Queenslanders in Western Australia – by Shauna Hicks

Kalgoorlie Cemetery by Paul Tonkin

This weeks 'Guest Post' is from the well known family and local history researcher and writer Shauna Hicks. I have been a follower of Shaunas for several years and have enjoyed many of her articles. You can follow Shauna … [Continue reading]

The Cobbled Road Near Poison Creek –

I have recently been contacted by Terri Watson who sent me this facinationg story. Is there anyone out there who knows anything about this mystery road. I know nothing about it. This is what Terri told me:- We are currently care taking a … [Continue reading]

Robert Pickering True – a landmark in the wilderness

It you were travelling in the Outback North of Laverton, and you came across this imposing headstone you might think that this must be someone important to have such an impressive memorial in such a remote place. You might decide to look up the name … [Continue reading]

The Fabulous Flying Mrs Miller – book review

A 'Ripping Yarn' indeed. Miller was born Jessie Maude Beveridge in Southern Cross, Western Australia, in 1901 and educated in Victoria and New Zealand.   You may remember a TV series back in the '80s: The Lancaster Miller Affair. An Australian's … [Continue reading]

The Yuill family of Kalgoorlie

From L to R William John Yuill 1859, Caroline May Yuill 1893, William John Yuill 1896, Caroline Jessie Yuill ,Balle,1870, Augustus Dorothy Yuill 1888 pre 1906

Recently I was in contact with Jason Clark who has been researching his 'Yuill' family connections in the WA Goldfields. The family suffered several tragedies. The following photograph shows Christina Jessie Yuill (nee Balle) with her young son … [Continue reading]