Living

Notes:

living - details excluded

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living
3. Living

Other Events and Attributes:

• _MILT: 1945-46; Royal Australian Air Force
• _FNRL: 18 Sep 2008, Allambe Garden Crematorium, Nerang, Queensland, Aust

Notes:

For a comprehensive review of Bunny's football career, go to this link:

oznunns.com/bunny

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Photo of Bunny in this story about a fellow player named Reg Date:

theguardian.com

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_MILT:
Australia, World War II Military Service Records, 1939-1945
Name: Gordon David Nunn Birth Date: 9 May 1927 Birth Place: Ipswich Queensland Year Range: 1939 - 1948
Enlistment Place: Brisbane Service Number: 171508 Next of Kin: Victor Nunn
Series Description: A9301: RAAF, NCOs and Other Ranks
Service record: Name NUNN, GORDON DAVID Service Royal Australian Air Force Service Number 171508 Date of Birth 9 May 1927 Place of Birth IPSWICH, QLD
Date of Enlistment 21 May 1945 Locality on Enlistment BUNDAMBA Place of Enlistment BRISBANE, QLD Next of Kin NUNN, VICTOR Date of Discharge 22 Oct 1946
Rank Leading Aircraftman Posting at Discharge EAHQ (DQS) V PARK WW2 Honours and Gallantry None Prisoner of War No

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Gordon married Elizabeth Grieve SMITH on 25 Feb 1950 in Ellenborough Methodist Church, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Elizabeth was born about 1929; died on 19 Jun 1972 in Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
Death registration: Elizabeth Grieve Nunn
Death date: 19/06/1972
Mother's name: Alexina Pringle Robb Father/parent's name: Edwin Smith
Registration details:1972/B/33385

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Notes:

Married:
WEDDING NUNN-SMITH--The wedding was solemnised in the Central Methodist Church recently of Elizabeth Grieve, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Smith, Harrington - street. Darra, and Gordon David, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Nunn, Law-street, Bundamba. Rev. J. Tainton officiated. The bride entered the church with her father, who gave her away. She was frocked in all over lace and white satin. Her frock featured a full skirt and heart-shaped neckline, with a finger-tip veil embroidered with bells and mounted on a silver lame headpiece. She carried a bouquet of tuber roses and lilies. For something old she wore a cameo pendant loaned to her by a friend. The bride was attended by Mrs. Ron White as matron of honour, and Miss Nola Moloney as bridesmaid. They were frocked in mauve and blue figured or gandie, mounted over taffeta. Both wore picture hats off their faces and carried bouquets of roses, carnations, and charm dahlias. Messrs. Douglas Nunn and Keith Roach attended the groom. While the register was being signed, Mrs. Cameron sang "I'll Walk Beside You." Leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe by Miss Elva Howard. The reception was held at the Capitol Cafe where the bride's mother, assisted by the bride groom's mother, received the guests. Mrs. Smith was frocked in tobacco brown with lime green accessories, and Mrs. Nunn wore a light blue crepe frock with navy accessories. After the reception the guests were entertained to an evening. The honeymoon is being spent at Maroochydore. The bride's travelling frock was of sky blue moss crepe with gold trimmings. She had junior blue accessories.
WEDDING. (1950, March 10). Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 5 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved November 15, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article124640180

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Notes:

Victor Nunn lost his left hand and sustained an injury to his eyesight through three detonators exploding in his hand at Bonnie Dundee (mine pit in Bundamba).
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article121922332

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Birth:
Queensland historical index: 1898/C008539

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Died:
Queensland Historical Index: 02/10/1959. Son of David Nunn and Jane Biggam. 1959/005391

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Victor married Eliza Heather DOBBIE on 18 Feb 1922 in Bundamba Methodist Church, Bundamba, Queensland, Australia. Eliza was born on 5 Dec 1901 in Queensland, Australia; died on 19 Dec 1984 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FNRL: 24 Dec 1984, Uniting Church, Brisbane Rd, Bundamba, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

Notes:

Birth:
Qld Historical Indexes: 1902/C008412 Dobbie Eliza Heather James Beattie Rosetta Workman

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_FNRL:
NUNN Eliza Heather of Lauriston Nursing Centre, Ipswich formerly of 11 Law St, Bundamba, Ipswich. The relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs D.J.Nunn, Mr and Mrs J.E.Todd, Mr and Mrs G.D.Nunn and Mrs J.Mills, and families are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service for their dearly love mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt Eliza Heather Nunn to be held at 9.30 o'clock this Monday morning in the Uniting Church Brisbane Road Bundamba Ipswich prior to private cremation.

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Died:
https://www.bdm.qld.gov.au: 1985 50323 Eliza Heather Nunn dau of James Dobbie and Rosetta Workman Beattie

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http://www.heavenaddress.com/restingplace/eliza-heather-nunn/427196

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Notes:

Married:
Qld State Library Marriage ref: 1922/000361

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Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGRAVE: 180451319

Notes:

MR. DAVID ("DICK") NUNN.
After 68 years in the Dinmore district, the life of a very well known and highly esteemed citizen of the West Moreton district, Mr. David ("Dick") Nunn came to a close in the week-end.
A coal miner for the greater part of his life, the late Mr. Nunn was obliged to retire through ill-health several years ago.
The late Mr. Nunn loved his work and held a high place in the esteem of his fellow workers.
Coming to this country with his parents from England*, the late Mr. Nunn, at an early age, married Miss Jane Biggam in 1891.
Obtaining work in a district coal mine, he enjoyed perfect health until a few years ago.
Up to the time of his death, the late Mr. Nunn had always been a keen follower of sport.
His sons were all prominent in the sporting world. During the early part of his life, he was an interested member of the Ipswich and West Moreton Cricket Assoclation.
Soccer also was closely followed by him, and his sons are all prominent in the Soccer world.
In all his doings, the late Mr. Nunn was always cheerful.
He was elected a life member of Bundamba Rangers Soccer Club this year and at the time of his death was a Vice-president of the club.
For many years he was a member of the Pride of Dinmore Lodge, P.A.F.S.O.A., in which he took a keen interest.
The late Mr. Nunn leaves a widow and a family of eight--Mesdames A. H. Statham (Booval), W. Souter (Brisbane), Misses Mary and Mildred (Booval), Messrs. A. E. (Booval), V. B. (Ebbw Vale), L. R. (Nudgee), and Cecil (Booval). Rev. R. J. R. Delbridge conducted the service at the Ipswich Cemetery yesterday.
*David was born in Queensland; only his eldest brother, Elisha, was born in Suffolk, England.
MR. DAVID ("DICK") NUNN. (1937, June 15). Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 4 Edition: DAILY.. Retrieved March 17, 2014, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article116004507

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Birth:
Transcript of birth cert: 1868 births in the district of Ipswich in the Colony of Queensland. 1488/2954, 27 Sept 1864 at Goodna, David, male, son of son of David Nunn, labourer, aged 43, born Suffolk, England, married 22 Feb 1856 in Suffolk, England, children Elisha 11, Amos 9, George 8, Albert 6, Phoebe 4, Walter 2, mother Rachel formerly Nunn, aged 30, born Suffolk, England. Informant Rachel Nunn, mother, Goodna.

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Died:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180451319/david-nunn
David Nunn BIRTH 27 Sep 1868 Goodna, Ipswich City, Queensland, Australia DEATH 14 Jun 1937 (aged 68) Ipswich City, Queensland, Australia
BURIAL Ipswich General Cemetery Ipswich, Ipswich City, Queensland, Australia MEMORIAL ID 180451319

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Death ref: 1937/001783

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Buried:
NOTICE NUNN.-The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. D. NUNN, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. STATHAM, Mr. and Mrs. W. SUTER, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. NUNN, Mr. and Mrs. V. NUNN, Mr. and Mrs. R. NUNN, Mr. C. NUNN and Misses M. NUNN and M. NUNN, are invited to attend the Funeral of her deceased Husband, their Father and Father-in-law, DAVID (Dick) NUNN, to move from the Funeral Chapel, Limestone-street, at 3.30 o'clock THIS (MONDAY) AFTERNOON for the Ipswich Cemetery. O. BOETTCHER & SON. Funeral Directors. NUNN.-P.A.F.S.O.A. PRIDE OF DINMORE, No. 40. Officers and Members of the above Lodge are invited to attend the Funeral of their late Bro. (DAVID NUNN), to leave O. Boettcher and Son's Funeral Chapel, Limestone-street, at 3.30 o'clock THIS (MONDAY) AFTERNOON for the Ipswich Cemetery. R. N. WEIMER. Secretary. NUNN.-The Member and Supporters of the BUNDAMBA RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB are Invited to attend the Funeral of their late Life Member, DAVID (Dick) NUNN, to leave O. Boettcher's and Son's Funeral Chapel. Limestone street. at 3.30 THIS (MONDAY) AFTERNOON for the Ipswich Cemetery. S. ROBINSON, Secretary
Family Notices. (1937, June 14). Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 6 Edition: DAILY.. Retrieved October 5, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115995787

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David married Jane BIGGAM on 15 Jun 1893 in Booval, Queensland, Australia. Jane was born on 27 Jul 1873 in Kirknabrech, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK; died on 30 May 1944 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia; was buried on 31 May 1944 in Ipswich Cemetery, Queensland, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _FGRAVE: 180429894

Notes:

OBITUARY MRS. J. NUNN, BOOVAL. The death occurred this week, in the Ipewich General Hospital, of Mrs. Jane Nunn, a well-known resident of Booval. She was in her 71st year. The late Mrs. Nunn arrived in the district with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Biggam, from Scotland, over 60 years ago. She is survived by four sons, Messrs. A. E. Nunn, Booval; V. B. Nunn, Drysdale Estate, Bundamba: Roy Nunn, Nudgee: and Cecil Nunn, Calvert: and four daughters. Mesdames A. H. Statham, Boonah; R. Bott, Booval; V. Souter, Toowong; and C. Lamb, Windsor, Brisbane. She also left 20 grandchildren, and five great-grandchidren; a brother, Mr. J. Biggam. Bundamba: and a sister, Mrs. G. Williams, Ebbw Vale.
OBITUARY. (1944, June 5). Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), p. 4 Edition: DAILY. Retrieved November 15, 2013, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114556414

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Birth:
http://scotlandspeople.gov.uk: 1873 BIGGAM JANE F KIRKMABRECK /KIRKCUDBRIGHT 873/00 0024

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Died:
https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
Death registration: Jane Nunn Death date: 30/05/1944 Mother's name: Mary Burney Father/parent's name: Samuel Burney Biggam Registration details: 1944/C/1957

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Buried:
Funeral notice: NUNN. The Relatives & Friends of Mr & Mrs. A. H. Statham (Boonah), Mr & Mrs. A. Nunn, Mr. & Mrs. V. Nunn Mr. & Mrs. R. Nunn (Nudgee), Mr & Mrs. R. Bott, Mr. & Mrs. C. Nunn (Calvert). Mr. & Mrs. W. Souter (Toowong), Mr. & Mrs. C. Lamb (Windsor) Mrs. G. Williams, Mr. & Mrs. J. Biggam, & Families are invited to attend the Funeral of their beloved Mother, Mother-in-law, Sister, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother, Jane Nunn, to move from the residence of her Son, Bergin St, Booval, This (Wednesday) Morning at 11 o'clock, for the Ipswich Cemetery ALEX. GOW, Funeral Director
APA citation: Family Notices. (1944, May 31). The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933-1954), p. 6. Retrieved March 15, 2011, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article42033755

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Notes:

Married:
https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au/
Marriage registration: Jane Biggam Marriage date: 15/06/1893 Spouse's name: David Nunn Registration details: 1893/C/874

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