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Entry 44: The Girl in a Pink Dress - A Cotrara ca Vesta Rosa
Girolama grew up among grandparents, aunties, uncles and a massive number of cousins, all living within walking distance or a short donkey ride from one another.


Entry 43:Â The Godmothers of Flowers - I Cummari di Hiuri
The tradition of 'Cummari' and 'Cumpari' was something children were familiar with from a young age, incorporating it into their games and rhymes.


Entry 42: Your Daughter and Sister, Girolama - La Vostra Figlia e Sorella, Girolama
Girolama writes a message on the back of a photo, which is sent to her father, Salvatore, and brother, Giovanni, who are living and working in Australia.


Entry 41: Girolama’s Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation - U Battisumu, a Prima Comunioni e a Crisima i Girolama
On the day baby Girolama was baptised, her mother Concetta wrapped her up in a white, silk swaddling cloth known as a 'fascia'.


Entry 40: Basilia Pintabona (Part 3)Â Â - Marriage of her Parents, Antonino Pintabona and Rosaria Princiotto
Following the birth of their first child, Antonino and Rosaria broke a significant and long-standing tradition when they named their daughter "Basilia" - after someone other than a grandparent.


Entry 39: Basilia Pintabona (Part 2) - Birth of her Father, Antonino Pintabona                Â
Basilia Pintabona's father, Antonino, was born on a Tuesday morning in 1872 in Sant'Angelo di Brolo, at the family home on Contrada Miceli.


Entry 38: Basilia Pintabona (Part 1) - Her Birth
Basilia Pintabona was born on 17 October, 1897 in the Sant'Angelo di Brolo region of Sicily.


Entry 37: Bouquets of Red, Hot Chilli Peppers - Nu Mazzu di Pipi Russi Bruscenti
Over time, the significance of chilli peppers as a popular vegetable extended beyond the kitchen to become a cultural symbol representing Calabria.


Entry 36: When a Quail Passes Through - Quandu Passa a Quagghia
Wild quails were not particularly meaty, but this seasonal game added variety and flavour to Moschilla meals - supplementing a basic diet of vegetables, pasta and bread.


Entry 35: Concetta Sprinted - Cuncia Curriu Fuiendu
In a race against time, a whirlwind of drama unfolds as Concetta sprints across the countryside, praying to reach home before she gives birth.


Entry 34: A Trimboli and Moschilla Ancestor Summary – Tying Family History Together
Giuseppe, Angela, Andrea and Cecilia are linked in a single family tree, with branches centred on Salvatore Moschilla and Concetta Trimboli.


Entry 33: The Children of Salvatore Moschilla and Concetta Trimboli
A family of ten: Salvatore and Concetta and their children - Giovanni, Angela, Maria, Cecilia, Girolama, Rosa, Andrea and Giuseppina.


Entry 32: Carmelo Casella, Francesca Catrini and Children
Carmelo and Francesca lived in Sant'Angelo di Brolo with their large family of nine children born between 1889 to 1908 (inclusive).


Entry 31: Carmelo Casella
Carmelo was born in 1860 in Sant'Angelo di Brolo. Casella photographs of his generation are rare, yet two group images have been discovered.


Entry 30: Moschilla Descendants
The Moschilla children grew up surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, all living within walking or donkey ride distance.


Entry 29: Seven Pairs of 'Zzoccoli' and a Photograph - Setti Para di Zzoccoli e na Futografia
Cunzia gazed into the lens of the camera knowing that very soon her eldest son was going to leave Italy and join her husband in Australia.


Entry 28: Which Giuseppe Casella?
The name Giuseppe Casella is traced back to Sant'Angelo, in 1777. From here, many others with the same name are found on the family tree.


Entry 27: A Donkey, Two Cows, Broad Beans, Chickpeas and Five Children - A Sumera, Dui Vacchi, Favi, Ciciri e Cincu Cotrari
The foreign world of coal mining in America faded into a distant dream, almost forgotten. The countryside was where Andrea truly belonged.


Entry 26: A Second Voyage to America by Andrea - U Secundu Viaggiu pa America
Andrea Moschilla departed from Naples on a sea voyage to America to work in coal mines. He left his newlywed wife Cecilia Pedulla in Italy.


Entry 25: The Marriage of Andrea Moschilla and Cecilia Pedulla - U Matrimoniu di Andrea Moschilla e Cecilia Pedulla
Andrea and Cecilia's wedding took place in the Parish of San Nicola, Siderno Superiore. Sadly, within 3 months, bride and groom separated.
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