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Henshaw’s at Target Road

Nigel — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 13:49:22 +0000

Grant and Roger with Sally the cow.

Grant milking Pixie.

Barbara, Roger and Grant – Target Road.

Barbara, Roger and Grant – Roger’s first day at school. Takapuna Primary.

Barbara, Roger, Emma and Grant about to go on outing in Ford Prefect.

Grant all dressed up to see the Queen. Outside Boyds, 1953.

Roger and Grant with Grandma Davey on one of her visits to Target Road.

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Henshaw’s – Early life in the Redcliffs

Nigel — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 13:40:03 +0000

Jeanette, Sarah, Grant, Grandma Davey and little Ivy. Recliffs.

Grant, a baby in arms with Emma, Syd and Barbara on a visit to Charteris Bay.

Grant in his first year.

Grant with Syd.

Barbara, Grant or Terry. (Approx 3 years and 1 year).

Grant taking his first steps. 12 months.

Grant in his air force uniform … approx 2 years.

Barbara and Grant.

At Christine Kennedy’s 2nd birthday party.
Left to right: Jeanette, Christine, Barbara and Grant.

At summer beach building sand castles.
Jeanette, Barbara and Grant.

A cold day at the beach.
Emma with Grant and Barbara.

Barbara, Emma and Grant whilst on a visit to “Aunty Rose” at Roseneath – Wellingtion. Approx 1943-44.

After the war.

Grant and Barbara with Emma. 1945.

Barbara and Grant with Syd. Tom’s place in the background. Approx 1946.

Grant riding trike made by Syd. Approx 1946.

Grant and Barbara in backyard of No. 8 tank on roof just installed by Syd.

Grant and Barbara with trike and pram made by Syd. Appox 1946.

Xmas Day line up with gifts.
Left to right: Little Ivy, Barbara, Jeanette and Grant.

Jeanette, Grant and Barbara.

The new addition, Barbara and Grant with baby Roger. 1945.

Grant on his first day at Redcliffs School.

Grant in a reflective mood on a mat, school photo.

Jeanette, little Ivy, friend and Grandad Davey after we’d left Redcliffs.

Barbara, Grant and Jeanette “posing” for the camera. Shag rock, summer. Approx 1946.

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Henshaw’s – For King and Country

Nigel — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 13:11:56 +0000

The Four Brothers

Syd (air force).

Charlie (army).

Roy (Air Force / Army).

Wyndham (Air Force).

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Syd Henshaw in Chatham Islands (Early 1930’s)

Nigel — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 13:06:04 +0000

Post office and jail.

Bullock team towing “Spudy” having a spell in front of pub.

Rock climbing with dog.

A spat of wood carrying.

Crossing rocky bridge.

Local children and teacher in front of school.

Local inhabitant with child.

About to cross the lake.

Syd with the horses.

At sea.

Relaxing on “Defiance”.

“Defiance” anchored at Whangoroa.

Cy. Cameron about to cross the lake.

Syd after being rescued … was marooned for days without food.

A successful hunting trip.

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Emma May Davey – My Grandmother

Nigel — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 12:11:14 +0000

Left to right – Ilma, Jimmy and Emma. (Masterton – approach 1915).

Emma with friend Jessie (Latimer) dressed up as twins for a fancy dress do.

Left to Right – Jessie, Ivy and Emma in front of Ivy’s car.

Jessie and Emma.

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Henshaw Forebears

Nigel — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 12:05:24 +0000

Great great grandfather Robert Henshaw (Signal man – Tonyrefail Railway Station)

Great grandparents – Katy, Catherine (nee Evans) and Arthur Henshaw.

Great great grandmother – Emma (nee Franks) Davey.

Great grandfather Walter Henry Davey. (Tending to his strawberries, St Johns St, Christchurch)

Great great grand parents. Elizabeth (nee Audislade) and Sladden Wells. (Tailor at Masterton).

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Grant Henshaw at Rottenest Island

Nigel — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:09:02 +0000

We had been in Perth for over one month and had not yet had the chance to experience Perth’s beautiful beaches. We took the opportunity to take my Dad to Rottnest Island, which are supposed to have great beaches.

About the board the boat to Rottnest Island

Now Dad has a problem walking and can manage up to 400 meters in a day. To see what we wanted to see in Rottnest we would need to cover up to 2 kms so we hired a bike for Dad.

First stop on Rottnest, the lighthouse.

After the lighthouse we made to the closest beach.

Beach next to the lighthouse.

Nigel in the refreshing water

Though as in much of the Western Australian waters there are dangerous animals.

Dangerous creature leaving the water

After a quick dip in the water, while sunbathing we heard some shouting coming from the water. Dad had slipped from the edge of the water to the next level and gone under. Luckily there were a couple of Grandmas close by who rescued him and carried him out of the water.

Grant rescued by the Grandmas

There were three elderly ladies who all took a strong interest in Grant, but he never exchanged contact details.

Grant’s new girlfriends

After Dad’s near death escape we returned to where his bike was parked. Dad found a clever place next to some bushes to change out of his swim suit. Next to us was a young family and the next thing we heard was “Mummy what’s that man doing next to the bushes” and the mother replied “Oh he’s just …. Oh my God, let’s get out of here”. Dad’s hiding space was not so hidden after all.

Due to internet censorship we were unable to show the following photo.

Dad then went ahead on his bike while I was waiting for June. The plan was for us to catch up to him and have some lunch and a rest. But at the eating area Dad was no where to be found. I then spent an hour searching around the small village but no sign of Dad. The ferry would be leaving soon and still no sign of Dad, so I called the Western Australian police and was giving them details of Dad’s last known location just as Dad appeared hot and dishevelled. He had cycled around the meeting area to virtually the other side of the island.

Relieved we had found him, we manage our way to the port and managed to catch our ferry back to Fremantle with me questioning myself whether it had been a good idea to bring Dad to Rottnest.

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Grant Henshaw Perth Zoo 2014

Nigel — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 09:06:15 +0000

My Dad was quite keen on seeing Perth Zoo. Fortunately we were able to catch 2 buses that ended up in front of the zoo.

Start of Perth Zoo visit

Grant keen to hold the poisonous snake

Nigel & Grant at the crocodile enclosure

Nigel & Grant having meat pies at the zoo

Nigel starting to struggle pushing Grant around the zoo.

Nigel & Grant at the tiger enclosure.

End of a long day at the zoo.

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Grant Henshaw in Perth 2014

Nigel — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:20:41 +0000

My father travelled to Perth by himself in February 2014. We had spent the last year trying to arrange a date for him to come over and finally agreed a date with just a few days notice.

We arrived to the airport about 15 mins early, unfortunately that was a little late for my father’s flight arrived 30 mins early and he was quick to get through customs and immigration and was waiting at the arrivals gate for 15 mins.

It had been a long time since I had last seen my dad and I did not recognise him in the wheelchair with his glasses.

My father also has a problem walking and can only walk about 300 to 400 meters per day. This was going to be a challenge for we had no car and would be using Perth’s buses to get around.

On day 2 of my Dad’s Perth trip we decided to go to Fremantle. Using Perth’s bus system it was quite easy and we made sure we stayed close to the bus stops.

My Dad and I having fish and chips in Fremantle

Sweetlips fish & chips. mmm….. delicious

Nigel & Grant Henshaw walking through Kings Park

Nigel & Grant Henshaw at Western Australia Museum Cafe

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