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| Ronald Lindsay BLACKMAN: William and Bess' first child.
Ronald was born on 20 March 1921 at Albert Park. He enlisted for World War 2 military service, between 1939 and 1945 at Ballarat. Between 1939-1941 he was V81872 in H.Q. Southern Command and between 1942-1945 he was with 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion as VX112558. Right: Ronald Lindsay BLACKMAN in 1944 Source: Blacker's scrapbook (Accessed:11 July 2020) |
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In 1940 he married Valda Theresa MORRIS (Vic BMD 1406/1940)
Right: Valda Teresa BLACKMAN in 1949 Source: Blacker's scrapbook (Accessed:11 July 2020) |
The Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1977, available on Ancestry, records their homes and occupations as:
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The Blackman's second family home at 181 Blackburn Road Mount Waverley,
Victoria in 1951 (now townhouses).
Right: 181 Blackburn Road Source: Blacker's scrapbook (Accessed:11 March 2023) |
| The Blackman's family car outside Syndal Motors, Syndal being the location of
181 Blackburn Road.
Left: Blackman family car 1952 Source: Blacker's scrapbook (Accessed:11 March 2023) |
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Ronald died on 28 October 1986 (Vic BMD 25292/1986). There is no obvious record in the Springvale Cemetery of either Ronald or Valda..
 | Left: Grave of Ronald Lindsay BLACKMAN and his wife Valda Theresa, Springvale Botanical Cemetery |
| Right: John William and Christine BLACKMAN at their parents memorial marker |  |
John William Blackman (Blackers) - Ronald and Valda's second child
| Right: John BLACKMAN's wedding to Cecile HAYLE on 02 December 1972.
Ronald Lindsay and Valda Theresa are on the left.
Source: Blacker's scrapbook (Accessed:11 July 2020) |  |
In a show business career spanning nearly 50 years, Blackers has achieved enormous recognition in the pivotal role as the voice of puppet Dickie Knee and numerous other characters. He was the Melbourne radio legend - the 'voice' from Australia's longest running variety variety show 'Hey Hey It's Saturday'. It featuring sketches, performances, a talent show of sorts, and an array of celebrity guests, ranging from Australian television stars, to actors in big Hollywood blockbuster movies. Its last episode was in November 1999.
| He was one the most recognised voices in Australian TV and radio. John BLACKMAN
started out at radio station 2GN Goulburn in 1969. His impressive CV also boasts 2CA
Canberra in 1970 five years at 3AW where he regularly topped the ratings show he co-
hosted with Bruce Mansfield. He has also presented breakfast shows on 3AK, 2UE, 2GB,
3UZ and MMM in Adelaide.
He was recognised for his versatility as the "master of the one-liner and the quick quip" and was in constant demand as a genial and amusing compére/host for conferences, awards nights and many formal and social occasions. This may have prompted the publication of several books: Aussie Slang Dictionary (1992), Don't come the raw pawn (1993), John Blackman's Best of Aussie Slang, Aussie Gags - over 1400 of my favourite one liners & jokes (1998) On 27 May 2016 he was unceremoniously axed from his Magic1278 breakfast radio role, being informed of the decision as he came off air. Magic 1278 had other Blackers projects planned. Right: John William BLACKMAN known as Blackers on the radio |
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In an interview in the Sunday Herald Sun on 20 April 1997, John Blackman said of his
daughter Tiffany, who was born three months’ premature at (2lb 5 oz), totally blind
and having to spend the first three months at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
“Two years ago she went off to London, all by herself, for five months. That just knocked me out. She’s incredibly independent. You look at other 22-year-olds and they bitch and complain about all sorts of things. She had a job with Myer before they went through downsizing and she would trot off to work each morning with her cane. I’d think ‘God, she’s got to get on a tram and cross busy intersections!’ Tiff is the bravest person I know, without a doubt.” Left: Tiffany BLACKMAN |
Norman Alfred BLACKMAN: William and Bess' second child
Norman Alfred BLACKMAN was born 13 June 1922 in Melbourne (Vic BMD 24245/1922) in South Melbourne.
His World War 2 military service was from 1939 to 1948. He enlisted 'In the Field, in Western Australia' with the service No. VX142606 and Next of Kin was his mother Elizabeth Blackman. His unit is not recorded.
In early 1948 he married Noreen Gladys MITCHELL (Vic BMD 1574/1948).
The Australian Electoral Roll 1903-1977, available on Ancestry, records their homes and occupations as:
By 1972 Noreen is no longer recorded at Agnes Street and is recorded as a 'driver':
| Right: 6 Agnes Street August 2022 |  |
Norman died in 1986 (Vic BMD 25292/1986) in Richmond, Melbourne.
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| This page was created by Richard Crompton and maintained by Chris Glass |
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Version A1 Updated 11 March 2023 |
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