Berlin Wall Anniversary
It’s the twentieth anniversary today of the fall of the Berlin Wall. I doubt there’ll be television specials except perhaps on the ABC or SBS, but I note there is … Read the rest “Berlin Wall Anniversary”
History
I really like history, learning about it, and documenting what I know.
Walk On The Wild Side
I spent most of the afternoon on a walking tour called, “Slurry Hills and Razorhurst”, presented by Mark Dunn President of the History Council and organised by 702 ABC Sydney. … Read the rest “Walk On The Wild Side”
Family History Research Day
Today, as part of my ongoing family history research, I found a great website featuring Historic Australian Newspapers, 1803 to 1954.
I don’t know how long it’s been around … Read the rest “Family History Research Day”
Irish Famine Walk
I’ve just spent a few hours walking around in the company of historian, Richard Reid.
Richard, who works at the National Museum in Canberra is noted for his interest in … Read the rest “Irish Famine Walk”
Prague Spring Anniversary
It’s forty years today since the Soviet tanks arrived in Prague to “take control”, amidst student unrest. The uprising was supressed, many people were killed, and the Russian troops shot … Read the rest “Prague Spring Anniversary”
The Ponds
Today, my interest in genealogy took me to Dundas Valley near Eastwood. In particular, I wanted to find out more about the land granted to my GGGGG-grandparents, John and Martha … Read the rest “The Ponds”