Life in the Australian Backblocks – by E S Sorenson

Life in the Australian Backblocks by Edward S Sorenson THE STOCKMAN "'Twas merry 'mid the blackwoods when we spied the station roofs, To wheel the wild scrub cattle at the yard, With a running fire of stockwhips, and a fiery run of hoofs— Oh! … [Continue reading]

Left Waiting at the Church –

WAITING AT THE CHURCH. PLIGHT OF A PAIR IN PICCADILLY A Brace of Boulderites Kept Waiting at the Matrimonial Starting Barrier— For the Parson who " Forgot." 11th April 1909 A NOW HAPPY PAIR (since they are married) who, for the … [Continue reading]

John “Jack” Ivison – Fighting son of the Empire

In Memory of an Anzac Soldier Private John “Jack” Ivison 1888 - 1915 By Julia Robinson-White, 26 April 2021 Published on: www.dustandglare.home.blog/in-memory-of-an-anzac-soldier/ Anzac Day – 25 April 2021 Amongst a box of family photographs … [Continue reading]

When a Funeral was Bushed –

Inquirer and Commercial News 28 December 1894, page 19 THE UNSANITARY STATE OF COOLGARDIE A GRUESOME SUBJECT The Coolgardie Miner thus holds forth in a recent issue — Coolgardie has always been noted for producing a fine vigorous … [Continue reading]

Malcolm Cemetery – the legion of the lost

Malcolm Cemetery Biographies:   137 burials Also known as Mount Malcolm There are 2 Cemeteries at Malcolm Malcolm Salt Lake Cemetery AKA Lake Raeside -  123 burial from 1897-1911 Malcolm Kookynie Road Cemetery 14 burials 1911 – … [Continue reading]