“Lost on the Montevideo Maru” Researched by Margaret Hope 2012. Arthur “Toss” Parker was eighteen years and one month old on 4th April 1941 when he enlisted in WWII. He was too young to join the A.I.F., so he volunteered for the Anti Aircraft Anti MilitaryLanding Craft Defence Force, Rabaul. After his compulsory trainingContinue reading “Arthur “Toss” Parker. 1923-1942.”
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Arthur John PARKER. 1896-1946.
Arthur John PARKER. Regimental Number: 1687A- WW1. UTAS Families at War Assignment HAA 007 April 2017. Marg Hope. This photo was taken overseas about 1917. Arthur Parker centre. Arthur John Parker was born in March 1896 at Carcoar, New South Wales. He went to war as a young adventurous boy. He seized theContinue reading “Arthur John PARKER. 1896-1946.”
Research Plan
Assessment Task 4: Research Plan. Above Image: Port Arthur 2018 Introduction: My great-great-great-uncle William PARKER (No. 1 on pedigree chart), was transported to Van Diemen’s Land in 1835. The same year his father John, and brothers, Ambrose and John arrived in New South Wales as convicts. His brother Thomas, was also sentenced and transported toContinue reading “Research Plan”
Time Flies!
Well, where has that time gone? We have achieved so much since my last post. We sold our van, purchased a house in Tasmania, I traveled to England and Scotland with a life-long friend. Sadly, we lost my daughter-in-law to cancer, we sold the house in Tasmania and we are now living on the SouthContinue reading “Time Flies!”
A Family Wedding
Last Thursday our family traveled to the Gold Coast, Queensland to attend the wedding of my youngest niece. It was exciting to catch up with family to celebrate this memorable occasion. The bride and groom took their marriage vows at a tranquil garden party setting and celebrated their wedding breakfast with seventy guests at the rustic reception venueContinue reading “A Family Wedding”
Ramblings.
I am so pleased I began this blog. Even though I ditched it and went to my FaceBook page “Travelling with the Hopes”, I still have a wonderful recording of my travels. One looks back on the last twelve months and feels that it has gone so quickly, but then again, so much has happenedContinue reading “Ramblings.”
I’m Back!
Our nomadic life was a great adventure that enriched our life so much. We met some wonderful people, although we may never see them again, they will be etched in our memories forever! The beauty of Australia is never ending! The towns we visited were very welcoming, except for one, well life isn’t perfect, andContinue reading “I’m Back!”
Longreach, Qld
June 9th. We left Windorah this morning. Our destination was Longreach via the Thomson Development Road. The roads out here are a bit scary when they suddenly go from two lanes to one. It’s ok if there is no oncoming traffic but when you see a road train heading for you it’s no time toContinue reading “Longreach, Qld”
Windorah. Qld.
3 – 9 June We left Lake Houdraman, Quilpie and headed off to Coopers Creek for a free camp. When we arrived we found there was going to be a fishing competition at the creek. As we thought it may be a bit crowded we headed into Windorah Caravan Park. It cost $15 per nightContinue reading “Windorah. Qld.”
Lake Houdraman, Quilpie, Qld
Our next stop from Toompine was Quilpie. Another cute town. We found a free camp right by a lake. Lake Houdraman was a haven for birdwatchers and also the residential emus and cattle as well as a goanna. It was here we met up with Carina & Pete. We enjoyed our campfires and chin wagsContinue reading “Lake Houdraman, Quilpie, Qld”
