Tag Archives: Australia

Bonnets & Convicts

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Last week when we visited Killerton House there was a display of bonnets. The display was titled “Roses from the Heart” and was inspired by the Australian conceptual artist, Christina Henri. Each bonnet embroidered with the name of a convict … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of Genealogy 110 – What Tree Are You?…..

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Julie Goucher

‘What tree best represents your family’s history? Is your family most like a towering redwood, weeping willow, or a stately oak?  Maybe you think of your family more like a brightly lit Christmas tree or a tropical palm’ What a … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures – Memories of Beechworth

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Julie Goucher

On the top shelf of my wardrobe I have a hat box which does hold a hat, but also this  A lovely cream damask make up bag which I bought in January in 1997 whilst in Australia at a town … Continue reading →

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Trans Tasman ANZAC Blog Challenge

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Julie Goucher

In keeping with Australia Day inspired by Twigs-of -Yore and the subsequent post for Waitangi Day. We now have the Trans Tasman ANZAC Blog Challenge. Below are the details from the Auckland Reseach Centre Facebook page “To participate:*Write a blog … Continue reading →

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Family History Writing Challenge – Day 15

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Julie Goucher

I have always thought that my Ellis families from Puttenham and Elstead were connected. When I initially embarked upon trying to untangle the Ellis I shared my thoughts with Ivy Sheffield, who was my Grandfather’s first cousin. Ivy was then … Continue reading →

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Ancestor of the week – George Bridges Bellasis & Ester King

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Julie Goucher

Inspired by the post on Twigs of Yore in commemoration of Australia Day – 26 January, and doubling up as my Ancestor of the Week post. Find the earliest piece of documentation you have about an ancestor in Australia. If … Continue reading →

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Advent Calender 2010 – Holiday Parties

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Julie Goucher

I think one of the most memorable Christmas Parties has to be Australia 1996. We had only been in our current home for about 4 weeks, we were still knee deep in packing boxes in some rooms – my study … Continue reading →

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Advent Calender 2010- Outdoor Decorations

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Julie Goucher

I am not a fan of outside decorations, but Stuart is. He loves the whole Christmas thing – music on the radio, CDs, decorations, foods and I guess cards, as long as he isn’t is writing them! Last year was … Continue reading →

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