From his early years as the son of a Scottish merchant, John Millar rose from cadet to Major General of the East India Company. This is a retelling of his life and experiences spanning the 19th Century.
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A Goldfields Trip
A trip to the Eastern Goldfields, exploring the towns of Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Gwalia and Coolgardie where my dad’s family lived, worked and became part of the community.
The Pioneer Photographer
I will start my family history blog with the story of the “Pioneer Photographer”, my great-great grandfather, William Roy Millar. Known as Roy – and Gramp to his grandchildren (it turns out he was quite an adventurous fellow).