As you all know I am always on the lookout for new photos of Goldfields hotels. I would like to thank Paul Cribb for sending me the following great photos to add the the collection and to go on the web site. Travelling on the … [Continue reading]
A Puzzling Politician – Hugh Mahon
27/07/2017 By Leave a Comment
Former Federal Member for Kalgoorlie, Hugh Mahon, was the only MP ever to be expelled from the Commonwealth Partiment. Hugh Mahon (1857-1931), journalist and politician, was born on 6 January 1857 at Killurin, near Tullamore, King's … [Continue reading]
A Soldiers Letter- Ted Lennell
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The following is a very interesting letter which was sent by Ted Lennell about his impressions of rural England during WW2. Evening Star Boulder 19 August 1916, page 2 LETTER FROM LANCE-CORPORAL TED LENNELL Mr. W. T Piper, of the Boulder … [Continue reading]
Finding the Lihou Family
26/07/2017 By 5 Comments
NOTE: Since this story was originally posted, the family has been located and the original photos passed on. If anyone would like to contact them do let me know - moyasharp@outbackfamilyhistory.com.au I would like to tell you about a collection of … [Continue reading]
A Family Heirloom – Gary Martin
25/07/2017 By Leave a Comment
From Gary Martin - Grandson of Thomas Kempt The following letter was one my Grandfather Thomas Kempt received. He was ex Royal Navy and came to Australia in 1919 with his wife and my mother who was only one year old. Initially they lived in a … [Continue reading]
