After free camping at Smoko for two nights we decided to head off to Bright. It was Saturday Morning and the markets were on. Very boutique style with lots of different foods. What a beautiful spot too, right beside the river. The Cinema was an unusual building. We also found the BreweryContinue reading “Bright”
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Success in Family History
My last blog was written about the Loss of the Montevideo Maru. I blogged this information hoping it would reach someone who knew Toss’ brother Eric and his family. Well, the blog worked and I have been contacted by Eric’s daughter and will meet with her next month. Thanks WordPress!!!! It is a shame thatContinue reading “Success in Family History”
Lost on the “Montevideo Maru”
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 Military Landing Craft Defence Force, Rabaul. After his compulsory training and pre-embarkation leave, he embarked on HMAT Neptuna onContinue reading “Lost on the “Montevideo Maru””
Hello world!
Welcome to my page. What keeps me out of mischeif??? Family History. I have been researching since 1981 and have met many wonderful people, some family, some researchers of no relation. Family historians are a different breed of people. We love to share our family history because our main aim is to preserve our historyContinue reading “Hello world!”
