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I am trying to find the descendants of Esme Eva Corrie Dettmer and her husband Lionel Stanley Dunkley. Both born 1913 in Redfern. I believe they had 2 sons and 2 daughters and did at some point live in Newcastle and Lismore areas. Esme had 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Any information would be appreciated.
Dunscore
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Hi,
There is a possibility for Lionel here which could tie in with other reports... search for Esme Dunkley.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/search/category/newspapers?keyword=lionel%20stanley%20dunkley
Cathy
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There is a death in 1937 for Augustus DUNKLEY, parents Lionel and Esma Eva, registered in Sydney (188/1937 ).
They married in 1935 (12220/1935). Any births to the couple will not show on the NSW BDM due to privacy laws (less than 100 years ago).
Modified to add:
Twin girls born in 1941:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245610411
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NSW electoral registers 1935 (prior to 1935 marriage) -
Dettmer, Esma Eva, 226 King Street, Home Duties, F
Dettmer, Evan Maria Elizabeth, 226 King Street, Mascot, Home Duties, F
Dunkley, Lionel Stanley, 147 Buckland Street, Telephone Linesman, M
Dunkley, William Henry, 147 Buckland Street, Alexandria, boot operator, M
Deaths - NSW
Dunkley, Lionel Stanley, year 1992, father William Henry, mother Agnes Jessie Caroline - distric not recorded
Dunkley, Esme Eva, year 1989, father August Frederick, mother Eva Maria Elizabeth, District 127
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District 127 is Lismore
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245610411?searchTerm=esme%20dunkley
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The TROVE article found by hanes teulu mentions twin daughters born in 1941 to an Esme Dunkley.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/245610411?searchTerm=esme%20dunkley
There is no suitable death registration on the NSW death index up to March 1995 for anyone with surname Dunkley and mother Esme, so it would be a fair assumption that these babies survived, and if so you have their names.
Judith
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https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/195661764?
Mrs. L. Dunkley and J*** are holidaying with Mr and Mrs…
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https://search.records.nsw.gov.au/permalink/f/1ebnd1l/ADLIB_RNSW110974705
NRS-13495-23-165-619/1956 | Divorce papers Esma Eva Dunkley - Lionel Stanley Dunkley
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Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday, February 08, 1992 pg 144
DUNKLEY. Lionel Stanley. — January 26, 1992, at Morisset Hospital, late of Sydney and Newcastle. Informing relatives and friends, Stan passed away and was privately interred at Palmdale Crematorium.
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Thank you to everyone for the information. I had no idea of the divorce between Lionel and Esma Dunkley or that the twins were in such a delicate situation after their birth. I had no idea about Augustus. The twins names I think were their second Christian names. I have found a marriage for both of them, although it needs to be confirmed, so not confident to put onto the family tree as yet. There were two other brothers too. All born in the 1940's so could all still be alive.
Thanks again,
Dunscore
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SMH 8th Sept 1990 pg 135
In Memoriam
DUNKLEY - Esme Eva. Passed away September 8, 1989. Deep in our hearts a memory is kept for the wonderful sister we will never forget, loved and sadly missed. Phyl and family and Joyce and family.
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https://lccforms.lismore.nsw.gov.au/apps/crem/
Name: Esme Eva Dunkley; Date of death 07 September 1989; Location: Crematorium