This wonderful story has been sent in by Allen Gledhill. The story was written by his Great Uncle Norman Eric Gledhill. Thank you for sharing it with us Allen. The Oversight By Norman Eric GLEDHILL HUXLEY had had plenty of time to think it over. … [Continue reading]
The Search for the real Walter Robert Fitzgerald-Moore
AN IRISH ROMANCER: THE SEARCH FOR THE REAL WALTER ROBERT FITZGERALD-MOORE Walter Moore, if that was his real name!, was my grandfather, but he died 25 years before I was born. His origins are shrouded in mystery and even the circumstances … [Continue reading]
Madeline Mary Thomas – grave tales
Madeline Evans has very kindly sent in this wonderful photograph and story of her Gt Gt Grandmother Madeline Mary Thomas nee DIXON. She was born the 22 October 1879 in Adelaide South Australia, the daughter of Joseph Elliott Dixon and Jane BROWN. She … [Continue reading]
Ripping Yarns and Tragic Tales – 18 July 2021
Hi Everyone - How are you all keeping? Halfway through July all ready can you believe it? My husband is already counting down the days to spring. A big thank you to all those of you who responded to my request last week to let me know of any … [Continue reading]
Brandon’s Fate –
Sun Kalgoorlie Sunday 16 March 1902 Brandon's fate A TALE OF DARLOT by Pharisee. The eager, excited crowd which thronged the long dry stage to the Darlot diggings in the first blush of the new discovery, included Dick Brandon and his … [Continue reading]