Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
Ora Banda Cemetery (1913-1925) GPS Coordinates: -30.39500, 121.12400 18 Burials 6 Children, 1 Woman, 5 Mine accidents, 1 Suicide. Lonely they rest, and rest must until The final call to awaken at God’s will Now the Eucalypts on the field that … [Continue reading]
With thanks to Susie de Monchaux for sharing her wonderful family story with us - Sister Mary Anthony Fitzpatrick (1888–1986) by Susie de Monchaux and family Eric Sierins, image editor Sister Mary Anthony Fitzpatrick was the first cousin … [Continue reading]
Western Mail 21 February 1946, page 60 Early days in Mt. Morgan District recalled by ‘One of the Pioneers’ John MILNE I am one of the pioneers of your district and, after, an absence of 43 years, I would like to receive word of what is now being … [Continue reading]
Florence Adelaide AYRE was the daughter of Joseph AYRE (1843-1913) and Ellen JANEWAY (1832 - 1905) and was born in 1877 in Queensland. She had one sibling, Joseph Benjamin born in 1875. It was her mother's second marriage, her first was to George … [Continue reading]
This 'Ripping Yarn' from the pen of N E Gledhill is kindly shared by his Great Nephew Allen Gledhill with thanks: The Fightin Man Dave was old when I first met him – or should I say aged! Like a mountain tree ages, weather-beaten, gnarled, and … [Continue reading]
