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Lost Diggers...

Have you lost a mate?

As time moves on and our lives change we tend to lose touch with those people who were close to us at one stage or another. We have set this page up to try and help you find that long lost digger.

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Message Received "24 August 2006" from Jeff. Dennis

 

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John Willis Patchett
Inf. Centre Ingleburn
1 Aust.Reinforcement unit,HQ Aust.Force Vietnam

Have found some that I joined up with but still looking for others

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Jeff. Dennis
0428394707


Message Received "20 August 2006" from Trevor Constable

 

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Kevin Alexander, Gary Murrell, Tom Antrobus, Taffy Excell, Taffy Eagleton
Thialand/Malacca
2 Troop, 11 Field Squadron

Ian Mclean is trying to contact the whole of 2 Troop

Who's looking?:
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Trevor Constable
02 67618031


Message Received "19 August 2006" from Stuart Bentley

 

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Robert Taylor
Geraldton
22 Construction Sqn and 3 Fld Rgt

Bob Taylor and I were in Kapooka together in 1972. I last saw him around 1980. He would know me as Sapper Tim Wuttke.

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Stuart Bentley
0412555248


Message Received "18 August 2006" from Leann Smith (Ross)

 

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alter George Ross
17th Construction Squadron


Dad passed away in 1975 in a drowning accident, I was five. The older I get the hungrier I get to know my dad, I am looking for anyone who knew him.

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Leann Smith (Ross)


Message Received "17 August 2006" from butch lassey

 

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Peter Dressler
Perth
2 fer

 

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butch lassey
0427918595


Message Received "14 August 2006" from Ryan Lindfors

 

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Hans Ulf Greger Lindfors
Deceased.
17th construction squadron or 21st construction perhaps both unknown.

My father served in vietnam i know this im trying to confirm which unit and as he is gone and i havent recieved much info on which unit he was deployed to im trying to confirm which one it was or perhaps it was both the 21st and the 17 construction squadron i jus want to know so if anyone can remember a skinny bloke with bloned hair who wore glasses named hans it would be appreciated if you would contact me.

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Ryan Lindfors
0422 758 008


Message Received "10 August 2006" from PAUL WILSON (WILLIE) OF 1 TROOP

 

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1sqn diggers of 1FER HOLSWORTHY
1976 -82
1 TRP,,2TRP 3TRP

 

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PAUL WILSON (WILLIE) OF 1 TROOP
07 38206445


Message Received "05 August 2006" from Daria Betley

 

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L. Scott V15452
??


About 10 years ago I bought, at an opp shop in Ballarat Victoria, an old cigar case with the name L. Scott, V 15452 R.A.E. engraved inside. Now I am interestd in who this person might be.

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Daria Betley
03 5333 7855


Message Received "04 August 2006" from Micheal Vassallo

 

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Barry
RAE 69/70
TROOP51/70

THERE was three in the group we were always together,sonny is vic barry lived in western aust.lost contact i have photo of the three of us.would to hear from any sapper from from 51/70 1Troop also have group photo can email too any sappers.

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Micheal Vassallo
03 93917269


Message Received "28 July 2006" from Debbie McKillop

 

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any one that knew RODNEY NOEL HUBBLE
looking_name: Debbie McKillop


Im trying to find out what happend to my cousin Rodney Noel Hubble He was killed in Vietnam (SOuth 28th Feb 1970 SPR 55566 any information would be appreciated

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Debbie McKillop
0403000004


Message Received "26 July 2006" from Robert Ihlein

 

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Danny Foster
Toukley 1998/1999


I last saw Danny (plasma)at Toukley Vietnam Vets dayand at the time He was living in a caravan park at Moree.

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Robert Ihlein
0417655646


Message Received "24 July 2006" from Bruce Stephenson

 

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Danny Foster
Canberra Reuion
Engineers Get together after Parade.

I last talked to Danny Foster at the Canberra reuion. His address at that time was 10 Parkside Drive Charmhaven 2263. PH.043927876. I hope Stan this can you find DANNY Foster.

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Bruce Stephenson
07 4163 1129


Message Received "15 July 2006" from Mick Sharland

 

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Owen Vladich, Brian Mohoney, Fex Billington, Bluey Choppin


Trying contact Owen Vladich, Brian Mohoney, Fex Billington, Bluey Choppin anyone who remembers me because I dont.

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Mick Sharland


Message Received "03 July 2006" from Mary Gaynor

 

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Barry & Warren Lennon
Vietnam 68-69
17 const

Mary has contacted me again to correct her e-mail address. it should read as above
cheers

Bruce Page

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Mary Gaynor


Message Received "28 June 2006" from Joe Gledhill

 

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Anyone at 3 field
Townsville 1972 (end of consription)
3 Field

Looking for fella`s who would know and worked with Joe Gledhill.

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Joe Gledhill
08 9571 7024


Message Received "28 June 2006" from Raymond C Farren

 

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Lesie Farren
Nnui Dat
Company D Rifleman

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Raymond C Farren


Message Received "27 June 2006" from Les Norton

 

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Greg Pike
1 RAR
1 RAR, School of Infantry

I have a person from the AWM looking for some information which Greg may like to provided and wanted to put him in contact. He was my OC for a short time.

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Les Norton
0404 812 423


Message Received "21 June 2006" from Jenny Bailey (Meehan)

 

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David Meehan (Whiplash)
17 construction Viet 1966-1967?


Any info would be greatly appreciated

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Contact Number:

Jenny Bailey (Meehan)
03 9305 1582


Message Received "21 June 2006" from Peter Anthony Bourke

 

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Tom Neal
LWC

 

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Peter Anthony Bourke
07 3297 1572


Message Received " 20 June 2006" from 321658 spr Ian m Stephens

 

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French Spr
20 div /2cer/17const
17const dvr plan/2cer/20div

Just looking for an old mate to have a beer and a chin wag with and maybe talk about that big one that got away in on those tassie rivers of his. go saints

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321658 spr Ian m Stephens
03 9879 8982


Message Received "20 June 2006" from jonathan flint

 

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gregory milton flint
urbenville nsw
17th con

 

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jonathan flint
0421233884


Message Received "16 June 2006" from Taj Whelan

 

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Barry Dunham
Melbourne

 

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Taj Whelan
0421 238 141


Message Received "15 June 2006" from Kerry Whitehead

 

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Malcolm Renof
Townsville QLD
1 RAR

We went through Kapooka 1971-72

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Kerry Whitehead
0412706090


Message Received "08 June 2006" from Ed MacDonald

 

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Harry Burdon &Darrell Chaplin
SME / 1 FD Sqn


Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Ed MacDonald
0417629638


Message Received "04 June 2006" from Craig Ingram

 

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all termites
any where 30 terminal sqn has served
30 terminal sqn

To all a great site

We are trying to get in contact with all termites old and new so we can gather and have a reunion at 30 tmls new home here in tsv it is on the 3-5 nov 06 for more information please contact me and i will pass on the full details to you even if you can not make it please fell free to contact us and we will pass on some photos of the sqn and the reunion.

Regards
Craig Ingram (termite 1987-1999)

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Craig Ingram
0407173321


Message Received "24 May 2006" from Ed MacDonald

 

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Frank Reid
Sydney - sme


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Ed MacDonald


Message Received "18 May 2006" from Julie Robertson

 

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I am trying to find out any information about my dad's service. His details are as follows:
Joeseph Kenneth Gregory (known as Ken)
Date of Birth - 11 June 1935, Rank - Cpl, Regimental number - 16484, Served in South Vietnam from 31st March 1967 with 17 Construction Squadron until 7th August 1967
I dont really understand how the squadrons/battalions work but I do not see my fathers name on your site anywhere, so I presume that he was seconded to your squadron. Like I said I dont really understand. (RAF myself). Anyway my dad passed away on 18th January 2005 and I have always been interested in his tour of duty in Vietnam and I have his medals to keep and to pass on to my daughter.

I hope you can shed some more light onto my fathers time and it would be lovely to hear from somebody who served with him.

I also know that he went on to serve with 1 field Squadron in South Vietnam until 25th December 1967 when he returned to Australia.

I do hope you can help me with any information no matter how small.

Thank you very much for your time.

Yours

Julie Robertson
Daughter of Ken Gregory

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Julie Robertson


Message Received "15 May 2006" from bruce page

 

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Barry Lennon
sth vietnam
17 const

Mary Gaynor who was a nurse with the red cross at vung tau is looking for barry or his brother warren. mary can be contacted via e-mail mgay@melbpc.com.au
ta

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

bruce page
0267620816, fax same


Message Received "08 May 2006" from Erin Watts

 

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Leslie Harvey Watts
Sydney
NX43908 & N322238 army nos

Hi thanks for reading,
Looking for my pa's brother they havent seen each other since very little.
Leslie is a WWII digger serving from 1941-1949
If anyone has any information on him his brother would love to see him again.
The salvation army tracing unit in sydney are also assisting in the search for this old fella if you can help email even if you have a photo or anything
Cheers
Erin.

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Erin Watts
02 66869658


Message Received "28 April 2006" from bruce pitt

 

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Corporal Bird or Corporal Fitch
2rtb pucka 1967
looking_name: bruce pitt

Good day trying to complete memoirs of my recruit training at pucka 1967 10th intake,b company, my army no. 3791756 cheers Bruce.

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bruce pitt


Message Received "25 April 2006" from Graeme Kinny

 

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Brad Harris
Holsworthy
1 field Sqn 1st Field Engineer Regiment

I served in 1 field Sqn with Brad. I'm unsure when he left however I was in the Sqn from 1977 to 1982

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Contact Number:

Graeme Kinny
02 65695593


Message Received "25 April 2006" from Delroy Doyle [Del]

 

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Owen Gregory Young
Mount Morgan Qld 1973
RAE/6 Field Troop

SUCCESS. My Brother missing since 1973 has been found. He had a truck accident in 1974 and has no memory prior the accident, and did not know his identity. He is still in shock to find He has family, we have spoken by phone and yet to meet, as "steady as we go". Thanks to Owen having tattoos and Centrelink, in Darwin believe it, they offer a range of services. So please spread the good news to all who knew Owen, and thanks to all who helped me in my search. Del.

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Delroy Doyle [Del]
07 49848124


Message Received "16 April 2006" from Bernadette Martin

 

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Christian le Juge de Segrais (Emu)
Deceased 27/08/01
22 Construction Sqn

Emu was my brother, he sadly passed away in August 2001, if I can be of help in any way please contact me.

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Bernadette Martin
02 43653838 work


Message Received "04 April 2006" from Steve McWilliam (Macca)

 

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Jarrod Page
Holsworthy
3 troop 1 fld sqn

Call me Pagey

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Steve McWilliam (Macca)
0437 220 429


Message Received "31 March 2006" from Moira Marshall

 

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Alan Marshall (skull)

17 Construction Sqn

Dear Mr Ryan.

My name is Moira Marshall. My husband Alan Marshall (Skull) served with 17 construction squadron Royal Australian Engineers in Vietnam from March - December 1967. I was wondering if any of your members have any stories about him, or any 'photos? He was with 21st construction squadron in Australia. He did his training at Casula NSW.

His service number was: 3787812. Sadly Alan was killed in a car accident on the 15th., August 1973 in Western Australia.

I do hope that your members are able to help.

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Moira Marshall


Message Received "10 March 2006" from Eric COVENTRY

 

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Thomas (Tommy) TURNER
NUI DAT 1967
21 ENGR SUPPORT TROOP

Tommy was an ex-2/11Bn (WW2) soldier and deployed to Vietnam in May/Jun 1967, on the Sydney. He was the Troop SGT until approx the end of 1967.

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Eric COVENTRY
(08) 8261 9548


Message Received "09 March 2006" from Alistair Blyth

 

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Christian Le Juge De Segrais
Beacon WA
22 Const Sqn LWC Canungra

Lost contact about 3 years ago. Would really like to get in contact again. A really good mate.

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Alistair Blyth
0406 427 290


Message Received "23 February 2006" from Bruce Pago Page

 

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Mossy Leslie, Radford Michael
Sth vietnam
Cooks attached to 17 const

I received this e-mail from Les Parsons, wondering if any-one can help

"Hi Bruce my name is les parsons and I was a cook with 17 const in 2/69-2/70 and I am seeking help to find 2 mates who served with me in 17 const. sqn in 69 one is a private Moss Edwin Leslie [mossy] a cook and a private Radford John Michael who worked with me in the mess at NuiDat, if you happen to know of them or any one who might it would be greatly appreciated.
Les Parsons"

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Bruce (Pago) Page
(02) 67620816 fax same


Message Received "19 February 2006" from JAMES WILLIAM FLETT

 

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JAMES WILLIAM FLETT


ANYONE WHO KNEW JAMES FLETT WHO SERVED IN 1st FIELD SQUADRON AND 7th FIELD SQUADRON CAN FIND HIM AT THE SUNLAND CARAVAN PARK. PEASE RD. CAIRNS. HE NOW LIVES THERE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO ABOUT HIM I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. I AM HIS SON AND HAVEN'T SEEN HIM SINCE I WAS 6. I AM NOW 28.

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JAMES WILLIAM FLETT


Message Received "13 February 2006" from Tom McNamara

 

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Kenneth John Carroll
21 Construction Sqn,Brisbane
69? Vietnam, returned to RAE WA

Ken and I were in 21 Con Sqn then he went to viet and I heard he was then in RAE WA

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Tom McNamara
07 5523 0983


Message Received "12 February 2006" from Barry Elwin

 

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Peter Mason
Singapore
9 Anzuk Signals Regt

 

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Barry Elwin


Message Received "12 February 2006" from Dick Duckett

 

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Anthony Goodwin
Sydney 1985
Mindi, CE Perth & RE Liverpool

Any info would be helpfull

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Contact Number:

Dick Duckett
03 6268 6466


Message Received "11 February 2006" from Rob Finn

 

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Roger Finn
Vung Tau - Vietnam
Small Ship Sqn

I have been contacted by someone in the US trying to locate an old friend. I got the call as I have the same name and initial, and I have taken up the challenge to find the person if possible. The email I received is:
The mans name is Roger Finn or Fynn
He was from either Melbourne or Sydney, maybe other not sure?
He was in the Australian army around 1966 to 1967
He would be around 60 years old today, give or take a few years.
He was stationed in 'Vung Tau' around the above era
He worked as a Landing Craft Mechanic (seaman)
He traded flags with my Dad (Australian for American)

My Dads name is Richard L Roberts
He was in the First Calvary division in the united states army, he was a E-4 rank, My Dad is 59 years old

Attached is the information I received from the Australian Federation of Veteran's Affairs from a friend. The flags they traded were the National flags from Rogers 'LCM' (which was handed down to me) and Dads base. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Talk to you soon.

Regards,
Jeff Roberts

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Rob Finn
0438 098 567


Message Received "07 February 2006" from Delroy Doyle [Del]

 

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Owen Gregory Young
Mount Morgan Qld 1973
RAE/6 Field Troop

I have been searching for my missing brother for a long time, his disappearance remains a mystery.

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Delroy Doyle [Del]
(07) 4984 8124


Message Received "31 January 2006" from Mike Burgess

 

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Ronald Johnson WX32049
Deceased Mandurah 09/10/05
13 Field Company

I am a member of Perth Legacy. I need to find any one who served with Ron to assist with a claim for War Widows Pension.

Who's looking?:
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Mike Burgess
(08) 9586 8363


Message Received "27 January 2006" from Stan Middleton

 

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Danny Foster
Vvung Tau
17 const transport

Wondering if anyone can help with this matter. I had a bloke called Stan Middleton who rang me the other day looking for Danny Foster who was with the transport troop 17 const. Vung Tau 68-69. if anyone knows where or what happened to him, could they ring old mate on 03 9763 7767 or mobile 0424 326 399
thanks
regards Bruce Page

Who's looking?:
Contact Number:

Stan Middleton
(03) 9763 7767


Message Received "23 January 2006" from Alex Koppen

 

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RICHARD LADYMAN (MEN)
PUCKA
?

Live down South. Pucka 1968

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Alex Koppen
01273 453 520 UK


Message Received "19 January 2006" from Stephen Thomas

 

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Butch Carpenter
SME
22 Cosnt Sqn, 1 Const Rgt, SME

Lost contact with Butch some time ago, believed to hibernating somewhere in WA. Doesn't owe me money but as an old termite muncher it may lift his spirits making contact with an old dunny diver.

Who's looking?:
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Stephen Thomas
0407 480 904


Message Received "7 January 2006" from John Williams

 

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Peter Wolfe
Sydney
17 Const,SME,5 Engr Gp

 

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John Williams
0407402536


 

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