Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Carry me back to the bush when I die. Its there that I always could rest. Bury me deep in the deserts red earth On a dry river bank in the west. Take me back home to the stock camp Out on the endless red plain Let my sole know the peace and the … [Continue reading]
Henry Augustus Ellis (1861-1939) physician and politician, was born on 21 July 1861 at Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland, fourth son of Colonel Francis Ellis of the Enniskillen Fusiliers and Louisa McMahon. He was educated at St Columba's College, Dundrum, and … [Continue reading]
Recently published is a biography: 'A White Hot Flame: by Sue Taffe, Mary Montgomerie Bennett, Author, Educator, Activist for Indigenous Justice' Bennett worked tirelessly for justice for Aboriginal people, especially her Wongutha friends whom she … [Continue reading]
The following photographs are from the family album of Mrs Beth Edwards (nee Peirce) of NSW. She tells me that the large group photo was presented to her relative, Charles Withers Peirce, by the Brown Hill Volunteer Fire Brigade when he was Captain … [Continue reading]
Weekly Times Melbourne 10 September 1898 A. COUNSEL & CO, Bayley ST, Coolgardie W.A. WHOLESALE and RETAIL grocers. IRONMONGERS, WINE and Spirit merchants, Builders Material and Ironmongery at wholesale rates. MINING … [Continue reading]
