Today is ‘Boer War Memorial Day’ and there are ceremonies all over Australia. To see what is happrning near you go to:- http://bit.ly/1Fij8ub
George Nethercott – Boer War Soldier
This is the photograph of George Hodgkins Nethercott, formerly acting Mayor of Kalgoorlie. He is believed to be the first Australian killed in the Boer War. Nethercott Street in Kalgoorlie is named after him:- From ‘Whats in A Name, Street names of Kalgoorlie Boulder.’
George E Nethercott was elected to the Kalgoorlie Council when Syd Ward retired. He was acting Mayor in Wilson’s absence. He left Kalgoorlie in 1897 and when to Rhodesia where he was shot in frontier fight in 1901. He was also president of the Racing Club in 1896.
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Moya Sharp
Owner at Outback Family History
My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.
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