W.A. Record 2 September 1905, page 11 Obituary. DEATH OF DR. LYHANE. The Irishmen— indeed the public generally — of Western Australia, will learn with profound regret of the death of Dr. Cornelius Lyhane, one of. the youngest, … [Continue reading]
The World Well Lost for Love –
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Bunbury Herald 5 June 1907, page 3 The Story of Bob and Jack A PROSPECTOR'S SACRIFICE By R. M. Cochrane Every prospector knows the dreary tracts of the Mount Margaret goldfields of Western Australia, but few are acquainted with … [Continue reading]
When the Children Come Home – by Henry Lawson
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On a lonely selection far out in the West An old woman works all the day without rest, And she croons, as she toils 'neath the sky's glassy dome, `Sure I'll keep the ould place till the childer come home.' She mends all the fences, she grubs, and … [Continue reading]
A Child of the Woodline – grave tales
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Some years ago I posted the following photograph of this sad little grave in the Kalgoorlie Cemetery. At the time I took the photograph I had no idea of the name of the child buried there. The fact that the child's cot had been used as a grave … [Continue reading]
The Rudwick – Bartle Wedding ❤
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Some time ago I wrote a blog post about a couple who were left waiting at the church. To illustrate the story I included a previously unknown local 'Bride and Groom'. I was later contacted by OFH reader, Maureen Bartle, who said - "I really enjoy … [Continue reading]
