Quarantined
So I am in quarantine. My lovely NZ Cruise was ended early by the COVID-19 global pandemic and today we received notice that there were cases aboard the ship. So now instead of a preemptive…
Muffett
Dear Aunt Jane…
My first introduction to you was a baptism record from Wellingham, Norfolk in 1806. I was rather excited as I had just found your parents marriage and finding you, the sister of my first Muffett…
Hello 2015 and a visit to the State Records Office
Yes, yes, I am aware that it is now 16 days into 2015 but the truth is between finishing my Masters, getting the results – I passed of course – Christmas, New Year and the…
13 March 1958
I am at the State Library today to do something I am afraid to admit I have been avoiding for years. The day started well enough, a quiet carriage that was actually quiet meant a…
The elusive John Green
Last night I was fortunate enough to be a participant in the first GeniAus Hangout on Air, it was a lot of fun and will be a great collaboration and learning resource. One of the…
Amanuesis Monday: In Loving Remembrance of Eliza Muffett
As a codicil to the post Burial in the Bush, I offer the poem written by M.L.M in remembrance of the departed Eliza. “Advertising.” Goulburn Herald (NSW : 1881 – 1907) 11 Dec 1886: 5. Web.…
Trove Tuesday: Burial in the Bush
I did have a different item prepared for today – an article containing a lovely sketch of one of my forebears – however, during one of my general surname searches I came across this essay.…
Amanuensis Monday: It is Old, but Still Good.
In amongst the certificates and photographs documenting the family is two pages of hand-lined yellowing paper, covered in a careful script. My Nana gave it to my Father and I when I was 15 and…
Family Photos
I headed to my parents for the Australia day long weekend, as not only was it Australia Day but brother #2 turned 40 on the 25th and an appropriate bash had been organised to celebrate.…
Trove Tuesday: Rose Vale School
One of my major historical interests is the history of education, something to which my shelved PhD project will attest, so it has always been a pleasure to know that one of my ancestors at…