MY WIFE IS MARGARET ELIZABETH MANCER, BORN IN ROCHESTER , VICTORIA , AUSTRALIA.

SHE CONTRACTED POLIO AS A CHILD AND HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN DISABLED RIGHTS.

IN 1998 AND 1999 SHE WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF DISABLED MOTORISTS (VICTORIA).

IN 1977 AND 1978 SHE WAS AWARDED CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR FOR THE WRIGGLIES DISABLED SWIMMING CLUB.

WE HAVE 2 CHILDREN, RICHARD (BORN 1978),
WHO IS NOW A QUALIFIED CABINETMAKER,
AND ELIZABETH (BORN 1980)WHO IS DOING A DOUBLE DEGREE AT MONASH UNIVERSITY.