Mark & Maria Hayes Family Reunion Committee

President: Bill Hayes

Branch Representatives:

Mary Ann Wayne & Mel Donaldson

George -

William Marianne Bray & Pam Mathers

Edward Ruth Hayes, Jennie Burt &

Gloria Futter

Mark Henry Sue Allen

James John Freesmith

David Lynette Bucknall, Felicity Graham &

Steward Faragher

Albert Margaret McKenzie,

Colin Purss & Peter Newman

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Edward and Sarah’s Grandchildren:

Lorna, Heather, Ruth, Marie, Alan, Ted,

Murray, Elaine, Merele, Vida.

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---- of all the descendants of of all the descendants of of all the descendants of of all the descendants of Mark Anthony and Maria (nee Searcy)HAYES Mark Anthony and Maria (nee Searcy)HAYES Mark Anthony and Maria (nee Searcy)HAYES Mark Anthony and Maria (nee Searcy)HAYES All the branches of this diverse family met on Sunday March 11, 2012 at the Tooborac Hall

from 10 am until late in the day. There were 220 plus people from every branch, with 50

from our Edward and Sarah Hayes branch.

Hayes Herald

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# Photos available: If you haven’t already received these

photos by email or post, please ask for them to be emailed

for FREE or to be POSTED for $5 for the two A5 size prints.

The Church Service was vibrant: Reunion visitors filled

the little church to capacity.We were treated to a his-

tory of the Hayes family donations to the church con-

tents prior to the service proper.

Group photos were taken of each of the eight family

branches plus a huge whole Reunion group in the wilt-

ing sun. Thank you one and all for your patience! Indi-

vidual photos were taken of all who came as well—

thank you Ann, Rob, David and Ruth. Highlights of the

Reunion were the joys of meeting family members for

first time and renewing old friendships.

Family Tree Charts of each branch were laid out on

the tables for people to find themselves and to up-

date the records. Photo boards of each branch were

created by Marion Bray and viewed by all with great

interest. Photos were scanned at 3 different stations

to speed up the process. Folk brought a picnic lunch

and scattered about the hall and grounds to eat. Af-

ternoon tea was a moving feast on the long tables

inside. Tea and coffee was generously served all day

by Margaret Hayes and her helpers. Many family

members did a tour of the historic Hayes family

properties in the Tooborac area on the day or on the

Monday.

HELP! Someone at the Reunion, showed me a

fabulous PHOTO ALBUM, but WHOM?

A Woman showed me her Album just before ##am,

when I was about to go to the Church Service. I didn’t

see the book again and would love copies of the photos.

It was an A- display book with about / photos per page

with notes written beside them. There were some very

special photos we’d love to share.

PLEASE CONTACT JENNIE BURT

HELP! Someone left me with a fabulous collection of

John Stitchell Hayes letters.

We have enjoyed pouring through it, ensuring we have cop-

ies of them all. However, we want the owner to have it

back. Jennie has it at home in Box Hill South and is happy

to post it or deliver it [or she is happy to enjoy the com-

pany of the owners visit].

PLEASE CONTACT JENNIE on 67 8999 87:- or

6-#/ /67 #/9 / -7 Frank St, Box Hill Sth 7#/9

REUNION comments:

“Well done on a great day!”

“Having a cuppa available all day was fantastic for

a cuppaholic like me!”

“It was a delight to see over Mimosa Glen. “

“Well done to the Committee for all your efforts

during the year to keep everyone informed, col-

lecting some historical stories and for organising

the photos.”

“Thanks so much for all the effort you put into the

re-union.”

“It was the best one since 1967 for sure.“

“The day wasn't long enough for us hence next

time, we are going earlier.”

Last Will and Testament of Edward Hayes

Edward left the following items to the following family

members. A photographic collection of these items

would be valuable if we can locate them all. If you are

aware of an item from this list or from Sarah’s Will,

please photograph it and send us a copy so we can all

share it in future Heralds.

LEGACIES OF PERSONAL ITEMS

*Already photographed Items

Mark Fiddleback Walking Stick

Edward Mark & Maria portrait photos*

Edward Inscribed Hymn Book

John Stitchell Oak Writing Desk & Bookcase *

John Stitchell Family Bible with registers *

John Stitchell Framed Agricultural Members

& Honour Roll

John Stitchell Fiddle-Back Red-Gum Walking Stick *

Dora “Collie & Lamb” framed picture

Leslie Wearing Apparel

Leslie Third Generation Photo

Items bequeathed by Sarah:

Mary Jane Cane Couch with Cushions

Mary Jane Inscribed Silver Tea Service

Mark & Edward Chiming Clock

Mark Inscribed Bible

Where might these be? Do they still exist?

All we want is a photo, not a location.

Is this the ‘third

generation’ photo?

Where might it be?

Is this the ‘Collie

and Lamb’ pic-

ture? Where might

it be?

Mary

Jane Evelyn Violet Dora

Kaila McKnight

Olympic 1500m runner for

the 2012 Games.

Kaila is the Great Great

Great Granddaughter of

Mark & Maria Hayes in the

William Hayes line.

Cheer Kaila on to win gold!