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Category Archives: Newspaper
F/O Alvan Rodney Wecker (1919-1943)
Every family has that someone special. The one who is held close to the family heart. The one whom stories are told about to generations of children. The one who was lost. The one who is always remembered. That … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Headstone, Memories, Monumental Inscription, Newspaper, Photograph, Story, WWII
Tagged Australia, Genealogy, Germany, GREAVES, Newspaper, Obituary, Queensland, RAAF, SCHOLEFIELD, SPIES, Toowoomba, WECKER, WWII
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Family Photos: Sydney Harbour Bridge Construction
Aunt Camie and Uncle Bob’s photos are the gifts that keep on giving. I found a series of photographs showing the Sydney Harbour Bridge in various stages of completion. These are not unique photos by any means. There are plenty … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Genealogy, Memories, Newspaper, Photograph, Story
Tagged Architecture, Australia, Bridge, Family History, Genealogy, History, New South Wales, Photograph, Sydney
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Come for a ride in a Charabanc!
When I first came across this particular photo amongst our family photograph collection, I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had never in my life seen such a strange looking vehicle! It took a lot of rummaging around on the internet … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, Memories, Mystery, Newspaper, Photograph, Postcard
Tagged Accident, Family History, Genealogy, History, Holiday, Newspaper, Photograph, Travel, Vehicle
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Grandpa, Qantas and the Fancy Dress Costume
Another family story – another myth? But this time I have the photographs! Gather around and listen to my story – a story passed from my grandfather to my mother to me. Once upon a time…
Posted in Genealogy, Memories, Newspaper, Photograph, Story
Tagged Airplanes, Aviation, Family, Genealogy, History, Ilfracombe, Longreach, Photography, Qantas, Queensland, SCHOLEFIELD, Storytelling, Travel, Vehicle
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