Articles About Famous Faces
Entrance Books for the Vernon and the Sobraon 1867-1911
This collection contains records for destitute children and vagrants that were sent to the Vernon and Sobraon, between 1867 and 1911. The Vernon and Sobraon were ships that served as all-boy public industrial schools and reformatories. The Vernon was replaced by the Sobraon in 1892 and both were moored in Sydney Harbour during their use… Read more
Oh What a Knight – 17th century honours list now online
Now available on Ancestry.com.au is the Catalogue of Knights 1660-1760, revealing the 17th and 18th century British heroes who were made Knights of the Realm in recognition of their service to the crown. The records, which feature the names of almost 1,300 knights, also include the date of knighthood, death date, age at death, birthplace… Read more
New Australian Who Do You Think You Are?®: Georgie Parker
Coming from a family of strong females, Georgie Parker’s journey into her ancestry reveals the true strength and courage shown by the women on both sides of her family. Georgie’s quest starts with her mother Rosemary’s family. As a little girl, Georgie was particularly close to her maternal grandmother Grace. While Grace was very bright… Read more
New Australian Who Do You Think You Are?®: Paul Mercurio
Actor, dancer and TV chef Paul Mercurio goes on a quest to uncover his past and discovers a story of mafia violence, murky political patronage and innocents caught in the crossfire. The second of four children, Paul grew up never really knowing his father, Gus Mercurio, who left when Paul was five. In seeking a… Read more
New Australian Who Do You Think You Are?®: Shane Bourne
With a history of absent fathers on both sides of the Bourne family, actor and comedian Shane Bourne embarks on a search for the missing man in his family tree, his paternal grandfather A.P. Freeman. Shane’s journey to find out more about A.P. Freeman, starts with a visit from his brother Dannie, who has collected… Read more
New Australian Who Do You Think You Are?®: Rod Marsh
Knowing very little about his family history and intrigued by the mystery of his father’s adoption, Australian cricketing icon Rod Marsh embarks on a journey to discover his roots. Rod’s father, Ken, never knew who his biological parents were or the circumstances around his adoption. Armed with an old birth certificate from his Aunt Amy,… Read more
New Australian Who Do You Think You Are?®: Magda Szubanski
Comedian and actress Magda Szubanski wants to better understand how world events have shaped her family. Tracing the lives of two ancestors, she discovers how both were forced to make grim choices and suffered the devastating consequences of war. Magda was born to Polish father Zbigniew Szubanski and Scottish mother Margaret McCarthy. The family emigrated… Read more
New Australian series of Who Do You Think You Are?®
Who Do You Think You Are?® returns for a third series as six more Australian celebrities trace their family tree, uncovering secrets and stories from the past. Magda Szubanski, Rod Marsh, Tina Arena, Shane Bourne, Paul Mercurio and Georgie Parker take a journey through their ancestry in this fascinating chronicle of the social, ethnic and… Read more
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them.
On Remembrance Day, we commemorate the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany and the end of the First World War. As we pay our respects to those who sacrificed for their country, we are reminded of the importance of not forgetting those who gave so much and preserving their stories for future… Read more
Alcatraz Prisoner Index 1934-1963
The Birdman of Alcatraz, Robert Stroud, is just one of the infamous inmates on “The Rock” that you’ll be able to find in our new collection, Alcatraz Prisoner Index 1934–1963. Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay is perhaps most well-known for its now-abandoned prison, but it was also once home to a fort and is… Read more
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