Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
T’othersiders People from the eastern colonies were referred to as t’othersiders, an instance of the isolation felt by many in Australias ‘Western Third’. It was the influx of t’othersiders to the Goldfields however, which helped Western Australia … [Continue reading]
Oddly, I have had several emails during the last week from people looking for the meaning of street names in Kalgoorlie Boulder. I thought it would be a good idea to mention this book for anyone who is interested. Whats in a Name Street Names … [Continue reading]
Kundana is situated 25kms west-northwest of Kalgoorlie and 27 kms nor-northeast of Coolgardie. In the 1890's the area was known informally as the '21 Mile' because it was 21 miles from Coolgardie on the Black Flag Road. Other unofficial names used … [Continue reading]
On September 30th 1928, local Kalgoorlie residents were saddened to hear of the death of a little local boy, Kenneth Henry Harse. He was the only son of Thomas Henry Harse (Electrical Contractor) and Nellie Ward nee Barker. Little Ken was born in … [Continue reading]
The below photograph is the 'original' Powell's Boulder Block Hotel, Fimiston on the corner of Beel and Contention streets. In 1899 this building was demolished and the substantial building many of you will remember was built. The following article … [Continue reading]
