I am sure that this building in our main street will look familiar to many of my readers. Today it is little changed and is on the corner of Hannan and Porter Streets in Kalgoorlie. Today it is known as ‘Monty’s Restaurant’ formerly Montgomery Bros Drapery and Merchandise. However, in 1903 the business was as […]
The Mermaids
07/09/2014 By Leave a Comment
Fancy Dress: I think that ‘Fancy’ is the wrong description for these young women. They are called ‘The Mermaids’ and I am sure you will agree they are just beautiful. Taken in Kalgoorlie in 1907 Mirror – Perth – 1 June 1907, page 18 St. John of God’s Hospital Ball, Kalgoorlie By Aura […]
Kalgoorlie Cemetery Records E – H
07/09/2014 By 1 Comment
Today sees the second installment of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery Records. This first section for burials A to D was released three weeks ago. We have transcribed up to M at this stage with still a long way to go for checking but if you name is not in these sectiosn do email me and […]
Kalgoorlie Cemetery Records A – D
24/08/2014 By 6 Comments
Today sees the first installment of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery Records. This first section is for burials A to D. We have transcribed up to M at this stage with still a long way to go for checking but if you name is not in this section do email me and I will look it up […]
North Kalgoorlie School Cadets
09/08/2014 By 1 Comment
North Kalgoorlie School Cadets, Winners of the Best Shooting School Cadets 1909 Back Row ? SMITH – Jack BACKHOUSE, Captain: Lionel JEFFRIES – E STRANGER – Eric LEAN – Front Row: Royce WOODHEAD – Tom CLEMENTS -B CAPLE – Sid KINGS Young Royce Woodhead would have been 14 yrs old in this photograph although he […]
