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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Document, Identity Card: Douglas Frederick Orford, 1943
... Identity Card: Douglas Frederick Orford...Douglas Frederick Orford... Frederick Orford of Irvines Road, Eltham, a student of Eltham Higher... to Douglas Frederick Orford, Irvines Rd., Eltham; reverse side signed... to Douglas Frederick Orford, Irvines Rd., Eltham; reverse side signed ...Civilian Registration Identity Card issued to Douglas Frederick Orford of Irvines Road, Eltham, a student of Eltham Higher Elementary School, signed by subject and witnessed by E.T. Orford, farmer of Eltham. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents.civilian registration (british subjects), eltham, ernest thomas orford, identity card, irvines road, second world war, ww2, douglas frederick orford, eltham higher elementary school, 1943 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Order of Service, Le Pine Funerals (Eltham), In Loving Memory of Douglas Frederick Orford 22nd August 1929 - 8th July 2024, 2024
... In Loving Memory of Douglas Frederick Orford 22nd August...Douglas Frederick Orford... Funerals, 848 Main Road, Eltham. doug orford Douglas Frederick ...Doug Orford, was a life member of the Eltham District Historical Society (EDHS), whose family has resided in the district since 1854. Doug was actively involved in EDHS over so many years, in so many ways, including as a committee member and vice president. Contributions by Doug and Gwen, his wife, assisted EDHS to continue to develop as a not-for-profit group intent on promoting and preserving our local history. His significant work with assisting to establish our valued Local History Centre helped develop our home base and supported the continued growth of our society. Doug’s local knowledge, suggestions and family connections were highly valued, Until recent times, he continued to regularly attend our Collections Team workshops providing his insights and historical information about photographs and society records. The Orford family arrived in Sydney, NSW, aboard the ship Orestes in 1839. Thomas Orford arrived in Eltham at the age of six in 1854. He lived all of his life in Eltham, living in a slab hut by the Yarra at Laughing Waters and managing the Panton Park Estate, a selection owned by Magistrate Thomas Panton. Thomas’s son, Ernest Orford was born 1892 at Pitt Street, Eltham and also lived his entire life in Eltham working as a labourer, orchardist and later as a gardener and grounds keeper for Sir William Irvine, a former Chief Justice and Premier of Victoria. Ernest’s son, Doug, was born on the kitchen table of the family home at the corner of Reynolds Road and Mount Pleasant Road and apart from a couple of years he too lived most of his almost 95 years in Eltham, the most recent decades in Napoleon Street. Doug died peacefully July 8, 2024, and represents the last link in the Orford Eltham chain which spanned 170 years. His funeral was held Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Le Pine Funerals, 848 Main Road, Eltham.doug orford, douglas frederick orford, funeral service, le pine funeral home, order of service, eltham district historical society, life member, pioneer family