My mother-in-law Judith Christina Weir nee Long who we knew as Judy, was born on 8 December 1926 at her parents home of 13 Harrabrook Ave Five Dock in Sydney. Judy's grandmothers Elizabeth Hague Newton nee McCleer, had been a Matron and midwife at Balmain hospital. This photo on the right is of Judy's grandmother... Continue Reading →
Wattle Day – the first day of Spring – and I’m back!
Life It has been a very long time since I last wrote a post on this blog. It seems most of us moved to shorter form posting on places like Facebook and Instagram. They were lovely places in the beginning where we could connect with old friends, make new friends and exchange ideas and inspiration.... Continue Reading →
Lest We Forget – ANZAC DAY 2018 – Private George Thomas VIDLER NX47809 – Died ‘Siam’ – Thai Burma Railway 1944
On this ANZAC Day 25th April 2018 I remember my Great Uncle, Private George Thomas VIDLER - NX47809 service number in the Australian Army - my Grandmother Marjorie Edna MOSS nee VIDLER's brother & my Mum's Uncle. He joined up in 1940, and sailed off to war in 1941 never to return. He was caught... Continue Reading →
ANZAC DAY 2015 – Remembering those in our family who served in WW1 & WW2
Flight Officer E. S Weir RAAF Today in Australia it is ANZAC Day - a time to remember those who died & fought in all wars & conflicts but also a time to reflect on their service. I cannot imagine having to go to war. I cannot imagine having one of my son's go to... Continue Reading →
