July is set to be a big month for family history. There’s the VAFHO Annual General Meeting & Seminar on Friday 20th July at PROV, North Melbourne if you’re a brave soul and don’t mind the Friday afternoon traffic. National Family History Week is from 27th July to 5th August […]
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Certificate costs increase for Victoria
So, what were you planning to do between now and Sunday? We’d suggest that if you’ve been thinking about getting some uncertified historical birth, death or marriage certificates on line that you swing into action and do it now! Fees are increasing on Sunday and each one will cost you […]
Auf Wiedersehen, Diana
Although our general meeting on Saturday 9th June was a good one, there was a hint of sadness in the air as we said farewell to one of our long time and much loved members, Diana Wheeler. The honour of presenting Diana with a token of our esteem and best […]
Celebrating our volunteers – National Volunteer Week 2012
This week is National Volunteer Week and so, to say “thank you” all our volunteers were invited to a special invitation only Volunteers’ Morning Tea at the Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum at Nar Nar Goon this morning. All volunteers were guests of the family history group for the […]
AB Steele’s Shipboard Journal – 11 May 1886
Arose at 6.30. There was a grand Ball continuing until the early hour of morning. Having arrived at Port Adelaide we disembarked. Our friends Messrs Leonard & Bailey were waiting our arrival so we had no trouble. We went to the Cafe booked beds for a few nights. Had a […]
AB Steele’s Shipboard Journal – 10 May 1886
Arose at 7 am. The sailors have been busy getting up some of the luggage which they have separated for each Port which will give the passengers but little trouble on disembarking. We expect to arrive at Adelaide tomorrow.
AB Steele’s Shipboard Journal – 9 May 1886
Sunday morning. The last on Board. My companions and I had a special dinner in honour of my birthday. We partook of Turkey roast before Plum Pudding.
AB Steele’s Shipboard Journal – 8 May 1886
Arose at 7 am. We passed our Sister Ship “Heria” who signalled to us as we passed. Saw the Australian Coast about 9.30 which was a very welcome sight. We have three days sailing before reaching Adelaide. Distance 290 miles.
AB Steele’s Shipboard Journal – 7 May 1886
Had a dance on deck this evening. Distance 281 miles.