The James Family – a story in pictures

We are fortunate that the family stories and wonderful photos have been shared by Tony James. They show an excellent insight into life in the bush. Tony Tells me - from 1924 to1927 my grandmother, Mary Josephine JAMES nee Hager [1891-1990] ran the … [Continue reading]

“Can I shave you. Mr. Smiler.” ???

From the pen of 'Smiler Hales' - Alfred Arthur Greenwood HALES (1860-1936) "You can't whip a mining camp for novelties". I was walking along Bayley street the other afternoon, feeling like a poet and looking like a tramp out of luck, when I saw … [Continue reading]

Boulder Cemetery – a long time coming

GREAT NEWS!!!! The current Boulder Cemetery is now available in full on the Outback Family History website as of today. Up until now it has only had a partial list, but thanks to Danelle Warnock, who has been editing and adding to the data for some … [Continue reading]

Warden Finnerty : that is the question?

These two photographs present a mystery which is unlikely to be resolved. Both are believe to be the same man at different points in his life, but confirmation of that is a tall order. John Michael Finnerty was born in Ireland and educated at … [Continue reading]

Death at Dingo Creek:-

Dingo Creek near Menzies

I recently received a request for assistance from Graeme Hughes in New Zealand. He was trying to find the burial of a relative, his Gt Gt Grandfather, George VOYSEY. He understood that he had died in 1896 at Niagara, but after looking at the burials … [Continue reading]