Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Fancy Dress Balls and school performances were a very popular events in the early goldfields. A great deal of time must have been spent making the costumes as many were very elaborate. They would usually be in groups of four, six, eight and … [Continue reading]
The wedding of the daughter of the North Kalgurli mine, Annie Nutman, was celebrated in style. This photograph shows the wedding party at the home of the brides parents and it looks like no expense was spared. The church where the wedding took place … [Continue reading]
This photograph shows the St George's Presbyterian Church in Moran Street Boulder ready for the Anzac Service on the 26th April 1931. In the far right you will see displayed the Honour Board which is today in the keeping of the Goldfields War Museum. … [Continue reading]
James Shaw was born in 1846 in Belfast Ireland, his father was Hugh Shaw, an engineer and his mother was Margaret, they married in Victoria. In 1864, age 18, James Shaw sailed to Auckland New Zealand where he started a contracting business … [Continue reading]
This photograph which is one of many Goldfields photographs belonging to the 'Mincham Family Photos' collection and shows Eliza Mincham seated outside her home (left) with a friend and their children (and dog). Eliza was to have four children all … [Continue reading]
