Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
The Giantess - This lady velled the country and made a lot of money and was much admired. It seems the female form was viewed quite differently 116 yrs ago! From the Coolgardie Miner Aug 1898 In Bayley Street last night, for the first time in … [Continue reading]
As this is the Centenary of the beginning of WW1 I wonder if anyone knows the location of this honour board. The photo was taken in 1961 at a ceremony to unveil an obelisk at Boorara/Waterfall/Golden Ridge. The honour board, which looks like it was … [Continue reading]
Kalgoorlie Hotel ‘Judds Pub’. Hannan Street Kalgoorlie This photo is not one often seen of this well know local iconic building. Built c 1896 from ‘white stone’ it has remained a going concern ever since. It hasn't always been called … [Continue reading]
I am sure that this building in our main street will look familiar to many of my readers. Today it is little changed and is on the corner of Hannan and Porter Streets in Kalgoorlie. Today it is known as 'Monty's Restaurant' formerly Montgomery Bros … [Continue reading]
Fancy Dress: I think that 'Fancy' is the wrong description for these young women. They are called 'The Mermaids' and I am sure you will agree they are just beautiful. Taken in Kalgoorlie in 1907 Mirror - Perth - 1 June 1907, page … [Continue reading]
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