Mystery Photo

StellaI & Ian Blencowe

I was wondering if the members of the BFA may be able to recognise this photo. On the back is written Stella and Ian Charles. By the lady's hair style I would say it was taken about the early 1940s. I don't know of a Stella or an Ian Charles.

However in my family records I have a Stella Irene Driscoll wife of Keith Cusworth Blencowe who were married in 1940. Keith was a Great Great Grandson of convict John. I have found no trace of Keith and Stella having any children or what happened to Stella. Keith died in 1970 and his ashes are at Fawkner Memorial Park. If anybody can fill in any details of Keith and Stella it would be greatly appreciated.

Clint Horley
Western Australia


I had a guess at who it might be. Anne

The photo is a mystery no more. Ian recognized the chair and the back yard where the photo was taken and will show his mother (Stella) on Friday. I must admit I didn't really think I would identify the people let alone be in touch with them. Clint

The advantage of being a BFA member!