Freda Screaigh - of York, Western Australia - turned 110 on 28 July (source)

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Freda Screaigh - of York, Western Australia - turned 110 on 28 July (source)

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At 100: https://www.mandurahmail.com.au/story/1704551/secret-harbour-woman-celebrates-100-years/

Happy 110th Birthday!

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia (as of 16th August 2023)
Today's update (Ms. Pollock turned 109)

1. Catherina van der Linden (Adelaide, South Australia) (b. 26 August 1912 in the Netherlands), 110 y.o.
2. Dulcie Fawcett (Geraldton, Western Australia) (b. 30 January 1913), 110 y.o.
3. Olga Abate (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 20 May 1913 in Italy), 110 y.o.
4. Marija Ruljancich (Victoria) (b. 13 June 1913 in Croatia), 110 y.o.
5. Alfreda Mary Screaigh (Mandurah, Western Australia) (b. 28 July 1913), 110 y.o.
6. Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913), 109 y.o. Doyen of Australia
7. Lorna Henstridge (South Australia) (b. 6 June 1914), 109 y.o.
8. Mavis Turner (South Australia) (b. 13 June 1914), 109 y.o.
9. Alice Pollock (Echuca, Victoria) (b. 22 June 1914), 109 y.o.
10. Beryl James (Queensland) (b. 25 July 1914), 109 y.o.

Limbo: Alice Dobson (Queensland) (b. 27 April 1911 in the UK), 111? y.o.
Julie Dean (Victoria) (b.  February 1914), 109? y.o.

A new article about Catherina Van Der linden.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/catherina-van-der-linden-prepares-for-111th-birthday/102764722

Geez, I never noticed how amazing condition she’s in until now

Goes to the gym up to three times a week, takes regular walks

Does anyone know who her 110-year-old aunt is?

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Does anyone know who her 110-year-old aunt is?

Marie Ribbens-Verstallen (NED, 1873-1983), who was a sister to Too's mother.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia (as of 29th August 2023)
Today's update (Ms. van der Linden turned 111)

1. Catherina van der Linden (Adelaide, South Australia) (b. 26 August 1912 in the Netherlands), 111 y.o.
2. Dulcie Fawcett (Geraldton, Western Australia) (b. 30 January 1913), 110 y.o.
3. Olga Abate (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 20 May 1913 in Italy), 110 y.o.
4. Marija Ruljancich (Victoria) (b. 13 June 1913 in Croatia), 110 y.o.
5. Alfreda Mary Screaigh (Mandurah, Western Australia) (b. 28 July 1913), 110 y.o.
6. Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913), 109 y.o. Doyen of Australia
7. Lorna Henstridge (South Australia) (b. 6 June 1914), 109 y.o.
8. Mavis Turner (South Australia) (b. 13 June 1914), 109 y.o.
9. Alice Pollock (Echuca, Victoria) (b. 22 June 1914), 109 y.o.
10. Beryl James (Queensland) (b. 25 July 1914), 109 y.o.

Limbo: Alice Dobson (Queensland) (b. 27 April 1911 in the UK),
Julie Dean (Victoria) (b.  February 1914).

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia (as of 5th October 2023)
Today's update (Mr. Weeks turned 110; Ms. Caverson turned 109)

1. Catherina van der Linden (Adelaide, South Australia) (b. 26 August 1912 in the Netherlands), 111 y.o.
2. Dulcie Fawcett (Geraldton, Western Australia) (b. 30 January 1913), 110 y.o.
3. Olga Abate (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 20 May 1913 in Italy), 110 y.o.
4. Marija Ruljancich (Victoria) (b. 13 June 1913 in Croatia), 110 y.o.
5. Alfreda Mary Screaigh (Mandurah, Western Australia) (b. 28 July 1913), 110 y.o.
6. Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Australia
7. Lorna Henstridge (South Australia) (b. 6 June 1914), 109 y.o.
8. Mavis Turner (South Australia) (b. 13 June 1914), 109 y.o.
9. Alice Pollock (Echuca, Victoria) (b. 22 June 1914), 109 y.o.
10. Beryl James (Queensland) (b. 25 July 1914), 109 y.o.

Limbo: Alice Dobson (Queensland) (b. 27 April 1911 in the UK),
Julie Dean (Victoria) (b.  February 1914).

Posted by: @ale76

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Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia ....

Olga Abate (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 20 May 1913 in Italy), 110? y.o.
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Update: we think Ms. Olga Abate was born as Olga Crea in San Lorenzo, Reggio Calabria, Calabria Region (ITA) but she's unverified for now. Helps are welcome, thanks!

Thanks to A.C., Chris and P.S. for their efforts ❤️

I will try some further research from here under Olga’s  pre-marriage name Ale.

Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913) is the Doyen of Australia.

Mr. Weeks is an impressing person and in really remarkable shape.

Ken Weeks continues to maintain the health and fitness regime that got him this far.

At 110 he is walking still unaided.

Australia's oldest man, Ken Weeks, celebrates 110th birthday in Grafton aged care home - ABC News

Mr. Bill Morgan, 2nd OLM known in Australia, celebrated his 108th birthday on October 23:

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Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913) is the Doyen of Australia.

Mr. Weeks is an impressing person and in really remarkable shape.

Ken Weeks continues to maintain the health and fitness regime that got him this far.

At 110 he is walking still unaided.

Australia's oldest man, Ken Weeks, celebrates 110th birthday in Grafton aged care home - ABC News

 

It looks like the city he lives in has the same name as where Clarabell Demers lives (Grafton)

It’s a smallish and historically a somewhat socially disadvantaged town in northern NSW, however has generally improved in recent years due to its reasonable proximity to high quality beaches, tourism and cities.

It produced one Prime Minister of Australia - for only 19 days (in a caretaker capacity whilst the party voted for a permanent leader), but otherwise no one else of any major reputation or fame.

So we hope Ken Weeks can go on and be its most notable resident.

@mrcatlord 

Grafton. Oh, yes. I also know and like Grafton Street in Dublin where you can hear sometimes my all time favourite street singers Allie Sherlock and the wonderful Fionn Whelan. Their magnificent voices give me goosebumps every time. I will post a song of them in "The Song Of The Day" for you guys.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia (as of 6th November 2023)
Today's update (RIP Ms. Fawcett and Ms. Pollock)

1. Catherina van der Linden (Adelaide, South Australia) (b. 26 August 1912 in the Netherlands), 111 y.o.
2. Olga Abate (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 20 May 1913 in Italy), 110 y.o.
3. Marija Ruljancich (Victoria) (b. 13 June 1913 in Croatia), 110 y.o.
4. Alfreda Mary Screaigh (Mandurah, Western Australia) (b. 28 July 1913), 110 y.o.
5. Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Australia
6. Lorna Henstridge (South Australia) (b. 6 June 1914), 109 y.o.
7. Mavis Turner (South Australia) (b. 13 June 1914), 109 y.o.
8. Beryl James (Queensland) (b. 25 July 1914), 109 y.o.
9. Dora Caverson (Western Australia) (b. 10 September 1914 in the UK), 109 y.o.
10. Marjorie Holt (Ocean Grove, Victoria) (b. 29 September 1914), 109 y.o.

Limbo: Alice Dobson (Queensland) (b. 27 April 1911 in the UK),
Julie Dean (Victoria) (b.  February 1914).

Ms. Dora Caverson celebrated her 109th Birthday with a delicious morning tea in Tikva, City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin presented her with chocolates and a bottle of whisky to enjoy.

https://mzh.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SEPTEMBER-2023-EDITION-MAURICE-ZEFFERT-NEWS.pdf

Alice Pollock unfortunately passed away on the 18th October 2023 at the age of 109.

Posted by: @ale76

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Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia....

9. Dora Caverson (Western Australia) (b. 2 September 1914?), 109? y.o.
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Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia (as of 2nd February 2024)
Today's update (RIP Ms. van der Linden)

1. Olga Abate (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 20 May 1913 in Italy), 110 y.o.
2. Marija Ruljancich (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 13 June 1913 in Croatia), 110 y.o.
3. Alfreda Mary Screaigh (Mandurah, Western Australia) (b. 28 July 1913), 110 y.o.
4. Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Australia
5. Lorna Henstridge (South Australia) (b. 6 June 1914), 109 y.o.
6. Mavis Turner (South Australia) (b. 13 June 1914), 109 y.o.
7. Beryl James (Queensland) (b. 25 July 1914), 109 y.o.
8. Dora Caverson (Western Australia) (b. 10 September 1914 in the UK), 109 y.o.
9. Marjorie Holt (Ocean Grove, Victoria) (b. 29 September 1914), 109 y.o.
10. Pauline McGuinn (Western Australia) (b. 30 September 1914), 109 y.o.

Limbo: Alice Dobson (Queensland) (b. 27 April 1911 in the UK),
Julie Dean (Victoria) (b.  February 1914).

Mr. Gordon Ewers, 3rd OLM known in Australia, celebrated his 108th birthday on February 2:

https://www.abc.net.au//news/2024-02-02/gordon-ewers-turns-108-wa-oldest-person/103419862

Why is Olga Abate in limbo? She was last confirmed alive in June 2023, less than a year ago.

Posted by: @ale76

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Keith Coutts (Queensland) (b. 1 January 1913),

Keith Coutts passed away in February 2020 (on I think the 17th) aged 107. I found confirmation of this years ago through a Facebook post, but forgot to report it at the time, and it seems to no longer exist (either that or it's Facebook's search functionality being as useless as ever...) 

 I’m not sure what the Italian team may have heard re Olga Abate recently.

But I shall make another enquiry from a source in Australia over this weekend. 

At this moment it appears Ken Weeks is the oldest verified Australian.

And Aileen Kars (of NZ) is the oldest from Australasia/Oceania.

But there is a reasonable likelihood both may change.

Australia's OLP title has lately stagnated at age 111, with the last six supercentenarians to hold that title passing away at that age

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Australia's OLP title has lately stagnated at age 111, with the last six supercentenarians to hold that title passing away at that age

More specifically, at the age of 111 years, 1xx days. It's a massive statistical fluke for six successive titleholders to pass away within such a small age range. Hopefully Marija Ruljancich (or Olga Abate) will be able to surpass that age and buck the trend.

Top 10 Oldest Living People in Australia (as of 8th March 2024)
Today's update (RIP Ms. James https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/tributes/notice/death-notices/james-beryl-vivian/6179279/ )

1. Olga Abate (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 20 May 1913 in Italy), 110 y.o.
2. Marija Ruljancich (Melbourne, Victoria) (b. 13 June 1913 in Croatia), 110 y.o.
3. Alfreda Mary Screaigh (Mandurah, Western Australia) (b. 28 July 1913), 110 y.o.
4. Ken Weeks (Grafton, New South Wales) (b. 5 October 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Australia
5. Lorna Henstridge (South Australia) (b. 6 June 1914), 109 y.o.
6. Mavis Turner (South Australia) (b. 13 June 1914), 109 y.o.
7. Dora Caverson (Western Australia) (b. 10 September 1914 in the UK), 109 y.o.
8. Marjorie Holt (Ocean Grove, Victoria) (b. 29 September 1914), 109 y.o.
9. Pauline McGuinn (Western Australia) (b. 30 September 1914), 109 y.o.
10. Eileen Kramer (Sydney, New South Wales) (b. 8 November 1914), 109 y.o.

Limbo: Alice Dobson (Queensland) (b. 27 April 1911 in the UK),
Julie Dean (Victoria) (b. February 1914).

With the death of Alfreda Screaigh, Lillian Hall, born on 12 June 1915, becomes top ten?

On the 30th March Ken Weeks surpassed Alfred Date as the longest lived male for New South Wales.