Coote and Maley – Brewers of Lawlers

Western Mail 25 December 1901, page 62 The name of Coote and Maley is known throughout the East Murchison goldfield as brewers of the purest ale. Since this enterprising firm started operations in Lawlers they have continued to prosper, and … [Continue reading]

Edjudina Cemetery – carry me back to the bush when I die

Edjudina Western Australia AKA Peake's Find 29° 46' 58'' South , 122° 29' 32'' East Edjudina Station is a pastoral lease that operates as a sheep station in Western Australia. The station is approximately 130 kilometres to the south of … [Continue reading]

When they Drank Champagne out of Pint Pots –

Sunday Times 2 May 1937, page 10 GLIMPSES of life in Coolgardie in those glamorous days when the "Old Camp" was a magnet to adventurous folk from far and wide, can be interestingly recalled by 89 year old Mrs Julie Kennedy, who resides in … [Continue reading]

George and Jessie Cooper – pioneer profile

George Astley and Jessie Cooper from Carol Townsend (Great Granddaughter). George Astley COOPER was born in 1865 at Duck Ponds, Victoria. In 1890 to Benjamin Edward and Sophia Elizabeth. He married Jessie HASTHORPE  in Warragul, Victoria. Jessie … [Continue reading]

Murty Broderick – he threw a seven

Coolgardie Miner Saturday 23 June 1894, page 5 He Threw a Seven -  by Smiler Hales He came to Coolgardie among the first army of gold seekers who invaded this State, intent on burgling nature's treasure chest. He was only one of … [Continue reading]