Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Elphinstone Davenport Cleland, what a wonderful name, was born on the 5 Dec 1854 in Beaumont, Burnside City, South Australia to John Fullerton CLELAND and Elizabeth nee GLEN. On 16 Jan 1879, he married Susannah Blood DAVIS in Auburn South Australia. … [Continue reading]
Western Mail 10 March 1938, page 10 The Ghost of Goya River by Jim O'Brien, This series of reminiscences has been gathered in years of roamin' around, and stowed deep down in my old memory box are scenes and sounds of other days. … [Continue reading]
by Maxine and Pat Callahan Parker (Parker's) Range WA Goldfields 31° 37' 58'' South , 119° 35' 6'' East Parker Range was named after William Mercer PARKER. William who was the son of Stephen PARKER and Susanna WYBORN, was born in Lyminge, Kent … [Continue reading]
The Men of the Rail Through time and space in a furious race Spurning the midnight gales. The steel steel reels on flying wheels Over the shining rails; With a good cigar in the sleepy cars, Cosy and safe and warm, Ye pay small heed to the … [Continue reading]
I am sure that just about everyone would know or has heard the second verse of this wonderful verse beginning with 'I love a sunburnt Country' but not many would have read the full poem which is beautiful. I have given a short biography of the … [Continue reading]
