Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Sly Grog Shanties, which were unlicensed hotels, often selling poor quality alcohol, sprang up where ever people settled and the police were hard-pressed to keep a check on the offenders. The record from the Mt Morgans Courier details just such a … [Continue reading]
The Meekatharra Hero Rise up you noble warriors Australia’s boldest sons; And stand at ease a moment Behind Australia’s guns. For we’ve just unearthed a hero Who should commandeer the cake, Who, alone and unassisted Killed a deadly … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Previously: On the 22nd December 1909, a young woman called Margaret Bale disappeared in Perth WA. She was booked to travel from Kalgoorlie to England on the 6th January 1910. She was eventually 'discovered' living as a man under the name … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
