Can you help with research for an article about Lieutenant Gordon Howe of Parriwi Road? I am trying to obtain any information I can about the World War 2 service of a local resident, Lieutenant Gordon Ernest Howe of 28a Parriwi Road who was a member of the Royal Australian Navy Reserve. I want to […]
hi recently after my mum died, we found an old case that contained letter and pictures of her uncle and aunt, ernest and lucy swindells who lived at 113 awaba street. they were originally from the uk and emigrated to australia. i was just interested to know if anyone remembers them or knows of any […]
This unique postcard depicting a camp made out of kerosene tins is postmarked Mosman 1908. It is thought to be located in Mosman overlooking Quakers Hat Bay, near Cremorne and opposite Folly Point. Adding to the charm of this post card is the inclusion of a man, no doubt a resident, wearing a hat. Mosman […]
I came to Australia in 1970 as a ten pound immigrant. Not a Pom mind you. I am from Scotland. I was 21. I lived in various locations. Campsie. Lakemba. Newtown. Parramatta. Cronulla. But I eventually found myself living in a bedsit in Gladstone Avenue in an old cottage. It was called Gladstone Cottage and […]
We received this email from Steve in the UK. I run a website devoted to the history of Marks & Co the shop made famous in the book by Helene Hanff. More details at www.84charingcrossroad.co.uk I am trying to trace a former member of the shop staff who had emigrated to Australia in the 1950’s. […]