23 Jun 1934 Dick and Jean’s first date.

Dick and Jean first met at “Head of the River Race” on Saturday, the 5th of May 1934 held on the Parramatta River. The Aitken’s and the Whaite’s families were introduced to each other at this event by someone know to both families. Harry Whaite attended Sydney Boys High but reason Aitken family attended not known.

[recollection of event by Jean to son Philip]

Mum's debut circa 1935

Richard’s & Janet’s engagement recorded in “The HIGHLANDER Vol 3 No 3 page 14 of July 1937. The Highlander was the monthly magazine of the 30th Battalion in NSW known as the Scottish Regiment.

8mm movie taken Sydney in 1938. Mum (Jean) & Dad (Dick) Rushcutters Bay. Sydney Harbour looking east. Botanical Gardens - Mum, Uncle Tom & Dad. Mum walking down Holdsworth Ave. , Elizabeth Bay.

Song. “I Didn't Know What Time It Was (from Too many Girls)” by Rodgers & Hart
Vocalist Kiri Kanawa, Orchestra Nelson Riddle DECCA 414 666-2 CD title Kiri - Blue Skies

Street Parade circa 1938 in Sydney - 8mm movie by Dick Whaite

Music by Alexis Roland-Manuel “Canarie from l’Eventail de Jeanne” added by P H Whaite
Chandos CHAN 8356 Geoffrey Simon & Philharmonia Orchestra

circa 1938, probably Uncle Bert's car at Kiama.

Mosman circa 1936

March 1937

marriage 22 Oct 1937

A summary of the Marcus Show Tour of New Zealand & Australia 1937-38.

02 FEB 1938 Mum and Dad arrive Perth with Marcus Show

circa 1940

circa 1943

circa 1943

circa 1943

circa 1943

circa 1945 Mollie & Bill McKay (right) with Dick , Jean & Richatd (left)