Monthly Archives: April 2011

CHAGOSSIAN GENEALOGIES

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

The Matah, Soobalah, Hypolite and Ismael families of Peros Banhos On 19th February 1921 a group of Chagossians gathered to witness the birth of Marie Bernadette Matah, the daughter of Joseph alias Xavier Matah and Rookmee Soobalah alias Marie Perci … Continue reading →

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The ‘Sir Jules’ and a Sega Song

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

The Sir Jules was a 711 ton ship employed mainly in the transportation of copra from Chagos and Agalega to Mauritius. A sketch of it is reproduced below: Sir Jules A “popular Creole folk song” or sega about the ‘Sir Jules’, … Continue reading →

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CHARLES DARWIN & THE COCONUT-EATING CRAB OF CHAGOS

Posted on April 6, 2011 by admin

Charles Darwin’s voyage on the Beagle not only led him to visit a number of Indian Ocean islands but helped to sustain a life-long interest in the more unusual flora and fauna of the far-flung coral atolls. He was particularly … Continue reading →

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Nature (test page)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by admin

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