Current competition - dash of Aussie in it

[ChristineR]

I am reposting this competition as I keep finding bits that could have some improvement and entries have been slow so it might help it to make more sense :D

I have rephrased Q6.

I have added more qualifying information to Q11, as it would be misleading without it.

Use your google search engine, and you may need these web sites.
http://www.naa.gov.au/
http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/
http://www.parishchest.com/
http://www.archives.tas.gov.au/

1. Wouter Loos and Jan Pelgrom de Bye - in 1629, these two men were left on the Australian mainland? Why.
2. When did official European settlement of Australia begin?
3. Australia celebrates Australia Day on January 26th - what other country celebrates this day?
4. How many ships were in the "First Fleet"?
5. Convicts were transported to Australia for the next 80 years. How many? (choose from a, b, or c)
a) 162,000; b) 148,000 or c) 125,000
6. Where do you purchase an Australian Birth, Death or Marriage certificate?
7. What is the AIF? (hint in question 8)
8. From his service file, Robert Holland was born Bolton, Lancashire - what date did he sign up with the AIF in the first world war?
9a. Robert Holland - What colour were his eyes?
9b. WW2 - What birth date and place of birth is recorded in his records for Robert Holland on his enlistment.
10. What date did BoBeep join the BGForum?
11. Name any one product I could purchase from the Parish Chest to try to find any information about my grandfather who joined the Navy, aged 11, in 1899 training in Scotland. He deserted the Navy in New Zealand 1908. He was born 1884 at Bolton, Lancashire. [any one of the correct answers will be accepted]
12. What is Mr Drake's forename? (no, I do not mean Sir Francis)
13. What is BoBeep's real name?
14. When was BoPeep's baby, the Parish Chest, born?

ChristineR

[busyglen]

Thanks Christine.....I just haven't had time to complete my answers as I have been so busy (just have time to read all of the posts and answer a few) but I shall make a concerted effort tomorrow (hubby allowing) ;) At least I have the benefit of your later updates. :)

Glenys

[Bo Peep]

Hi Christine,

How is the competition going - have you had a good response?

[ChristineR]

A few have come in Bo Beep :)


ChristineR

[ChristineR]

BoPeep has kindly donated three 1901 census vouchers as prizes.

Please PM (Private Message) the answers to me.

The competition will close 18th February 2008.

In the case of more than three correct entries, the winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries.

ChristineR :)

[Bo Peep]

I am pleased to hear it. Perhaps we should keep nudging this thread so it stays on the front page.

[ChristineR]

nudge..

I think it must be too hard after all :D

[Mutley]

Nudge......

It's your grandfather that is causing the problem Christine.

He gave you a run around and is doing the same to me.....

[margarita]

It's your grandfather that is causing the problem Christine.



I'm glad it's not only me.

I am beginning to think he is a figment of Christine's imagination.

Maggie

[Sue Mackay]

I'm glad it's not only me.

I am beginning to think he is a figment of Christine's imagination.

Maggie

IF I'm right then the information she gives in Q11 should help you with 9b

[AnnB]

I would suggest visiting Christine's excellent web site........;)

Best wishes
Ann

[Mutley]

IF I'm right then the information she gives in Q11 should help you with 9b

Sue - I don't think so...;)

Ann - Ta very much...|angel|

[ChristineR]

Okay - a couple of hints. You never know, you might find a rellie in these places!

http://www.naa.gov.au/
http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/

The first website is the National Archives of Australia.
The place to find grandad's service record for WW1 is via "Recordsearch" from the front page.

The second website is the WW2 Nominal Roll - which will supply the correct answer to 9b - however, I had forgotten about all this being on my website, which will give a slightly different answer (all in the transcribing of the place by the authorities)

:D

[margarita]

I would suggest visiting Christine's excellent web site........;)

Best wishes
Ann

Ann,

Thanks for the clue.

I learned something else as well about the forum.

When I looked at Christine's post I could find no reference to her own website - just on the off-chance I clicked on her name at the top of a post, and there it was "visit Christine's homepage".

Maybe everyone else knew about this function and I am just slow off the mark.

Now it takes me even longer to read the forum as I have to look to see who has a homepage - good job I'm retired!!

Maggie

[busyglen]

Christine....just to let you know that I have failed dismally in completing the competition as I started it, and have been so busy with other bits and pieces that I haven't had the time to sit down and search. There's a bit of time left so I do hope that I can find a slot to sit and concentrate soon. At least I've gleaned a `few' clues in the process! ;)

Glenys

[Bo Peep]

If you haven't already entered this competition, please do have a go.

[ChristineR]

You have a few weeks left, plenty of time.

C :D

[ChristineR]

nudge ;)

[Bo Peep]

Another nudge!

[ChristineR]

Still time to get those entries in!

[ChristineR]

nudge :)

[ChristineR]

The comp will finish midnight on 18th February - but I did not specify which zone! :D

So I had better make it the 19th February MELBOURNE, Australia, time and then no-one will be left out!

ChristineR

[ChristineR]

1. Wouter Loos and Jan Pelgrom de Bye - in 1629, these two men were left on the Australian mainland? Why.

Dutch Mutineers from the Batavia, Wouter Loos and Jan Pelgrom de Bye, avoided execution when they were sentenced to be marooned on the Australian mainland.

2. When did official European settlement of Australia begin?

The first European settlement of Australia was when the First Fleet arrived on 26 January 1788.

3. Australia celebrates Australia Day on January 26th - what other country celebrates this day?

India - Republic Day.

4. How many ships were in the "First Fleet"?

Eleven

5. Convicts were transported to Australia for the next 80 years. How many? (choose from a, b, or c)
a) 162,000; b) 148,000 or c) 125,000

a) 162,000

6. Everyone got a perfect score for the Australian BDM certificate question because I messed up the question.

We do not actually have an "Australian" certificate as such, there not being a central registrar office at a national level. Each event is registered in the State that it took place. Following one submitted answer, I now know that any Australian who dies overseas may be registered at the Australian Capital Territory Registrar-Generals Office.

7. What is the AIF?

The Australian Imperial Force - volunteer Australian Army forces dispatched to fight overseas during World War I and World War II.

8. Robert Holland, born Bolton, Lancashire - what date did he sign up with the AIF in the first world war?

30th September 1914

9a. Robert Holland - What colour were his eyes?

Blue or grey accepted here - My website gives both colours, grey when he joined the Navy, blue from the Army service record.

9b. WW2 - What birth date and place of birth is recorded in his records for Robert Holland on his enlistment.

6th February 1888 at Queensferny, or Queensferry, Scotland. The first spelling is on the WW2 Nominal Roll (taken from his service file), the second is on my website.

10. What date did BoBeep join the BGForum?

Profile states 26/10/04

11. Name any one product I could purchase from the Parish Chest to try to find any information about my grandfather who joined the Navy, aged 11, in 1899 training in Scotland. He deserted the Navy in New Zealand 1908. He was born 1884 at Bolton, Lancashire. [any one of the correct answers will be accepted]

1901 Navy List
1901 census for shipping

(Parish registers do not fall in the time frame, Bolton Abbey is in Yorkshire)

12. What is Mr Drake's forename? (no, I do not mean Sir Francis)

Frank

13. What is BoBeep's real name?

Pam or Pamela Drake

14. When was BoPeep's baby, the Parish Chest, born?

December, 2002

[ChristineR]

Well, that was easy :D

Out of the top three entries, two did not want the prizes, entering just for fun, so out they go, no drawing from the hat needed!

That leaves MUTLEY as outright winner.

There were three in contention for the next two spots at 13/15 answers correct each, but one of those was 'just for fun' too.

So, runners up...
margarita
and
busyglen

BoPeep will get in touch about your prize.

Thanks to everyone who entered.

ChristineR

|jumphappy

[AnnB]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a173/AnnB_/congratulations-2.gif
Mutley, Margarita and Glenys

And thank you Christine for a great competition - I now wish some of my lot had gone to Australia, so that I could use some of those resources ;)

Best wishes
Ann

[margarita]

Thank you, Christine, for the competition and Bo Peep for the prize.

I feel a little embarrassed as I haven't been a member for long and this is my second prize.|blush|

Like Ann, i am pleased to have found out about some new resources. I will be rustling around to find some Australian relatives so that I can use the new-found knowledge.

Thanks again.

Maggie

[Bo Peep]

Congratulations to the winners.

Can you PM me your addresses please and I will get your prizes in the mail.

[busyglen]

Congratulations Mutley!! So pleased for you. |hug| Congratulations also Maggie. :)

Even though I knew I hadn't got all the correct answers, it was still fun to do, and I also learnt a lot too. It will certainly give me ideas where to look should I discover ancestors over the other side. ;)

Thank you for a very good quiz Christine...it was very well thought out.

WELL DONE ALL. |wave|

Glenys

[Pam Downes]

Congratulations to Mutley, Glenys and Maggie.
Thank you to Bo Peep for providing the prizes.
And thank you to Christine for providing a very interesting quiz. I just hope everyone else wasn't so easily distracted by the word 'Australia' as I was. I was soon off seeking out the latest about HM Bark Endeavour, and then having a little swoon over PJ in the now no-longer shown 'Blue Heelers'. :o
Pam

[Mutley]

WOW !!
http://www.smileys4me.com/getsmiley.php?show=569

Thanks to Pam for the prize and Christine for setting the competition.
Although none of mine went to Australia, that I know of, I really enjoyed the challenge.

I did not expect to win and am very pleased indeed.

Congratulations and well done to Glenys and Maggie also.
Didn't we do well?|wave|

[ChristineR]

WOW !!
http://www.smileys4me.com/getsmiley.php?show=569

Thanks to Pam for the prize and Christine for setting the competition.
Although none of mine went to Australia, that I know of, I really enjoyed the challenge.

I did not expect to win and am very pleased indeed.

Congratulations and well done to Glenys and Maggie also.
Didn't we do well?|wave|


Glad you all enjoyed it, and I am sure that everyone will find at least ONE of their ancestor's sons or daughters went voluntarily to Australia - I would be very surprised if that were not so. :D


ChristineR :)