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Late Arvo Wattlers, Hope all the unwell peeps are feeling a little better. have been a bit busy, had 5yrold Grandaughter from Monday afternoon till Tues afternoon. Her Mum was going with 8 yr old school trip to the zoo on Tues, it did rain she said. Did some cooking withGD we made choc chip muffins and she likes licking the bowl as they all do. have been catching up on washing now the weather is fine. Jilly hope your skin rash is gone by now, I do sympathise, I have a history of skin problems and have tried all sorts of creams/tablets. Who was talking about Christmas already (wash your mouth out with soap) it will come all to soon. I have to many birthdays before then. Well off to sort out dinner so will catch you all later perhaps if not tomorrow. cheers Sandra in the Gong

Arvo Wattlers. Just dropping by on way to Records office.....:>))) One of the biggest questions i get asked by U.K peeps is about Shipping to Australian Waters, so i have added to the 'Tips Board' an Ozzie shipping help links. Thought i would post it here also, just in case it helps someone. AUSTRALIA's FIRST FLEET: ( Surnames ) http://www.pcug.org.au/~pdownes/dps/1stflt.htm AUSTRALIA's SECOND FLEET: ( Surnames ) http://www.pcug.org.au/~pdownes/dps/2ndflt.htm AUSTRALIA's THIRD FLEET: ( Surnames ) http://www.pcug.org.au/~pdownes/dps/3rdflt.txt NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA ( N.A.A ) Search now... as a guest.List Immigrants coming in after 1900. Type in Surname and or given name.Keywords (or name) eg:( Mary Smith ) Click on SEARCH http://www.naa.gov.au/The_Collection/recordsearch.html PORT PHILLIP VICTORIA http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/indexes/searchform.aspx?id=3 UNASSISTED IMIGRATION TO VICTORIA... 1852 to 1923 http://proarchives.imagineering(.)com.au/index_search.asp?searchid=23 Assisted British Immigration VICTORIA http://proarchives.imagineering(.)com.au/index_search.asp?searchid=24 Outward Passengers to Interstate, UK, NZ and Foreign Ports 1852-1861 http://proarchives.imagineering(.)com.au/index_search.asp?searchid=42 N.S.W SYDNEY NEWCASTLE http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/indexes/searchform.aspx?id=4 STATE RECORDS N.S.W Click on 'STATE ARCHIVES'......click on 'INDEXES ONLINE' Scroll down to SHIPPING. http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/ MARINERS and SHIPS in AUSTRALIAN WATERS ( Click on search ) Enter SHIP or SURNAME http://mariners.records.nsw.gov.au/ TASMANIA Index to Departures 1817 - 1867 http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au/menu.aspx?search=2 QUEENSLAND Indexes - Immigration 1848-1884 http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/research/index/immigration.asp http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/serv/fh/immigration http://www.genseek.net/pass1.htm ( COVERS MOST PORTS ) http://www.blaxland(.)com/ozships http://www.perthdps(.)com/shipping http://www.cyndislist(.)com/austnz(.)htm#Libraries http://www.theshipslist(.)com/ http://immigrantships.net/ AUSTRALIAN -W.A- PASSENGER LIST ( Mailing list.) http://www.rootsweb(.)com/~jfuller/gen_mail_emi.html#AUS-WA-PASSENGERLI STS AUS-NZ PASSENGER LISTS http://www.list.jaunay(.)com/ausnzpassengers/ http://www.acay(.)com.au/~gsm/ships.html#NZ LINKS TO RECORDS OF IMMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND http://www.pcug.org.au/~kenblair/immrec.htm Immigrant Ships Ship Descriptions from Various Internet Mailing Lists List http://www.fortunecity(.)com/littleitaly/amalfi/13/ships.htm PICTURES OF SHIPS IN AUSTRALIA http://www.anmm.gov.au/LIB/pictures.htm SHIPWRECKS AUSTRALIA ( Scroll down to centre of Page ) http://www.nla.gov.au/guides/discoverguides/shippassenger.html TRANSPORTATION OF IRISH CONVICT TO AUSTRALIA ( Name SEARCH ) http://www.nationalarchives.ie/topics/transportation/search01.html CONVICT SHIPS TO AUSTRALIA AND CONVICTS http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/convicts/ http://members.optusnet(.)com.au/lenorefrost/shipslog.html http://users.bigpond.net.au/convicts/ http://www.sag.org.au/ozsources/convictship.htm Tony Oz...:>))))

Just flying past - my day suddenly got busier as the Kid's Club have too many helpers away, so rang me up to see if I could come. Only been home an hour. John will have to have leftovers tonight and i'll eat with the kids and than stay for a prayer meeting. might as well as I'm there anyway!!! Congratulations Lara - go you good thing :) Welcome back Laurie and TLR. Wilson, enjoy your camp. Hubby is going camping this weekend but i declined. I have a date with a filing cabinet :) Got to go - hope to be on much later Vonny

Afternoon Wattlers, I hate it when I have a day away. There is so much to catch up on and then, when I get to the end I can't remember what has been said, so sorry if I miss anything out. Yesterday we went for neville an hearing test, his old hearing aid is no good anymore, it will be about a month before the new one is ready, so he can't hear me cussing at him. Whilst he was having the test I took the dog for a long walk along the broadwater at Southport, managed to get back to the car before the rains came. Then wnet to Officeworks. Love the store. Came out with a bag full of bits and peices as usual and some music software for Neville. Then I went to but new shoes and the old feet were so sore and swollen I thought it wasn't such a good idea. Must see the doc as I feel as if I am retaining a bit of fluid. Donna, get thyself to the doc before the holiday. Do as you are told. Laurie I loved the photos especially Fluffy's new bike, that could come in handy, and Lews new car, great colour red. Am I the only one not looking forward to Christmas this year. Sorry its not the best time of the year for me, but I am happy to join in every one else's celebrations. No convicts in my tree either but I did find a name on the oldbaileyonline that could be an ancestor and he was an highway man and was given the death penalty. Lara good for you losing some weight, how did you do it, excersice I bet. Tassie, good look with the move on thursday. Yvette, could you slow down you are making me tired. Lew, did you have a good day at the therapists. ( shoes, bags bling ). Maybe got a nice wedding dress with red shawl, and ofcourse sneakers. LOL Neville thought it was a joke also. It's sounds like we have a few secret eaters, now why didn't I think of the laundry. Sorry, phone ringing, bye for now Luv SuzyQ

I second that about huge drawers for plastic doodads in kitchen, I actually have big saucepan drawers too, they're great - also a tall thin space next to stove to put all trays in - we designed our kitchen 15 yrs ago and I wouldn't change a thing, it's the best part of the house I reckon. Hi everyone, how are you all today? I am about to go and dig a liver into a bucket of sand, soil and compost, all the better to plant a passionfruit vine. OH said too yucky a job for him lol. Orange tree went in yesterday, he did that one. Convicts- I'd love to have a convict ! Oh well, DD15 will have to marry to get one I think LOL. Bit early to think about that yet. Has anyone had to look up medical practitioners in UK in mid1800's? Also undergraduates at Oxford or Cambridge, are there any sites which would list students at the time ( I have one 1870's)? Just thought I'd ask, my googling has been unsuccessful so far. Lara, good on you for getting the zipper up so easily! Nice feeling that, keep moving!! OK Gotta go ~~~~~ to all, Hz

Good afternoon Wattlers Thank goodness were all back. I was suffering awful withdrawals, but the time I got approval for other place it was time to go home, and no puta until yesterday - briefly, but didn't have time to get on here. Have some photos of the reno rescue - ie cottage and a couple of pics of WA trip (no there aren't any of me as Ken only took ones that showed me above the waist lol and not much scenery if you get my drift - his mind was obviously not on the task at hand) if anyone is interested and wants a look let me know. Hi Mel - nice to meet you. Welcome to the mad house. Laurie pleased you got home safely - one can never have too many shoes or handbags lol. Lew got your pics of Lily great colour never looks dirty until you wash it then you realise it was! Full up with hayfever today - not a good look with tissue shoved up one's nose while trying to type, drips got to me! I got a convict - gg grandfather sent to Tassie from Essex - 2nd offence - not bragging or anything- lol. Other lot were mostly with the railways. Its quiet on today where is everyone? delving into the past? Got a present last week - errorsafe virus - hasn't been particularly pleasant and very annoying to get rid of. I'll pop in later jude 3

Hmmmm tupperware....Jude i did the same and it is great. In fact i made every cuppboard that i could into a big drawer when we built. Best thing i ever did, everthing is easy to reach. I only have one corner cuppboard, all the rest are drawers. Even have drawer dish washer....do you think i am obsessed with drawers? lol. Love drawers love drawers he he.

Afternoon Wattlers, I havn't found any convicts yet.....:-(((, but have a few religous advisors :-))))), ( which gives my friends and family a good laugh ). I actually havn't done any FH since i started long service...such plans gone astray lol. I have been baking again today, for the camping trip. Yep it might be a bit cold, but we are camping at an old school camp. So at least have a toilet and shower, so sort of like pretend camping. Light a nice big fire and drink spirits to keep warm hehe Take Care Everyone Wilson

Mel, I solved the tupperware cupboard problem when I got my new kitchen. I had 2 huge draws put in , bigger than the pots draws....best thing I ever did.......they cant fall out now..lol Flakey Anyone seen Jood today? Is she out galavanting again?

Hi All Mary, I don't have any convicts in my tree either. Donna - I agree you should have gone to the doc's today, and as for the kids mine where fighting over the toothpaste this morning off all things lol Oohh not many big sleeps left then before xmas hhheee heee, I loooove Christmas. I am in the middle of cleaning out the Tupperware/ plastics cupboard. It is such a mess, am I the only one who can't seem to keep that one cupboard under control ? LOL Better get back to it before there are extra hands to hinder, oopps I meant help...... Yes I did mean to write help..... Yes Help. Mel

Tony,, Sorry mate did I give Barb a convict she didnt have.. must be suffering from CRAFT again...It comes and goes every now and then..I dont suffer any pain but it sure gets me into trouble now and then...LOL I had a good time today as I got 2 cert and they both gave me some info which startled me and made me realise I was on the wrong track for so long but now getting in gear again. I person I thought was dead ,,isnt.. and the other I thought was legitimate ..isnt either..LOL I have Jill to thank for that one.. She got me thinking and came up with something which I followed through and whammo.. Well thats got my interest up again so its back to searching... back later Love Maryxxxxxxx

Arvo Wattlers. Bit O/Cast in Melb. Was sunny this morning, but grey clouds floating around now. Fluffy Duck & Lara. Sorry guys, but i dinny mention nuffin about Barb an Convicts. Twas Mary......but il'e have a glass of wot ever you are drinking.....hee hee Jude ( melb ). I have written to Santa to ask him if he would he would bring Barb this year, her very own Plastic card......in her name.....lol Best wishes to all the sickies, and those not feeling 100%. Gotta go check me records office thread, as doin a few look-ups for peeps at the moment. Av a good un. Tony Oz...:>))))

Afternoon all Donna, I second what Laurie said, do it now...........And your boys are no different to other kids. Mine are around the 30 mark and still bicker when they get together which isn't very often. Thank heavens !! Wonderful drying day today, although there are a couple of showers still hanging about. Lew, will the burple pills fix my sinus ??? If they do, can I have a truckload please. Mary, my gt gt gt gt gt grandparents were convicts from Norfold Island who were transferred to Tas very early in the 1800s. Their gt granddaughter then went on to marry the son of another set of convicts sent to Tas. Just keeping it in the family. lol Laurie, I see you might be spending lots of time at the state archives this week. Pity they don't open at 7 am. Jude 2, did you have to remind us how close Christmas is. Although I don't really mind, as my DD will be home from America for Chrissy. Yippee !!!! You still running around like a headless chicken, Yvette ? Where do you get your energy from ? Anyway, gotta go and have brunch. Have to help our local genealogist take a computer class this afternoon. Yea.........me (who knows nothing abouts putas). She'll probably have to teach me as we go lol Pam

Morning Wattlers...MORNING LAURIE CAN YOU HEAR ME???? LOL Laurie when was it you might be down this way?? Another beautiful day in Melb and as usual Im stuck inside but I think lunch will be out on the front lawn in the sun. Ready for this Tony? only 103 sleeps til santa pops down the chimney..I know, the credit card is screaming already....pmsl To all those taking up Dr Lews offer of pills take it easy and hope you're feeling better soon. To those out doing some retail therapy I hope you find a bargain, and to everyone else have a happy day. ~~~~~~~ Flakey

wakey wakey, shame. i've been up since the sparrows were flatulant. good on yu lara, i know i'm always impressed when something i haven't worn for a bit fits. You must be doing it right. So leave the plonk for another day - special occassion stuff. Thanks for leaving the pills Lew, but hey Donna, don't take you any more of Lews until you see your own quack. Be nice to yourself, thinking about it is often worse than dealing with it.To the gad-abouts, most of you i suppose - enjoy your day, from the window i can see its beee uuu tiful. lots of love Yvette

Good morning Wattlers . . . how are we all this morning ??? Just three giraffes holding their heads high over Botany Bay, on a lovely sunny day though there are a few fluffy white clouds about. I have heaps to do but think I will be spending a fair bit of time out of the aptmnt this week - big notice in the lift from people upstairs saying - Sorry for noise, but we are doing up our bathroom & kitchen. . . . - drill started at 7am - now they have a jackhammer going feels like it is in my living room but gather they are ripping up tiles !! Going to end up with a headache if I stay indoors long today. Even the music isn't working !!! Glad your getting in touch with Dr, Donna - but why wait until tomorrow ???? Do it today !!! Are you by any chance doing an ostritch ????? DONT DO IT !!!! Try this for size . . . What would you want your mum to do ???? What would you want your kids to do ??? DO IT NOW !!!!! (Sorry for yelling, but sometimes someone has to !!) Thanks for the supply of pills Lew Lew . . . think I might need some with the noise . . . lol Enjoy your retail therapy! - Suprise! suprise! yesterday while Ray was 'working' in Kempsey I found a shoe sale . . . 2 pairs later teehee (well I did just leave my runners up home to save carrying them to & fro so that pair dont count do they . . the second pair were just a bonus for being patient) 'I gotta get out of this place . . . if it's the last thing I ever do . . . . I gotta get out of this place . . . . . got to find me somewhere without the noise . . . .' cheers luv Laurie (in ear muffs)

Morning all. Started off as a lovely morning but its got cloudy now.. Donna I am so glad you are going to the quack tomorrow..and dont come home until he can solve your problem..Are you on any drugs which have a side effect of pains in legs..one I know is Lipator for colesterol, Do hope he can help you..Let us know how you get on.. Lew Send some of that sun down here please.. Sick of rain.. Hi Fluffy Wish you mob would stop skiting about your convicts... Not fair..I have found a jailbird in the UK .. will that do..LOL Laurie Hope you have a nice relaxed day today as it was a long trip home. OK I know that Qlnd is real home but this is your second home.. Just love the house in Qlnd,, see why you hate to leave, but still the Bay is a good compramise.. Must go and do some H,,k so back later.. Wake up all you lot.. Love Mary xxxxx Lara You snuck in while I was typing.. How goes it in the lovely warm wet weather...I love the sound of rain on the roof of the caravan.. It is so relaxing and puts me to sleep when it is during the night..Hope you havent found any leaks in the van.Good place to test it out..See ya later Love Mary xxx

Hello all, Good to see you back in Sydney mate safe and sound. Donna hope the legs are a little/lot better today just get into those pills Lew has left, you can have my share I like the sound of the purple ones ok. Wow the rain is belting down here beautiful one day bl***y awful the next. I know Australia needs rain but not here Hewie everywhere but here mate!!!!! as they fight here over who has the biggest rainfall for the year Tully or Babinda have the biggest in Aus. Tony congratulate Barb on her convict please did you hear I have one too Wow we all got convicts poor Mary hasn't got one all little goody two shoes eh Mary he he no truly mine is 3x greatgrandfathers brother so it's ok to stretch it a bit Mary you can claim the one in Tassie. Vonny you would have run that delicous sounding cheesecake(my very best favourite the baked one) off by now running around like a headless chook hehe Well Yvette you will be pleased to hear I can now do a pair of shorts up that I couldn't two weeks ago just about ready to get stuck into the wine again was really feeling it wasn't working and then put my shorts on yesterday and Wow could do them up again so slowly but surely yippee Jilly did you see the today tonight show re the cosmetic creams that have done exactly what this has done to you a certain ingredient that can cause this if you go to 7(.)yahoo/todaytonight(.)com and see what they say there was one young boy who's mother dyed his hair for him and he was in abad way after wards eyes closed and all . Have to go and do some more FH so will say bye for now love Lara

Wake Up Wattlers!!! The day is a'wasting. Very sunny in Mudgee town today. Off to have coffee with Becs and Miss Ruby this arvo. Also thought I'd do a little retail therapy whilst I'm downtown. Cya Lew Lew xxx *leaves several bottles of beautiful coloured pills for all the Wattlers to help themselves - nothing like self-medication*

Evening wattle wafflers Quick note - think I actually posted on the weekender tonight !!!!!!!!! Anna, have to work out how the girls do that fancy stuff........... Tony, glad Barb has some convicts too. I have found at least 4 on one side of the family and maybe some more on the other side as there are peeps born here in Tas in 1835 but no previous info - interesting. Vonny, when you have finished cleaning, can you please come up here and do my place ?? Yvette, my wattle key ring arrived Monday and it is something I will always treasure. Jude is a special peep. Have a good sleep and we don't mind when you get mushy. Laurie, glad to see you and TLR are back in the Bay safely (was going to say home, but we know where the real home is !!!) Jill, hope the itches are clearing up - you poor little bu**er, you. How ya goin Trifles. ~~~~~~~~Jood, Lara, Jude X 2, Lew, Mary, Shaz, Mel, SuzyQ,Tassie, Hz, HR, Donna, Cilla, Sandra~~~~~ and ~~~~~~~to any one I may have forgotton (not intentionally) Nighty nite, sleep tight Don't let the bed bugs bite Pam