Sorry to take so long to reply to your query. Apparently we have a family member who can get copies of the Parkinsons of Opotiki book, directly from the publisher. They are NZ$25 each. If you’d like the contact details, I will gladly pass them on and you can contact her direct

Many thanks,
Amanda

I have a very complete history of the Melbourne/Perth WA Parkinson’s if anyone would like some more information

Kevin Parkinson

Noticed your blog and thought I’d drop you a line. You and I are definitely descended from the same line. I’ve got a couple of greats less then you in John P’s line up so I guess that makes me a wee bit older but not that it matters at all. If you’ve been following some of the replies I’ve posted on this page than I won’t have to repeat myself again.
I’ve been living in the UK for the past seven years and have only very recently relocated myself to Perth WA. If you look me up on facebook you’ll also be able to meet quite a few of you’re Kiwi Parky relatives and some new found Aussie ones as well.

Regards Cousin John P.

I’m one of your Parkinson rellies andthe one with the pic of Lionel Parkinson’s name on the Memorial for the missing at Tyne Cot Cemetery. If you’d like a copy send me you’re email address.

Regards John P.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I’d love a copy of the pic! I will email you shortly I’m also on Facebook, so will get details from you of the Parky relatives etc as well.

Many thanks!
Amanda

I am John, the Uncle that my niece Michelle Mycroft spoke of in an earlier blog.
I do have a photo of Dud’s name on the NZ Apse for the Missing at the huge Tyne Cot Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium. If you’d like to give me an email address I’ll gladly send you the pic.
Like many others I have a treasured copy of “Parkinson Of Opotiki” and I knew he was one of our relations as soon as I spotted his name when I visited the cemetery in 2004.
Quite a few of us Parky relatives and offspring are also on facebook for anyone who is interested in meeting some more of your unknown Parkinson relatives.

Kind Regards

John P

Thanks so much for your comment – great to know that this post is reaching other rellies out there, far and wide! My new blog is over at http://www.pallinad.blogspot.com, if you’re interested

Take care and keep in touch!

Cheers,
Amanda

My name is Christina Currie (nee Parkinson) and I live in Melbourne Aus, but born in Thames, NZ. Parkinson of Opotiki is my family bible also – though the only copy we have lives with my grandfather, Stanley Hurleston Parkinson, son of William Edward Parkinson, son of William Walter Benjamin Parkinson, son of the famous John P. Parkinson.

ANZAC day is a special one for me – I’m a singer and every year I sing the anthems (yes, the kiwi one too!) at our local RSL in front of about 1000 ppl. I met my partner on ANZAC day (he’s a soldier) and of course I always pay respect to Grandad who was part of the allied troops that cleaned up the mess after Hiroshima.

Just wanted to touch base and let you know I’m out here reading your post.

Cheers,

Christina (or Tina for short)