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    Brick wall demolition expert! ChristineR's Avatar
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    Default Current competition - dash of Aussie in it

    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

    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.
    https://www.naa.gov.au/
    https://www.ww2roll.gov.au/
    https://www.parishchest.com/
    https://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

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    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

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    A few have come in Bo Beep


    ChristineR

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    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

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    nudge..

    I think it must be too hard after all

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    Nudge......

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mutley View Post

    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by margarita View Post
    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
    Sue Mackay
    Insanity is hereditary - you get it from your kids

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

    Best wishes
    Ann

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sue Mackay View Post
    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...

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