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Going local can turn up interesting information.

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Several recent events have once again highlighted for the co-writers of this blog (Bobbie Edes and Pauline Williams) the value of ‘going local’ as information about your family history can turn up in unexpected places and may not be available anywhere else. Earlier this year we had a short holiday with another friend on Magnetic Island. One day we drove down to Picnic Bay to investigate the Island’s History and Craft Centre. One of the old buildings, the Butler Hut, … Continue reading

A walk down memory lane

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I mentioned last time that I would be away on the Unlock the Past Baltic cruise in July. I also spent some time with my mother and brother in England before and after the cruise. Having now arrived home, it’s time to start catching up. Of all the things floating around in my mind I had to decide on the topic for this blog post. I have put aside my first attempt and decided to take a walk down memory … Continue reading