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John Flynn

John Flynn OBE (25 November 1880  5 May 1951) was an Australian Presbyterian minister who founded the Australian Inland Mission (AIM) which later separated into Frontier Services and the Presbyterian Inland Mission, as well as founding what became the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the world's first air ambulance.



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I'm not old, I've just been young a long time....Ken

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John Flynn it is Ken.

Sorry re the late reply.

Just got an unpleasant medical report, my future here is somewhat uncertain.

Will keep you posted.blankstare

 

 



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Sorry to hear about your medical problem. I understand what you are saying. I have several medical problems, and medication, I take so many i rattle when I walk. Hang in there Santa.

OK, let's try this one:

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Clue Time: Chances Are he's an American entertainer, Singer..



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Morning Ken, I'd say Chances are it's Johnny Mathis.smile



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Good afternoon Santa. Chances are you are right. Hope you are feeling OK now and nothing serious is catching up with you.

Johnny Mathis

American pop singer

 

Singer of 1957's "Chances Are" whose distinctive, honeyed vocals and stylistic eclecticism have helped him remain a popular concert attraction. Wikipedia

 



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Sorry, I'm a bit lost here.

Is this the right Forum and was Dorian next to have a go?

Did Dorian post as intended?



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Hi Dicko.  No sign of Dorian.



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Morning Ken, been having problems with GN messages, any drama your end?



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Hi Santa. All ok my end, no problems.



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Go Santa!



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biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin thanks DickO.



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I understand Santa is not well so I'll take his turn for him. Who is this Gentleman ?

 

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Any clues?

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An early Politician in NSW...



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John Robertson?



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Not John Robertson Dicko...



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Where is this thread going??
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Henry Parkes?



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Henry Parkes it is Dicko. Over to you.

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Henry Parkes

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Sir Henry Parkes, was a colonial Australian politician and longest non-consecutive Premier of the Colony of New South Wales, the present-day state of New South Wales in the Commonwealth of Australia. He has been referred to as the "Father of Federation" due to his early promotion for the federation of the six colonies of Australia, as an early critic of British convict transportation and as a proponent for the expansion of the Australian continental rail network.

Born27 May 1815 · Coventry, Warwickshire, England
 
Died27 April 1896 (aged 80) · Sydney, Colony of New South Wales
 
CitizenshipBritish subject
Political partyFree Trade Party
Spouse(s)Clarinda Varney (m. 1836 d. 1888) · Eleanor Dixon (m. 1889 d. 1895) · Julia Lynch (m. 1895 1896; his death)
 
ChildrenThomas · Clarinda Martha · Clarinda Sarah · Robert · Mary · Mary Edith · Milton · Lily Maria · Annie · Gertrude · Varney · Lily Faulconbridge · Sydney · Kenilworth · Aurora · Henry Cobden · Charles Jessel
 
ProfessionStatesman
Resting placeFaulconbridge, New South Wales
 
 


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Who is this famous lady?

 

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Dick0 wrote:

Who is this famous lady?

 

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Time for a clue?

A very famous sporting celebrity!

 



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I reckon it is Fanny Durack.

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I reckon it is Fanny Durack.

 I reckon you are right Ted.

 

"Sarah Frances (Fanny) Durack (27 October 1889 20 March 1956), also known by her married name Fanny Gately, was an Australian competition swimmer. From 1910 until 1918 she was the world's greatest female swimmer across all distances from freestyle sprints to the mile marathon".

 

Over to you now Ted.

 



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Thanks DickO.

Who is this well known Australian? The early photo does not indicate his various exploits since. A few hints there maybe.



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Clue time:
The youngsters South-wester and rain coat are not an indication of his later land and aerial activities.

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Time for another clue.

How about a more recent photo of the person. Possibly a bit more recognisable for people.

Edit: Hope the image comes visible for those interested.



-- Edited by watsea on Wednesday 12th of June 2024 09:17:52 AM

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Can't see the image.confuse



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ok. No pic visible.

Sorry, I will have to sort this out later. Some other things need my attention now.

-- Edited by watsea on Wednesday 12th of June 2024 10:10:25 AM



-- Edited by watsea on Wednesday 12th of June 2024 10:11:33 AM



-- Edited by watsea on Wednesday 12th of June 2024 10:23:34 AM

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I have included a different version of the photo which is saved on my iPad.

Looks like it has attached and visible.

 

 

 



-- Edited by watsea on Wednesday 12th of June 2024 06:58:02 PM

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