Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
The Alluvialists - The Kalgoorlie Riot of 1898 Rod Moncrieff The fight of the alluvial prospectors and miners against the Forrest government’s mining laws. Laws against alluvial mining on reef and lode leases. ‘Ten Foot Ned’ Wittenoom and the … [Continue reading]
Kalgoorlie Miner 24 March 1900, page 7 A SENSATIONAL STORY OF IMPRISONMENT IN A SHAFT Attempted Murder at Coolgardie. Death Sentence for Accused One of the most sensational stories that has ever been told in the annals of the Perth Criminal, … [Continue reading]
The Gaston Family By Marjory Burton nee York I was sent some interesting information and photographs on the Gaston family from Marjorie Burton nee York. Her great-grandfather was George Gaston. The Gastons originally came from South Australia and … [Continue reading]
Ora Banda Cemetery (1913-1925) GPS Coordinates: -30.39500, 121.12400 18 Burials 6 Children, 1 Woman, 5 Mine accidents, 1 Suicide. Lonely they rest, and rest must until The final call to awaken at God’s will Now the Eucalypts on the field that … [Continue reading]
With thanks to Susie de Monchaux for sharing her wonderful family story with us - Sister Mary Anthony Fitzpatrick (1888–1986) by Susie de Monchaux and family Eric Sierins, image editor Sister Mary Anthony Fitzpatrick was the first cousin … [Continue reading]
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