Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
George Astley and Jessie Cooper from Carol Townsend (Great Granddaughter). George Astley COOPER was born in 1865 at Duck Ponds, Victoria. In 1890 to Benjamin Edward and Sophia Elizabeth. He married Jessie HASTHORPE in Warragul, Victoria. Jessie … [Continue reading]
Coolgardie Miner Saturday 23 June 1894, page 5 He Threw a Seven - by Smiler Hales He came to Coolgardie among the first army of gold seekers who invaded this State, intent on burgling nature's treasure chest. He was only one of … [Continue reading]
Western Mail 15 June 1939, page 11 When Nights Were Nights and Days Were Days. OVER THE PLATES - Dear Non-com To me, it has always seemed that the saddest of all things sad, is the tragedy of old age, and more particularly is this so when riches … [Continue reading]
Sunday Times - 22 September 1940, page 10 The Prospector Who Dug His Own Grave The story of Franz Horneg (AKA Franz ERDMAN), a German and Anthon Johansen, called 'The Swede' (but was Norwegian), is a true story, yet if it had occurred to a … [Continue reading]
Daily News 21 October 1955, page 5 Jandamarra aka “Pigeon” led one of the first rebellions of the Australian Aboriginal people armed with firearms in Western Australia. Jandamarra or Sandawarra, known as Pidgeon had been one of the best … [Continue reading]
