Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
I was recently contacted by Beryl Patullo of the "Friends of Will Will Rook Pioneer Cemetery Inc." in Broadmeadows, Victoria regarding a connection to the Goldfields of Western Australia with the Gibson family. The Gibson Family in the Will Will … [Continue reading]
Where is Fenbark, I had not heard the name before? It is located not far from Broad Arrow. 30° 26' 25'' South , 121° 15' 25'' East Fenbark certainly had its day in the sun over its short life. Apart from the gold, it was the site of the Fenbark … [Continue reading]
Kalgoorlie Miner 19 March 1934, page 5 Tragedy at ORA BANDA Ora Banda has once more been the stage for a sad and dreadful fatality. Mr. Charles Emery, who left the Ora Banda hotel with his cart and horse about 9 p.m. on Sunday the … [Continue reading]
We are fortunate to have another history of a Freemason Lodge which will be of interest to both other Freemasons and others. Thanks to Doug Daws. LODGE SIR WILLIAM WALLACE No. 868 S.C. A HISTORY - BASIC DATA Lodge Name Sir … [Continue reading]
James Joseph NILAND was born in Tubbercurry Ireland. a machine miner at the Lake View and Star GM, Kalgoorlie-Boulder. James married Margaret Ellen MURPHY in Fremantle WA on 2nd September 1895. Margaret was born in Marble Bar, Ireland. The … [Continue reading]
