Jacklyn harold lucas biography of william hill
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Document - Folder, Shillinglaw family
Phillip Shillinglaw and four of his children arrived in the Port Phillip District in 184, travelling on the "India". His grandson, also Phillip, settled in Eltham where his house, Shillinglaw Cottage, still stands. Contents Sleeve containing list of "Descendants of George Shillinglaw". Sleeve containing "Bird family tree". Sleeve containing "Kidd family history". Sleeve containing Shillinglaw and Aldous connection Flier: "150th Anniversary Shillinglaw Family, 20 October 1991". Photograph: Shllinglaw group, 1 January 1909. Photograph: Shillinglaw group with carriage, 1907. Sleeve containing two lists of Bunker family members. Letter Ken Shillinglaw to EDHS, 12 December 1980: Provides information on Shillinglaw family and Shillinglaw Cottage. Newsletter items: "Shillinglaw Family History:, Eltham District Hi
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GALER, ROBERT EDWARD
Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Fighter Sqdn. 244. Place: Solomon Islands Area. Entered service at: Washington. Born: 23 October 1913, Seattle, Wash. Other Navy awards: Navy Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross. Citation: For conspicuous heroism and courage above and beyond the call of duty as leader of a marine fighter squadron in aerial combat with enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands area. Leading his squadron repeatedly in daring and aggressive raids against Japanese aerial forces, vastly superior in numbers, Maj. Galer availed himself of every favorable attack opportunity, individually shooting down 11 enemy bomber and fighter aircraft over a period of 29 days. Though suffering the extreme physical strain attendant upon protracted fighter operations at an altitude above 25,000 feet, the squadron under his zealous and inspirin
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Celebrating Black History
From discovering a prehistoric archaeological site to founding a private school that has grown into a nationally recognized university, African Americans have made significant contributions to our city's heritage and history. We value these influential leaders and celebrate their achievements.
Banners on roadways recognize Black leaders
In a spirit of unity, the city partnered with the Midtown Community Development Corporation and developed a street banner series in the Midtown area for the fifth year. Starting in February, banners featuring local African American pioneers will be displayed on International Speedway Boulevard, from Nova Road to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. For biographical information on individuals, please visit this webpage.
This year's Black Icons include:
- Mickel Antonio Brown, Sr.
- Harry Burney, III
- Dr. Samuel Butts, Sr.
- Althea Beatrice Cato Lucas
- Ollye Eichelberger Collins
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