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I am looking for any relatives of Robert (Bob) Forrester Born 1919 or 1920. He died in Kalamunda Western Australia in 2010 aged 91 years. Robert lived on Christmas Island  between 1952-1973. He lived in a house adjoining the old cemetery on Christmas Island. He was a good friend Of Reginald Smith who was the harbour master in 1942. I dont know if Bob had children, but Im hoping to find any relatives who might be able to talk to me and help me with some research. Would also like to speak to Reginald Smiths son if he can be found. Reg's full name is Captain James Reginald Smith, Harbour Master, Christmas Island, 1942.
All help appreciated.

Wow that looks awesome....thanks

So ive discovered that glass photos preceded tin types so this makes the photo pre 1850s....

Hi Jim, Thanks for the reply. My cousin says that the photo is on glass, so not a tin type. Does that alter your dating?

Need help with finding the real death place of William Dawson. B 2 May 1817 in Woolwich England. He was a surveyor with the Royal Sappers & Miners and came to Australia as a surveyor. His wife was Margaret Leary. He deserted her and returned to the UK. Maybe around the death of his mother in 1859. It is thought that he returned to Australia and later died in a Yarra Glen Asylum on 2 Jun 1870. I don't believe this was him. He was visited at the asylum by a brother named Matthew. Research has been done on this and has led to a different family. Further research has found a William Dawson in the UK who married a Mary Caroline Salmon and had a daughter Mary Dawson. It is believed that this might be our William Dawson. No divorce has been discovered so we are presuming he committed bigamy. This William died oct 1903 in Portsmouth Hampshire.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Here is the list I found some years ago. Hope it helps.