Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Hi Everyone We have had an amazing week with over 68 new people joining our mailing list (the most ever). I have no idea how this came about, perhaps our readers have been asking their friends to join us - whatever the reason you are all most … [Continue reading]
On the 23rd of September 1903 in Gwalia Street, Leonora Western Australia an event would take place that would start a string of family tragedies. The event was the death of a little girl, Eileen Margaret Doyle. She died of Tonisilitis and Bronchitis … [Continue reading]
The British Arms Hotel in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie was built in 1899 and operated as a hotel until it was delicenced in 1924. It is reputed to be the narrowest two-story hotel in the southern hemisphere measuring only 3.2 meters in … [Continue reading]
The Binduli Bloodhouse - The following article appeared in 'The Sun' newspaper on the 28th October 1906. The sentiments and derogatory comments about foreigners and women were common at the time. THE BINDULI BLOODHOUSE. -BARTOLO … [Continue reading]
Northam Courier - 2 Dec 1910, page 6 UNLUCKY JIM Thus he spoke, in tones lugubrious, “Life is but an empty dream” And its joys are just as fleeting, As projections on a screen. Nought remains but plenty trouble, Disappointments, quite a … [Continue reading]
