Edward Atkins Jnr was born on the 10th of January 1852 in West Pennant Hills. Edward Atkins Jnr, like his father, also known as Edward Atkins, was a successful Nurseryman. He married Maria Allsop in 1878 and the family made … Continue reading
Fernleigh was a house very close to where I live. I had no idea it existed until I read an obituary notice for Mary Atkins nee Annetts, my three times great grandmother. The funeral notice for Mary Annetts read- http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28274767 … Continue reading
Today the Ryde Remembers Book Launch occurred at Willandra in Ryde. The Ryde Remembers book launch was to launch a book about the Honour Rolls that can be found in schools, churches, parks etc that commemorate the fallen from WW1 … Continue reading
Ryde District Historical Society I have been a member of the Ryde District Historical Society for many years. It is a group that I really enjoy as I get to share the finds that I make and also get to … Continue reading