Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Gold stealing was rife on the Kalgoorlie goldfields almost from the day the first prospector arrived. Gold miners would smuggle out what gold they could while working and the thieving was commonly regarded as a miner's 'privilege'. As long as men … [Continue reading]
We have identified another Kalgoorlie House. This is the residence of Austen Harry Bradley, Veterinary Surgeon, 17 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie. Sadly the house on this block today, although old, is not the original building in the photograph. Mr … [Continue reading]
Coolgardie Miner 28 December 1897, page 5 SENSATIONAL SHOOTING. Attempted Murder by Four Armed Men A party of shop workers was held up in Forrest Street Coolgardie by two armed and masked men. There is so far no known motive for … [Continue reading]
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]
