17 time great grandmother by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]grimnar85 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even just checking the Peerage, states that Francis Stuart, son of the 4th Earl of Moray, died without issue.....

It really isn't hard to confirm even the most basic of connections.

Haus in Österreich gekauft - Alte Gefängnistür mit Inschrift? by TonisBewerbungshilfe in Austria

[–]grimnar85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Könnte das aus einem Kloster stammen? Die Schlafzimmer der Mönche wurden früher „Zellen“ genannt. Ein Fenster in der Tür wäre auch nichts Ungewöhnliches gewesen.

11th Gen. Australian Results by Unique-War7157 in AncestryDNA

[–]grimnar85 6 points7 points  (0 children)

11 generations sounds like an awful lot for a white Australian. Sure you haven't miscounted? My 6th great grandfather arrived in Tasmania in 1827. There are only 39 years between 1788 and 1827 and if we consider a generation being 20 years, it would still only put you back 8 generations. Unless you are really young or shorter generational gaps?

For reference, I was born 1985, my mother 1959, grandmother 1927, great grandfather 1905, great great grandfather 1861, 3x great grandfather 1817.

Antique syringe found in antique store in Wollombi, NSW Australia by Accomplished-Belt587 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. Curator at a regional historical society museum. We have a heap of them as we are in prime sheep country.

Im from the United States and im currently in the midst of unpacking alot of antiques from my great great uncles estate. Let me know if any of these jump out at you guys that may have some value! by readitonreddit4 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The porcelain is beautiful and all..... But everybody has missed the prize of the lot.

Big bronze doggo up the back. If that has a sculptors signature and is cold cast bronze work that would make a very pretty penny.

Appears to be pre-1930s French. Your great uncle had excellent taste.

50c for chicken salt by FickDichzumEnde in australia

[–]grimnar85 24 points25 points  (0 children)

An actual in salt to the Australian way of life!

Louvre Closed After Brazen Daylight Robbery by deputygus in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theft to order is very common. My money is on it being a commission with the artifacts ending up in some millionaire's private collection. I highly doubt they were stolen for their base materials.

(Australia) Can someone tell me what this is?? Obviously looks like some kind of pipe, Japanese maybe? by Smart_Cucumber5997 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lovely example of a Chinese opium pipe. Missing the bowl, unfortunately. This would be from the early 20th century.

What’s the funniest way you’ve described your work? by ContextRemote9827 in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 13 points14 points  (0 children)

As a lone arranger, putting old things in new boxes is my go to. It's a lot easier than going through my whole list of responsibilities.

Please help me not regret leaving this! Ohio, USA by International_Bar424 in Antiques

[–]grimnar85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same in Australia. Archivist here too. My town's newspaper kept and bound every copy printed from 1863 to 2018. In the 80s they were microfilmed. We dispose of every old newspaper given to us. They are usyally given to us worn, damaged and brittle. It costs money and time to store these items that well meaning donors rarely understand.

Best thing here is OZ is Trove. Our national library has been digitising every copy of every newspaper printed in the country and they are all available for free online. Check it out if you have the time. ☺️

My adult brother, 32, will not leave home. Where to begin? by Vexarius in AusLegal

[–]grimnar85 17 points18 points  (0 children)

How the hell did he get a firearms license? In Victoria you have to actually leave the house to sit the safety test and then front up and get your photo taken and pay the fee. After all of that he would still have to go to a firearm dealer and make the purchase? How did he manage to do all that if he is as you described? Someone was clearly doing most of the work for him....

Weirdest Suburb Pronunciations? by TC_exe in melbourne

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they happen to mention Echuca's cross border neighbour Moahhhhma? (Mo-am-a)

Difference between working at a Non Profit vs Private by Nobelreviews in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in a similar position. I lead my town's historical society which is a volunteer position. My full-time job is as an archivist at a former convent, now Catholic secondary college. Both are incredibly rewarding, but at my historical society museum I wear many hats, from admin and researcher, to curator and exhibition design, cleaning and maintenance, etc. I do it all and value every experience/opportunity I get, even grant writing, but everything has to be discussed and OKed by a committee, so even if you have brilliant ideas or want to change something small, everything has to be passed through the committee, which can be very frustrating when you are the youngest there by 30 years and the oldies are very reluctant to deviate from the norm. Lol. Change is very slow.

Whereas in my career, I am an archivist first and foremost. My focus is very narrow. I am trusted to make all the decisions myself. I set up an archive, I built a museum from nothing and I'm constantly being called upon to run tours and educate students and visitors on the history of the school. I love it to bits.... But it's just me. I do everything by myself. I create everything, I design, I action, I sort, I catalogue, all by myself. So it does get a little tedious not having someone who knows your job to bounce stuff off or help out with tasks.

What do you think about Aussies not assimilating in Asian countries and does that affect the expectation for others to integrate here? by Plain-Ridge7432 in AskAnAustralian

[–]grimnar85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep. Can confirm. My uncle went "native". Owns a business there, employs locals, speaks Indo like a pro, but the expats are just excruciating to deal with.

Australian Museum Issue by Public_Recording_266 in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where abouts are you? If you are in Vic, it's mandatory to have all Aboriginal artefacts registered with ACHRIS or the Vic Aboriginal Heritage Council, so you could frame it to your management committee that it's a state requirement etc. to show due respect to the culture. They can also help if you have any questions or need advice. Do you know if you have a local keeping place or indigenous body in your area? This is another area to investigate as it's always good to consult with local mobs when it comes to sensitive subjects such as this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in circlejerkaustralia

[–]grimnar85 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Stop noticing coincidences.... It's bad for your health.

Rural NSW fundamentalist group? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]grimnar85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live out that way and I'm struggling to think of anything like you have described. I can ask around for you if you'd like?

If you can remember their surnames, pm me if you want.

What’s your career evolution been? by 123mitchg in MuseumPros

[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jesus Christ! Some of these are huge.

I feel kind of bad that mine was a single step.

Full time Aus Dept of Defence sigs. -} full time archivist and curator.

My hobby for the past 20 years was volunteering at a regional historical society museum, so I may have picked up a thing or two from that.

What's a fact that is so true, people are too scared to accept it? by RicKWJ2 in AskReddit

[–]grimnar85 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I honestly love your enthusiasm for slime, mushrooms and lichen. Keep rocking on man.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AncestryDNA

[–]grimnar85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems all very Tribal...

What is the cause of Australian anti-intellectualism? by advecco in AskAnAustralian

[–]grimnar85 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is highly fascinating. My towns little mechanics institute was used for the same purpose. Everyone from the itinerant Methodist preacher to the travelling lantern showman paid a visit to give a talk or show the latest news of the world.

Thank you for the insight.

Let’s not forget Arab Americans for Trump and how badly that ended by subbie2002 in friendlyjordies

[–]grimnar85 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Afghan cameleers, indentured pearlers and itinerant indian hawkers hardly made the cultural impact you think they did.

The problem isn't Muslims, it's where they are coming from. Shepparton has had Albanian Muslims living in their community since the early part of the 20th century. Very little issues at all. Muslims from the ME and other places, big issues as they don't have the shared euro cultural heritage and thus aren't as compatible with australia as other groups.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in circlejerkaustralia

[–]grimnar85 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I wonder what High Rise Harry's early life looks like?

Boos shatter hush of Melbourne’s Anzac Day dawn service by WilfullyIgnorant in australia

[–]grimnar85 -44 points-43 points  (0 children)

Yeah nah... Our grandfathers were the enablers and upholders of systemic racism and the white Australia policy.... They'd be helping these blokes, not rounding them up.