Hi-
I stumbled across this site and subsequent posts while trying to find more information regarding two uncles (both now deceased) who had been sent off to St Joseph’s Industrial School/Orphanage in Takapuna, sometime between 1939 and 1946.
After reading the post, it seems like the user Spades, could be the like almighty ‘Oracle’ (all knowing). You seem to be super helpful and very knowledgeable in this forum. So I’m really hoping you are still active in here and may be able to help me find some answers or information on my uncles.
I realize this may be a shot in the dark, but you have to start somewhere, right?
The information I have, sadly is not much, but I will share what I know.
My two uncles, Johnny and Georgie Ryan were approached by one of the priests from St Joseph’s in Takapuna and as my nana had 6 other kids to care for asked if she would like for them to attend the orphanage to lessen her load.
I’m not sure what year that was but I am guessing somewhere between 1939 and 1945.
St Joseph’s School have not been very helpful, telling me they don’t have records any earlier that the late 1940’s.
The only other information I have to share are their full names and date of birth, and of course parent names and addresses during that time.
Edward George Ryan- (Georgie)
1935–1999
Leonard John RYAN (Johnny)
1933–1981 - I think
Not much I know,
If there is more information you need from me, please let me know and I will see what I can find out.
Thanks
