Western Mail 16 December 1937, page 11 The Murder of Phil Mack DEAR "Non-Com."-I am indebted to an old-timer and friend of South Guildford, Mr. W. E. Routledge, for sending me "The Western Mail", and I always read with interest the Dolly … [Continue reading]
The Pen is Mightier !!!
The North Coolgardie Herald and the Menzies Miner:- The 'Menzies Miner' is was a sixteen page weekly newspaper and circulated in every town in the North Coolgardie, Mount Margaret and the East Murchison Goldfields. In those centres which did … [Continue reading]
Kindy of the Air – Margaret Graham
During WW2 when all Kindergardens were closed during this time of National Emergency in Australia a new and innovative method of reaching out to young children was pioneered by an amazing woman. Margaret Graham. This is not in the Goldfields but is a … [Continue reading]
Menzies Cemetery – grave tales
Just to let you know what I am working on at the moment. I have been doing a complete review of every page on the Outback Family History web site (all 468 pages) and have been making notes on:- 1. Things that need to be checked 2. Photos not … [Continue reading]
The Strange case of Frederick Smith
A telegraph was received at Cue from Burnakurra, stating that a trucker who was employed at the Wha GM at Errolls was killed. It also stated that the body was buried at Errolls, and that no inquest was opened. The newspaper three days later reported … [Continue reading]