Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Western Mail 15 June 1939, page 11 When Nights Were Nights and Days Were Days. OVER THE PLATES - Dear Non-com To me, it has always seemed that the saddest of all things sad, is the tragedy of old age, and more particularly is this so when riches … [Continue reading]
Sunday Times - 22 September 1940, page 10 The Prospector Who Dug His Own Grave The story of Franz Horneg (AKA Franz ERDMAN), a German and Anthon Johansen, called 'The Swede' (but was Norwegian), is a true story, yet if it had occurred to a … [Continue reading]
Daily News 21 October 1955, page 5 Jandamarra aka “Pigeon” led one of the first rebellions of the Australian Aboriginal people armed with firearms in Western Australia. Jandamarra or Sandawarra, known as Pidgeon had been one of the best … [Continue reading]
Coolgardie Mining Review 13 June 1896, page 5 Johnson and Co. by Smilers Hales and Jack Drayton. Kurnalpi. was in ablaze in the most intense excitement, men of every breed and brand were knocking up gold by dry blowing — all except … [Continue reading]
The following is an extract of an oral history interview in 2013 with Walter Davis by Dr. Criena Fitzgerald for the 'History of the Slav/Italian Community in Kalgoorlie/Boulder' book project - For a better Life. My name is Walter (Wally) … [Continue reading]
