HAYES FAMILY REUNIONS
Jack (John Stitchell) Hayes organized the first Hayes Family Reunion in 1966. Since Mark Anthony and Maria [nee Searcy] HAYES arrived in Australia aboard the 'Harry Lorrequer' on 14th March 1851, we have been having the Reunions as close to 14th March as possible. At first they were held every year. As attendance numbers dropped, the Reunions went to March every Leap Year. The Centenary of Mark & Maria's arrival in Australia was marked with a special Reunion held in 2001. The Reunion in March 2012 was attended so enthusiastically, that family members asked to have them every two years. Hence, the next one being in March 2014.
Below are most of the photos we have from the Reunions. If you don't see a photo below, then we probably don't have a copy of it. Please send us a copy so we can share it with all the family.
Below are most of the photos we have from the Reunions. If you don't see a photo below, then we probably don't have a copy of it. Please send us a copy so we can share it with all the family.
First Reunion - 1966
1967
Reunions were also held in 1968 and 1972 but we have no photos - if you have any photos from these reunions, please let us know.
1982
1985
1987
Reunions were also held in 1988 and 1989 but we have no photos - if you have any photos from these reunions, please let us know.
1990
Reunions were also held in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 but we have no photos - if you have any photos from these reunions, please let us know.
1996
Reunions were also held in 1997 and 1998 but we have no photos - if you have any photos from these reunions, please let us know.