In my Grandfather’s diary entry from Saturday 5 June he wrote “Gala Day at Lido Club” – several races & Polo matches. Egyptian band in attendance – played quite well.” During this time he was acting as a guard … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Gala Day at El Ballah – Saturday 5 June 1943
Old photos can be a bit of a pain, unless you know the people in them, they can be meaningless. Even more frustrating is when you know darn well they are relatives but you just don’t know who! Thus brings … Continue reading The Mystery of the Unknown Great-Grandmother
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Passed on to Synagogue where Christ preached his first sermon which caused the Jews to threaten to throw him over the cliffs of Mt … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Nazareth, Palestine 1943
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Saw Franciscan Monastery which was for a while No 2 N.Z.G.H. (New Zealand General Hospital). Visited “Mary’s Well” only good spring left at Nazareth and … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Mary’s Well & Franciscan Monastery – Nazareth, Palestine 1943
Every year on 25th April both New Zealand and Australia have a memorial day called ANZAC Day. ANZAC day is the equivalent of the US Memorial Day or the UK Remembrance Day. Commemorative services start at dawn in both … Continue reading ANZAC Day
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Saturday 13 February 1943, he visits Nazareth. He said – Passed over Plains of Jezreel. Nazareth like all other Arab towns. Visited “Church of Annunciation” built over caves believe to have been part of … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Plains of Jezreel, Churches of Annunciation & St Joseph, Nazareth, Palestine 1943
The Queenstown gardens are a great place to stop if you want to get away from the crowds in this busy tourist town. Grab a picnic and head here for some relaxation. If you are wondering where it is exactly, … Continue reading Queenstown Botanic Gardens – New Zealand
Following my picnic dinner on Monday (more on that later in the week), I decided to take the long way back to my motel via the Queenstown waterfront pathway. From the grassy area near the Earnslaw dock, I started walking … Continue reading Walk along the Queenstown waterfront pathway
In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said ” Left camp on trip at 8AM. Arriving at Jerusalem at 11AM. Straight onto Bethlehem – reaching Church of Nativity – star(?) & manger then to British … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Bethlehem, Palestine 1942
These photos were most likely taken by my Grandfather between April and June 1942 when he was in Syria. He mentions the “Beehive Villages” when they were leaving Syria. Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Beehive Villages – Syria – April-June 1942
These photos were most likely taken by my Grandfather between April and June 1942 when he was in Syria, based near Aleppo. The captions for the photos are what he wrote on the back of each of them. Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Aleppo, Syria – April-June 1942
These photos were most likely taken by my Grandfather between April and June 1942 when he was in Syria. Captions used for the photos are what he wrote on the backs of the photos. Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Ruins in Syria – April-June 1942
These photos were most likely taken by my Grandfather between April and June 1942 when he was in Syria. The captions used are what he wrote on the backs of the photos. Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Farming – Syria – April-June 1942
These photos were most likely taken by my Grandfather on the 12th & 13th April 1942 when they were in on their way to Syria. Click here for the diary entry for these photos. Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos taken on the way to Syria – April 1942
On his diary entry for January 25th 1942, my Grandfather wrote about his day trip to Delta Barrage while he was on leave. These are the … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Delta Barrage Photos (25th January 1942)
