to find out what is on the death cert you will need to order it.

80158/1972 EVANS GEORGE BERNARD, father GEORGE WILLIAM, mother ELEANOR

Link familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/familyhistory/search/result?1

I have tried looking for the birth but NSW seem to have a 100 year rule, ie births not available after 1914.

Welcome Alison.

To save yourself a lot of time I suggest you obtain George and Jean's marriage certificate for 1940. This should name George's parents, age when married, place of birth, occupation and so on.

When you search the N.S.W. Marriage Index you will find Jean's maiden name recorded as HAFEY.

Cheers.

Here are a couple of things which should help you
The parents of George Bernard Evans were :-
George William Evans b:1894 d:1962 and Ellinor/Ellenor Lorey Coxon b:1898 at Wallsend d:1967 possibly Cessnock, the daughter of Edward Lorey Coxon b: 1876 Wallsend, NSW d: 1953 Adamstown, NSW and Ellinor nee Atkinson b: 1878 England d: 1958, Cessnock; They were married in 1917 in Cessnock;
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate, Monday 28 December 1953
FUNERAL
COXON.?The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. E. COXON, and Mr. and Mrs. G. GODWIN, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. EVANS, Mr. and Mrs. W. PLAYER, and FAMILIES, and Mr. LESLIE COXON, are invited to attend the Funeral of their late be loved husband, father, father-in law and grandfather, respectively, EDWARD LOREY COXON, of 165 Gosford-road, Adamstown, to move from the Funeral Chapel, Brunker-road, Adamstown, This Morning, after Methodist Service commencing at 11.20 o'clock, for Crematorium, Beresfield. Transport provided.--DAVID LLOYD, Funeral Director. 6069
ABERDARE EXTENDED MINERS' LODGE. COXON.? Members of above Lodge are invited to attend the Funeral of their late member, EDWARD L. COXON, of Gosford-road, Adamstown, formerly of Cessnock. For particulars see Family Notice.
D. STEVENSON, Sec. 6070
The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder, Tuesday 12 January 1954
OBITUARY
The late Mr. Edward Coxon, who passed away at his home in Adamstown recently, was a former resident of Cessnock. He was 78 years of age. Before coming to Cessnock, Mr. Coxon drove buses in the Newcastle district for many years. Later he worked in the mines until his retirement, 18 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, three daughters, 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. One son, Mick, is employed at Aberdare Extended colliery.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate , Tuesday 12 January 1954
OBITUARY
MR. E. COXON Mr. Edward Coxon died at his home in Gosford-road, Adamstown, aged 78. Mr. Coxon was one of the oldest bus drivers in the dis trict. For many years he drove buses between Adamstown and Newcastle and later between Toronto and Fassifern. He later went to Cessnock and worked in the mining industry till his retirement 18 years ago. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters, 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Wow! Thankyou all for your help.I will endeavour to order the marriage certificate.thanks again Alison