Tuesday 27 September 2022

PANDEMICS OVER TIME Trove Tuesday 27th Sept 2022

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There have been a number of pandemics/plagues over the centuries.. all with various outcomes as to the number of deaths and permanent symptoms. Thankfully, in these times, we are mostly united as to how to overcome these throughout the world, albeit with varying results.

The following articles are just a small selection.. we may still complain, but we live in a time with far better results re care than ever before.. partially as a result of better communication and medical knowledge, but also with the dedication of all who have worked so very hard to care for those who became ill and to protect all they can.

We will be forever thankful to each and every one of you.

You can click on the images to enlarge or simply click on the underlined links to see the original postings in TROVE.

The GuardianHow Spanish flu nearly ripped apart Australia's fledgling federation | Paul Daley | The Guardian

National Archives of AustraliaClosed borders and broken agreements: Spanish Flu in Australia | naa.gov.au

Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1955), Tuesday 20 July 1948, page 3 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article83760381

Air Force News (National : 1997 - 2020), Thursday 17 November 2005, page 22 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article259482272

Torres News (Thursday Island, Qld. : 1957-2015), Wednesday 23 August 2006, page 3 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article255492188

Air Force News (National : 1997 - 2020), Thursday 19 March 2020, page 3. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article258999523

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The "COVID-19 Exhibition" featuring the works of the artists who competed in the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition has met with its audience. The exhibition can be visited both in İstanbul and online.

Click here for the virtual museum

Tuesday 20 September 2022

MEMORIES OF CORONATION CELEBRATIONS Trove Tuesday 20th Sept 2022

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MEMORIES OF CORONATION CELEBRATIONS

As the world farewells the longest reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom, I couldn't help but recall the celebrations that had our whole small town involved in what seemed to a small girl, the biggest event ever. It was even bigger than Guy Fawkes night, very exciting to everyone in town. If you click on the heading above, you can read the post I wrote some time back...

Rest in Peace

Queen Elizabeth II

You have set an example that will be hard to follow.

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Each credit beneath an image leads to a relative article.

Vale Queen Elizabeth II

Tuesday 13 September 2022

UNCLAIMED MONEY Trove Tuesday 13th Sept 2022

Are any of your ancestors mentioned in the list below?

I wonder how many of those listed actually claimed the money involved. Perhaps they did claim and it changed their lives.

Before you ask, I doubt that any unclaimed money would still be available now, some over a hundred years later...still, it's always interesting to see our ancestors names mentioned and wonder...

Please click on images/clippings to enlarge or use the links provided for the clippings.

The gates to the Botanical Gardens at en:Hamilton, Victoria

Mattinbgn own work CC BY-SA 3.0

Hamilton Spectator (Vic. : 1870 - 1918), Saturday 31 July 1909, page 4

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article225044271

View of Norrish Street, the main street of Tambellup, Western Australia

Bahnfrend - Own work CC BY-SA 4.0

Tambellup Times (WA : 1912 - 1924), Wednesday 2 January 1918, page 4 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article211143638

Fitzroy Bridge, Rockhampton, 1918. View of the Fitzroy Bridge during the flood of 1918. Men, women, and children are standing in the foreground of the photograph looking at the overflowing waters of the Fitzroy River. Two of the spectators have cycled down to the riverbank. Sandbags have been put in place near the bridge to contain the deluge.

Item is held by John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.

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Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), Thursday 25 April 1918, page 6

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article53841785

The Murchison Museum in 2020

Calistemon - Own work CC BY-SA 4.0

Murchison Times and Day Dawn Gazette (Cue, WA : 1894 - 1925), Friday 28 March 1924, p

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article233507895

View of Tweed Heads from Razorback, 1926 In the foreground is Caen Brea a notable Tweed Heads residence. The house was built by the Morley Family circa 1922.

Item is held by John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland

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Tweed Daily (Murwillumbah, NSW : 1914 - 1949), Tuesday 16 March 1926, page 2

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191239499

Geraldton Regional Library

Geraldton Express (WA : 1906 - 1928), Wednesday 27 February 1924, page 1

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article259113077

Tuesday 6 September 2022

CORNUCOPIA OF CONVICTS .. Trove Tuesday 6th Sept 2022

Something a little different this time.. not just one selection of convict related stories, rather a mixture to show just how many ways you can research for your convict ancestors. Look beyond the obvious... then look again, as more records and items are becoming available year by year. Feel free to comment and share any finds .. this way we can all help each other.

You can click to enlarge or go to the original via the links provided.

New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900), Friday 8 March 1850 (No.31), page 36 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article228774938

Cancelled Tickets of Leave