Carrie of the Miner Columnist, Carrie of the Miner’ may not have been as widely known as Carrie Bradshaw of a certain TV show but in the Goldfields she is by far more important and arguably more impressive. Carrie’s real name was Amy Augusta … [Continue reading]
A History of ‘The Round’
The Round By Darren McAullay It is without doubt one of the biggest, most colourful and successful racing carnivals to be staged anywhere in Australia. It is steeped in history, been the scene of some of the most incredible events both on … [Continue reading]
Liquid Gold – The Elliott Brothers Breweries
Tom and Bill Elliott came to Western Australia in 1893 and moved immediately to the Goldfields where they began a business as cartage contractors. After two years, in 1895, Tom built a cordial factory near the Kalgoorlie rail line and also the … [Continue reading]
Bardoc Photographs:- Footballers and School Children
As I have said in earlier posts, photographs of Bardoc are few and far between. These latest photographs have again been kindly shared by the family of Robyn McLean. Two are of the football teams of 1904 and 1905 and one of the school children. It is … [Continue reading]
The Tyson Brothers – Goldfields Football Legends
Charlie Tyson (14 November 1897 - 23 September 1985) was an Australian Rules Footballer who played with Collingwood and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League during the 1920's. Recruited to Collingwood from Western Australian based … [Continue reading]