In the first days of the Coolgardie field, any man game enough to sign himself M.E. (Mining Expert) could put his story over. So-called ‘Mining Experts’ were characteristic of the Coolgardie field especially from 1893 to 1896. Most were self-styled … [Continue reading]
Free History Book Giveaway
GOOD NEWS !!! We have been very fortunate to be given a whole carton of books on the History of the Anglican Church in Kalgoorlie. This book was written to commemorate the Centenary of the church from 1896 to 1996. Good Ernest Men and Women - … [Continue reading]
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Due to family commitments, I won't be able to send a newsletter this week. … [Continue reading]
Woodarra – now your but a memory blurred !
The town of Woodarra was surveyed and gazetted on January 14, 1898. It was also known as Darlot, Lake Darlot, or Ballangarry, all names were used at different times. It was located between Laverton and Leinster. Woodarra is the name given by the … [Continue reading]