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Ruth Neleman Sylow was born at Drummoyne in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1904.²

She lived at 57 Wickham Terrace in Brisbane, Queensland, in 1925, where Ruth is a teacher.¹

She married Nigel Lesley Foxton at Ann St Presbyterian Church in Brisbane, Queensland, on 14 September 1929.^3,4,5

Elizabeth Jane Symington was born in Tynemouth, Northumberland, on 4 June 1883.^2,3

She married George Robert Slater, son of Hugh Slater and Ann Paul, in Tynemouth, Northumberland, between January 1908 and March 1908.¹

She was listed in the 1921 census at 6 Flat Top Row in Seghill, Northumberland, with her husband George; he was a hewer for the Seghill Coal Co.⁴

She was listed in the 1939 Register at 10 Blue Row in Seaton Valley, Northumberland, with George Robert Slater; he was a colliery trolleywayman (below ground) and the household included her widowed mother Margaret.²

William Thomas Talboys was born circa 1845. (Birth date based on age at death).

He married Janet Mcdonald (Jessie) Robertson, daughter of Peter Robertson and Janet Gillespie, in New Zealand in 1880.¹

William died on 28 July 1923 in New Zealand.^2,3 He was buried on 30 July 1923 at the Southern Cemetery.⁴

Barbara J Tandy was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire, on 12 November 1951.¹

Barbara died in October 1999 in Barnet, Hertfordshire, at age 47.²

Charles William Albert Tandy was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, on 21 November 1916.^3,1,4,5
He was listed in the 1921 census at 851 High Rd in Tottenham, Middlesex, where he was recorded as the step-son of Jack Pink and his wife Violet. Their son John Pink (aged 11 mths) was also present.⁶

He was listed in the 1939 Register at 10 Sheldon Rd in Edmonton, Middlesex; he was living with John Pink's family and was an Asst Inspector with the Gas Distribution Depot, also an ARP warden.⁵

He married Hazel Wicks, daughter of Sydney Ernest Wicks and Rose Emmeline Rust, in Edmonton, Middlesex, on 9 March 1946.^3,7

Charles died on 5 July 1973 in Potter's Bar, Hertfordshire, at age 56 of cancer.^8,2

His will was probated in London, Middlesex, on 22 August 1973 with his estate valued at £16,682.²

He married Ellen Johnstone.¹

Margaret Tanner was born in Donaghadee, Co. Down, circa 1853.^1,2,3

She married James McKechie, son of James McKechie and Sarah Allan, at Townend in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, on 22 November 1872. He was a brick dresser, and she a farm servant.⁴

She was listed in the 1881 census at 'Irvine Vennel' in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, with her husband James; he was an unemployed labourer. Their children James, Hugh and Samuel were listed as living with them.²

She was listed in the 1891 census at Plan Cottages, Kilmaur Rd in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, with her husband James; he was a brickworker. Their children James and Samuel were listed as living with them.³

She was listed in the 1901 census at Woodend Place in Beath, Fife, with her husband James; he was a brickworker. Their children Samuel, Mary, Helen, Thomas, Hugh and David were listed as living with them.⁵

She was listed in the 1911 census at 1 Ashgrove Place in Beath, Fife, with her husband James; he was a pit labourer. Their children Samuel, Hugh and David were listed as living with them, as was James' nephew James Lang McKechie.⁶

She left London in 1911 on board the 'Arawa' (5984 tons) with her husband James, accompanied by David Niven along with James Lang McKechie. They arrived in Wellington on the 28 Dec 1911.⁷

She was widowed on the death of her husband James on 28 June 1912.^8,9

Margaret died on 6 December 1933 in Westland.¹⁰ She was buried on 8 December 1933 at the Orowaiti Middle Cemetery, Utopia Rd in Westport.¹¹

Vaclav Tarantik was born in Hrdlorezy, Mlada Boleslav, on 27 April 1911.^1,2,3

He married Elizabeth Goodwin, daughter of Richard Arthur Goodwin and Mary Scott Fergusson, at Registry Office in St Giles, Edinburgh, Midlothian, on 4 April 1942. He gave his occupation as a textile factory worker, but also stated he was a Sergeant, Air Gunner, in the RAF; she stated she was a hospital nurse.⁴

During WWII he served with the RAF (Vol Reserve) in 311 Squadron (Czech) initially as an air gunner, #787896, but promoted through LAC, Sgt, Flt Sgt to Warrant Oficer in Jul 1943. This was the only Czech bomber squadron in the RAF and flew Wellington medium bombers from 1940-43, then B24 Liberators in maritime patrol work.^1,2

Vaclav died on 13 July 1944 at Bolt Head in Salcombe, Devon, at age 33 His Liberator V (BZ717) was recalled in bad weather and crashed, killing all eight crew members.^1,2 He was buried on 19 July 1944 at the Plymouth (Weston Mill) Cemetery in Plymouth.^1,2

Vaclav's death was registered between October 1942 and December 1942 in Totnes, Devon.² Vaclav's birth was registered between October 1942 and December 1942 in Totnes, Devon.¹

Enid Ruth Tate was born in New Zealand on 8 July 1905.²

She married Alister Stewart Bevin, son of James Bevin and Margaret Kate Stewart, in New Zealand in 1925.¹

She was widowed on the death of her husband Alister in 1956.³

Enid died in 1983 in New Zealand.⁴