James Patrick ‘Patsy’ Hallahan – death of a pioneer

Kalgoorlie Miner 18 May 1946, page 1 The COLOURFUL CAREER of the Late Mr. J P. Hallahan Well-Known Goldfields Identity The death occurred a few days ago in Perth at the age of 92, of Mr. James Patrick Hallahan, formerly well-known … [Continue reading]

The Dance Family of Yarri

The history of the 'Dance' family has been extensively researched, this small section covers the family during their time in Yarri in Western Australia. They are fortunate indeed to have so many wonderful family photos. They are reproduced here with … [Continue reading]

The Game – by Ray ‘Jacko Jackson

No more bets big Nick cried, as the pennies went up, And they spun round and round in the air Tails he called when they came down to rest, For the spinner it was sheer despair. He tossed the kip down on the ground in the ring; that was a quick … [Continue reading]

The First Train to Coolgardie

Western Australian Goldfields Courier 9 May 1896, page 12 The First Train To Arrive in Coolgardie 23rd March 1896 - A Pictorial Review The arrival of the first train into Coolgardie, the Maori Chief, was a huge gala occasion and … [Continue reading]

Sailor Bills Elopement –

The Sun Kalgoorlie 22 September 1907, page 6 THE ROARING NINETIES A BULLA BULLING ROMANCE SAILOR BILL'S ELOPEMENT (By Spinifex). Many of the boys of the old brigade have disappeared. They were a roving lot, and when the share … [Continue reading]