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The enthusiasm in the Chapters is almost overwhelming. The reformation of the Inside this issue: Hunter Valley Chapter has sparked new interest in Newcastle. Monday 18 June saw the first meeting elect a committee of four. With four others in attendance. Chapter liaison Officer Jean Mortimer accompanied by her husband Terry left the South Coast News of Members 2 at 4am to be present at this meeting. Her dedication is an encouragement to us all. I spoke to three primary school classes at Budgewoi, on the Central Coast, and Nine Generations donated them each a chart of the First Fleet. Also spoke to the Hornsby View Club. Later 3 Peter Christian spoke to Hurstville Probus Club. The Daytime Fellowship meeting in July was well attended, a talk by Director John Arthur Phillip 4-5 Boyd on his recent trip to Japan and Canada, was warm and invigorating to the accompaniment of 'soup and damper'. Back in History 6 Your Board of Directors has met on two occasions at 'workshops' to plan for the future. We ho_pe that our discussions will bring about a new interest in the Fellowship From the Chapters 7 and its activities. Some charts which have been out of print for some time are being considered for Letter to the printing and will be available for sale soon. We will advise of availability and cost as Editor 8 soon as stock is in hand. Car bumper stickers also are being reprinted. Welcome to our new members, 32 for the period. The Directors are pleased with the Advance Notices response that has been generated by the new fee structure, and trust that more peo­ 2007-08 8 ple will join as they become aware of the lower joining fee. As from now, the method of joining will be to only send in a $10 joining/research fee with the application, along with the list of ancestors and accompanying documenta­ tion. After verification of the ancestral line, the applicant will be requested to send in ~~~=:2s;;:~::;;::==1 the year's subscription. Upon receipt of same the member will be forwarded their Certificate of Membership. In Fellowship, John Date to Remember The Directors of the Fellowship of First Fleeters have decided to hold our Australia Day Celebration Luncheon on September 9 Saturday 19th January 2008 at Peter Hibbs "Macquarie Room" Royal Automobile Club, Reunion 89 Macquarie St Sydney. Cost to be advised. Commencing at 11.00am for pre Dinner drinks, Sunday closing at 4. OOpm (Lunch to be served at 12.45pm) September 16 Registration Forms will be available in the October/November "Founders", History Walk - with bookings· closing on 31st December 2007. The Rocks *NOTE: Numbers are STRICTLY LIMITED TO 130 guests, so please check your diary and book as soon as you receive your Registration Form. Registrations must be fully completed and accompanied by all monies due. So why not make a Sydney Weekend - there are some great accommodation deals available, and you can visit many of the Historical and First Fleet landmarks. Price 50c Registered by Australia Post More is the next issue of "Founders" John Boyd PR Officer FFF Publication No. NBH 1271 Page 2

News of Members Membership Report for period June-July 2007

FFF Office Bearers New Members WILLIAM ROBERTS 2007 We extend a warm welcome to new mem­ Betty Harriman bers joined during this period: 19 Adults, President 4 Associate Spouse, 9 Juniors: ANTHONY ROPE / ELIZABETH PULLEY HAXTON John, JP, Dip Chem Eng; Annette Dorothy Henry Dip Corp Mgmt; Dip R.E Mgmt JACOB BELLETT Cheryl Wickens JOHN SMALL / MARY PARKER Vice-Presidents (Associate Spouse: Tony Wickens) Hayley Deanna Hemmons (Junior) BEST Roderick: BA. LLM Robert Richards CHRISTIAN Peter OAM, JP, Ph.C JOHN and HANNAH BARRISFORD, (Associate Spouse: Zoe E. Richards) Penny Lynne Smith Darrell Henry Davis Secretary (Associate Spouse: June Patricia Davis) HEMPEL William: BA MA WILLIAM BOGGIS Petrea Lorraine Doyle EDWARD WHITTON Treasurer Heather Alice Waddingham Beth Sybella Dermoudy MORRIS Roy AO, JP, B Com Douglas James Mayson (Melb), FCIS, FCPA, Brigadier (Ret'd) WILLIAM DOUGLAS / MARY GROVES Ann-Maree Kelly Births Directors Welcome to additional First Fleeters: WILLIAM EGGLETON / MARY DICKEN­ ARNETT Bruce, Mech Eng TERRANCE FLETCHER MAZINOV (FF Certificate; Electronics & Comms SON Susan Bratton Robin Olive Palmer Anthony Rope, Alexander; and Elizabeth Certificate. Pulley, Friendship) born 15 February 2007, BENNETT Elaine, Membership ANN FORBES Canberra. Son of Jason and Emma (nee Convenor John Colin Chapman Sloan) Great Grandson of Bernarr P (Bunny) Sloan (deceased). BOYD John, JP, PR Officer Teigan Louise Slater (Junior) Harley John Slater (Junior) GRIFFITHS George, JP, IT Morgan Frederick Slater (Junior) Deaths Deepest sympathy is extended to the fami­ Manager ANDREW FISHBURN lies of the following: MAGUIRE Ronald, JP, Editor Margaret Frances Morelli BERNARR (BUNNY) P. SLOAN #6215 'Founders' Josie Paloma Espinoza (Junior) (FF Anthony Rope and Elizabeth Pulley) Ashley Miranda Espinoza (Junior) MAGUIRE Zona Died 31 May 2007 in Walnut Creek, Sophie Cameron Espinoza (Junior) California. Late of Mosman, NSW MORTIMER Jean, Chapter Liaison Emily Clare Nichols (Junior) Officer MRS DOROTHY MOONEY, #1140 HENRY KABLE / SUSANNAH HOLMES PALMER Ian, FF House Who passed away on 14th July 2007 Maintenance Catherine Dorothy Wilson First Fleeter Ancestor; Matthew Everingham

PANKHURST Joyce PHILIP GIDLEY KING Apologies Joanne Marion Crossing Deaths entry for May /June issue for MARI­ ON STUART.had too much information. WILLIAM NASH / MARIA HAYNES We apologise for the error and reprint the Michael Daniel Kilkeary noticce as follows: MARION STUART #2880. Died 19 March JOHN NICHOLS 2007. Descendant of FF Patrick Bum and Melissa Anne Smidt (Junior) Ann Smith.

Maintain-a-Brick Donations We have gratefully received donations from the following people: V. BUCHANAN, J.R. WHITEHOUSE, M.L. ARCH, M. FORTE, RM. SQUIRE, J.F. TARLINGTON, M.E. BONE, T J & J. McBEATH, F.I. CRANE, D.G. HUNT, South Coast Chapter, L. DAVIES, GA TUNKS, E.J. GORTON, J. DONAHOE, M.A. SMITH, Peter BANNIGAN, I. ARCH, A.C. MONCK, J. WESTMORE, J. BROWNIE, J. KELMSLEY, R. CRAWFORD, BA TURNER, M. BINDER, M. AYRES, C. THOMPSON, R. WITHINGTON, V. BROWN, H. WILLIAMSON, M.E. McKELL, B. GILBERT-BAILEY, P. BAILEY, G.ALEXANO'llllOU, C.CHEFFINS, G. HUSSEY, E. EATON, B.P. POTTS, M.P. BUTLER, J.A. EASTMENT, JA WEST­ MORE, B. MIDDLETON, M. PEARCE,'B. AGLAND, .M. PEARCE, R.J. WILLIAMS, D. ENDICOTT, L. & D. BAXTER, N. MAS­ TERS, R. ELDERSHAW, M. BU_RGESS, Beth O'NEILL, Osie J. PEARCE, Judith SPHIRIS, Susan RUSSELL, Hughie WILSON, R.E.Leo. Page 3

Nine Generations Later Following the articles on Origins in the Daily Telegraph earlier this year, Katrina Warren and Alice Hocking discovered a link between their ancestors. I have a simi­ lar story to tell. I am a seventh generation descendant of Anthony Rope and Elizabeth Pulley who arrived with the First Fleet. One of my great grandfathers was William Greenhalgh, the son of John Greenhalgh, another con11ict who did not arrive in the colony till 1821 . William married Anne Hobby, the granddaughter of Mary Rope and Lieutenant Thomas Hobby, hence my link with the First Fleet.

My son and his two young daughters Sophie and Emily recently were admitted as members of the Fellowship of the First Fleet. On receiving her certificate Emily, aged eight, was very excited and took it to show her teacher, which was topical as her class at Forest Lodge Public School was studying the First Settlement. Her teacher had planned an overnight excursion to Hyde Park Barracks where the children would sleep in hammocks as a learn­ ing experience of convict life in the embryonic colony. Emily dis­ covered that her classmate, Sussanna Kable, is descended from Henry Kable (originally Cabell or Keable) and Sussanna (nee Holmes) who were also with the First Fleet. Their marriage took place on 10 February, 1788, the first to be celebrated in the colony. Elizabeth and Anthony were married shortly after, on 19 May, 1788, by the same Chaplain to the Colony Rev. Richard Johnson. Elizabeth Rope and Sussanna Kable were well known to each other, having met when they were incarcerated in the notori­ ous Norwich Castle gaol from which in 1786 they were sent to a hulk on the Thames to await transportation to Botany Bay. Then Henry, Sussanna and Elizabeth were on the same ship, the Friendship, during the passage from England and continued as friends at Port Jackson.

What an amazing coincidence it is that in 2007 two little ninth generation Australians, linked by friendship, would discover a common bond with their forebears which began over two centuries ago in the 1780's!

Think also of the unlikely tangle of cordage; Rope, Pulley and Kable. Then add a Nott who is tied somewhere in the line.

Irma Foster, Nelson Bay REUNION September 9 Peter Hibbs There will be a Reunion for descendants of First Fleet sailor Peter Hibbs of Sirius and Mary Pardoe who arrived on Lady Juliana in 1790.

The Venue will be in the Grounds of Holy Trinity Church, Spencer, on September 9 from 9am.

Coffee, tea, milk, and boiling water will be provided.

PLEASE BRING LUNCH AND A FOLDING CHAIR.

Associated Family Names include: Byrnes, Cox, Webber, Izzard, Kelly, Norman, and many more.

Further Detaim.from: Betty Warn 4294 2735; Roy Cox 4377 1128; Elaine Young 9874 6272 Page 4

To Ron Maguire Hon. Editor Founders 30 June 2007 Dear Sir Further to Anthony Griffith's memo in Found~~ (May/June) I enclose a copy of photos of Phillip's burial site in Bathampton Church. The side Chapel dedicated to Phillip is magnificent (or was in 1981) Full of light through the Gothic latticed windows, with stained glass Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth and six States, in four panels. Opposite is a beautiful railing about 3m. long x 1m . high made from beautiful Australian timbers from all States, with turned pilasters each side of a cen­ tral timber plaque to Arthur Phillip, and a top rail with carved names of the six States in gold leaf - Above: Parish of St a gift from the Fellowship of First Fleeters. Nicholas, Bathampton. Between the railing and the windows, a grey granite stone is set in beige-coloured Burial place and Memorial flagstone floor, inscribed as follows: Chapel to Admiral Arthur Phillip and his wife Isabella. Underneath lie the Remains Of ARTHUR PHILLIP Esq. Admiral of the Blue Who died 31st August 1814 In his 76th Year Also of /SABELLA Relict of the above Admiral PHILLIP Who died 4th March 1823 In the 71 st Year of her Age I can only presume that this stone was once on their grave in the Churchyard, and was moved with the building of the Chapel and its appurtenances - with or 1----~---,--,.,-..,,...,...---,-,-,---,,,...... ,.,....,...--,....,....__,,.- without their remains? Above: The Australia Chapel Altar Rail donated by the FFF made from timbers from the six States. I personally found our visit a very moving experience, and the whole Chapel a great tribute to a great man, and to the great nation, which he founded. To take up Anthony's point, I take the view that the explorers were the Finders of Australia, and Arthur Phillip was truly the Founder - as truly stated on his Memorial in Bath Abbey. I would even doubt that the Settlement would have survived if Phillip had not been the Leader - to again quote the Abbey "To his .. (wonderful qualities) ..was due the success of the first Settlement". He strove with Authorities, and probably deferred the Fleet departure as long as possible, to obtain the most tie could of supplies, information and conditions that would lend to the success of the venture. The physical condition of all persons on arrival at Botany Bay was apparently at least as good as would have obtained had they remained in England - and many times better than those who arrived with the 2nd Fleet. Phillip's service to Portugal while a Captain in their navy was highly respected, and mu~t have assisted greatly during the Fleet's sojourn in Rio de Janeiro - including a - m·ilitary gun salute. Page 5

First-hand records of the Colony, including Diaries, indicate respect for his leader­ ship, firmness and consideration to all - and especially the respect he gave and required toward the indigenous tribes. Phillip was born in London in 1738 and died in Bath in 1814. His father was fr~ Frankfurt, Germany. The name Phillip is recorded in Australian maps as follows: Sydney CBD- Phillip Street - appropriately from Circular Quay; Sydney Suburbs : thirty two; Melbourne - twenty three; Brisbane - ten; Victoria: Port Phillip Bay/Phillip Island (Westernport Bay); Northern Territory:Phillip Creek (on Stuart Highway north of Tennant Creek) etc. I presume many named for our Founder. I believe I read once that a larger-than-life statue of Governor Phillip exists in a Sydney Park? On a National level I concur with Anthony that the Federal Government could and probably should do more to recognize Phillip's unsurpassed contribution to our Nation's well-being - one immediate suggestion being to purchase, maintain and open to the public the last residence of Phillip at 19 Bennett Street Bath. At a lesser level we should have a portrait of Phillip suitably designated, and promi­ nently mounted at our Cathedral Street Headquarters. ( NOTE: a portrait of Phillip does in fact hang in First Fleet House. Ed.) Also we should promote Thea Stanley Hughes fine book "Arthur Phillip" in Founders. I bought it from the Fellowship of First Fleeters for $4.50 in 1983. A small book, I only wish it was on the States Education curricula. Three part quotations are: Inside front cover - "He is an active and intelligent offi­ cer. His health is very delicate but he never complains except when he has nothing to do for the Royal Service. Report on Arthur Phillip by the Marquis da Lavradio, Portuguese Navy Foreword: " the author has fulfilled her purposes with lucidity and brevity." Kenneth J. Cable, Associate Professor of History, University of Sydney. Final P.111 "His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him, that nature might stand up and say to all the world, This was a man! " Shakespeare.

(NOTE: A copy of Arthur Phillip by Thea Stanley Hughes is held in our library. It is not longer available for sale. Ed.)

Yours sincerely Brian Edward Garth FFF#901

(FF's: Edward Garth, Susannah Gough, Jacob Bellette)

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Back in History HMAS SYDNEY (IV) Search for All First Fleeters would have been proud to witness the arrival of the HMAS Sydney Female (IV) in Sydney Harbour on March 27 1984. A missile frigate built in Seattle, USA at a cost of $250M, the Ship of the City arrived home in magnificent early morning Convict weather to slip through the heads, only to be eyed by 6 television helicopters ove objects head. Parramatta Heritage The reason for Fleeters' interest is that the Captain, Commander Paul Kable RAN, Centre is currently was at the helm. He had been in charge of the ship since it was commissioned and preparing an exhibition had stayed with the vessel since its Seattle launching in 1982. on the lives of convicts Excited members of the Kable family were among the crowd that lined the Overseas who spent time in Terminal at Sydney Cove, to see this small, plain but extremely complex and expen­ Female Factories in sive ship pass around the Opera House in brilliant sunlight to berth at the dock. Australia. Many interviews were given by Paul during the progress up the harbour, and after They are trying to track the ship berthed. Newspapers covered the story and that night the ship was seen on down any pictures, per­ national TV. Members of the Kable family boarded the vessel at Sydney to visit the sonal items, clothing, let­ Captain's Lounge for morning tea and then tour the ship. ters or diaries that were At 11 am the ship's company assembled at the Quay to be led up Pitt St. by held by these women to Commander Kable bearing a sword. He asked for the rights of the city according to incorporate into the exhi- Rules. The police accepted the challenge (a scroll was read) and the ship's compa­ bition, which will go on ny of 185 were able to pass, marching to the Cenotaph, where an impressive display in 2008. speech by Paul was part of a large formal ceremony presided over by the Lord If one of your ancestors Mayor, Aid. D. Sutherland. spent time in any of the Members of the "HMAS Sydney Association" were present, including a veteran and ten Female Factories in earlier Commander of HMAS Sydney (II) - Sir John Collins. The ship's company Australian colonies and then marched up George St. to the Town Hall, where the ship was presented with a you have an item, crystal decanter by the Lord Mayor. Then followed a civic reception for the ship's please contact Gay company, their wives and a few of the Kable family. Probably there has never been Hendriksen on (02) such a large coverage of any member of the Fellowship as on that day. 88393324 or Paul Kable is a remarkably talented, capable and young for such a position of responsibility. He is a descendant of Henry Kable and Susannah Holmes and proud­ ghendriksen@parracity. ly advertises the fact. All Fleeters should be very proud to have Paul as a member; nsw.gov.au he joined the Fellowship in 1970. Henry Kable, Australia's first free enterprising ship or by writing to her at builder and owner of 25 sailing ships that sailed the world, would have been very PO Box 32 Parramatta proud too. NSW 2150 Zillah Kable Thomas. Reprint of FF Newsletter Vol.15 No.4. 1984

Convict Ships Convict Bonnet Project Author Barbara Hall wishes The NSW Association of FH Societies is supporting a project by artist to contact descendants of Christina Henri to create an exhibition of 25,266 bonnets representing convicts who arrived in the the lives of all female convicts transported to Australia. colony aboard the first five ships from Ireland: The The hope is that descendants will create a bonnet in memory of each Queen in 1791, Boddingtons of their female convicts. However, if you do not have your own convict in 1793, Sugar Cane in 1793, ancestor you can ~dept one by contacting the artist. Marquis Cornwallis in 1796 The bonnet pattern can be downloaded from and Britannia in 1797. www.christinahenri.com.au or can be emailed by contacting She can be contacted on [email protected]. phone 96646938 or write to A digital photograph of the completed bonnet can be sent to the author 8/95 Byron St Coogee NSW for inclusion in her exhibition, which is planned to tour the Australian 2'M4 states in 2008. Further details are also available by writing to PO Box 1020 Sandy Bay,.Tasmania 7006, enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope.

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From the Chapters Canberra Chapter: (ACT, Queanbeyan and surrounding areas) The Executive for 2007/08: President, Geoff Cameron, Vice President, Marion Bachelor, Secretary Brian Mattick, Treasurer Gordon Tunks. For information on the Canberra Chapter phone 6251 4095 Chapter Liaison -...L News Central Coast Chapter: (Gosford, Tuggerah Lake, Wyong, Budgewoi) Meetings are held at Wyong RSL on the second Saturday of each month starting at 10.30am. Northern Rivers Chapter 20th The Executive for 2007/08: President Roy Kable, Vice President John Haxton, Secretary, Beryl Anniversary Celebrations 25th Haxton, Treasurer, Robert Young. Sep 8 the speaker is Bob Peerie, and his topic is November 2007. A meeting of some 25 people 'Bushrangers'. Oct 13 Zillah Campbell will present her FF ancestors story, 'Henry Kable & was held in Lismore on Sunday Susannah Holmes'. For infonmation on the CCC ph (02) 4353 2524. 15th November 1978 to discuss Hunter Valley Chapter: (Hunter regions, Newcastle, & surrounding areas) the formation of a Chapter and At this stage meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Mon. Aug 20, Oct 15. Time 10-30 am with the Board's approval the to 12-30 pm. Venue: St. Johns Hall on the comer of Panry & Dawson Sts. Cooks Hill. A plate Northern Rivers Chapter began to flow. of food to help with a buffet lunch following the meeting is always appreciated, tea & coffee is Since that date there have provided. For the full details on the visit to Hyde Park Barracks with PR Officer John Boyd as been members come and go tour guide, followed by a visit to First Fleet House, Friday17 Aug, please contact Yvonne but the NRC have always main­ phone 4957 4758. tained steady membership and has never seen a decline in New England Chapter: (Annidale and surrounding areas) interest. Pat Eyeington gener­ The Executive for 2007/08: President Newling, Secretary, Robyn Crossle, Treasurer, Bob ously hosts the meetings in her Lemcke. For more details, on the NE Chapter phone (02) 6772 3140. home. The meetings consist of interesting topics on First Fleet North Coast Chapter: (Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga, Leigh and nearby regions) and early Australian History and Next meeting will be held Oct 7 at a member's home in Dorrigo starting at 11.30 am, fol­ a traditional Aussie BBQ. lowed by a visit to Dorrigo Rail Museum. For venue details see the NCC newsletter and for transport & further details contact President Robyn Condliffe Ph (02). 6653 3615. All FFF members are invited to share with the Northern Rivers Unfortunately the planned Clarence River Cruise has been cancelled due to the compa­ Chapter at the Celebration ny re-locating to WA. Luncheon to be held at the Lismore Workers Club on Northern Rivers Chapter: (Lismore and surrounding regions) Sunday 25th November at The Executive for 2007/08: President Betty Harriman, Vice President Lionel Phelps, Secretary, 11.30 with a hot buffet lunch­ Margaret Soward, Treasurer, Vilmai McDonald. The next meeting will be held at a changed eon. Cost $28. Bookings are venue just for the Sept 23 meeting commencing at 11 .30 am at Vilmai & Don McDonald's essential and can be made by home. 269 Richmond Hill road, Richmond Hill (Near Lismore) The usual BBQ ($7 members $8 contacting Marg Soward ph visitors) will be followed by a talk from Barrie Boodie on his connection to (FF) Frederick 6686 3597. Members who live Meredith. For all details ph 6624 2972. For 20th Anniversary Celebrations see Liaison News. within a couple of hours drive from Lismore would find a Northwest Chapter: (Tamworth and surrounding areas) warm welcome from Marg, Meeting Venue: Tamworth Regional Art Gallery, Esther Halliday Studio, Time 1-30pm. Betty and the Crew. Its certainly One can be sure of a good speaker Sat 1 Sep and Sat 6 Oct. in the company of the NWC easier than travelling to the Sydney functions. The Board members. For further information, phone (02) 6766 8255. will be represented by some South Coast Chapter: (from Engadine to Burrill Lake) directors who will wend their way to our most northern chap­ Meetings are held in the Old Court House Wollongong, corner of Cliff Rd & Harbour St. ter. W/gong. Time 10.00am to 12 noon, sometimes to 1.00pm. Sep 4, John Boyd will speak about For more information phone his FF Edward Whitton & Family Research. Oct 2 speaker TBA. For further information, phone (02) 4926 5535. For informa­ (02) 4261 6893 tion about chapters contact Jean Mortimer (02) 4257 5575 Southern Highlands Chapter: (Moss Vale, Mittagong and surrounding areas) email: Meetings are held at Mittagong Community Centre, Cnr, Albert Lane & Queen St, Mittagong. [email protected] Wednesdays 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm. Saturday 6th Oct. at 1.30 pm A Cavalcade Presentation of The Colonial Wedding: 1800-1900 In Fellowship, Jean Mortimer, at the Mittagong Community Centre.The garments will be displayed & described, not worn. The Chapter Liaison Officer weddings will be traced from the first multiple event on the shores of Sydney Cove through the days of Caroline Chisholm, pioneer bush brides, rich daughters' trousseaux, finishing with an Edwardian wedding. Tickets $20 per person includes afternoon tea. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling, Valerie Collyer (02) 4872 1238 Open to all FFF members and visitors from various social groups in the Southern Highlands and other interested people. F~ of rtitet /"l.at.,,e 105 Cathedral St Woolloomooloo NSW 2011 Phone: (02) 9360 3788 Fax: (02) 9360 3988 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.geocities.com/fellowship_of_first_fleeters Advance notices: 2007

Sunday 16 September 1pm Peter's History Walk thru the Rocks and around Sydney. Finish up at FFHouse for afternoon tea.

TO LIVE ON IN THE Wednesday 17 October 11 am Daytime Fellowship, speaker tba. HEARTS AND MINDS OF Saturday November 11 am Annual General Meeting, DESCENDANTS IS 24 NEVER TO DIE Saturday 15 December 11am Volunteers Christmas Party.

Closing Date for 2008 Next Issue: Saturday 19 Letters to the edit Sept21 January 2008 July-August 2007 or Celebrate the 220th Thank you so much for Anniversary of the July sending on some matte. l~tter Which arrived today 9 landing of the First Chapters . ena s re Arthur Phillip. Fleet. Luncheon. I will now write and thank M ACT me. I agree that the site oft~ G:rth for sending those to Geoff Cameron 6251 4095 ought to be greatly improved.e ennett St house in Bath

CENTRAL COAST Saturday 29 Beryl Haxton March 2008 'A'.hy cannot the state and/or 43532524 this property and convert it in:~deral governments buy Celebrate the 40th and so create a valuable and r a mu_seum for Phillip HUNTER VALLEY Anniversary of the John Brooker world Where he lived B th ecogn,zable place for the 4926 5535 commencement of the Fellowship of and the house could bea attracts thousands of people NEW ENGLAND great work Phillip did th a constant reminder to the David Newling First Fleeters. 6771 5099 Cocktail Party. behalf of the Crown. en as the first Governor on Venue: Royal NORTH COAST Automobile Club. I think the Colin Robertson . wooden memorial . . 6654 1528 burial site, and only at knee ,n~ide the church at the hard to read, could be ~eight as well as being NORTHERN RIVERS vastly improved Betty Harriman But thank y . · 6683 4493 . ou aga,n and ·t . ings this could be pl, d i ,n your future board meet NORTH WEST ace on the a • Jo Crossing . genda for discussions 6766 8255 Sincerely, ·

SOUTH COAST Jean Mortimer Anthony Griffith BA LLB(H 4257 5575 ' ons) London.

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS Valerie Collyer 4872 1238

Opinions expressed t!'rein are those of the article authors and correspondents and do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Fellowship of First Fleeter~. nor the views of the editor. The editor reserves the right to omit any material consid­ ered unsuitable for publication. Space limitations may result in some material being held over to another issue. RON MAGUIRE, Hon. Editor