Kenneth's parents divorced in 1937 and his mother Ada remarried
It was Ada who sued for divorce on the grounds of desertion.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11080457 Ada's second husband William John CHARLES was born-
CHARLES William John
M. Agnes PETRIE
F. Iden
FITZROY NORTH
18451/1899
From at least 1931 to 1936 William John was living with his parents, Agnes and Iden Goble G CHARLES at 75 Murphy Street Elsternwick.
Kenneth Richard BOURBAUD's brother Adrian Horace enlisted in the forces of WW2.
You can see his digitised record at the National Archives link given previously. Use the surname BOURBAUD, not CHARLES.
He enlisted 1942 and was born in Elsternwick . A fitter and single. The file contains a photo of him.
The interesting thing is he states as NOK, his father Horace, living at 352 North Rd, Auburn.
Kenneth Richard also enlisted in 1941 using the surname BOURBAUD. A butcher. Single.
His NOK is his mother Ada.
There is a letter in the file dated 1986 about claiming some medals which states-
"Since my discharge I have changed my name by Deed Poll"
Now Charles.
This means he was known by and went under the name of BOURBAUD until his 20's being discharged in 1945.
Unusual. One wonders at the late change.
Sue
Adrian Horace never changed his name apparently.
He remains as BOURBAUD on the Victorian Elecoral Roll until 1980 with others of the surname at the addresses.
