Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
To rescue a fellow mortal from a watery grave, from a burning building, or under other exceptional circumstances requires the display of personal bravery and lack of regard for the safety of the rescuer. To risk all, to and to face death to save a … [Continue reading]
When Temperance Issues Raged: Scottish Masonic Lodge Mossgiel No. 902 S.C. was there to help fight the battle. Temperance is described as abstinence from consuming alcohol: Without wanting to moralise in any way, there is no doubt that alcohol … [Continue reading]
From the pen of 'Smiler Hales You can't whip a mining camp for novelties. I was walking along Bayley street the other afternoon, feeling like a poet and looking like a tramp out of luck, when I saw a shingle hanging from a tent, which bore the … [Continue reading]
SULLIVAN Edward alias ‘Doo-dah” or “Dido” died 2 Jul 1896 age 36yrs – buried 2 miles north of Leonora. For some years his old barrow and some of his equipment were reposed by his grave, but gradually they disappeared. Sir John Forrest later … [Continue reading]
Hi Everyone, hope you have had a good week and you are keeping warm. Firstly, as promised last week, the next section of the Kalgoorlie District Hospital admission records are now available on the Outback Family History website. This latest, File … [Continue reading]
