Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Northern Grazier and Miner - Leonora 4 June 1932, page 2 Jonesville via Sandstone This is a small mining centre is situated about 60 miles north of Sandstone, and 80 miles south of Wiluna. The Gidgee Gold Mine is now situated there. The … [Continue reading]
West Australian Perth 9 April 1931, page 3 GOLD DIGGERS OF LARKINVILLE by E H. Pellee Digging for alluvial gold is an occupation that fascinates. The luck of the game, the free open-air life, the fact that a goldfields worker is his own master, … [Continue reading]
Although undoubtedly a fine bushman and an able prospector, William Carr-Boyd was better remembered as one of the great campfire entertainers of his generation. A man of engaging personality and unfailing optimism, he had a fine voice, a wide … [Continue reading]
Thanks to John Pritchard for the original idea for this story: Milly/Millie Soak is 16 kilometers north of Cue and was a popular picnic spot in Cue’s early history. It also became the source of the town’s water for a number … [Continue reading]
Inquirer and Commercial News 29 March 1895, page 6 THE RECENT TRAGEDY AT NANNINE. THE MURDER OF JOHN SUTHERLAND. SUICIDE OF HIS ASSAILANT. THE INQUEST. Full details reached the Murchison Times by the last mail regarding: the … [Continue reading]
