G'day, I've been on a search for my Dad's beginnings and they have been elusive back from 1922.
I have had the help of some brilliant people from Rootschat Australia, and have posted the link below regarding the trail it has taken us.
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=764635.0 (
Be warned. It's a long read!From 1922-23 my father (work reference referring to him as Robert W Stevens) worked on the temporary power house constructed to assist with the building of the main Power Station at Mangahao Dam. I would like to trace his movements prior to working for the Power Station construction and immediately after, when I know he went to Gosford, Sydney (work reference). What ships did he travel on? Where from upon his arrival? And absolutely any other little gems that you may happen upon.
With no proof at this stage, but we believe him to have been born Robert (middle name uncertain, possibly Henry) SEALE. Year of birth was supposed to be 1895. As there has been no baptism records for him (or a younger female in the family), we're not definite. It is based on oral history.
Many thanks, Betty