Grave Tales – Old Dubbo Cemetery

The tale of a journalist and writer turned man of religion is one of following passions and a true path. Frederick Sydney Wilson was a successful writer and editor of a Sydney newspaper before he turned his back on city life to join religion in the western towns of New South Wales. Frederick was bornContinue reading “Grave Tales – Old Dubbo Cemetery”

Redacted on the 1939 register

There is often confusion about the English 1939 register and whether it is a regular census. The 1939 register is not a census, but a register collated in September, just after the start of World War Two. It is not covered by the Census Act 1920, so not subject to the 100 year closure ruleContinue reading “Redacted on the 1939 register”

Anzac heroes of Hickeys Creek

This picture is one of those finds you treasure and thank the family member for sharing it. It is a picture of farewell, anticipation and fear. On the eve of leaving for war, the small community of Hickeys Creek in New South Wales are sending their men to a distant conflict. With the newly enlistedContinue reading “Anzac heroes of Hickeys Creek”