Western Mail 16 December 1898, page 102 Skeleton Gully by Arthur Watts I was bushed! After I had spent two hours vainly attempting to find the track, I sat down for a rest and a smoke, and I admitted to myself that I was really … [Continue reading]
Mudgedeen – Cameleer and Grocer
06/01/2024 By 2 Comments
The following photographs from the family album of Carole Hampton were sent to me recently. Mudgedeen was her husband's Grandfather. Her husband is the son of Mudgedeen and Clara's daughter Violet, from her second marriage. Mudgedeen, (AKA … [Continue reading]
How Mac Held the Bonnie Dundee
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How Mac Held The Bonnie Dundee The Golden West Magazine 1921 For The Golden West by JOHN DRAYTON "My apologies for the Scottish dialect, but it wouldn't be the same if translated to plain English, hope you can make it out" In the early days of … [Continue reading]
James Webster Berry – Anzac Hero
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I was recently sent the following story by Peter Davidson about his relative by marriage, James Webster Berry. He tells me that the widow of James Berry later married Claude Albo de Bernales. James Webster Berry (Reg 4207) was the son of George … [Continue reading]
Erlistoun – ghost town
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Kalgoorlie Western Argus 13 December 1904, page 19 THE ERLISTOUN by V. Clausen Where is Erlistoun??? Latitude 27" 59' 03" S Longitude 122" 20' 25" East Mt Margaret Goldfields. Located 71.5 km north of Laverton at Borodale Creek once known … [Continue reading]
