52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History: Week 13: Sweets Lollies and Desserts

31 March, 2011

52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History: Week 13’s topic is Sweets. What was your favorite childhood candy or dessert? Have your tastes changed since then? This week’s topic intersects both my genealogy and my own personal history. As I grew up I was told that my maternal great-grandfather owned a chocolate factory. You can imagine … More 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy and History: Week 13: Sweets Lollies and Desserts

Darwin was Wiggled

27 March, 2011

A little over three weeks ago the Wiggles came to Darwin for the first time. It seemed like most of the under-fives in town went to one of the shows held at our new Darwin Convention Centre. Two of the grandchildren, Master Four and Miss Three, were among the lucky attendees and had an absolutely … More Darwin was Wiggled

52 Weeks of Personal History & Genealogy -Week 12: Movies

24 March, 2011

This week’s topic in 52 weeks of personal history and genealogy is: Movies. Did (or do you still) see many movies? Describe your favorites. Where did you see these films? Is the theater still there, or is there something else in its place? I’d been looking forward to the Movies question but as it happens … More 52 Weeks of Personal History & Genealogy -Week 12: Movies

Driving down the Track -St Patrick’s Day 2011

19 March, 2011

On Thursday and Friday we celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a little round-trip jaunt of some 1600kms “Down the Track” as it’s known locally, or officially the Stuart Highway, towards Alice Springs. Actually the only connection is that when we finally arrived at our destination in Daly Waters, the pub had “Happy St Paddy’s Day” … More Driving down the Track -St Patrick’s Day 2011

52 weeks of Personal history & genealogy: Week 11: Injuries and Illness

19 March, 2011

Well I’m behind the eight-ball this week! Week 11’s challenge in Amy Coffin and Geneablogger’s 52 weeks of Personal history and genealogy is “Illness and Injury”. Describe your childhood illnesses or injuries. Who took care of you? Did you recuperate in your own bed, on the couch in front of the television, or somewhere else? … More 52 weeks of Personal history & genealogy: Week 11: Injuries and Illness

Australian convict history in London – a memorial (aka Plaque in park)

12 March, 2011

Towards the end of 2010, my husband and I were in London for the final week of an overseas holiday. We had made various plans for the day ahead, but a beautifully clear and sunny day caused us to revise our plans and we decided ultimately to stroll across Vauxhall Bridge towards Westminster. Shortly after crossing … More Australian convict history in London – a memorial (aka Plaque in park)

Clare County Library

10 March, 2011

As you can see from one of my blog pages, I have an interest in emigration to Australia from East Clare, and in particular from Broadford, Parish of Kilseily. The Clare library site has been an invaluable tool in my research. This week is Library Ireland Week with the slogan “Smart Libraries for Smart People” … More Clare County Library

Women’s History: Emmeline Pankhurst -British Suffragette

9 March, 2011

As this is women’s history month, as well as yesterday’s centenary of International Women’s Day, I thought it appropriate to include some photos I took during a recent trip to London. We came across the statue by chance while walking from Vauxhall to Westminster. Emmeline Pankhurst was a key figure in the Suffragette movement in England. … More Women’s History: Emmeline Pankhurst -British Suffragette