Messages in bottles have long been considered fascinating to many people. Stories of people finding them on the beach regularly pop up on news websites (often with the letters returned to their original owners) so it’s of no surprise to find that newspapers of the past similarly reported on such discoveries in much the same way. In 1869 …
Unless, like me, you’re slightly obsessed with vintage advertisements, you may find yourself dismissing ads as a source to further enhance the stories of your ancestors’ lives. While searching through pages of ads may at times be cumbersome, often the gains far outweigh the inconvenience. So, what can you find by exploring advertising in relation …
In the early years of the Swan River Colony there weren’t a lot of choices with regards to marriage. There may have been more opportunities to meet people whilst living in Perth but, if you were living in rural areas, the opportunities may have been few and far between. Those people struggling to find a …
Trove is an all-encompassing research tool. While I often search and lose myself in the stories and news articles from the past, I also often use Trove as a way to seek out images, photos and illustrations for use on my family tree, in blog posts or to share on my Facebook pages. Thus, today’s Trove Tuesday post is focused on the …
I’m not a prolific tweeter but every now and then I’ll log on and have a look around at what’s going on in the Twitter world (if you wish to follow me, search for @jessb3). Three days ago I noticed a number of tweets talking about Trove and using #fundTrove and I immediately thought the …
Finding Family 