In family history terms an acclaimed “discovery” is usually the result of breaking down a “brick wall” after many years […]

My Cousin 2 x removed, Albert George Vine, born Kinson, Dorset, England has until now lain in an unmarked grave, Section

Here we are again – another Christmas. My word, time does fly when you are having fun! This is my

I continue my series of Blogs relating some of the history of the Star Boating Club, Wellington established in 1866. The

I continue my series of Blogs relating some of the history of the Star Boating Club, Wellington established in 1866. The

Foundation of the Star Boating Club, 1866/1867: In this Blog I outline the history of the establishment of the Star Boating

Reference Blog #4 featuring the Senior Star Eight at Picton, 2 January 1961 – there was the question of who was

Blackballing: “The Alleged Black-Balling Combination” Today many of the Club’s Members will not have knowledge of the practice of “Black Balling”.

This year the Star Boating Club, Wellington, New Zealand celebrates 150 years of rowing. Star is the eldest living sports

STAR BOATING CLUB -1866 to 2016 Early this week I spent a day at the Alexander Turnbull Library. You can