"Hi Sylvia,
I have a very good friend who has returned to Melbourne - Chris Robinson - at christopher.n.robinson@gmail.com.
Do get in touch with him and perhaps let him know where to look for Lawrence Psaila. He's found L Psailas in…"
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Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)
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I am writing to see if Lawrence Psaila, who emigrated with his parents and siblings to Australia - likely to Melbourne - in 1956 is known to anyone on this board. He would now be around 70 years…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nigel Bruce Jun 7, 2018.
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Nigel Bruce replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)Nigel Bruce replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)"Hi Sylvia,
njbruce@hku.hk - please follow up....
Nigel"
Sylvia replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)"If the Lawrence in the 1980 electoral roll is the right one, then it seems he is still at the same address ... (of course I can't just mention that address here in public)"
Nigel Bruce replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)"Hi Sylvia,
I was born in May 1949, and Lawrence was a bit older.
Just hope others can come in with more information. There must surely be a Psaila 'clan' of sorts in Melbourne.
Best regards,
Nigel"
Sylvia replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)"I've just had a look at the 1957 outward UK passenger list for the above family. They were orginally from Egypt and dad was listed as a motor mechanic .. (and mum's first initial was an "X"). "L" and "A" were…"
Nigel Bruce replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)"Many thanks - yes, it all makes sense. However, 17 years have passed, so I hope Lawrence and his family are OK and I can trace them.
Best regards,
Nigel Bruce"
Sylvia replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)"PS re the electoral rolls listings for e.g.:
1977 - city, Melbourne North, Victoria, Australia.1980 - city, Wills, Victoria, Australia
In these electoral rolls "city" is the actual suburb or place name (will be exposed when logging in to…"
Sylvia replied to Nigel Bruce's discussion Trying to trace Lawrence Psaila, formerly of Alexandria, Egypt (till 1956)"Could this be his family?
This is could be the death of his mother in 2001 : http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/archivenotice/2585324/view?random=1518861413455
It would fit with the initials in this passenger list:…"
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I am writing to see if Lawrence Psaila, who emigrated with his parents and siblings to Australia - likely to Melbourne - in 1956 is known to anyone on this board. He would now be around 70 years old.His father was the superintendant at the British Boys' School in Alexandria when the Suez Crisis erupted in 1956 and British-connected foreigners were forced to leave Egypt.My father was the headmaster of that school, and Lawrence and I used to play together.I found this photo on a BBS website: …See More
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