If you had a relative who married in Boulder between 1945 and 1951 you may be in luck. I have various documents regarding the marriages of the following couples. If they are relatives of yours, get in touch with me at research@outbackfamilyhistory.com.au ANGWIN Ernest Thomas Alfred WILLMOTT Mabel Joyce 21 Oct 1946 BERREY Arthur […]
Where is Jonesville? – ghost towns
15/05/2021 By Leave a Comment
Northern Grazier and Miner – Leonora 4 June 1932, page 2 Jonesville This is a small mining centre is situated about 60 miles north of Sandstone, and 80 miles south of Wiluna. The Gidgee GM is now situated there. The field was discovered by Jones and Shannon in 1926 and was originally called Jones Find. […]
For a Better Life – pre publication
08/05/2021 By Leave a Comment
Yet again, the wonderful author and historian, Dr. Criena Fitzgerald is about to publish another new book. I have read some excerpts and have seen some of the wonderful photos that will be used and I can highly recommend it. FOR A BETTER LIFE YUGOSLAVS IN THE GOLDFIELDS 1890–1970 As so many of us are […]
A Beloved Son- Calder family story
08/05/2021 By Leave a Comment
I have recently been in correspondence with Lisa Clifford, who has very kindly allowed me to share the following story and photographs with you. She originally got in touch with me after seeing the grave of Alistar Douglas Calder in the Black Range (Nungarra) Cemetery on the Outback Family History website. Lisa tells me that […]
Uncle Jack – a tree to remember him
01/05/2021 By Leave a Comment
I was recently contacted by Jeannine Nolan who has very kindly allowed me to tell the story of her Great Uncle Jack. She came to get in touch through a story I did last year about John Hindhaugh. There may be a family connection as Emily Marion Hindhaugh married Ezra Chappel, Jack’s uncle. Sadly Emily […]
