by Alexandria Blaelock | 27th May 2021 | Friendship, Wealth
Lovers – but not of Art, picture from Illustrated Australian news (Melbourne : David Syme and Co.) Oct. 1, 1892 via State Library Victoria I heard on the news the other morning that the divorce rate in Australia (and presumably other contries) has skyrocketed....
by Alexandria Blaelock | 24th March 2019 | Wealth
Double fronted brick country house with a verandah c. 1890 – 1915 via State Library Victoria We have this thing called “The Great Australian Dream,” which is basically to own a house on a quarter acre block. This dream has its roots in returning...
by Alexandria Blaelock | 12th September 2018 | Wealth
Financial dilemma photo bDebt Reduction Holistic Spending Plan photo by Latino Life via Canva Here in Australia, the major banks have increased their mortgage rates, and the “average” borrower (whoever that is) will be paying another $50 a month. I think...
by Alexandria Blaelock | 7th August 2018 | Friendship, Wealth
Messrs. Appleton and Littlewood, drapers and mercers 45-47 Collins Street Melbourne. Wood engraving published in the Australian news for home readers May 25, 1864, via State Library Victoria. It’s tax time here in Australia, and when people see their numbers in...
by Alexandria Blaelock | 4th April 2018 | Wealth
Wardell children running downhill 1907, photograph by Edward Stanfield Wardell via State Library Victoria Around now, when life settles back into its usual rut, many of us cry out “I wish I could just get moving again.” It’s not about weight loss per...