Vale Richard Scanlan
SCANLAN, Richard Alfred "Dick". O.A.M. Late of Karinya, Laidley and formerly of Mount Berryman, slipped peacefully into the presence of the Lord on the 16th May, 2010, aged 86 years.…
The exit to America – reason revealed??
Jean-Paul provides another valuable translation which may explain the reason for the legal procedings and subsequent departure from Luxembourg of Charles and family. It is clear that Charles has had…
Ida Alexis Philippine Olm
Today I received a Declaration of Intention for US citizenship for Ida Alexis Philippine Olm. We know her as Philippine. From this we can see that she was short with…
Olm Family Photos
Karen has provided some new images which I have quickly posted in the gallery: Click for Gallery Among them images from a Heinrich family wedding.
Timelines
A useful feature of the family history database is timelines which shows events recorded on a linear graph. Assuming all recorded events have accurate dates, then it is easy to…
Naturalisation of John and Augustina
In 1919 John made an application to the Australian Government for naturalisation which was declined without explanation. This file documents the journey undertaken by John to acquire naturalisation which he…
Olm family documents
From Elodee's collection, a document from Charles Olm. Latest news is far more interesting than what I proposed before (travel documents). Once again, Jean-Paul translates: "I have skimmed over the…
Letter from Philippine to Julia
From Elodee's collection, a letter from Philippine to Julia, undated, presumably c late 1942. In it, news of the day providing an insight into events at the time. Dated by…
Augustina’s Watch
Here is Augustina's watch presented by the Ladies Missionary Society on the occasion of the retirement from service at Blenheim and subsequently gifted to Ellice.
Who is Robert Heinrich
Robert Heinrich
Also from the collection of Judy, this card which reads: "In memory of your nephew, Robert Heinrich." This suggests family in Germany but nothing else is known at present.