Genealogy World

Kids at School Last week I wrote about the establishment of Winiam State School 2530 , where many of my relatives started and completed their education. This week, I showcase more of the children who attended the school. How did you get to school? Walk? By Bus? Car? Horse? Norma Rowe, Mavis Pilg more... - 2013/05/17

Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Here's a post I wrote a couple of years ago in honor of my own wonderful mom, Becky . I'm so happy I get to celebrate with her this year, and I look forward to seeing her and giving her a big hug a little later today! Little Becky Bartram What a cutie! more... - 2013/05/12

Winiam State School (number 2530) 1886 to 1959 Source: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ As the number of children in the rural community of Winiam began to increase, concerned parents gathered to discuss the formation of a primary school for their children. They were advised by the inspector of schools to build a school in a central location and more... - 2013/05/11

Sepia Saturday 176 - School Days This week's Sepia Saturday theme is about the classroom. It could be about chemistry. It could be about classrooms. It could be about glass. It could be about windows. We can always go quite broad in terms of theme with Sepia Saturday. In my usual frog like fashi more... - 2013/05/11

Still Loving Old Newspapers This morning I should have been doing dishes and then my bills, but since I woke up tired, I sat down with the computer and explored a bit on the new Virginia Memory: Lost Records . I was disappointed when nothing turned up, then got distracted by the Chronicling of America link . &nbs more... - 2013/05/09

Wednesday's Child: Edith Vivian Hunt Some people may think it's a chore to organize files and photos, but I'm having a lot of fun whipping my documents into shape on Google Drive. Part of the joy is getting a fresh look at a bunch of old photos of my family members and ancestors. Here are a few photos I have of my Grandma, Edith Vivian more... - 2013/05/08