Another page from the 'Book of the Bush' Truth Perth -13 November 1915, page 4 TALE OF THE WILDS THE PROSPECTOR THAT NEVER RETURNED. Probable Fate of James Thomas Whyte The result of a par in our last week's mining … [Continue reading]
Elphinstone Davenport Cleland – a mining man
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Elphinstone Davenport Cleland, what a wonderful name, was born on the 5 Dec 1854 in Beaumont, Burnside City, South Australia to John Fullerton CLELAND and Elizabeth nee GLEN. On 16 Jan 1879, he married Susannah Blood DAVIS in Auburn South Australia. … [Continue reading]
The Ghost of Goya River
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Western Mail 10 March 1938, page 10 The Ghost of Goya River by Jim O'Brien, This series of reminiscences has been gathered in years of roamin' around, and stowed deep down in my old memory box are scenes and sounds of other days. … [Continue reading]
Parker Range on the Yilgarn
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by Maxine and Pat Callahan Parker (Parker's) Range WA Goldfields 31° 37' 58'' South , 119° 35' 6'' East Parker Range was named after William Mercer PARKER. William who was the son of Stephen PARKER and Susanna WYBORN, was born in Lyminge, Kent … [Continue reading]
The Men of the Rail – a verse
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The Men of the Rail Through time and space in a furious race Spurning the midnight gales. The steel steel reels on flying wheels Over the shining rails; With a good cigar in the sleepy cars, Cosy and safe and warm, Ye pay small heed to the … [Continue reading]
