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Richard Keith Legard - Big Brother Programme Child Migrant

Richard Keith Legard - Big Brother Programme Child Migrant

Posted: 26 Jul 2015 7:07PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Legard
Richard Keith Legard was born in Portsmouth, UK, but after his parents’ marriage broke down and they could no longer support him, he left with the Big Brother Movement on the Child Migrant Program, and in July 1964 arrived in Sydney, Australia. After arriving in Sydney he was moved around, and worked on approximately 13 farms in total including Katherine, in the Northern Territory. He was last heard of in 1967, but hasn't been heard of since.

Richard has an elder sister called Patricia who has been desperately trying to find him for many years. It is clear from records that he either did not stay in Australia, changed his name or sadly has passed away. However, if there is the smallest chance someone knew Richard Keith Legard at any point in his life, we would love to hear from you. Please message the page or email: pleasehelpfindthem@gmail.com.

Re: Richard Keith Legard - Big Brother Programme Child Migrant

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 4:43AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi

I'm not related nor do I know Richard.

There is a listing in the White Pages phone book for a D Legard in Tasmania who may be a relative. It is the only Legard listed Australia wide so may be a relative.

If Patricia has not tried already the following link may be of help. I don't know if she can access his records but it is worth trying although if she knows he worked at so many farms, I am assuming she has some records unless Richard told her -
http://www.findandconnect.gov.au/guide/nsw/NE00505

Where was he in 1967 when he last made contact and what other farms did he work on and in what states? All the information that his sister has will be of help.

Karin

Re: Richard Keith Legard - Big Brother Programme Child Migrant

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 11:05AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 27 Jul 2015 11:05AM GMT
Surnames: Legard
Hi Karin,

Thanks for replying! The D.Legard in Australia has been contacted. Additionally, the Big Brother Movement has been contacted, they gave us the information we have about his movements in Australia. They say they can help no more.

All the information we/his Sister has is above.

Thank you!

Re: Richard Keith Legard - Big Brother Programme Child Migrant

Posted: 27 Jul 2015 1:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi

Have you tried the Northern Territory Genealogical Society? I'm assuming the last place Richard was heard of was in Katherine N.T.

The link is
http://www.gsnt.org.au/node/7

Karin
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