Evan David Jenkins

The Golden Chain - Evan D Jenkins & Arthur J Jenkins
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Evan David Jenkins, affectionately known as "Bub" researched and wrote most of the mining history in this book.He is also the Author of "The Centenary of Sebastopol, 1864-1964".

In his younger days he played football, to some success, with Sebastopol and Ballarat Imperial clubs.He was also a prominant competitor in Ballarat athletics in the 1930's.

He was seriously injured in Europe during the Second World War - a contributing factor to his early death.

At the time of his death he was a member of the Ballarat Historical Society and the Sovereign Hill Park Committee.
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Together with Evan he was an elder of Carmel Welsh Presbyterian Church serving as Treasurer for 27 years.

At present he is President of the Sebastopol Historical Society and Vice-President of the Sebastopol Community Centre.He is a regular bowler with the Sebastopol club and paints for relaxation.