A reunion of Bunker descendants is planned to coincide with the 200th year celebrations of Bunker’s Cottage at the Collingwood Estate in Australia.
The aim of this a daylong event is to have the largest gathering of Bunker descendants in the Southern Hemisphere, and a photographic record taken. And of course, to met up with other descendants and to have fun!
How to get involved:
Pre-event
We are looking to collect copies of family histories and photographs, documents such as birth and death certificates, family tree charts, oral histories, interesting anecdotes, and photographs of artifacts relating to the Bunker descendants. In particular, we are chasing information from the Booth, Cartwright, Clarke, Larkin and Tomlinson family connections. All information received will be kept in confidence should you desire it.
If you can spare some time to help collate information, we would love to have you assist.
Remember this is your day and we won?t be around to celebrate the 300-year anniversary in 2110.
On the day
Helpers are required to help set up displays in the morning and to man three family booths (Mary
Ann, Charlotte and Isabella family lines). Again, all offers of help are greatly appreciated.
Watercolour Eber Bunker c1810 ?? Mitchell Library Collection
Details of celebrations:
Date: Saturday 29 May 2010
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: Collingwood Estate
Address: Congressional Drive, Liverpool
Bunker Talk: 1.00pm
Bunker family group photograph: about 1.30pm
Mark this date in your diary. Your formal invitation will be sent out in early 2010. However we would, if possible, prefer an early indication of how many are thinking of attending. Also, please let us know of anybody that should included in the invitation list.
The Friends of Collingwood House are hosting an Open Day on the same day to celebrate the bicentenary of Collingwood House, commencing 10am. The Friends are planning to have the house open for inspection, activities such as Colonial crafts and children?s games, and refreshments available.
We hope you and your family and friends can join with us in the celebrations on the 29th. Remember to bring your best smiles with you.
Kindest regards
Vicki and Duncan
Contact Details:
Vicki Andrews
72 Kent Street Minto NSW 2566
Ph: 02 9603 4589 ?? Mob: 0401 927 183 ?? Email: vickia@swiftdsl.com.au
Duncan Stewart
Email: jste6306@bigpond.net.au