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…
an oft neglected genealogy & history blog
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…
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…
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…
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.…
One of the things I have been using Trove for is to find out more about places that are mentioned to me by various family members or that come up in the course of research.…