Searching for someone down under

Hi all

I'm planning a trip to Australia sometime next year (from the US). I'm
wondering if anyone can help with how I'd go about finding an old
acquaintance with whom I've lost touch for many years? Are there search
engines available for name searches?

My friend emigrated to Sydney in the early 60's with her parents. Last I
knew, she was in Melbourne area, but that's about 35 years ago. Her name
was Helle Summy (don't know whether she married and changed it or not).

Thanks,

Richard

First place to try is the phonebook at www.whitepages.com.au

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Hi all

I'm planning a trip to Australia sometime next year (from the US). I'm
wondering if anyone can help with how I'd go about finding an old
acquaintance with whom I've lost touch for many years? Are there search
engines available for name searches?

My friend emigrated to Sydney in the early 60's with her parents. Last I
knew, she was in Melbourne area, but that's about 35 years ago. Her name
was Helle Summy (don't know whether she married and changed it or not).

Thanks,

Richard

First place to try is the phonebook at www.whitepages.com.au

"Richard Gartland" wrote in message
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Hi all

I'm planning a trip to Australia sometime next year (from the US). I'm
wondering if anyone can help with how I'd go about finding an old
acquaintance with whom I've lost touch for many years? Are there search
engines available for name searches?

My friend emigrated to Sydney in the early 60's with her parents. Last I
knew, she was in Melbourne area, but that's about 35 years ago. Her name
was Helle Summy (don't know whether she married and changed it or not).

Thanks,

Richard

On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 18:47:36 GMT, "Richard Gartland"
wrote:

Hi all

I'm planning a trip to Australia sometime next year (from the US). I'm
wondering if anyone can help with how I'd go about finding an old
acquaintance with whom I've lost touch for many years? Are there search
engines available for name searches?

My friend emigrated to Sydney in the early 60's with her parents. Last I
knew, she was in Melbourne area, but that's about 35 years ago. Her name
was Helle Summy (don't know whether she married and changed it or not).

Thanks,

Richard

I played around the White Pages. The only Summy it showed in the Eastern
States was in Queensland metropolitan. Maybe if you ring them they may
be related.
http://www.whitepages.com.au/wp/resSearch.jhtml

I'd suggest you contact some of the genealogy sites or ngs; they have a
lot experience in looking up the sort of records you may need, such as
electoral rolls and marriage name-changes.


Cheers, Alan
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In article , Richard
Gartland says...
Hi all

I'm planning a trip to Australia sometime next year (from the US). I'm
wondering if anyone can help with how I'd go about finding an old
acquaintance with whom I've lost touch for many years? Are there search
engines available for name searches?

My friend emigrated to Sydney in the early 60's with her parents. Last I
knew, she was in Melbourne area, but that's about 35 years ago. Her name
was Helle Summy (don't know whether she married and changed it or not).

Have you tried Schoolfriends? http://www.schoolfriends.com.au/ It would
help if you knew which school(s) she attended.

A Google search shows a Ralph Summy at Queensland University. Summy is a
rare name and he could possibly be a close relative.
http://www.copri.dk/merging_institutes/SignedBy300.html

Peter

An email address for this Ralph Summy mentioned by others is r.summy @
socialalternatives.com


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In article , Richard
Gartland says...
Hi all

I'm planning a trip to Australia sometime next year (from the US). I'm
wondering if anyone can help with how I'd go about finding an old
acquaintance with whom I've lost touch for many years? Are there search
engines available for name searches?

My friend emigrated to Sydney in the early 60's with her parents. Last I
knew, she was in Melbourne area, but that's about 35 years ago. Her name
was Helle Summy (don't know whether she married and changed it or not).

Have you tried Schoolfriends? http://www.schoolfriends.com.au/ It would
help if you knew which school(s) she attended.

A Google search shows a Ralph Summy at Queensland University. Summy is a
rare name and he could possibly be a close relative.
http://www.copri.dk/merging_institutes/SignedBy300.html

Peter

An email address for this Ralph Summy mentioned by others is r.summy @
socialalternatives.com


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In article , Richard
Gartland says...
Hi all

I'm planning a trip to Australia sometime next year (from the US). I'm
wondering if anyone can help with how I'd go about finding an old
acquaintance with whom I've lost touch for many years? Are there search
engines available for name searches?

My friend emigrated to Sydney in the early 60's with her parents. Last I
knew, she was in Melbourne area, but that's about 35 years ago. Her name
was Helle Summy (don't know whether she married and changed it or not).

Have you tried Schoolfriends? http://www.schoolfriends.com.au/ It would
help if you knew which school(s) she attended.

A Google search shows a Ralph Summy at Queensland University. Summy is a
rare name and he could possibly be a close relative.
http://www.copri.dk/merging_institutes/SignedBy300.html

Peter