Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
I cant believe that the blog has just turned 6 years old. Its been a long road and from humble beginnings. From its start, when I just wanted to records interesting stories I came across for my own interest to now, with over 5800 registered readers … [Continue reading]
On the 19th May 1924 Harry ‘Tambo ’Taylor applied to receive the old age pension having reached the age of 65 yrs. His application was refused as he couldn’t show proof of his age. Harry was born to an aboriginal mother and an Irish father on the … [Continue reading]
Riding down a rutted track In climate hot and harsh, The townships just a few miles back Along the salty marsh; Its gardens full of flowering trees, Its fences bougainvillea strewn, Its roadside curbs of colored stone By local tradesmen … [Continue reading]
The comment 'not another Lionel' is a long-standing joke, between a good friend of mine and fellow historian, Graeme Sisson, who was the Archivist of the Police Historical Soc of WA at the time. It came to refer to any research inquiry that we were … [Continue reading]
A Tragedy Recalled !!! The Six Mile Murder - by Clara Patton Crimes against women of any kind were very rare on the Goldfields of Western Australia. The prospecting community respected and valued women and welcomed their presence. It was … [Continue reading]
