Category Archives: Newspaper

F/O Alvan Rodney Wecker (1919-1943)

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

  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 →

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Friday Funny: Baby Driver

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

I wonder where this cute and chubby balloon baby is going? Look at that determined look on her face. She has her hand firmly on the suitcase so must have a destination in mind. And she’s also looking pretty possessive … Continue reading →

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Family Photos: Sydney Harbour Bridge Construction

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

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 →

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Come for a ride in a Charabanc!

Posted on August 19, 2017 by

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 →

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Grandpa, Qantas and the Fancy Dress Costume

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

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…

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Trove Tuesday: A Pretty Wedding

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

On 10 February 1926, my great aunt Charlotte Annie Margaret SCHOLEFIELD married Robert BARR in Longreach, Queensland. I have many of their photographs including the lovely wedding photograph that appears above but it is the information I gathered from articles … Continue reading →

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