Topic:	Hi From Australia
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 24.Mar 2008 - 14:18	Hello I'm a 6th generation aussie that started from a Cornish miner William Renfrey that arrived in Sth Australia in 1848 to work in the Copper mines here. I'm curious about my heritage.
TheElvenLord Posts: 957 Posted: 24.Mar 2008 - 17:23	What knowledge do you know already? Do you belong to any of te Australian-Cornish organisations? Theres a gorsedh out there isnt there? Hi TEL Everything is impossible until it is not.
tal-e-bot Posts: 156 Posted: 24.Mar 2008 - 19:03	Why not check out the United Celtic Brotherhood site in Australia. Its a new website and is under construction. http:// theunitedcelticbrotherhood.tripod.com/
tal-e-bot Posts: 156 Posted: 24.Mar 2008 - 19:38	I can send you an email of a contact if you like.
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 24.Mar 2008 - 20:55	I don't have alot of knowledge about the Cornish and I'm keen to learn more. I'd love the email contact, thanks for the link
kevrenor Posts: 38 Posted: 25.Mar 2008 - 04:14	VickyHello I'm a 6th generation aussie that started from a Cornish miner William Renfrey that arrived in Sth Australia in 1848 to work in the Copper mines here. I'm curious about my heritage. Vicky, Google "cornish association australia" and all the links will come up that you could possible contact for information here Kevrenor (Chris) Sydney, Australia ________________________________________ Kernow bys vyken, Kernow Australyek omma http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kevrenor/cca_corn.htm
tal-e-bot Posts: 156 Posted: 25.Mar 2008 - 09:30	sent a private email to you Vicky. (Look on the left hand side column of the page, once logged in).
TheElvenLord Posts: 957 Posted: 25.Mar 2008 - 11:58	Hve you attempted to learn the language vicky? Im sure there are plenty of people in Ostrali who speak it TEL Everything is impossible until it is not.
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 29.May 2008 - 17:34	hey I'm teaching myself Cornish, I found a couple of websites. My partner is Scottish ( born in there ). He is not real keen on the English either. We practice Cornish together, but I'm not very good....I'm sure its my Aussie accent, bet I sound ridiculous. I've been to Cornwall and if I ever go back I will be able to ask for a pint of beer in Cornish
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 29.May 2008 - 17:36	ps Cornish is bloody hard to learn !
TheElvenLord Posts: 957 Posted: 29.May 2008 - 18:03	There is a few initial hurdles, but once you get over them, its as easy as anything! (IMHO) TEL Everything is impossible until it is not.
Kéighlán Posts: 438 Posted: 29.May 2008 - 22:57	The biggest problem i have with Cornish is looking at the words and wondering how to actually say them, i have an idea on how to pronounce them, but im not entirely sure. Like with Dydh da, i thought it was ''died dah'' but it is actually ''dith dah''...i think. walk with Jesus! just look out for speedboats.
TheElvenLord Posts: 957 Posted: 30.May 2008 - 12:42	Yes, although, the (old) KK spellign system (which is now SWF main) is really phonetic. TEL Everything is impossible until it is not.
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 31.May 2008 - 13:04	I can't read it all and have no idea how to begin to say a word when I read them but getting a little better, except I have to play a word over and over again before I say it. Anyone know of some websites where you can hear the words and I would prefer a basic one at this stage. I have found a couple but the more the better.
Mike Posts: 2674 Posted: 31.May 2008 - 22:35	Hi Vicky, you might have found this already, but under the Phrase Book section has sounds; http://www.corn...anguage.org/ On a question of near importance, do they still make Cooper's Beer in SA?
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 1.Jun 2008 - 14:55	Hi mike, thanks for the link...yes South Australia still has the Coopers Brewery, still owned by the Coopers family. Sparkling is my favourite
Mike Posts: 2674 Posted: 1.Jun 2008 - 22:43	VickyHi mike, thanks for the link...yes South Australia still has the Coopers Brewery, still owned by the Coopers family. Sparkling is my favourite Good'O, nice drop of beer
goky Posts: 1828 Posted: 2.Jun 2008 - 11:43	Sparkling beer ! The blog The Great Goky Blog
kevrenor Posts: 38 Posted: 4.Jun 2008 - 12:09	Vickyhey I'm teaching myself Cornish, I found a couple of websites. My partner is Scottish ( born in there ). He is not real keen on the English either. We practice Cornish together, but I'm not very good....I'm sure its my Aussie accent, bet I sound ridiculous. I've been to Cornwall and if I ever go back I will be able to ask for a pint of beer in Cornish Splan Vicky! We do sound odd, but it does help us avoid the tedious pronunciation debates! lol There is a teacher in Moonta who can help with KDL course - let me know if interested. There is an occasional class in Melbourne. I am a Bard, but not through Cornish - passing 1st grade Unified is my claim to fame. Links to all the Associations here: http://www.ozem...cca_corn.htm edited by: kevrenor, Jun 04, 2008 - 10:11 PM ________________________________________ Kernow bys vyken, Kernow Australyek omma http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kevrenor/cca_corn.htm
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 5.Jun 2008 - 08:50	Kevrenor - I'm very interested and Moonta ( little cornwall ) is the place where my cornish great great great etc grandfather lived and worked in the mines. please send me the details
Rob Posts: 6 Posted: 14.Aug 2008 - 09:23	G'day from Moonta. Just discovered the forum. Sent a note to Vicky offering some local assistance with her family history. Cornish descendant on both sides. Have enjoyed a Coopers Ale or two as well. Cheers edited by: Rob, Aug 14, 2008 - 09:42 AM
Cawsando Posts: 524 Posted: 14.Aug 2008 - 10:13	Check this for Cornish lessons, pronounciations et al:www.kdl.org.uk ha rag gerlyver (Dictionary): http://www.howl...r=howlsedhes Check out this website for humourous Cornish news:relubbusroundup.blogspot.com And this one for the legal struggle: http://duchyofcornwall.eu/ Chons da / good luck. KERNOW DOES'NT BOW TO LONDON
Griffin Posts: 354 Posted: 14.Aug 2008 - 11:16	Quite a little aussie gathering here! next comes the Australian Cornish speaking community, I think! 'Griffin Girl'[?] "Cornish will take over your life. it does. Resistance is futile." Click for shameless self promotion. And here
Cawsando Posts: 524 Posted: 14.Aug 2008 - 14:50	Does Moonta have an active Cornish speaking community? Can you order a pony of cooper's in Kernewek there? KERNOW DOES'NT BOW TO LONDON
Rob Posts: 6 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 00:35	We have a couple of experts, a few who practice regularly and many who bravely make an attempt. Bard Lillian speaks it fluently and runs classes here and interstate. I've just mastered the second syllable emphasis of Lowender Kernewek( which we wrongly refer to here as Kernewek Lowender)....but we try. We have Swanky at the Kernewek (and Coopers and other brews for the less adventurous).
Griffin Posts: 354 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 01:58	I think I should move to South Australia! 'Griffin Girl'[?] "Cornish will take over your life. it does. Resistance is futile." Click for shameless self promotion. And here
Cawsando Posts: 524 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 10:41	Pur da! What we really want is all these Kernewek enthusiasts yn Kernow, with their entrepreneurism. The Sowsnek continue to flood us with their rich and decrepid old. KERNOW DOES'NT BOW TO LONDON
celticwarrior online Posts: 193 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 13:56	Hi Vicky, just as apoint of interest the Renfrys are a very big family in Falmouth Cornwall. To my knowledge theres three brothers all of which are married and have children of there own. There mum lives just down the road from my mum!.
Cawsando Posts: 524 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 15:05	Are they interested in speaking Kernewek? Are they based also in Moonta? KERNOW DOES'NT BOW TO LONDON
Egloshal Posts: 565 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 15:49	Cawsando - 'pur da' means 'good snot' where 'pur dha' means 'very good' lol! (Not a jibe - just brought a smile to my face) Radyo an Gernewegva
P_Trembath online Posts: 1063 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 16:52	EgloshalCawsando - 'pur da' means 'good snot' where 'pur dha' means 'very good' lol! (Not a jibe - just brought a smile to my face) And just what is wrong with "good snot"? Kernow Kensa! Our day will come! "Everyone has their own particular part to play. No part is too great or too small, no one is too old or too young to do something."
Griffin Posts: 354 Posted: 15.Aug 2008 - 23:53	QuoteAnd just what is wrong with "good snot"? I can't imagine exactly what it means to have good snot... depends what you want out of it, I guess... 'Griffin Girl'[?] "Cornish will take over your life. it does. Resistance is futile." Click for shameless self promotion. And here
kevrenor Posts: 38 Posted: 16.Aug 2008 - 07:23	CawsandoPur da! What we really want is all these Kernewek enthusiasts yn Kernow, with their entrepreneurism. The Sowsnek continue to flood us with their rich and decrepid old. Well when I was interviewed on ABC radio last year over the CNLA nonsense I was asked was I moving to Cornwall. I stated that I couldn't afford to live there, like most native born Cornish, and didn't have a Toorak or Rose Bay mansion to sell (2 very pricey areas in Melbourne and Sydney). If I ever bought a lottery ticket and won I'd come during the northern summer! Hope to be in Kernow next August briefly, otherwise a few years later. In Moonta next May for the Kernewek Lowender ... perhaps a Cornwall24 meet up at the Cornwall hotel!? edited by: kevrenor, Aug 16, 2008 - 05:25 PM ________________________________________ Kernow bys vyken, Kernow Australyek omma http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kevrenor/cca_corn.htm
Griffin Posts: 354 Posted: 16.Aug 2008 - 12:45	QuoteHope to be in Kernow next August briefly, otherwise a few years later. In Moonta next May for the Kernewek Lowender ... perhaps a Cornwall24 meet up at the Cornwall hotel!? Seconded that! I have a feeling it's the only month of the year I'll be able to practice my Cornish on anyone. 'Griffin Girl'[?] "Cornish will take over your life. it does. Resistance is futile." Click for shameless self promotion. And here
Rob Posts: 6 Posted: 17.Aug 2008 - 03:49	Sounds Good. You might pick up a Cornish language class as well. They usually run one or two.
Griffin Posts: 354 Posted: 17.Aug 2008 - 08:26	do they run them at lowender? 'Griffin Girl'[?] "Cornish will take over your life. it does. Resistance is futile." Click for shameless self promotion. And here
Rob Posts: 6 Posted: 18.Aug 2008 - 01:16	Yes but I haven't attended one. They might be of an "introductory" nature but if the demand is there I'm sure Bard Lillian would consider running a more structured and interactive session. No harm in asking. Be good if we could get a small group of interested participants together.
Griffin Posts: 354 Posted: 18.Aug 2008 - 16:34	that would be great, i would so go to SA for that. 'Griffin Girl'[?] "Cornish will take over your life. it does. Resistance is futile." Click for shameless self promotion. And here
Vicky Posts: 12 Posted: 27.Aug 2008 - 17:45	Hey ! I'll be in Moonta in May for the festival,Moonta is where my Cornish great great etc grandfather landed in 1848. I'm for a catch up and I have use of a shared family shack in Wallaroo, I'll be staying there.
Rob Posts: 6 Posted: 28.Aug 2008 - 00:30	Good stuff. How is the family history thing going? Can put you in touch with some local historian volunteers who just about know it all as far as the Cornish at Moonta goes. Guess the Cornwall Hotel is the go.