Author Archives: Julie Goucher

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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.

Sepia Saturday 121 – Flight

Continuing the theme of Australia for the A-Z Challenge, you can read my posts HERE, whilst following the theme for Sepia Saturday.  This is a photograph from Archive Flight Magazine in 1971 showing the Royal Australian Flying Doctor Service. Taking … Continue reading

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

M is for…… .MapsOne of the things that is vital to researching is a map of the area. Way back in the early 1990s I spent about $8 on a large map of Australia, one that really shows a good level … Continue reading

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Weekend Cooking – Macaroni Cheese with Bacon & Mushrooms

Last week someone showed a recipe for Macaroni Cheese and I thought I had not made it for ages. So, I had some Macaroni in the cupboard and cooking commenced! Add macaroni  to a saucepan of boiling water. I always … Continue reading

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

L is for…… .LocalitiesAs I research the various lines of my ancestry that have migrated to Australia it is important to me that I understand a little about those places in both a general and genealogical sense. As I have … Continue reading

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Map of Australia circa 1916

It seemed fitting this week to share a postcard that I am using to illustrate one of the A-Z Challenge; my selected theme for this month long posting is Australia. You can read the various posts via this tag line … Continue reading

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Guildford Volunteer Training Corps at Allen House October 1915

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Souvenir of Guildford circa 1910

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

K is for…… .KivaKiva is a non profit organisation, based in the United States that allows people to make a loan to those folks who need financial assistance and to whom the doors of the regular financial institutions are closed. … Continue reading

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Elstead Green circa 1906

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

J is for…… .JournalsWhen I left for my trip, which eventually saw me arrive at Sydney I had purchased a hardback journal. In that  journal I recorded notes from the plane trips, experiences at the airports, people – strangers that I … Continue reading

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