Issue 39

THE BALCHIN FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Issue 39           January 2014

 

Contents

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Brockham Balchins – Jenny Dixon

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Easter 1936 and 1937 in Siebeldingen, Southern Germany – and afterwards – Diana Beamish

9

1953 Coronation memories – Anne Gatland

15

The Wey & Arun Canal – Dr Nigel C Balchin

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The Flying Watch! – Sir Robert Balchin (Lord Lingfield)

23

Squad Left Dress – Anne Chapman

24

First World War articles in the Newsletter – Diana Beamish

24

From Our Postbag

25

The Connection between the Atlee and the Balchin Families – Jenny Dixon

26

We’re Off to a New Life in The Antipodes – Part 2 – Bob (R.E.) Balchin

31

Mount Balchin – Balchinfjellet – Professor Alice Coleman

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Wills – Diana Beamish

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Further Diary Notes from the First World War – Diana Beamish

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Births, Marriages and Deaths

40

Brockham Gathering – Jenny Dixon

41

Items for sale to members

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