Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Kalgoorlie Western Argus 28 January 1908, page 20 STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. A Singular Experience. There are probably few men who have been struck by lightning and have survived to tell the tale. One of them, if there are any others, is William … [Continue reading]
The Victoria Park Band Pavilion or rotunda was built in less than 3 months and opened in 1903. Every Sunday the Kalgoorlie Brass Band would perform open-air concerts to the citizens of Kalgoorlie. Victoria Park is a well established park which … [Continue reading]
This day, 3rd September in 1901, 114 years ago, the Australian Flag was flown for the first time. Following the proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901, the Commonwealth government held a design competition for a new … [Continue reading]
This story was related by Clarence 'Clarrie' Frank MAKIN We were sitting on a bench outside the Grand Hotel (Kookynie), idly watching Horace, the emu, scratching around the yard. ‘Snowy’ Bruce, the hotel publican, was saying why we couldn’t have a … [Continue reading]
The Ledger Foundry This latest book is a wonderful blend of a family history and the manufacturing of the wonderful bright red pillar boxes that we have all seen. I am sure you will remember the campaign by the people of Kalgoorlie/Boulder … [Continue reading]
