A Story of the Early Days of Hannans. Written in Nov 1904. I'm full up of Hannans Find," remarked my mate. " I'm off back to Coolgardie". "You'll go alone," I laconically added. I felt a bit disappointed in Dick. I was a curious … [Continue reading]
Jesse Young : a life well lived
13/02/2019 By Leave a Comment
The following amazing story has been sent to me by John Hollands, who is the Great Grandson of Jesse Young. What an adventurous life he did lead. Kalgoorlie Western Argus 12 October 1909, page 31 DEATH OF MR JESSE YOUNG The death … [Continue reading]
Royce Woodhead – a soldier in the making
09/02/2019 By 5 Comments
North Kalgoorlie School Cadets, winners of the best shooting school cadets. Taken in 1909. Back row ? SMITH, Jack BACKHOUSE, Captain Lionel JEFFRIES, E STRANGER, Eric LEAN Front Row: Royce WOODHEAD, Tom CLEMENTS, B CAPLE, Sid KINGS. Young Royce … [Continue reading]
Isaac Goss – A Christian Man in Every Sense
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Issac William Goss, Undertaker – This is one of my favorite photographs. It is of the Goss family taken at their home in Piesse Street, Boulder in 1910. The family was well known for their Undertakers business in Piesse Street, Boulder. Many … [Continue reading]
I started reading ‘Where Is Brown Hill’ – by Tony Bozich
09/02/2019 By 1 Comment
I started reading ‘Where Is Brown Hill’, having last read it years ago, people sometimes ask “Is it there still?” but really deep in their hearts they know. For Brown Hill is no more, not even a trace, yet real people and mines there … [Continue reading]
