EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Wednesday, November 15, 1944 Births HALGREEN – To Peter and Thora (nee WORRAKER) a bonny Son, 2 ¾ Lbs, on the 13 November. POTGIETER – To Mr and Mrs POTGIETER, a bonny Son, on the 13th November, at the Mother’s Home. Engagements AUGUSTYN – KRETZINGER – The engagement between Hannatjie AUGUSTYN of Okalandja. S.W.A., and Hugo KRETZINGER, Postal Staff, Windhoek (formerly of Port Elizabeth) was announced on the 28th October. VON HOESSLIN – BROOKE – The engagement is announced of Phillida, daughter of The Very Reverend The Dean of Cape Town and Mrs J.C.H. BROOKE, of the Deanery, Cape Town, to George, son of Mr and Mrs E.F.VON HOESSLIN, of Fort Grey, East London. Deaths BALDWIN – Passed away suddenly on the 6th November, at his residence, 12 Webbs Avenue, Grahamstown, in his 81st year, Edgar BALDWIN, beloved husband of Emily BALDWIN. BERSON – Susanne BERSON, beloved mother of Esther, passed peacefully away on the 14th November, 1944. HALL – Passed away at the Provincial Hospital (Military Annexe) on the 13th November, 1944, at the age of 61 years. Interred at South End Cemetery on the 14 inst,. ISAACS – The funeral of Johnny ISAACS, aged 40 years, will leave 138 Lawler Street to-day (Wednesday) at 3 o’clock for the South End Cemetery. KOBINSON – Died at 63 Phyllis Street, on the 14th November, 1944, Hermanus KOBINSON, at the age of 57 years. Service to-day (Wednesday) at 4.15 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery. SMIT – Raymond Howell, passed peacefully away at “Raeburn” Seymour, on the 7th November, 1944. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

I have had a quick look at NAAIRS (National archives Index) under NAB for Natal and there is no obvious file there. May be a reference in another province. Have a look at the site (just Google NAAIRS search) and see if anything looks obvious. You give the Aunts surnames as Jones. Do you know if they married? John D -----Original Message----- From: south-africa-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:south-africa-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of dick harding Sent: 26 December 2011 02:26 PM To: ">" RW RSA Subject: [SOUTH-AFRICA] Relatives born in Natal Hi List readers I hope this isn't to much of an imposition, but I am looking for a favour. Two of my aunts, now deceased as is the bulk of my family, were born in the DURBAN area. Details are Lilias Maud Jones born 1893 and Florence Jones born 1895, parents Henry John and Henrietta Maria Jones. Could you (or any one else that you care to forward this to) sorry, (or any one else to whom you care to forward this) either tell me what there is to find about them, or even better, explain how I can find the information for myself. If I can return the favour in any way, please ask. Gratefully, in anticipation, Dick Harding, Gloucestershire UK ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1901 / Virus Database: 2109/4703 - Release Date: 12/25/11

The NAAIRS web site says the database is updated once a year, but two of the e-mail addresses given on the site (naairs@dac.gov.za and archives@dac.gov.za) bounce back as undeliverable. Does anyone know when the database was last updated ith new data, and when the next update might be?

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Wednesday, November 29, 1944 Births BICKERTON – To L.A.C. and Mrs BICKERTON (nee Alice SMITH), on the 26th November, at Provincial Hospital, a bonny Son. COWIE – To Mr and Mrs T. COWIE (nee POTGIETER), a bonny Son, on 28th November. FREEDMAN – To Anne and Harry (Laughing Waters, Willowmore), at Provincial Hospital, a bonny Daughter. LODDER – At Elizabeth Nursing Home, to Mr and Mrs G. LODDER, a Daughter, 26th November. PATERSON – To Ean and Moy (nee GIBBON), a Son, on November 27th, at the Stoneham Maternity Home. STANLEY – On the 28th November, to Doreen (nee Stone), wife of Jack STANLEY, a bonny Son. STUART – To Mr and Mrs W.H. STUART, at Stoneham Nursing Home, a bonny Daughter, on the 8th November. To be married LAKE – FICK – To be married in the Dutch Reformed Church, Alexandria, on 5th December, at 3 p.m. Jack LAKE of Ugie, to Suzanne FICK (San) of Alexandria. No Cards. Congratulations and telegrams: Masonic Hall, Alexandria. ROSSOUW – NEL – The marriage of Nossie NEL, of Bedford and Dan ROSSOUW of Port Elizabeth, will take place at Somerset East on 2nd December, 1944. Married WITKOP – RENNIE – At Bedford, on November27th, by the Rev. Father O’MALLEY, A/B Peter Michael WITKOP, only son of Mrs TAYLOR of Johannesburg to Sgt. Margaret Welsh RENNIE, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late MR J.B. Rennie of “Craig Rennie”, Bedford Deaths BARNARD – Passed away at Oudtshoorn, on 25th November, 1944, Dan BARNARD. CLACK – Passed away at Sidbury, on the 27th instant, Frances M. Dearly beloved mother of Arthur and Enid. Roll of Honour GREEN – Lieut. Stanley Garnet Tozer GREEN, F.C./C.T.H., younger son of Mr and the late Mrs Arthur Tozer GREEN, of Middleburg, Cape. Killed in action in Italy, 19th November, 1944. RICHARDS – Cpl. W. RICHARDS No 12523, drowned through enemy action on or about 29th November, 1942. Remembered by his wife Violet, son and daughter and families. Wounded THANSELL – Accidentally injured in Italy, 20th November, Alfred Thomas (Tommy), husband of Amy, of 19 Sueltz Street, and son of Mr and Mrs J.J. TRADER, 155 Kempston Road, Sidwell Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

Hi List readers I hope this isn't to much of an imposition, but I am looking for a favour. Two of my aunts, now deceased as is the bulk of my family, were born in the DURBAN area. Details are Lilias Maud Jones born 1893 and Florence Jones born 1895, parents Henry John and Henrietta Maria Jones. Could you (or any one else that you care to forward this to) sorry, (or any one else to whom you care to forward this) either tell me what there is to find about them, or even better, explain how I can find the information for myself. If I can return the favour in any way, please ask. Gratefully, in anticipation, Dick Harding, Gloucestershire UK

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Tuesday, November 28th, 1944 Births COPPIN – To Mr and Mrs J.H. CHOPPIN, a Son at Stoneham Nursing Home. FINNEMORE – To Lieutenant and Mrs Gordon D. FINNEMORE (nee Dianne LYALL), on the 25th November, 1944, a Son at the Moederbond Maternity Hospital, Pretoria. LODDER – At Elizabeth Nursing Home, to Mr and Mrs G. LODDER, a Daughter, 26th November. LUSTY – To Eric and Iris (nee THOMPSON), a Son, at the Leeuwendal Nursing Home, Cape Town, on the 20th inst. MINTY – To Bill and Margaret (nee NICHOLSON), at the Stoneham Maternity Home, on November 25th , a Son NORTON – To Sybil and Tom on the 24th a bonny Daughter, 10 ½ lb. PATERSON – To Ean and Moy (nee GIBBON), a Son on the 27th November, at Stoneham Maternity Home. ROGERS – To Mr and Mrs Ted ROGERS. A daughter on 26th November. WESTAWAY – To Jess and Kingsley, a bonny Daughter, 25th inst., at Stoneham Maternity Home. Bris Milah The Bris Milah of the infant son of Mr and Mrs Issy CHASEN will be held to-day (Tuesday) at 11 o’clock at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. Engagements JANSEN – SLABBERT - The engagement has been announced between Louis JANSEN of Uitenhage and Elsia, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Z. SLABBERT of Jansenville district. Deaths CHILLINGWORTH – Died as a result of a drowning on the 26th November, 1944, Air Craftsman Charles Walter George CHILLINGWORTH at the age of 20 years. The funeral will leave Jones & Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Tuesday) morning at 11 o’clock for the South End Cemetery. CREAR – Passed peacefully away at 1 Hudson Street, Newton Park on the 27th November, 1944, Martha Arabella CREAR, at the age of 72 years. Service in Jones & Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road this (Tuesday) afternoon at 2.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery. FELTHAM – passed peacefully away at 29 Prince Alfred Road, on the 27th November, 1944, Annie Nairn, beloved wife of Frank Alfred FELTHAM and mother of May, Frank, Ron, Toots, and Fred and Ken (in Italy). Service in Jones & Rice’s Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Tuesday) afternoon at 4.15 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery, MARAIS – Passed away suddenly at his late residence, 18 Lower Caledon Street, Uitenhage, on 27th November, 1944, Charl Claude, beloved husband of Laura MARAIS, in his 56th year. The funeral will proceed from the Dutch Reformed Church, Uitenhage, the (Tuesday) afternoon at 5 o’clock. MARTIN-BOX – Passed away at 9 Dalgleish Road, on the 27th November, 1944, Emily, widow of the late Edwin MARTIN-BOX and mother of Euleen, at the age of 77 years. Service in Jones & Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Tuesday) morning at 12 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery. Roll Of Honour DILLON – In loving memory of dear John, killed in action at Sidl Rezegh on 23rd November, 1941. Remembered by his loving Mother, nieces and nephews, Henry, Sheila, Yvonne and Ronnie, sister Ruth, brother Edward (up North), sister in law, Maggie and children, sister Annie, brother in law Peter and children. DU PIESANIE – F/Sgt. G.S. DU PIESANIE (Du Pie) In loving memory of our loving son Gideon, who was killed in flying operation in Foggia, Italy, 28th November, 1943. Inserted by Dad, Mom, Brothers and Sisters. GREEN – Lieut. Stanley Garnet Tozer GREEN, F.C./C.T.H., younger son of Mr and the late Mrs Arthur Tozar GREEN, of Middleburg, Cape. Killed in action in Italy, 19th November, 1944. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Tuesday, November 21, 1944 Births ANDERSSEN – To Fred and Verna (nee HUGHES), a Daughter at Hankey, on the 17th inst. CONNELL – To Capt. and Mrs G.R. CONNELL, on the 20th inst., a Daughter. DAVIDSON – To Mr and Mrs G. DAVIDSON (nee Sadie FINN), a bonny Son, at the Provincial Hospital, on November 19th. KILSHAW – November 18th , to Mr and Mrs Stanley KILSHAW (nee POWELL), a Son, at Provincial Hospital. PEROLD – Eric and Joan (KRUMMECK), a bonny Daughter, at Provincial Hospital, on Sunday 19th November, 1944. SCHULTZ – To Mr and Mrs W.H.C. SCHULTZ, a gift of a Son, WORRELL – To Zelda (nee LONGMAN), wife of Cpl. Elliott WORRELL, a Daughter at Mossel Bay, on the 18th November. Deaths. DAVEY – Stephen Cyril of Johannesburg, passed away at Port Elizabeth, on the 18th November, 1944, after a short illness, Representative in Johannesburg of Goodwear Shoes, Ltd., Port Elizabeth. GIBBONS – Passed peacefully away at St Joseph’s Private Hospital, on the 18th November, 1944, Albert William, beloved husband of Ruby and brother of Robert, Walter and Blanche, in his 60th year. (Late secretary of Farmers Co-operative Wool and Produce Union Ltd., East London. Service in the North End Methodist Church, Bagshaw Street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery. RENNIE – Robert Edwin, passed peacefully away at his residence, Bedford, on Sunday the 19th November, in his 68th year. SMALLMAN – Phillip Henry Chalmers, dearly beloved husband of Susanah Mary, and darling father of Eddie, May, Marjorie, Cyril and Dessie, passed peacefully away on the 20th November in his 71st year. Funeral notice later. SMITH – Passed peacefully away at East London, on the 18th November, May Lillian, beloved wife of Reggie, and loving daughter of Mr and Mrs H.J. Robinson. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Monday , November 20, 1944 Births DAVIDSON - - TO Mr and Mrs G. DAVIDSON (nee Sadie FINN) a bonny son at the Provincial Hospital on November 19th. BEDINNGFIELD - To Aubrey and Kathleen (nee POTE), a daughter at the Provincial Hospital on the 17 inst. DE VILLIERS – To Dr and Mrs W.F. DE VILLIERS a daughter at Stoneham Nursing Home on the 19th inst. NAIDOO – To Mr and Mrs T NAIDOO, a Bonny Son on the 17th November. PRENTICE – To Nora, wife of C.G. PRENTICE a daughter, Stoneham Maternity Hospital. SHARMAN – To Mrs R.E. SHARMAN, a son at Stoneham Nursing Home, Nov. 18th. VAN ZYL – To Jan and Eva, a Son at Stoneham Maternity Home on the 16th. Engagements LOMBA – REZNICEK – The engagement is announced of Edward F. LOMBA of New York and Johannesburg and Marianne REZNICEK, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard LASCH, of Johannesburgh. MULDER – BOSCH – The engagement is announced of Frances, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R.J. MULDER, to Mike, eldest son of Mr and Mrs M.C. BOSCH. Both of Cradock. RAWLINSON – RIDGE – The engagement is announced between Pamela, only daughter of Mr and Mrs RIDGE of Port Elizabeth, and Lt. Guy Phillip RAWLINSON, S.A.A.F., youngest son of Mr and Mrs J.P. RAWLINSON of Pietermaritzburg, Natal. Married HARRIS – VERMAAK – By special Licence on the 8th Nov, Doris (W.A.A.S.), second youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs VERMAAK of Zwartkops, to Sgt. William Thomas HARRIS of Edenvale, Germiston. HINDE – BLIGNAUT – Married on Saturday, the 18th November, 1944, at Port Elizabeth. Cecil HINDE to Dora BLIGNAUT. Deaths GIBBONS – Passed peacefully away at St Joseph’s Hospital on the 18th inst., Albert William, beloved husband of Ruby, brother of Robert, Walter and Blanche. Funeral notice later. MINISH - Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital on the 18th November, 1944, John MINISH, at the age of 60 years. PADYACHY, Poonoosamy – Passed away at Provincial Hospital on 19th November, 1944, aged 60 years,. Funeral will leave 57 Rudolph Street today at 4.30 p.m. for South End Cemetery. PILLAY – Interred South End Cemetery on Sunday, November 19th, 1944, Amurdavalli PILLAY at the age of 24 years. (Late of 53 Armstrong Street). PRINSLOO – Passed peacefully away 11 Fowler Street on the 18th November, 1944, William John PRINSLOO at the age of 24 years. Interred North End Cemetery on Sunday, 19th November, 1944. WILSON – Died at 4 Mitchell Lane, on the 17th November, 1944, Sam WILSON, at the age of 38 years. Interred on Sunday, 19th November, 1944, at South End Cemetery. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

Happy Jesus' Birthday, everyone! Thanks for all the news & tips. Kind regards, Heather. ________________________________ From: Magda Begeman <mbegeman@absamail.co.za> To: south-africa@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, 25 December 2011, 8:58 Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA] MERRY CHRISTMAS May God bless you and yours, wherever you are. Remember love weighs more that gold. Magda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michele Shaw" <sunshine.shaw@telkomsa.net> To: <south-africa@rootsweb.com>; <south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com>; <south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 8:07 AM Subject: [SOUTH-AFRICA] MERRY CHRISTMAS > To one and All > > A very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2012 filled with success and > happiness. > > May Christ's spirit touch and bless your lives and you bless and touch the > lives of > > those around you. May safety and success be your constant companions. > > Best wishes > > Michele Shaw > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4100 - Release Date: 12/24/11 > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4101 - Release Date: 12/24/11 ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

May God bless you and yours, wherever you are. Remember love weighs more that gold. Magda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michele Shaw" <sunshine.shaw@telkomsa.net> To: <south-africa@rootsweb.com>; <south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com>; <south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 8:07 AM Subject: [SOUTH-AFRICA] MERRY CHRISTMAS > To one and All > > A very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2012 filled with success and > happiness. > > May Christ's spirit touch and bless your lives and you bless and touch the > lives of > > those around you. May safety and success be your constant companions. > > Best wishes > > Michele Shaw > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4100 - Release Date: 12/24/11 > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1416 / Virus Database: 2109/4101 - Release Date: 12/24/11

To one and All A very Merry Christmas and a blessed 2012 filled with success and happiness. May Christ's spirit touch and bless your lives and you bless and touch the lives of those around you. May safety and success be your constant companions. Best wishes Michele Shaw

To all those who, like me are spending their Christmas whith their ancestors. May you - in the absence of living relatives - be richly blessed. Johan.

Well said Carol, may I add my name to your Email? and wish everyone all they wish themselves at Christmas, and All the very best for the New Year, Walter (Scotland). > From: carme@iafrica.com > To: south-africa-eastern-cape@rootsweb.com; south-africa-cape-town@rootsweb.com; buitenposten@rootsweb.com; KWAZULU-NATAL-SOUTH-AFRICA@rootsweb.com; northern-cape-south-africa-request@rootsweb.com; SOUTH-AFRICA-ORANGE-FREE-STATE@rootsweb.com; south-africa@rootsweb.com > Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:26:18 +0200 > Subject: Re: [SOUTH-AFRICA] Merry Christmas. > > Hi List’s > > Before the web goes crazy. > > May you be truly Blessed this holy season > May we all remember those less fortunate than ourselves > and carry the spirit of giving and love into the New Year. > > Best Wishes > Carol BENEKE nee STEWART > Port Elizabeth, South Africa. > 083 482 1482 > ________________________ > Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE > and related families. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to SOUTH-AFRICA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Friday, December 1, 1944 Births BASSON – To Mr and Mrs J.F. BASSON (nee Matty ROSSOUW), on the 27th November, at 4 Victoria Street, a bonny Son. KEEGAN – To Mr and Mrs A.J. KEEGAN (nee Rira O’DONOGHUE), a Son, at the Provincial Hospital, on the 30th November. SAAYMAN – To Mr and Mrs O.J. SAAYMAN (nee Joey SLABBERT), of Helon, a Daughter, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, November 30th. VAN AARDT – To Mr and Mrs Piet VAN AARDT (Madge MEAKER) on the 15th November, a bonny Son, at “Palm Court”, Somerset East. VAN WYK – At the Elizabeth Nursing Home, to Mr and Mrs J. VAN WYK, a Son on the 28th November. To be Married HARKER – WOODMAN – On the 2nd December, at St Bonface Church, by the Rev F. BREYTACK, Sergt. Margaret Irene WOODMAN, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J.H. WOODMAN of Umtata, to Staff Sergt., John HARKER, second eldest son of Mr and Mrs HARKER of Germiston. Congratulations to 180 Visagie Street, Pretoria. LEWIS – ISRAEL – The marriage of Jean, daughter of Mr and Mrs ISRAEL of Port Elizabeth, to Hilly, son of Mr and Mrs I. LEWIS of Pretoria, will be solemnised at Vermeulen Street Synagogue, Pretoria, on Sunday, December, 3rd at 3 p.m. SMITH - McNAUGHTON – At Trinity Methodist Church, Caledon Street, Graaff Reinet, on Friday, December 8th, at 10 a.m., Dulcie, daughter of Mr and Mrs A.G. MCNAUGHTON, to Lieut. H.B. SMITH (Johnny), S.A.A.F., son of Mr I.P. SMITH of East London, Reception at Belmont. Married SEABORNE – MEYER – At Oudtshoorn, on November 23rd, in the Dutch Reformed Church, Edgar SEABOURNE, third son of Mrs SEABOURNE, Port Elizabeth, to Cecelia, third daughter of Mrs MEYER, Oudtshoorn. Deaths CARNEY – Passed away at Scottsburgh, Rachael Adams CARNEY, wife of T.I. CARNEY. Mother of Mrs KITSON, of Scottsburgh, Mrs H.B. COOK, of Salt Lake, Mrs V. MESSINA, of London, Mrs W.E. THORPE, of Klerksdorp, and Fred, Ernest and Arthur. Funeral notice later. CHARLETON – Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital on the 29th November, 1944, Robert, beloved husband of Edith CHARLETON, at the age of 70 years. Interred at Summerville on the 30th November. HUMPHRIES – Died at 42 Juta Road, on the 29th November, 1944, David HUMPHRIES, at the age of 35 years. Interred North End Cemetery 30th November. JACOBS – Passed peacefully away at Cape Town, on the 27th November, 1944, Sylvia Marjorie, aged 23 years 4 months, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs S.J. JACOBS and late teacher of William Pescod High School, Kimberley. LOMBARD – Passed peacefully away at 25 Hartman Road, on the 29th November, 1944, Hermanus Stephanus Antonie, beloved husband of Louisa LOMBARD at the age of 58 years. Service in the Dutch Reformed Church, Campbell Street, this (Friday) morning at 10.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to North End Cemetery. SALTERS – Passed away at 12 Colson Street on the 30th November, 1944, John Emmanuel SALTERS, at the age of 40 years. The funeral will leave the above address Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, for the North End Cemetery. THOMPSON – Died on the 30th November, 1944, as the result of an accident, Elizabeth THOMPSON, at the age of 37 years. Service in Jones & Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, Sunday evening at 2.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery. VAN BRAKEL – Died at 21 South Street on the 30th November, 1944, Andrew VAN BRAKEL, at the age of 46 years. The funeral will leave the above address this (Friday) afternoon at 4 o’clock for the North End Cemetery. Roll of Honour PRESTON – In loving memory of Gordon Bickell PRESTON, 4th Armoured Car Regiment, who passed on in the performance of his duty on the 1st December, 1941. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

Hi List’s Before the web goes crazy. May you be truly Blessed this holy season May we all remember those less fortunate than ourselves and carry the spirit of giving and love into the New Year. Best Wishes Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Monday, December 4, 1944 Births HURTER – To Mr and Mrs ? H. HURTER. A Daughter, born 2 inst., at Provincial Hospital. KATZ – To Mr and Mrs T. KATZ (nee Pauline GUTSTEIN), a Daughter at Johannesburg on 30th November. VERMAAK – To Mr and Mrs J. H. VERMAAK, a bonny Daughter, on the 3rd December, 1944. Mother’s Home, Shepherd Street, Port Elizabeth. Engagements TERBLANCHE – LANDMAN – The engagement was announced on the 1st of December, between Mary of Kareedouw and Eddie of Port Elizabeth VERMEULEN – MARTIN – The engagement is announced between Elsie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. MARTIN of Port Elizabeth, to Gilliam, son of Mrs BURGER and late Mr G.J. VERMEULEN, of Griquatown. To be Married HAMEL – CLOETE – Mr F.W. HAMEL, of Selbourne, and Miss C.J. CLOETE, of Riversdale, wish to inform their friends that (D.V.) their wedding is to take place at Stil Bay, Strand, on the 19th December. No Reception. Married. HAWKEN – BROWN – At St Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, December 2nd, Iris, daughter of Mr and Mrs BROWN, Port Elizabeth, to Edward George, son of Mrs a HAWKEN and the late Mr E. HAWKEN, of Maidenhead, England MAGEE – TIDBURY – At Port Elizabeth, on 2nd December, John , son of Mr and Mrs MAGEE, of Cape Town, to Evelyn Deane, daughter of Mr and Mrs C.H. TIDBURY, of Port Elizabeth. Silver Wedding. WARD – OHLSSON – Married at Port Elizabeth, on 4th December, 1919, Ernest Charles WARD and Ethel OHLSSON. Present address: 201 Walmer Road, Port Elizabeth. WELSH – WHITE – Arthur Thomas to Florence Winnifred on 3rd December, 1919, at St. Patrick’s Pro Cathederal, Grahamstown. Deaths CARNEY – Passed away at Scottsburgh, on the 29th November, 1944, Rachael Adams, beloved wife of T.I. CARNEY, mother of Mrs KITSON, of Scottburgh, Mrs R.B. COOK, of Salt Lake, Mrs V MESSINA, of London, Mrs W.E. THORPE, of Klerksdorp, and Fred, Ernest and Albert. Service in the Pier Street Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon at 2.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery. ORTH – Passed peacefully away at 58 Worraker Street, on the 3rd December, 1944, Hinrich Emil, beloved husband of Johanna ORTH, in his 89th year. Service at Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Monday) afternoon at 2.45 o’clock, , thence the funeral will proceed to the South End Cemetery. STEVENS – Passed peacefully away at 9 Heath Street, on the 3rd December, 1944, Percy STEVENS (ex Police Constable), beloved husband of A.J.H. STEVENS, teacher of Mount Pleasant School, in his 51st year. Service in Jones & Rice Chapel, 48 Russell Road, this (Monday) afternoon at 3.45 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to North End Cemetery. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Saturday December 30, 1944 Births BRUMMER – To Mr and Mrs Viekie BRUMMER, Graaff Reinet, at Nurse Booysen’s Eldorado Nursing Home, on 26th December 1944, a bonny son (9½ lbs) CALITZ – To Norma and Tara, on the 26th a daughter at Provincial Hospital. CLAPHAM – To Mr and Mrs N. CLAPHAM (nee Ellen ASHTON) a daughter on December 27th at Stoneham Maternity home. HARRIS – To Len and Ivy a daughter, Gay Elizabeth on December 28th at Stoneham Maternity Home JACKSON – To Mr and Mrs Willy JACKSON (nee Naomi SAUNDERS) a bonny son, at the Provincial Hospital , 28th December. Mc LEOD – To Mr and Mrs Thornton Mc LEOD, a son on the 29th December, at the Provincial Hospital MOOLMAN – To Mr and Mrs D.B. MOOLMAN, 4th Avenue, Walmer, a son on the 28th December. REED – To Bob and Elaine (nee COLEMAN), a bonny daughter on the 12th inst., at the Franconia Nursing Home, Alexandria BARMITZVAH FRANKLIN – Ronald, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Arnold FRANKLIN, will read a portion of the Law and Maftir to-day December 30th, 1944 at the Western Road Synagogue. At home Sunday, December 31st, 5-7pm, 1 Carlisle Street, Mount Road Township. Engagements DAVIS – VENTER. – The engagement is announced between Gertruida, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr J.A. VENTER and Alan youngest son of Mr and Mrs J.M. DAVIS. Both of Uitenhage. FRIEDMAN - BERGER. The engagement is announced of Clarice, only daughter of Mrs A. FRIEDMAN and the late Mr Cyril FRIEDMAN of Johannesburg, to Jack son of Mrs C. BERGER and the late Mr M. BERGER of 21 Buckingham Road, Port Elizabeth SCHERMANN – KAPLAN. The engagement is announced of Ada, youngest daughter of Mr and the late Mrs S. KAPLAN, of Port Elizabeth, and Harris, only son of Mr and the late Mrs I SCHERMANN of Cape Town. To Be Married CAALSEN – VAN DEVENTER. – The marriage of Lawrence CAALSEN, of Port Elizabeth, son of Mr and Mrs A.J. CAALSEN, and Maria VAN DEVENTER, daughter of Mr and Mrs M.R. VAN DEVENTER of Somerset East, will take place to-day , 30th December 1944. EVANS – GOLLOGLY. – Bridget Frances EVANS, of Port Elizabeth, to John Joseph GOLLOGLY, of Middlesbro, Yorkshire, England. At the Blessed Oliver Plunket Church, to-day, December 30th at 3p.m. `EVERY – MAASDORP. Linda , only daughter of Mrs P.C. LE ROUX and the late Mr C.H. MAASDORP of Cradock and Alfred Edward, youngest son of Mrs A.F. EVERY and the late Mr Alf. EVERY of Port Elizabeth, in St Mary’s Church, this afternoon at 3’o clock. Congratulations: 3 Glen Arm, Pearson Street. RICH – BLIGNAUT. – To be married at 3 pm in Dutch Reformed Church, South End, to-day (30th December), Rensche, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R.R. BRAZELLE of Uitenhage to Robert, second eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. RICH of Namaqualand. Congratulations: Collins Hotel. VALLANCE – KURTEN. – The marriage between Eileen third youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W. KURTEN, of Port Elizabeth and Robert Bernard VALLANCE, second eldest son of Mr and Mrs R VALLANCE, of Glasgow, Scotland, will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, 1st January 1945 at St Augustines. Congratulations: 15 Hunt Street, Port Elizabeth WILSON – McINTOSH. – At St Columba’s Church, Crawford Street, on 1st January 1945 at 2 p.m. James Gilbert, son of Mr and Mrs J.H. WILSON , to Barrie, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. McKINTOSH. Married COWLING – ANDERSON. – Married on the 27th December, by special licence, Stella ANDERSON to Frank D. COWLING. ELIASOV – HORWITZ. – Married by special licence at Mossel Bay, 29 December, Lily HORWITZ of Willowmore, to Ralph ELIASOV of Port Elizabeth. Congratulations: Park Hotel, Mossel Bay. OLANDER – SUTHERLAND. – Married at East London on 29 December, 1944, by special licence, Melda OLANDER (born TOWNSEND) to Joe SUTHERLAND. Both of East London. Golden Wedding WIBLIN – CAIN. – Married in St John’s Church, Havelock Street, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev W. WYNNE, on the 1st January 1895, Eliza Marian CAIN to William WIBLIN. Present address: 56 St Patricks Road, Port Elizabeth. Deaths. BADIER. – Passed peacefully away at 11 Beattie Place, on the 29 December 1944, Ednil Alfred Lewis, beloved husband of Edith BADIER, at the age of 51 years. Service in Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Saturday) afternoon at 2.30. p.m. Thence to the North End Cemetery. KRAITTZICK – Passed peacefully away in Johannesburg on the 28th December, Jane, beloved mother of Lazaar, Barney, Hymie and Bettie. Prayers: 31 Buckingham Road, from Sunday at 6.12 p.m. RUNDLE – Passed away at Kroonstad, Nora, wife of E. Percy RUNDLE on the 26 inst., (Late of Brakpan). Roll of Honour JONES – C.P.L. E.D. – In proud memory of my dear husband, Eddie, who fell at Bardis on the 31st December 1941. Inserted by his loving wife Pixie. MORRISON – In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Douglas (1st R.L.I.) killed on the 31st December, 1941, at Bardia. Transcribed by Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Thursday, December 14, 1944 Births PILLAY – To Mr and Mrs M.V. PILLAY, a Son on the 8th inst., at the Provincial Hospital, Engagements CRICHTON – BENNETT – The engagement is announced between Miss Jean CRICHTON, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D. CRICHTON, and Richard, son of Mrs and the late Mr C.R. BENNETT. Both of Port Elizabeth To be married DU PREEZ – WILLIAMS – To be married in St Mary’s Church, Saturday 16th December, at 11 a.m., Alice Daphne, younger daughter of Mrs and the late Mr B. WILLIAMS and George Francois, second son of Mr and Mrs S. DU PREEZ. Both of Port Elizabeth. KEMP – NEATE – To be married at St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, on the 16th December, 1944, at 11.30 a.m., Petty Officer John KEMP, S.A.N.F. (V) only son of Mrs KEMP and the late Mr J.S. KEMP of Port Elizabeth, to Gertrude (Gean), daughter of Mrs NEATE and the late Mr W.C. NEATE of Windhoek S.W.A. VAN NIEKERK – VAN DER VYVER – To be married at Grahamstown, on Saturday 16th December, Stephanie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jock VAN DER VYVER, Blackburn, Commadagga, to Lex, son of Mr and Mrs A.G. VAN DER VYVER, Nieckerk’s Hope, Alexandria. Congratulations: 62 Somerset Street, Grahamstown. Married BLOOMFIELD – VAN VUUREN – Mrs A VAN VUUREN to Mr F. BLOOMFIELD by Special Licence. Deaths BAIN – Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital on the 12th December, 1944, Elizabeth Alice BAIN, beloved mother of Mrs KLOCK and Otto, in her 75th year. Service in Jones and Rice’s Chapel, 13 Russel Road, to-day (Thursday) at 4 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery. DOMINGO – Died at the Provincial Hospital on the 13th December, 1944, Solomon DOMINGO, at the age of 19 years. The funeral will leave 58 Salisbury Park to-day (Thursday) at 3 o’clock for Walmer Cemetery. DUCK – Alfred Walter, passed away at General Hospital, Johannesburg, on the 13th December, 1944, Beloved eldest son of J. DUCK and stepson of Mrs DUCK, in his 24th year. IVERSON – Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital on the 13th December, 1944, Caroline Elizabeth, beloved wife of John IVERSON, at the age of 40 years. Service in St Paul’s Church to-day (Thursday) at 3 o’clock, thence the funeral will proceed to the North End Cemetery. TERRY – Elizabeth Catherine (Betty), darling mother of Doris and Dorothy, Neville and Kenneth in Italy passed peacefully away on the 12 December, 1944. Roll of Honour. JORDAN – Captain Andrew JORDAN, D.F.C. SMITH – In loving memory of my dear husband and Daddy, Alfred Milner, who passed away at Voortrekkehoogte, on the 14th December, 1942. Sadly missed by his wife and Trevor. ASSAULT ON MR F.E. MENTZ Postman Found Guilty Johannesburg, Wednesday – Gabriel VORSTER, a 25 year old postman was today found guilty by a jury at the Rand Criminal Sessions of assaulting F.E. MENTZ, Nationalist MP for Westdene, with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. Mr Justice RAMSBOTTOM, who was on the Bench, said that he wished to consider the question of sentence and would pass sentence tomorrow. Vorster was also found guilty of stealing two re-direction cards from the Post Office and of being in unlawful possession of a revolver, a combination rifle and two other rifles. Mr JF MARAIS, who appeared for VORSTER said that VORSTER was influenced by others and had not committed the offence for personal gain. He must have committed it in the heat of political strife. PRIME MINISTER’S ARRIVAL The Prime Minister, Gen. SMUTS, accompanied by Brig. C.M. HOFFE (General Manager of Railways), and party arrived in the city by plan from Pretoria at 12.30 p.m. yesterday. There was a large gathering at the aerodrome to meet the Prime Minister, among them being the Mayor (Mr. J.J. GLENDINNING), Col. F. CILLIERS (Fortress Commander), Air Commodore P.R.T. CHAMBERLAYNE, A.F.C., Mr J.H. GREEN (Chief Magistrate), Lt-Col. E.V.H. MIEDAL (Deputy Commissioner of Police), Major P. JORDAAN (Commandant of Police), Mr J.W.B. Carter (System Manager), Mr J.H. JOHNSON, M.P., Mr H. TREADWELL (Town Clerk) and other high-ranking officers of the Services and well-known citizens. Among those who accompanied the Prime Minister on the plane trip from Pretoria were Mr J.G. HIRSCH and Mr A. SCHAUDER. After greetings had been extended to the distinguished guest the party proceeded to the Port Elizabeth Club where Gen. Smuts was the guest of the Mayor at an informal luncheon. Transcriber Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Friday, December 8, 1944 Births ARCHER – To Mr and Mrs E.C. ARCHER of Commadagga Station, a Daughter, on the 6th December, at the Provincial Hospital. GOODCHILD – To Petty Officer (S.A.N.F.) and Mrs G. GOODCHILD nee (Mary GRONAU), a Daughter, on December 7th, 1944, at Provincial Hospital. THEUNNISEN – To Mr and Mrs C.H. THEUNNISEN, a Son, at the Stonham Nursing Home. WEINRONK – To Dave and Enez (nee GORDON), at the Provincial Hospital, on the 6th December, a Daughter. Barmitzvah ABRAHAM – Phillip, eldest son of Mr and Mrs B. ABRAHAM, will read a portion of the Law and Maftir, at the Western Road Synagogue, on Saturday, 9th December. Engagements CUTHBERT – POTGIETER – The engagement is announced between Doreen Potgieter, the daughter of Mr and Mrs PRESTON of Port Elizabeth, and Pilot Officer Tommy CUTHBERT, the eldest son of Mr and Mrs CUTHBERT of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. Deaths CAMPHER – Died at the Provincial Hospital on the 6th December, 1944, Sophia beloved wife of Abraham CAMPHER at the age of 27 years. The funeral will leave No 1 Attree Street to-day (Friday) at 2.30. p.m. for the North End Cemetery. KIN – Died at 112 Circular Drive, on the 6th December, 1944, Low KIN, at the age of 64 years. The funeral will leave Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, Sunday, at 2 o’clock for the North End Cemetery. LAWSON – Passes peacefully away at Port Elizabeth, after a short illness, Walter LAWSON, in his 58th year. Service in Jones and Rice Chapel, 43 Russell Road, this (Friday) afternoon at 3.45 o’clock thence the funeral will commence to the South End Cemetery. MILNE – Gordon Ross, in his 80th year, O.B.E., Chairman of Life Managing Director of the South African Timber Coy., Ltd., at Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, on the 7th instant. Roll of Honour. FACER- Lieut. Aubrey William Sullivan, Dive Bomber Pilot, S.A.A.F., killed in action in Italy, on the 5th May, 1944, 20 year’s 11 months, dearly beloved youngest son of MR and Mrs Chas FACER, Uitenhage, and Brother of Sgt.-Major Chas FACER (Italy) and Capt. Walter FACER (Italy). SWART – John William (Jack), aged 21 years, second eldest son of Mr and Mrs James SWART, Jeffreys Bay, killed in Italy, 23 November, 1944, as a result of flying accident. Transcribed by. Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.

EASTERN PROVINCE HERALD Port Elizabeth, Tuesday, December 19, 1944 Births FELIX – To Eugene and Ruth (nee HEVIA) on the 16th inst., a bonny Son. FINLAY – To Mr and Mrs. A. FINLAY (Trixie) a bonny Son, on the 18th inst., at Mother’s Home. GALATIS – To Mr and Mrs J. GALATIS, a Daughter at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. MARAIS – To Mr and Mrs G.F. MARAIS (Military Road) at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, on the 16th instant, a Son. PARKER-NANCE – To Mr and Mrs H. PARKER-NANCE, a Son, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. SPARRIUS – To Mr and Mrs O. SPARRIUS (nee PAVLIDES), a Daughter, on the 16th inst., at the Stoneham. VILJOEN – To Mr and Mrs C.F. VILJOEN (nee Johanna STRYDOM) on the 16 inst., a Son. Engagements CORTIS – McMASTER – The engagement has been announced between Geraldine Freda, only daughter of Mrs G. VAN DER WATT, and stepdaughter of Mr G. VAN DER WATT, of Port Elizabeth and John, eldest son of Elizabeth and the late Anthony CORTIS of Cape Town. EVA – SMITHDORF – The engagement is announced between Hetty SMITHDORF (nee THERON) widow of Port Elizabeth, and Gnr, Richard George EVA (Italy), second eldest son of Mrs D.T. Forbes, and the late Mr R.R. EVA of Ladysmith, Natal. FRANKLIN – BARKLEY – The engagement is announced between Daphne, second eldest daughter of Mrs IVERSON and the late William BARKLEY of Port Elizabeth, to Ron (R.A.F.), only son of Mr and Mrs J. FRANKLIN of Streatham, London. HAWARDEN – DE JAGER – The engagement of Athalie, eldest daughter of Lieut-Colonel G.J.W. DE JAGER M.C., U.D.F., and Mrs DE JAGER to Lieutenant H.L.A. HAWARDEN S.A.A.F., youngest son of the late Dr and Mrs S.A. HAWARDEN of Benoni. KOEN – PIKE – The engagement is announced between Aliss Maisie KOEN, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F. KOEN of Thornhill and Lester, eldest son of Mr and Mrs S, PIKE of Peddie. KRITZINGER – JANSEN – The engagement has been announced between Zola, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs JANSEN, Pretoria, to Ockert, second son of Mrs KRITZINGER of Joubertina. Both of Port Elizabeth. MARAIS – DE KOCK – The engagement has been announced between Dawn, only child of Mrs C.J. DE KOCK, Bedford, to Charles (Reus), eldest son of Mr and Mrs W.S. MARAIS, Goedehoop, Bedford. To be Married HOOD – PHILP – Deirdre, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs R.J. PHILP, to George Attwood, son of Mr and Mrs C.A. HOOD of Bishop Auckland, England, at the Hill Presbyterian Church, on Saturday 23 inst., at 3 p.m. PULLEN – VILJOEN – The marriage of Nellie, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. VILJOEN of Port Elizabeth and Willie, youngest son of Mr and Mrs T. PULLEN of Alexandria, will take place at the Dutch Reformed Church, Geard Street, on Wednesday, 20th December, at 2.30 p.m. Reception Macsherry Hall. Friends cordially invited. Married. McADAM – SHARP – On Saturday, 16th December, 1944, in the Congregational Church, Uitenhage, by Rev BRIGGS, Gertrude Mirriam, elder daughter of Mrs M.E. and the late Mr Mr T. McADAM to James Gordon, eldest son of Mrs J. and the late Mr Harry SHARP. Both of Uitenhage Deaths. FELIX – Died at 61 Neave Street on the 17th December, 1944, Jan Felix, at the age of 61 years. Service at the above address this (Tuesday) afternoon at 4o’clock thence the funeral will proceed to North End Cemetery. FOSTER – Died at the Provincial Hospital, on the 17th December 1944, Johnnie FOSTER, at the age of 29 years. The funeral takes place at Graaff-Reinet to-day (Tuesday). GRANT – Died at the Provincial Hospital, on the 16th December, 1944, Arthur Grant, at the age of 34 years. The funeral will leave 31 Lea Place this (Tuesday) morning at 11 o’clock for the South End Cemetery. HAMILTON – Passed away at 34 Cawood Street, on the 18th December, 1944, Jeremiah Jacobus, beloved husband of Engela HAMILTON, at the age of 50 years. The funeral will leave the above address this (Tuesday) afternoon at 3 o’clock for the North End Cemetery. KOLESKY – Passed peacefully away at the Provincial Hospital, on the 16th December,1944, Winnie Elizabeth (born WAIT), at the age of 45, dearly beloved mother of Rina WESSEL (Italy), Rita, Winnie, Esme and Baby. Interred 17th December, at the South End Cemetery. MEYER – Passed away peacefully at his late residence, 28 Philpott Street, Uitenhage, on 18th December, 1944, Jan Hendrik, beloved husband of Sarah MEYER, in his 79th year. The funeral will proceed from the Dutch Reformed Church, Uitehage, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 4 o’clock. SNYMAN – Maria Magdalena, passed away peacefully 18th inst., at the residence of her daughter, 5th Avenue, Newton Park (late of Weltervreden, Elands River), in her 79th year. Funeral to-day (Tuesday) at Uitenhage, 5 p.m. Roll of Honour CALDER – In loving memory of my dear Frank, killed by enemy action, on the 19th December, 1941. From his loving wife Ivy. Carol BENEKE nee STEWART Port Elizabeth, South Africa. 083 482 1482 ________________________ Researching: STEWART, STONE, LUKE, BENEKE, BENECKE, VON BENECKE and related families.