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13th September 2013, 09:38 AM
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Looking for seaman from N.Z.S.Co from 1960
Hi Shipmates,
I am trying to locate a William Macdonald who was a seaman on one of the N.Z.S.Company Rangi ships in Auckland .N.Z, from the last quarter of 1960..
His Daughter is trying to get in touch with him.Any information would be appreciated. I can be contacted also at glynnhewitson@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks to all,
Glynn..
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13th September 2013, 09:53 AM
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Re: Looking for seaman from N.Z.S.Co from 1960
I don't know the seaman you are looking for ....there are often obvious reasons why they may not wish to be contacted ....if he spots this he may not wish any contact .....regards cappy
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6th January 2014, 08:42 PM
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Re: Looking for seaman from N.Z.S.Co from 1960
Just to let all know that Glynn has managed to find the Seaman,at last and the Lady in Question has been Re United!
Great outcome Glynn!
Cheers
Hi Vernon,
Just to let you know i managed to locate the Ladies Dad who was on the N.Z.S.Co and everything turned out fine. I have attached a newspaper report from Sunday in Perth Australia, thank you for your input,
All the Best to you and your wife for the New Year,
Glynn...
photo.jpg
I know just how he would be feeling ,as I too had the same experience in 2003 when I found my Daughter after 41 Years!
And it was a great Re-Union!
Something about the MacDonald,s LOL
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6th January 2014, 10:25 PM
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Re: Looking for seaman from N.Z.S.Co from 1960
That is a fantastic result, Many many congatulations on a wonderful outcome.
Lets hope the Lady and her father will take a look at this site. Ill never mind shedding a few tears for something like this. Glenn
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7th January 2014, 03:07 AM
#5
Re: Looking for seaman from N.Z.S.Co from 1960
Fantastic,Good work by that gent who stepped in and offered his help.
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7th January 2014, 06:00 AM
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Re: Looking for seaman from N.Z.S.Co from 1960
363 (800x589).jpgFound the attached on a building in Napier New Zealand


Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
John Strange R737787
World Traveller

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