’t work out, then it doesn’t work out, but at least I tried.’’
By Ashley Smyth – 5 November 2021 (http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/artist-colours-her-world) The future looks bright for Lucy Tyrrell [E.2.4a.5b.2c.2d.1e], who is looking to turn her painting ‘‘side hustle’’ …
Lucy Tyrrell [E.2.4a.5b.2c.2d.1e] has an upcoming painting exhibition in New Zealand. As well as being an accomplished winemaker and working at Tyrrells Winery some years …
Athol Gordon Townley ~ 1905-1963 This article, by Lesley Greenwood [E.2.7a.3b.9c.1d] was first published in HAFS Journal Vol 16 No 1, May 2021. Athol Townley …
Death of an Honorary Life Member – Ron Mathieson by Judith Fitz-Henry1 It was with great sadness that we heard of the death of our …
Roy Hungerford Wilshire [E.6.13a.1b] was born on 12 July 1895 at Mooriwarra, Mosman, NSW. He served with the AIF in World War I, initially as a driver with the 8th Field Ambulance, Sec A. Roy was later attached to the Australian Army Pay Corps and made an Hon 2nd Corporal.
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