Evening Journal, Adelaide, 30 January 1894 A Terrible Experience at Coolgardie. A well-known and respected resident of Kent Town has received a letter from his son, who recently went to Coolgardie from Adelaide, from which the … [Continue reading]
A Lost Glitter – book review
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A Lost glitter : letters between South Australia and the Western Australian goldfields, 1895-1897 - edited by Michael R. Best. A Lost Glitter is the most richly detailed first-hand account of goldfields' life we have: The letters of the … [Continue reading]
The Great Goldfields Flood of 1948 – a verse
17/08/2019 By 3 Comments
The heaviest rainfall in Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s history occurred 70 years ago—during the weekend of Saturday-Sunday the 21st and 22nd of February 1948. Nearly 300 millimetres of rain fell in less than 36 hours, causing widespread flooding and severe … [Continue reading]
Reminiscences of Kathleen Mary Byrth
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The following story is with the kind permission of Kathleen's family, in particular thanks Kevin Imms (Kathleen's Grandson) and Robyn McLean (Deceased). THE SMITH/DUDLEY FAMILY AT BARDOC, W.A. Reminiscences of Kathleen Mary Byrth (nee Smith) On … [Continue reading]
The One Armed Cameleer – Murderer or Madman ?
10/08/2019 By 4 Comments
From the Sunday Times 11th May 1941:- A Tragedy Recalled Elderly, venerable, Said Mahomet Yar first spread his praying mat and commenced his morning with Allah then rolled and strapped his blankets and dismantled his self made wind sheet. … [Continue reading]
