Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – A is for …..Australia

This is the third year that I have participated in the A-Z Challenge. Last year my posts had an Australian theme, based upon previous visits there and in anticipation of a visit last September and October. I enjoyed that theme, so this year I thought I would again focus on Australia using my last visit as a central catalyst.

So to kick off here are a few maps.

The first map is actually a postcard, published in 1916 and shows the clear links to the “British Empire” with the map of the UK added to the top left. I really love the busy aspect of this postcard, which reflects the growth of the Country. I also love the fact that Tasmania looks like it was added as an after thought!

This second map was published around 1923 and I love the detail of the Country. The busy feel and the vastness of such a Continent. I am curious of the tiny representation of Tasmania, and on this map it barely gets more than a mention.

There had been quite a gap between my last visit and previous one and during that time Australia seems to have matured more. The economy was certainly better than that of the UK. The feel of the Country was just the same to me. Comfortable and had that remarkable feeling of home and as always Australia welcomed me once more.

Stay tuned over the coming month, as I share the numerous highlights of our trip and our Aussie genealogical connections.

Taking part in the A-Z April Challenge

About Julie Goucher

Genealogist, Author, Presenter, native Guildfordian, avid note taker and journal writer. Lover of Books, Stationery & History; Surnames, Butcher & Orlando One-Name Studies. Pharos Tutor for all One-Name Studies/surname courses as well as Researching Ancestors from Continental Europe.

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11 Responses to Blogging A-Z – April Challenge – A is for …..Australia

Tina says:

April 2, 2013 at 2:45 am

I've been fascinated by Australia since “The Thorn Birds”. Yes, I'm that old…great choice of theme.
Tina @ Life is Good
Co-host, April 2013 A-Z Challenge Blog
@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge

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Connie Gruning says:

April 1, 2013 at 11:53 pm

Australia is on my bucket list……. someday! I look forward to learning more!
Connie
I'm visiting from the A to Z Blog Challenge
Peanut Butter and Whine

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Rhonda Parrish says:

April 1, 2013 at 10:02 pm

That's a really fun theme for your challenge this month. Someday I'd like to visit Australia… someday.

~ Rhonda Parrish

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Adriana Dascalu says:

April 1, 2013 at 8:58 pm

I'd really like to visit Australia! Don't tempt me more…

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Nancy Thompson says:

April 1, 2013 at 6:54 pm

I want to visit Australia so badly! I love it so much, I made two of my major characters in my debut novel Australian.

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Kristin says:

April 1, 2013 at 5:18 pm

I wish I could have made the maps bigger. With my bad eyes it was hard to see. Look forward to reading more of your Australia posts.

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Tara Tyler says:

April 1, 2013 at 12:05 pm

love australia! want to visit so badly!
will have to come back and see what i'm missing!

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Ros says:

April 1, 2013 at 9:55 am

I love the A-Z Challenge! Back this year to provide another set of daily genealogical posts. I have relatives in Australia, too, so I will be doubly interested in your blog!
Mine is GenWestUK: http://genwestuk.blogspot.co.uk/

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Ros says:

April 1, 2013 at 9:53 am

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Donna Hosie says:

April 1, 2013 at 5:51 am

Hi Julie. I'm here from the A to Z challenge.

Your post really stuck out for me because I am an ex-pat. I emigrated to Australia from the UK six years ago now. I love it here.

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Cassmob (Pauleen) says:

April 1, 2013 at 3:16 am

I look forward to hearing of your Aussie adventures Julie!

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