THE GREAT BOULDER DISASTER. FUNERAL OF THE VICTIMS, HOW THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. THE ENGINE DRIVER'S ACCOUNT. A great deal has been written, both in the newspapers of the day and since, on the terrible tragedy of 'The … [Continue reading]
The Marvel Bar Hotel – Coolgardie hotels
25/05/2019 By 3 Comments
The Marvel Bar Hotel is at 31-33 Bayley Street, Coolgardie. The current building was built in 1898, next to the Western Australian Bank. The first hotel on the site was a single storey iron building. In 1996 it was occupied by the Coolgardie RSL and … [Continue reading]
Crime Passionnel – tragedy at Kanowna
23/05/2019 By 1 Comment
Kalgoorlie Western Argus 4 October 1900, page 10 Tragedy at Kanowna. ATTEMPTED MURDER AND SUICIDE. A shocking tragedy, the motive of which is not yet ascertainable, owing to the meager particulars at hand, was enacted at Kanowna on … [Continue reading]
They wished upon a star : a history of Southern Cross and Yilgarn
18/05/2019 By 3 Comments
They wished upon a star : a history of Southern Cross and Yilgarn by P.T. McMahon. Did you know that 'MIRRABOOKA' is the aboriginal word for Southern Cross??? YILGARNIA On that ancient sea bed of Yilgarnia, one of the oldest land surfaces in … [Continue reading]
A Very Private Wedding:
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Western Argus 24th March 1903 Boulder The Marriage of Arthur Waldo Connelly to Marion Way 1903 Boulder Western Australia A wedding that occasioned much interest in social circles took place on March 4 between Dr. Arthur Waldo Connelly, … [Continue reading]
