Renewal Time 2019
Have you renewed your HAFS membership? Subscriptions run until 30 September each year. You can use the renewal form sent out with the last newsletter, or simply pay online with a debit or credit card. Go to My Membership, view your Subscriptions, then press Renew or Change Plan. Please contact us us if you a […]
2019 Annual General Meeting and Church Service
Members, please join us for the 2019 Annual General Meeting on Saturday 23 November 2019 commencing at 11am at Tyrrell’s Wines, Pokolbin. Please login for more details. Access to this page is restricted to members. If you’re a member, please login below or, if you need to renew your subscription, go to My Membership. If you’re not […]
Sheldon Manor
(nr Chippenham, Wiltshire, England) A study of the Hungerford family history from the time of Sir Thomas of the 14th century to the time of the loss of their estates through the excesses of Sir Edward (Spendthrift) Hungerford in the 17th century involves a study of English history from the end of the Crusades to […]
The Water Colourist of Redcamp: Constance Evans (nee Burton-Bradley)
Constance Muriel (Con) Hungerford [E2.2a.5b.2c] was a descendent of the enterprising Hungerford (maternal) and the seafaring Burton-Bradley (paternal) families. Con was the second child of Muriel (nee Hungerford [E2.2a.5b] and Prowett Burton-Bradley (married 28 September 1906, St Paul’s, Wellington, New Zealand), and their older son was Robert Prowett (Bob) Burton Bradley (born 14 May 1908, […]
Quoted Searches – Exact Matches
Our search feature has recently been updated to support quoted searches or string searches. For example, typing “Mary Hungerford” in the search box (with the quote marks) will now give you results containing this exact string before items which might just contain Mary and Hungerford. Don’t be deterred if it highlights the separate words in […]
Recent Updates
A number of tables, lists and other resources have been recently updated – see: (more…)
Stanley Wayne Hungerford [SH 1310] – A HAFS Legend
Stan Hungerford passed away on 12 May 2019, at his home in Kirkland (a suburb of Seattle), Washington State, USA. Stan was a member and great friend of HAFS, making many contributions to HAFS for over 20 years. (more…)
Hungerford Family in Washington, DC at the Smithsonian Institution
In June 2019, members of the Hungerford families from England and British Columbia, Canada made their way to Washington, DC to explore the famous Smithsonian Institution. The family trip was inspired by reading Heather Ewing’s book, The Lost World of James Smithson: Science, Revolution, and the Birth of the Smithsonian, published in 2007, which draws […]
A New Role for Phillipa Shelly Jones
Philippa Shelly Jones [E.2.3a.6b.5c.2d.1e] was recently elected to the Board of the Society of Australian Genealogists. She is also the Editor of the publication ASSOCIATIONS at Associations Forum and has previously worked as a solicitor. She has a Bachelor of Arts/Law, Grad Dip in Education and Certificate in Genealogical Research. Philippa brings with her a […]
Ballyrisode House, Goleen, near Schull, Co Cork, Ireland
Ballyrisode House is in the townland of Ballyrisode; Civil Parish of Kilmoe (Kilmore); Poor Law Union of Skull; DED Toormore; Barony of West Carbery. It was built c1890 and has been the home of many Hungerfords until 1989. The property originally comprised 638 acres, and was valued at £154 9s. Hungerford Owners 1895 to 1989 […]
A Promotion for Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck [B.3a.2b.7c.1d]
Tasmanian Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck has been appointed as Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care in the new Scott Morrison Cabinet, following the May 2019 elections. Senator Colbeck was also appointed Minister for Youth and Sport. Senator Colbeck is excited about taking on these new responsibilities. (more…)
Guidelines for Authors
HAFS Guidelines for Authors (2019) General: Clear and accessible writing using good English is expected. As a rule, the Style Manual (Commonwealth Government, 6th ed 2002) is used to resolve issues regarding spelling, grammar or style. Correct spelling of names, nicknames and places is important so that identification is clear. Where a person is listed […]
Janet Doreen Kentish – Eulogy
A Eulogy A Wonderful Mother: Janet Doreen Kentish (née Cooper) 7 December 1926 to 28 September 2017 Our wonderful mother Janet (‘Blinkie’ , ‘Jannie’) was a wonderfully caring person to us, her extended family and her many precious and valued friends. A fabulous mother. There are four of us: me, Wendy, David and Nigel. Mum […]
A Quarry of Eulogies
Why a “quarry”? As far as I can find, there is no collective noun for a group of eulogies such as this, so I decided that “quarry” reflected the often rich resource available in eulogies written about our family members, deceased or not. The Hungerford family in Australia has had many notable members and their […]
Bruce Leslie Gladstone Cooper – Eulogy
A Service of Thanksgiving For the Life of Bruce Leslie Gladstone Cooper 27 October 1923 – 20 October 2004 Shore Chapel, Blue Street, North Sydney 4.00 pm – 27 October 2004 Reverend Matthew Pickering – School Chaplain Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! ~ Lydia M Child, Philothea: […]
Truxton Leslie Cooper – Eulogy
Eulogy Truxton Leslie Cooper 14 April 1921 – 20 March 2007 Whilst going through Dad’s computer records I found that he had started recording some memories of his life. I’d like to start off today by reading you some extracts from this. The earliest part of my life that I can remember is when […]
Ian Truxton Cooper – Eulogy
A Tribute Ian Truxton Cooper 10 February 1955 – 12 November 2017 I would like to thank everyone for coming to help us celebrate Ian’s life, especially those of you that have travelled great distances. I would also like to thank you all for your support during Ian’s illness, especially from his local friends. This […]
Marjorie Doreen Cooper – Eulogy
Tribute Marjorie Doreen Cooper 17 April 1897 – 26 December 1995 I have been asked by my Aunt Janet, my Uncle Truxton and my Father Bruce to speak on their behalf today in relation to their mother Marjorie. I thank them for that honour. Of course, I speak on their behalf, but I trust with their […]
Hesba Fay Brinsmead – Eulogy
A Life Sketch Hesba (‘Pixie’) Hungerford Hesba Fay Brinsmead HESBA HUNGERFORD, or ‘Pixie’ as she was known, was born in Bilpin, NSW on 15 March 1922. Despite having had little formal education she became a governess and school teacher. She married Reg Brinsmead in Melbourne on 13 February 1943 and accompanied him to Wycheproof […]
Reflections of a “Country Bumpkin” – Not Always an Angel!
I have been asked on many occasions to jot down notes on my life, so I have started. I think you will find this writing somewhat mundane but here goes. The earliest part of my life that I can remember is when I was about 4 yrs old and I was living with my parents […]