THE CLAN MACRAE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
AND NEW ZEALAND
NEWSLETTER
Yes We Are On The Internet
Vol. 11.
October, 1997 / January, 1998
Part 1
The Scattered Children of Kintail Gathering
at Eilean Donan Castle Year 2000
In the year 2000, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo commences on Thursday
4th August. As many overseas visitors will want to attend, we plan to begin
our events on Saturday 13th August. As many visitors will also have their own
personal agendas to fit in we have left a number of days and evenings free.
Lunch on Sunday and Thursday and the Ceilidh on Friday will be by pre-booked
ticket. The Ceilidh on Saturday will be "pay at the door". Picnic lunch on Sun
day 21st we will pay for out of accumulated funds. If we have to hire buses
for local travel then either a small charge will be made to cover this or we
will include it in the lunch ticket. We hope to have a range of MacRae
merchandise for sale but we will quite clearly have to fund-raise in advance
to cover a range of expenses. One suggestion is a Millennium Lottery with a
souvenir ticket with, perhaps, a picture of Eilean Donan.
Saturday 13th August----Introductory Meeting about midday at an Edinburgh
location, possibly The Sheep Heid Pub in Duddingston Old Village. Welcome to
visitors. Brief discussion about our Society and what we plan to do in the
week ahead. Brief talk about `The Affair of the Wild MacRaes' followed by a
walk to Arthur's Seat to visit the actual site.
Sunday 14th August----Meet at Sherrifmuir at about midday for lunch. Talk
about the battle and the part played in it by the Clan MacRae. Drive down to
Monument and laying of wreath. Walk up to the Gathering Stone. Coffee at the
Monument before departure.
Monday 15th August Free
Tuesday 16th August Free
Wednesday 17th August Free
Thursday 18th August----Meet at Glen Shiel. Talk about the Battle and
exploration of the site. Lunch. Visit to other local sites of interest with
talks by local worthies. In the evening meet at a pub for social.
Friday 19th August----visit to local sites of interest with talks by local
worthies. Evening Ceilidh at Eilean Donan with local singers, dancers, story
tellers etc. Buffet Supper. Re-enactment of bombardment of castle by Royal
Navy.
Saturday 20th August----Clan Gathering and Games {Shinty Match} at Balmacara
with possible participation of another Clan. Ceilidh in marquee on site
in evening.
Sunday 21st August----Service at Clachan Duich. Picnic lunch at viewpoint on
Glenelg road. Farewell.
The proposed programme of millennium events, are purely proposals at the
moment drawn up by the Millennium Committee. The Committee would be
very interested to receive any feedback from members in Australia and New
Zealand. Please Contact the Secretary.
Mrs Eleanor Stewart.
5 Craigard Place.
Inverness
IV3 6PR
Scotland U.K.
GENEALOGY
OLD CUMNOCK & CARSPHAIRN
Mrs. Kathleen Johnson of 14 MacLeod Parade, MacLeod, Victoria. 3085. {Tel:
0394572841} would like to contact anyone whose McRaes also came from Carsphairn
and Old Cumnock Ayrshire Scotland.
Lt. Col. John McCrae, Canadian poet of "Flanders Fields" fame, is from
this same family.
On our recent visit to Scotland, my wife and I visited Old Cumnock and
Carsphairn graveyards, and were able to gather the following information
from headstones. We do hope that this information will be of help to someone.
[Editor]
CUMNOCK
Dave Baird, mert, Cumnock 16.7.1858, IMO w Jean Vallance 11.10.1829 40,
2w Sarah McCrae 14.6.1851 60.
J & A. McCrae IMO fa John 18.3.1853 65, mo Mag Connell 12.2.1863
75, abv and McCrae d Ballarat, Victoria, Australia 16.5. 09 - 60.
Robt Murray IMO fa Jas, mo Ann McCrae {da Jan 5.7.1787 23}, gfa Jas
d July 1813 82ys.
Er Dav Anderson IMO fa Jas 27.5.1879 60, sis Mag 28.3.1862 14, sis
Jane 30.7.1868 12, bro John 23.4.1879 21, mo Mag McCrae 23. [12]. 18-3
[7-]ys.
CARSPHAIRN
James McCrae, Died 24th March 1839 Aged 74.
Mary McCrae [Martin] died 28th September 1896 Aged 64 .
John Martin Died 18th Feb 1868 Aged 34.
Isabella McCrae Died 26th January 1910 Aged 64.
James McCrea Died 6th March 1890 Aged 72 years.
Common old forms of the name McCrae in Ayrshire in the 1500s, were
Makcrie. Makrieth. McCrie, and in Old Cumnock in 1538, McCraie, McCrea,
McCree, McKrae, McKrie, were common place.
Clan MacRae 10th Anniversary Dinner
28th March 1998 to celebrate founding of Clan MacRae
Society. Inquires to secretary phone 02 9798 5358
Two Days in a Tent
The clan tent proved to be a great attraction at the two day Wyong Golden
Jubilee Gathering of the Clans in Toukley on the Central Coast N
S W. on the 13th and 14th September. Members, Bruce and his wife Dot McRae,
Ian and Joan McCrae, Rod and Val McRae, Sydney McRae-Osborne, also Elma
McRae had a most enjoyable weekend chatting with the MacRaes from the
surrounding area.
Annual Clan Picnic in N.S.W.
Saturday, 11th October, 1997 at Auburn Community Picnic
Area.
Once again we were favoured with fine
weather for our Annual Picnic, which was
held, this year, at Auburn. The number at
tending was greater than at any previous
picnic in the Sydney area.
It was great to again meet Murray and Peggy
MacRae from Morwell, Victoria, {they were
at the Ballarat Gathering}, with daughter
Fiona of Agnes Banks on Sydney's out
skirts. New members, Donald Cameron of
Arncliffe, Sydney and Leonie Pearton with
husband Jed of Rocky Point, N.S.W. Central
Coast were able to meet other members, Le
onie finding family ties with "Sydney Ken"
MacRae and Jill Rowston. Others who trav
elled to Sydney were Flora Blevin of Armi
dale who came with her brother and sister-
in-law, Bill and Doreen Blevin of Chelten
ham, Sydney, and Andrew and Rhonda Rus
sell of St Hubert's Island, N.S.W. central
Coast. Andrew is a nephew of the late Colin
Farquhar MacRae Beaumaris, Victoria, a
member for several years prior to his un
timely death. Andrew and Sue MacRae and
their children, James, Laura, Scot, Thomas
and Nicholas of Hinchinbrook came as they
have done each year, we do enjoy watching
this young family growing up. The twins,
now three and a half years old keep their
ever alert parents busy.
Sydney folk who attended were Bruce and
Dorothy McRae of Wahroonga, Sue Cattre
rall and her son Christopher of Wahroonga,
president, Ian McCrae and his wife Joan of
Seven Hills, Treasurer, Tony McRae and his
wife, Helen of Beecroft, Joan Krefft of Kirri
billi, Patricia Perrett of Waverley and Elma
McRae of Ashfield.
Some enjoyed barbecued fare while others
had a cold lunch. C.D.s and cassette tapes
of Scottish music provided a pleasant back
ground as we chatted.
The picnic Area is exclusively for those who
hire it and apart from occasional cyclists
and walkers on a nearby pathway it is quite
private and those who have attended agree
that it is a suitable venue.
In 1998 the picnic will be held on Saturday,
10th October. We all look forward to seeing
you and your friends at Auburn on that day.
QUESTION
What was the great passion of Sir Thomas Brisbane.
{PHILOSOPHY---ASTRONOMY---BOTANY}
Answer in Newsletter
History, Mystery and Beauty
Ian and Joan McCrae's Holiday in Scotland
We had arranged to visit our family in Scotland, when an invitation arrived
from Mrs. Marigold MacRae, President of The Clan MacRae Society in Scotland.
The invitation was to a Dinner with her family at Nairnside House on Culloden
Moor at Inverness on the 26th July, and to attend the Annual General Meeting
of the Clan MacRae Society on 27th, We replied immediately, accepting and
thanking Marigold for her invitation. We told her that we would also be
visiting Eilean Donan Castle on 24th, Marigold went out of her way to arrange
with the staff at the Castle to give us a welcome that we would not forget
for a very long time. We were given the keys to her private rooms where
we enjoyed morning tea with our travelling companions, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas and Rena Hewitson from Ayrshire. Then we were given a conducted
tour of the Castle, which we all enjoyed very much.
On our arrival at Nairnside House, Marigold gave us a very warm welcome.
We were escorted into the drawing room, where we were served drinks, we
all felt very much at home with the family. Then we were all escorted into
the dining room for what can only be described as a magnificent dinner,
which included fresh salmon from the River Nairn that runs through their
property. The warmth of the welcome and friendliness of the family added
to a wonderful occasion.
After dinner, we returned to the drawing room, where we met 16 other
MacRaes. It was a very emotional occasion, their friendliness was overwhelming.
It reminded me very much of the welcome we received on our return
home after our last visit to Scotland. I gave a short message of
Greetings, from our members in Australia and New Zealand, after that Joan
and I were each given a present. Mine was a beautiful Whisky glass while
Joan was given a lovely Brooch which will be much treasured by both
of us. We were then able to move around and talk with all of the MacRaes
present.
On Friday night 27th we attended the Annual General Meeting of The Clan
MacRae in Inverness. Again I delivered greetings from our Clan members
in Australia and New Zealand, and was given a tremendous welcome by the
President and members. Joan and I were presented with a magnificent
bottle of Whisky which will be treasured by our family for many years to
come. Marigold was reelected President.
History, Mystery and Beauty
Continued
Our holiday then continued, we visited Sheriffmuir, the McCrae Monument
at Monkton Ayrshire, the MacRae Monuments at Inverinate and Dornie in Wester
Ross. Then on to the Burns Country, we visited Ellisland Farm and
the Globe Inn at Dumfries, Mossgiel Farm Mauchline Burns Cottage
at Alloway and Souter Johnnies at Kirkcoswald. Whilst in Ayrshire, we visited
the Isle of Arran, with its friendly island folk, whose reputation for
hospitality and friendliness brings a huge variety of visitors to its shores
each year. Arran was one of significance in that Joan wanted
an Arran Jumper and I wanted to see the Island again. Culzean Castle on
the west coast of Ayrshire, was occupied by General Eisenhower during
World War II, what beautiful gardens and deer park. Then on to the
Theme Park at nearby Loudoun Castle.
Then the Train ride of a life time, from Ayr to Malaig in the western
highlands. we left Ayr at about 6.30am. the journey took some six hours
through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Scotland, from Ayr through
Glasgow then on to Dumbarton, Helensburgh, and Garelochhead. The wild flowers
were in full bloom on either side of the track, at Crianlarich the
rhododendrons were beautiful. I was beginning to be jealous of the Hill
walkers who were leaving the train from time to time. Up on Rannoch Moor
where the wild deer were feeding less that two metres from the train, gave
us all a feeling of contentment. Soon, the Spean bridge and Fort William
with Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain were far behind us, the
weather was perfect. Then on along Loch Eill to Mallaig arriving at about
12.30pm. we spent the day exploring the bustling fishing port and preparing
ourselves for the return journey at 4pm.
Our visit to the Island of Skye was very exciting, we stayed in Portree
over night and visited Flora MacDonalds resting place the following day.
Our holiday lasted eight weeks, it was one of the most enjoyable holidays
that we have ever had. We shared a lot of time with our family
scattered all over Scotland, from the Mull of Galloway to the Island of
Lewis. Regrettably we did not see all of them on this trip, perhaps
next time.
Joan and I would like to thank all of our old friends and some new ones
for their hospitality on what we consider to be the best holiday ever.
Thank you one and all.
Ian & Joan McCrae
Clan MacRae Award
We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Erna L. Forrester B.E.M. {Nee McCrea}
from Western Australia is the winner of the Clan MacRae Award for 1997.
Congratulations, Erna.
Here is her entry
McCreas From Kintail Settlers in Ireland
The first member of our McCrea family to settle in Ireland came with Lord
Abercorn from Kintail in Scotland in 1610. He was given a place in the
Valley of the River Dennett about 81/2 miles south of Londonderry and 41/2
miles from Strabane. I have a family tree dating from that period, but,
for many years have not known the where abouts of any of my Irish relatives.
This has been of concern to me.
Last year my grand daughter Helen and I went on a tour of the British
Isles. We were particularly anxious to visit Northern Ireland, but
only vaguely knew where to go or what to expect.
Place names such as The Grange, Maghereagh House and Strabane had been
some of those mentioned in our Family Tree; so, when, in our hire car,
we arrived at an area where some of these names appeared we felt we were
in the right region. Enquires at a service station were non productive
but a gentleman waiting behind us to pay for his fuel, overheard our conversation
and offered his assistance. This we gladly accepted.
Our new found friend Walter was retired from the Postal Dept and was
interested in family research. For the next 5 hours he devoted his time
to helping us. We were introduced to the local historian, an elderly spinster,
Miss Margaret Woods, who accompanied us to the Grange Burial Ground
and helped us to identify a number of our ancestorsË graves. It was a very
moving experience. The burial ground has been in use since the early 1600s.
Our friend Walter has since sent us a Register of all gravestone inscriptions
in the Grange Burial Ground. The graveyard has been closed for burials
since 1938 with a few exceptions. It has been pointed out that, by virtue
of my connection with two family members buried there I may, if I
choose to return to Northern Ireland to die, be buried in the Grange Burial
Grounds! {Thanks for the offer but I don't think I will be taking it up
as I am now 90 years old.!}
It was assumed that the McCreas would have worshipped in the Presbyterian
Church so we visited the lovely Donagheady church which was being renovated
at the time. At the entrance there was a 1914-1918 War Honour Board and
among the names listed on it were "Joseph McCrea - Australia and Robert
McCrea R. E.- Australia" Does any one know of them?
McCreas From Kintail Settlers in Ireland
Continued
We were told that the Revd Campbell had a lot of information about the
first settlers from Scotland but, unfortunately, he was not at home when
we called at the manse. However, we are working on this.
Finally we showed Margaret Woods a photo of an early McCrea home which
had been in our family for many years. She immediately identified it as
"Maghereagh House" and was able to direct us to it. There it was on a
slope overlooking the River Dennett, with a lovely "Maghereagh House"
plaque by the front door. The home, surrounded by a stone wall looked exactly
the same as our old photo. There was even a similar one inside the house.
The property passed out of our family in the 1930s when the owner,
a spinster died. It is now occupied by an optometrist from Strabane and
her married daughter and family. It is nearly 300 years old and has been
beautifully restored. The limestone walls are about 4 feet thick. The coach
house and out buildings are now used to store coal.
We were met at the door by the owner's daughter who welcomed us warmly
and invited us inside. I am not a tea drinker, but the cup of tea I had
in "Maghereagh House" was one I will never forget. We had a very
congenial and enlightening talk which provided us with back ground information
about our forebears of which we had not previously been aware. Among other
things, at one time the McCreas used to grow snow drops and send them to
Covent Garden.
Before taking our departure we were presented with two lovely present
day photos of "Maghereagh House" and the whole area surrounding it. It
was a never to be forgotten visit.
It seemed that we were in the right place at the right time when we
met our friend Walter Barnett. We still correspond with him. When in Scotland
one of the draw cards was naturally Eilean Donan Castle which fully came
up to our expectations.
Erna L. Forrester B. E. M. {Nee McCrea}.
Members Corner
Send your items, special requests for information. Birthday greetings.
Anniversaries. Family Traditions. to the Editor. Please keep your
items short.
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Scottish National Party
Information and Details contact Hon Secretary
Mr. Donald Cameron, PO Box A16 Sydney N.S.W. 1235 |
Oh, what a panic over Rabbie's poems
Patrick Scott McCrae Hogg, a poet, historian and songwriter, believes he
has identified at least 15 unpublished poems. He says the revelations in
his newly-published book, Robert Burns: The Lost Poems, could amount to
"the most dramatic literary find of this century".
He says they reveal Burns as a passionate radical to his last days
- strongly opposed to an oppressive government he would not have been allowed
to criticize in his own name.
That, says Mr. Hogg, is why the poems were previously anonymous. "To
say openly that certain values were above the monarchy could easily have
led to Burns being charged with treason," says Patrick.
He has received strong encouragement from many respected Burns scholars,
but his findings have been criticized by Dr. James Mackay, who claims to
be the definitive biographer of Burns.
"My conclusions are hard to swallow for some people, because they have
this different image of Burns which they don't want to question," adds
Patrick.
Patrick's Book, Robert Burns: The Lost Poems, for further information
Phone {02} 9819 7208.
New Members
We welcome the following new members to the Society and wish them a happy
association with clansfolk:
Mr. Ian G McRae, of McCrae, Victoria.
Miss Jeanette McRae, of Healesville, Victoria.
Mrs. Kathleen Johnson, of Macleod, Victoria.
Mr. Brian D.A. McRae of City Beach, Western Australia.
Mrs. Catherine McRae, of City Beach, Western Australia.
Mr. John R. McRae of Invermay, Victoria.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Archer of Orange, New South Wales.
Mrs. Beverley Carter, of Nth Bendigo, Victoria.
Mr. Ewen McRae, of Riverside, Victoria.
Mrs. Elaine Saunders, Horsham, Victoria.
Mr. Duncan McDonald, Werribee, Victoria.
Mrs. Freda McDonald, Newport Victoria.
Mr. Malcolm McRae, of Christchurch, New Zealand.
Mrs. Glenys Holland-Kearins, of Orewa, New Zealand.
Mrs. Valerie McRae, of Gorokan N.S.W.
Ms. Lorna MacRae, of Toukley N.S.W.
Mrs. Leonie Pearton, of Rocky Point N.S.W.
Mr. George R Brown of Stokes Valley, New Zealand.
Mrs. Yvonne Hopkins, of Remuera, New Zealand.
Mr. Lindsay McRae, of Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Mrs. Shirley McRae, of Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Answer to Question Astronomy
Thankyou Letters
Dear Mr. McCrae, Many thanks for publishing my request in the April Newsletter
for information re William McCrae. Mrs. Flora McRae Willmott was able to
supply the name of a gentleman living in Inverness who was a descendant
of a daughter who had stayed behind.
I understand that this gentleman had advertised in Australian papers
looking for descendants and contact had been made. He had moved from the
address Mrs. Willmott had, through the genealogist at the Inverness library
he has been traced and has supplied Rod Balfour with a lot of information
re the family.
I have a list of the McCraes that were assisted by the Highland and
Island Emigration Society, if anybody would like the list, please
write to Mr. W.B. Clarke, "Clunes" 12 Makepeace Ave, Bicheno Tasmania.
7215. {Editor}
Music Wanted
I have located the following list of Clan MacRae Music. I wonder if any
member has a copy of any of these tunes on CD or tape etc. {Or sheet Music}
and could send me the details. If we can get hold of copies we will no
doubt give them a play at the Queensland Clan gathering next year.
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GAELIC
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ENGLISH
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| Blar Na Parc |
The Battle of Park |
| Theid sinn Dhachaidh do Chro Chinntaile |
We will go back to the Croe of Kintail |
| Spaidsearachd Cloinn Mhic Rath |
The MacRae's March |
| Cumha Dhonnachaidh Mhic iain |
Duncan MacRae of Kintail's Lament |
| blar Shiabb ant' Siorra |
The Battle of Sheriffmuir |
| Failte Loch duich Loch |
{Lake} Duich Salute |
| Cruinneachadh |
The Gathering of the Clan MacRae 1911 |
| Cumha sirson nan gaisgeach sin de Chlainn Mhic Rath a thuit anns a
Chogadh Mor |
Lament for the Clan MacRae Fell in the Great War |
Yours Faithfully, Brendan Douglas MacRae, Queensland.
Clootie Dumpling
| 12oz {300g} flour |
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda |
| 6 oz {150g} beef suet |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
| 8oz {200g} currants |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
| 4oz {100g} sultanas |
1 teaspoon salt |
| 6oz {150g} sugar |
|
| grated rind of 1 orange |
milk to mix |
Sift the flour, baking powder and spices together. Add all the other dry
ingredients to the flour mixture and mix well. Add enough milk to make
a stiff dough. Dip a pudding cloth into boiling water and dredge with flour.
Place the dough mixture in the centre of the cloth and tie up, leaving
room for the pudding to swell. Simmer for 4 hours. Turn out on to a hot
dish and serve with custard.
By Mrs. Flora McRae, Victoria.
Calendar of Events
| New Years Day | Sydney-Greyhound Social Club, Bankstown. |
| Jan 15 | Burns Anniversary Supper, Masonic Centre, Sydney. |
| March 7 | Scottish Emmigrants' Luncheon Weigand Hall, Bankstown. |
| March 28 | 10th Anniversary Dinner. Clan MacRae Society Kirribilli, Sydney. |
| April 4 | Brigadoon at Bundanoon Southern Highlands N.S.W. |
| April 11 & 12 | Newcastle-Festival of Tartans - Pipe Band and Highland Dancing Championships. |
| May 1-2 | Celtic Festival - Glen Innes, N.S.W. |
| May 23 | Clan Gathering in Armidale N.S.W. |
| October 10 | Annual Clan MacRae Picnic Auburn N.S.W. |
New Zealand
| 1998 | 150th Anniversary of Otago and Southland - Dunedin. |
| Jan 31 | Quarry garden Music, Site is a former quarry transformed into an Amphitheatre. |
| Feb 7 | Summer Festival Season - Dunedin. |
| March 4-11 | China Week - Commemorates Chinese contribution to Otago. |
| March 21-23 | Anniversary weekend celebrating 150 years since the `John Wickliffe' sailed into Otago Harbour carrying the first Scottish settlers. |
| May 20-26 | Portsmouth Week. |
| August 4-10 | Japan Week |
| November 14-21 | International Gathering at Dunedin. |
News of Members
We were saddened to learn of the sudden death on July 9th of Keith Gordon
McRae of Armidale, Keith attended both dinners held in Armidale last year,
enjoying meeting Clansfolk from other families on these occasions. Sincere
sympathy is extended to Judith, Ian and their families on behalf of all
Society members.
We are pleased to report that Mr. Kenneth C McRae has been able, with
some assistance, to return to his home in Goulburn and we look forward
to news of his continued progress.
Mrs. June McCrae Christian unfortunately suffered a dislocated shoulder
when tripped by their cat earlier this year. The recovery is slow and June
is still experiencing pain. We wish June all the best and hope she
will have totally recovered before too long.
We wish Brian Gawith of Masterton N.Z. a speedy recovery from his operation.
We hope heËs racing around on his new hip soon.
Congratulations to Barbara Brailsford of Christchurch N.Z. on the birth
of a granddaughter on Wednesday 3rd September.
New Zealand Gathering
An extremely successful and enjoyable gathering of fifty Clan members was
held at Te Kuiti Club, Te Kuiti on Saturday, 20th September. Mrs Sue Tregoweth
arranged a truly Scottish lunch, Cook-a-leekie soup, neeps, Scotch Eggs,
Shortbread and oatcakes and Clootie Dumpling were some of the fare. The
haggis was piped in and addressed by Mr. Graeme Plenderleith {an honorary
MacRae for the day}. Prior to lunch Mr. Plenderleith recited Burns' Selkirk
Grace.
Each lady present received a beautiful orchid, courtesy of Mr. Bill
McRae of Waikenai. Thank you, Bill.
Following lunch Mrs. Tregoweth welcomed clan members who had travelled
from as far afield as Christchurchh and North Auckland, also Secretary,
Elma McRae who came from Sydney, for the occasion. Both Mrs. Molly Akers
and Mrs. Tregoweth expressed their delight at meeting in person the many
folk with whom they had corresponded over the years.
A message from Clan MacRae Society President, Mr. Ian McCrae conveyed
Greetings from our clansfolk in Scotland as well as Ian's best wishes and
regrets that he and Joan were unable to attend.
There were many books, photographs and family trees to be viewed in
addition to the array of Scottish and Clan MacRae items decorating the
rooms, due to the efforts of Sue and Molly. The next gathering in New Zealand
is expected to be held at Gore, in Southland in March / April, 1999.
Congratulation, Sue, and many thanks for arranging such a wonderful
day. Elma McRae would like to particularly thank Grant, Glennys and Margaret
Adams and Sue Tregoweth for providing transport and Scenic tours, of Auckland
and the Waikato region.
Office-Bearers for 2001
President:
Mr. Ian McCrae J.P. (piccie)
56 Rowley St. Seven Hills, Sydney N.S.W. 2147 Phone-Fax {02} 9838 9130
E-mail :
Vice-President:
Mr. Kenneth J.H. MacRae
GPO Box 1092 Sydney NSW 2001
Treasurer:
Mr. Tony McRae
19 Lynbrae Ave. Beecroft N.S.W. 2119 Phone {02} 9869 2850
Secretary & Newsletter Editor:
Miss Elma McRae
1/23 B Albert Parade, Ashfield N.S.W. 2131 Phone-Fax {02} 9798 5358
Regional Representatives:
New Zealand:
Mrs. Susanne Tregoweth
P.O Box 374 Te Kuiti, 2500 New Zealand. Phone {07} 878 6642 A.H.
Or Fax 647 8788291
Tasmania:
Mrs. Stephanie Brouder
"Waters Meeting" Cranbrook Tasmania, 7190. Phone {03} 6257 8281
Queensland:
Mrs. Flora McRae Willmott.
CLAN GENEALOGIST:
127 Callaghan Road, Narangba, Queensland. 4504. Phone {07} 3888 2103
Victoria:
Mrs. Flora McRae
"Oakbank" RMB 418, St. Arnaud Victoria 3478. Phone {03} 54 966227
Western Australia:
Mr. John M McRae
19 Porpoise Grove, Waikiki, Western Australia, 6169. Phone {08} 9527 5807.
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