Hotels of the Goldfields 1

Each and every Tuesday I will be featuring a photo of a Goldfields hotel you may not have seen before.  As you can imagine these are quite a few!!!!!  This hotel was situated at 291 Hannan Street half way between the York Hotel and the Wilson Street … [Continue reading]

Violence, Murder, and Dispossession – The Human Cost of the Australian Gold Rush

Contributor of the week - Violence, Murder, and Dispossession - The Human Cost of the Australian Gold Rush - By Outback Family History reader Jenni Hodge Rushing for gold makes a few individual fortunes, and breaks the hearts and lives of many … [Continue reading]

Pets from the Past 3

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Anzac Diaries

A recent News Corp program featured the request from the State Records of NSW for members of the public to come forward if they have a family diary from ANZAC  to Afghanistan.  You can find out more information if you are interested by following this … [Continue reading]

My new car

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