GOODRIDGE, Charles George
Born 19 June 1935
Origin London England
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Real Estate
Occupation in Australia Teacher Musician
NEW AUSTRALIA
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1953
Fremantle
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Singer in Perth's Rock 'n' Roll Band called "The Hi-Five" on Channel 7 TV 1960. Stockman, Radio Announcer, Teacher, Musician, Justice of the Peace. Married farmer's daughter from Beverley WA. Produced Perth's first Scout "Gang Show". Descendant of Canon Henry Lyte, who wrote "Abide with me" and other hymns. Many family members joined me here over the years.
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This person sounds like the Charles Goodridge I knew. We both attended London Nautical School 1948 to 1951. I last saw Charles prior to his departure for Australia. Unfortunately his eyesight precluded him from a seafaring career, I am not surprised he had such a distinguished career ashore.
Capt. Richard G J Davis, Auckland NZ.
rgjdavis@xtra.co.nz
Tue 19 Mar 2013
Did Charles Goodridge teach at Palmyra Primary School in Western Australia?
Tue 9 Apr 2019
Mr Goodridge was my grade 7 teacher at Palmyra Primary School. A wonderful man.
Mon 25 Nov 2019
Mr Goodridge was my grade 7 teacher at Palmyra Primary School. A wonderful man.
Mon 25 Nov 2019
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