Ancestors… Genealogy Society of Victoria. 2 Feb 202421 Jan 2024 During my Melbourne visit, I happened to stumble across this Society as I attempted to know more about my ancestor’s visit to Melbourne in the mid-1850s. It took some detective…
Ancestors… Public Record Office Victoria: PROV. 26 Jan 202416 Jan 2024 This was my first port of call when I visited Melbourne back in March 2023. I used public transport to get around. As usual, I took the “long” way round…
Ancestors… Australian National Library. 19 Jan 202423 Dec 2023 Also back in January 2023, whilst in Canberra I took the opportunity to visit the National Library. Just before I continue, one thing you must do is join the Australian…
Ancestors… National Archives: Australia. 12 Jan 202423 Dec 2023 In January 2023, I had the opportunity to visit the National Archives in Canberra. It was an extremely interesting visit. To view records held at the site you do need…
Ancestors… Family History Societies. 5 Jan 202422 Dec 2023 The following are my thoughts and observations on these Societies. I must admit that I am a member of many, both here in Australia and in the UK. There are…
Ancestors… 50th 22 Dec 20236 Dec 2023 This is the 50th writing to be published in a very eventful year. Since the end of January 2023, I have been on an emotional roller coaster - full of…
Discover… State Pension: UK 15 Dec 202321 Nov 2023 Question? How did family history assist me with applying for the state pension in the UK? Why? Having lived and worked in the UK for more than 10 years, the…
Ancestors… Great Grandparents: What I Found. 8 Dec 202316 Nov 2023 There you have it. Insights into my seven great grandparents. I am sure if you have read them you would have realized that the words are my interpretations of them.…
Ancestors… Great Grand Parent: Seven. 1 Dec 202331 Oct 2023 Mystery. To start the story - it's a bit of a mystery. There have been a number of possible answers but nothing has been proven. One of my cousins, Elizabeth…
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