Christmas is a great time to have a conversation with family members about family history. Chatting about family stories with older family members while gathered is an important element to gathering clues to help piece together an ancestor’s life. My grandfather Frederick James Peeling was born in Shepherds Bush, London on 19 May 1908, toContinue reading “Christmas Conversations”
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Ethel Stalker – war time nurse
Today is Remembrance Day. We pause to remember those who served in the military in all conflicts and those that made the ultimate sacrifice. I also like to pay homage to those that have preserved the history of their service such as the National Archives of Australia and the Australian War Memorial. The National ArchivesContinue reading “Ethel Stalker – war time nurse”
Grave tales – East Ballina Cemetery
High on the hill, with a magnificent view of the surf rolling onto Shelly Beach, is the monument to William Webster. The ornate celtic cross that marks the grave is carved in white marble. It stands over three metres tall, far higher than any other monument in the cemetery. The obituary published in The RichmondContinue reading “Grave tales – East Ballina Cemetery”
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