Yesterday the Castle Hill RSL had an electric atmosphere as 400 hyper-excited amateur genetic genealogists convened to hear a panel of experts teach them more about DNA, what it means for genealogy and how to maximise its benefits. Add to that the opportunity to catch up with genimates from all over the conference, make some … More DNA to the Max
I have been spending happy hours chasing down stories about ancestors and other emigrants from the village of Dorfprozelten in this site for Bavarian newspapers: digiPress – Das Zeitungsportal der Bayerischen Staatsbibliothek At least some of my discoveries are ones I’ve previously found by searching Google Books (yes, not newspapers) where you’ll find digital versions … More Finding the Fass in Bavarian papers
Things are abuzz on the Sunshine Coast with only “two more sleeps” until “Waves” rolls onto our shores. Waves in Time 2019 is being hosted by History Queensland Inc and Caloundra Family History Research Inc and an enormous effort has gone into hosting this conference – thanks to all those who’ve been involved. SPONSORS No … More “Waves in Time” is rolling in
Can you believe that it’s only 10 more sleeps until Waves in Time 2019? I hope you’re as excited about it as I am…genimates to catch up with and general family history learning and fun for three full days!! There’s always something to inspire us at conferences with a range of topics and speakers. Today … More Meet the Speaker: Dr Jennifer Harrison
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea? The ground crew rush to the aircraft “Take this box to Hagen” “What’s in it?” “Mosquitoes from the coast” … More Zany, Quirky or Weird?
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. The start of our life together in Papua New Guinea brought many adventures and experiences, and challenges. Mitupela: At our … More Yumi bung wantaim
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Every year the Christmas food Includes my grandmother’s pudding And her Scottish shortbread My mother’s Christmas cake A traditional hot … More X is for PNG Xmases
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. His father had two postings in Wewak On the first, the headmaster Brandi High School For him, a new sibling … More Wewak Wandering
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Our most popular weekend outing To Varirata National Park Or as we called it, Variarata, Did it change or were … More V is for Variata Outings
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. No, I haven’t forgotten my alphabetical order, but today is Anzac Day in Australia so I’ve jumped over V to … More War in PNG – Anzac Day 2019
Family history across the seas 