Any item (page or post etc) that concerns or is connected to Australian History
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.
World Champions – U23 Women’s Coxed Four Read More »
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.
A Tribute to ‘Dear Fay’ Read More »
Our Patron, the Honourable Barrie Hungerford QC, [E.9.3a.4b.1c] passed away on 26 July 2022.
The Honourable Barrie Clive Hungerford QC Read More »
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.
Laura Jones ~ 3rd Time Archibald Prize Finalist! Read More »
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.
Tyrrell’s can “cellarbrate” again! Read More »
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.
A Demographic View of the Hungerford Family – Part 2 Read More »
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
When does a secret stop being a secret? Read More »
This article was written by our founder Ron Prentice more than 20 years ago, (HAFS Journal Vol 5 No 3 – May 2000) but it
Some Hungerford Skeletons in the Australian Closet Read More »
It is 30 years since our first Committee Meeting and we continue to build on those early foundations laid by the original Committee Members.
HAFS: The First Three Decades Read More »
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.
Our Founder: Ronald Herbert Prentice – 1920 – 2015 Read More »
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.
Truxton Cooper Remembered Read More »
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.
The War Memorial Gates at Pokolbin Read More »
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.
Joan Tyrrell Graeme [E.2.3a.5b.1c.1d] – A Sister Remembers Read More »
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.
A Demographic View of the Hungerford Family – Part 1 Read More »
TAG Hungerford, was a celebrated author of Australian novels, short stories and plays. He was always witty, direct and opinionated.
Thomas Arthur Guy Hungerford [H.8a.4b] – His Life and Times Read More »
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!
Reverend Melville Cooper Newth – OBE, BA, ThL, FACE Read More »
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.
Ron Prentice – by Peter Sherlock Read More »
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.’’
An artist colours her world Read More »
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’’
An artist colours her world Read More »
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
