Poppa Johnson history wanted (Trainer in Melbourne many years ago)
Hi, I am trying to find out a bit more about my great grandfather William Cowey Johnson, commonly known as Poppa Johnson. He has popped back into my memory when I saw some new show apparently coming...
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Hi Derek, My dad Laurie Grimstead (RIP) was trained by Poppa in Londsdale Street.. So was Leo Berry, one of dad's good mates, and numerous other good fighters.Poppa took Dad to Brisbane (aged 17)...
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Hi aussie15 and grinna Derek: we're related! I'm also a grandson of Poppa Johnson and would be delighted to learn more about him...and indeed to catch up with you.. I grew up in Albert Park in the...
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Hi Neil, well it looks like I will be coming down for the inauguration of Poppa into the hall of fame on the 24/11. It will be great to meet a few distant relatives and learn a bit more of the family...
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Believe or not, I in 80's rented a house in Garfield St Fitzroy where he lived 'til his death. I wasn't aware 'til the owner at the time decided to sell it, which featured in daily spreadsheet Age.
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