Tag Archives: Australia Day

We apologise for the delay…

Posted on January 11, 2015 by

You’ve probably been wondering “when’s the next instalment of the Celestina Christmas story going to be posted?” Well, it won’t be for a few days yet. And I’m sorry to keep you waiting. Life’s got very busy, with a lot … Continue reading →

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My first Australian ancestor (Australia Day Challenge 2013)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

This year’s challenge comes from Helen at From Helen V Smith’s Keyboard. She writes: “Your challenge… is to tell the story of your first Australian ancestor.” Now that does make it a challenge! Because the first-ever Australian in my family … Continue reading →

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Family myths, cover-ups – what did Nicholas Delaney really do?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

I’m researching my blog post for Twigs of Yore‘s Australia Day challenge. This year it’s about work. Shelley says: Choose someone who lived in Australia (preferably one of your ancestors) and tell us how they toiled. Your post should include: … Continue reading →

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