Joachim Newsletter
Edition: 23
Date: August 2009
Dear Family
Sorry it has been sometime since the last newsletter but I have been very busy. Would anyone like to become the new editor?
In this newsletter:
Ř Robert Driffill Harriet Ottolangui
Ř Rodigues Ottolengui
Ř Survey of Australian Genealogists
Ř Marcus Herrick, grandson of Sylvia and Raynor Joachim
Ř Who Do You Think You Are?
Robert Driffill Harriet Ottolangui – can you help?
Robert Driffill Harriet Ottolangui 1920 London England FERANFABRICSHOP@AOL.COM If anyone can throw any light on my Grandfather Robert Driffill I would be so grateful. He left London approx 1924 on board a ship bound for Australia. His last known whereabouts was Adelaide, Australia approx. 1959. Looking forward to hearing any news. Geraldine.
Rodigues Ottolengui
Found on the website “The Merchant of Menace” a Canadian crime writers club called Sleuth of Baker Street.
OTTOLENGUI, RODIGUES OTTOLENGUI PORTFOLIO
($125.00) (Battered Silicon) A collection of crime fiction including
four novels and twelve short stories. Most of the stories were originally
published in the 1890s. Robert Ottolengui was a dental pioneer
who compiled Table Talks on dentistry and was one of the first to
use X-rays. Special order only
Survey of Australian Genealogists
Following was
in the latest newsletter form the genealogists suppliers Goulds. Perhaps you
would like to participate in this survey for genealogists and those interested
in family history. This research will form part of an M.A. thesis.
Essentially there is very little literature that studies the nature and growth
of genealogy in Australia and so Mr A. has begun a research project. A major
part of this research is a survey of Australian genealogists. This survey takes
place over 4 months commencing on August 1st 2009. The survey has its own
website. We encourage all Australian genealogists to participate, remember
the more that respond the more accurate the survey results are.
Marcus Herrick, grandson of Sylvia and Raynor Joachim
Who Do You Think You Are Australia - Second Series
For those that enjoyed the first series, or those that missed out on it - the second series of WDYTYA (Aus) is due to start on Sunday September 27th Ron Barassi, Sigrid Thornton, Ben Mendelsohn, Maggie Beer, Christine Anu and John Butler all feature in the new series.
SBS Director of Television and Online Content, Matt Campbell, said, “Our six celebrities let us in on their lives as they research their ancestors. Quite simply, it’s fascinating, extremely personal and engaging TV. It’s bound to make people interested in their own histories because of the compelling tales that emerge from our personalities’ family trees.”
Series two episodes:
• Tough, straight-talking footy legend Ron Barassi embarks on a journey into his ancestry and discovers a heart-rending tale of violence, tragedy and redemption.
• Film and TV actress Sigrid Thornton plays detective, uncovering an epic tale of dark deeds and the life of an ancestor that was stranger than fiction.
• Film and TV actor Ben Mendelsohn sets out to find if he really is related to the famous composer Felix Mendelssohn.
• Celebrity cook Maggie Beer discovers a larger than life convict bigamist, with a penchant for telling very tall tales.
• Singer Christine Anu takes a deeply emotional journey through her family’s past, revealing a rich and surprising history.
• Rock star and activist John Butler is searching for his heritage, hoping to find poets, musicians and revolutionaries.
Hope you have enjoyed the latest Joachim Newsletter. Please send in any relevant news or items. Also, pass on to any family members I have not included. Let me know if I need to add an email address to my records. Thanks.
Regards,
Katrina