Old Bible Challenge - CLARKE family

[physio]

  Thank you Dee the article is wonderful.  As you can see by the photo, this was taken when infact she was 90. 

I will work at putting all the photos on a disk and we can go from there.  I also recall coming across a book at mother's place a few weeks ago "The Box Family reunion".  When I am next over in a few weeks I might dig it out as it may have some interesting info and photos in it.

JD 

[deeiluka]

I noticed that on the photo label, JD and thought how great it was to have the newspaper clipping to match!   

Box Family Reunion book could be very interesting, especially if it has some stories in it about family members.

[ajf25]

  I also recall coming across a book at mother's place a few weeks ago "The Box Family reunion".  When I am next over in a few weeks I might dig it out as it may have some interesting info and photos in it.
JD 

It's amazing what becomes relevant when you have a bit more information.  You may find all sorts of treasures.  Half your luck.  I have a serious lack of photos.  
 
I'm loving this unfolding story.

Alison  

[physio]

  I agree Alison.  If we hadnt chanced upon rootschat we would never have come so far.  How amazing that my sister remembered this wonderful box of goodies with photos, postcards etc. 

Another interesting thing we found from my Grandmother's box was a box of badges. Most of these badges stem from the war and they are very varied from the CWA to badges to supporting indigenous people.  My sister and I are unsure what to do with these.  Should we display them and frame them???  Should we dontate them to someone who may collect them?? They don't really mean that much to us as they are not personal but obviously my grandmother was a collector (or hoarder) and were dear to her. 

So much has unfolded during the last 2 months that it is quite hard to take it in!!!

JD 

[deeiluka]

The CWA ones at least may have been personal, or at least family. There are newspaper articles about CWA activities with Clarke names mentioned, JD. One was about a holiday at the CWA cottages at Grange......the cottages were very close to my grandparent's home. I haven't saved those though......too many other things I was saving.

Maybe you should hang on to them until you see how this all unfolds. It would be sad to give them away and then find out that they had real meaning to the family. And if they are old, they may well have value.

I can understand you feeling somewhat overwhelmed at present.   


Dee   

[physio]

 :)Thank you Dee for your advice.....I so do appreciate it!!!! 

I will hold on to them.

JD 

[physio]

Hi Dee

Due to mothers poor health and numerous trips to town I have not been on rootschat for so long and now attempting (and determined) to put something together regarding the Clarke family history.

I noticed a message regarding a Willam Gurr and although I am not 100% positive I may have a a photo of William.  If you can bear with me for a week or so I will attempt to go to my sisters and fossick through the photos. 

I also noticed your message regarding the Selway photo.  My father's best friend  (Adelaide) was an Allan Selway.  Not sure if this is a connection but worth a try I suppose.

 
JD

[deeiluka]

JD, the only male Selway descendants with the name SELWAY would have been born in Western Australia. But thanks for thinking of me.

Re the old bible and the Clarke family history, I've emailed L and told her what has happened and what we'd like to do. To this stage I haven't had a reply.

A William Gurr photo would be great. 

I haven't had time to do much with what I've collected yet, but hope to sort it all before too much longer.


Dee   

[deeiluka]

Good news for JD......the other Clarke descendant has emailed me and would love to be in touch with JD.  So now I shall arrange for that to happen.

Also L and her father both feel like most of us that the Bible should go to a direct descendant of Ashley and Caroline, and they will be very happy to have a compilation of photos, information and the Powerpoint presentation.

So....my friend and I....and JD....will have to get organised!         


Dee