What happened to Frank Porteus

[matthewj64]

Probate notice for Frank Porteus Bull St ACT
(Under Legal Notices)

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article118151742

[crisane]

Marjorie and Frank are on theNSW electoral roll 1945 at 136 WarnersAve Bondi. He is a storekeeper.
They are still there in 1958 and 1963
In 1977 they are in Queensland at Cathne Street Cooee bay. No occupation given

So sorry that should be 1954.
People did and do travel long distances and change states without a second thought in OZ. Iknow, I lived there for 52 years and Queensland is a big attraction for a lot of people because of the milder weather. However a lot do move again because it can be too hot and humid.

[crisane]

Simon Jamie Lynch who was granted probate for Frank  appears in2 electoral rolls. 1977 in Queensland and 1980 in the ACT

[rosball]

Funeral notice for Marjorie  And death notice which gives family info
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article126926381

Ros

[rosball]

Here is Canberra Cemeteries deceased search http://www.canberracemeteries.com.au/grave-search/Index/
where you can find Frank and Marjorie PORTEUS burial.

They have a contact us service where you could ask for more details by e-mail (eg age and date-of-birth).

Ros

[Thornwood]

Thanks again to all who have helped.
Matthewj64 for the probate norice: sounds as if Frank was still in buisness when he died.
Crisane: Simon Lynch moved from Queensland to Canberra at the same time as Frank. No proof but I have a feeling that Simon and Audrey were their children, could be adopted?..
Rosball:  thanks for funeral notice.

I think I need to dig a bit deeper into his life before he went to Aus.  From a PM I received I wonder if he was escaping woman trouble.  Really enjoying this puzzle but housework not getting done.

[rosball]

If you read the death notice (on same page as funeral notice) you'll see the relationships.

Ros

[Thornwood]

Thanks Ros.

[Essie]

Hi Thornwood

Frank PORTEUS married MAR Q 1940's in Blackpool to Marjorie B

Marjorie P married MAR Q 1921 in York to George BIRKINSHAW.
A..... BIRKINSHAW was born JUN Q 1924 in York.

SEE  http://www.freebmd.org.uk


Essie