Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
We have another excellent poem by Ray Jackson - This is what he tells me about it- In 1897 both of my Great Grandfathers on my mother's side, brought their families to Kalgoorlie to live. George Nankiville came from Berrima in NSW with his wife … [Continue reading]
Western Mail 3 June 1937, page 11 The Peak and the Flood by A.H.P. North Perth. The early days of the goldfields can never be written up fully except with the aid of official records, but the experiences of individuals are very … [Continue reading]
John Edward Lyons - written by Sue Iles John Edward Lyons was born in Castlemaine Victoria in 1859, the son of Peter Lyonas and Bridget Minogue nee Mannix. He came to Western Australia in 1905 and originally went to the Northwest of the state. His … [Continue reading]
Back in 2008 I was in correspondence with a lady called Val Skinner. I don't have an email for her so perhaps she will see this story. She very kindly shared with me her family story of the Northey and Mullins families on the WA Goldfields. She also … [Continue reading]
Western Mail 10 March 1938, page 10 The Ghost of Goya River by Jim O'Brien, This series of reminiscences has been gathered in years of roamin' around, and stowed deep down in my old memory-box are scenes and sounds of other days. … [Continue reading]
