Chinatown Tour
“These will bring passion and romance into your life”, the bloke behind the counter said to me as I handed over my planned purchase. “That was the general idea”, I … Read the rest “Chinatown Tour”
History
I really like history, learning about it, and documenting what I know.
More History
Today, I embarked on a journey to uncover details about a somber chapter in my family’s history: the stillbirth of my parents’ child in 1953. Such matters were veiled in … Read the rest “More History”
Granny was a Hoare
Sometimes you can forget how beautiful Sydney is at this time of the year. That is, until you take a walk along the coastline near Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama. The … Read the rest “Granny was a Hoare”
West Dapto Catholic Cemetery
I went in search today of the grave of two of my ancestors – John Hoare and Elizabeth Love – who are buried in the West Dapto Catholic Cemetery, near … Read the rest “West Dapto Catholic Cemetery”
Wimbo Park and Centennial Park
Although it’s a little cold, wet and windy outside right now, it was a really beautiful day in Sydney. And so I set out mid-afternoon for what I’d planned as … Read the rest “Wimbo Park and Centennial Park”
Family History
I didn’t go to the pub tonight, as is my usual routine. And I won’t be going for the next couple of weeks either, since Swedish class has swapped to … Read the rest “Family History”