MacFarlane’s Lantern No. 155 – June 2023 Now Available in the Members Area
MacFarlane’s Lantern No. 155 – June 2023 is now available for download from the Members Area along with back issues. Please click on Membership Info in the main menu if you are interested in joining. A full list of what is in this issue can be viewed by clicking on page 1 (image on the left). A brief summary follows:
On the cover of this issue is the new interpretative sign which has been installed on Island I Vow (Elanvow/Ellan Vow) historical, island stronghold of the MacFarlanes.
In his compilation ‘Good Scots, Bad Scots’, Peter McFarlane shares with us the inspirational story of Scottish pioneer James Dawson and his daughter Isabella who ‘championed Aboriginal interests’ in Western Victoria; a story which contrasts strongly with the now notorious exploits of explorer Angus McMillan previously covered in MacFarlane’s Lantern No. 153 – July 2022.
There is more information on the McFarlane family from the Isle of Mull, featured in the July 2022 issue.
The Editor gives a brief overview of a book that guides you on how to reduce your material possessions and ensure that family history items find their rightful place.
Peter McFarlane continues ‘Hunting for Ancestors Through Burial Sites – Part 2: Finding Graves’, as well as leading by example with the dedication of a memorial plaque to his Scottish ancestors buried in the Melbourne General Cemetery.
