Sala Memorial – a father and son

I’m sure that you will agree that this memorial on the graves of father and son, Nicholas ‘Mick’ SALA and Martin William SALA is a most impressive one. It is in the Roman Catholic section of the Boulder Cemetery.

Nicholas ‘Mick or Michael’ SALA was buried on 2nd August 1930 aged 41 years. Cause of death unknown.

Western Argus 5 August 1930, page 15

Western Argus 5 August 1930, page 15

Nicholas ‘Mick’ Sala – Photo Find a Grave

William Martin SALA was born on the 29 Jul 1920 at Boulder with his twin sister, Lillian Monica SALA (Birth incorrectly registered as SALE). His parents were Michael and Monica nee SIMONIVICH. He was one of seven children. He died on 7 Sep 1936 at the St John of God hospital Kalgoorlie aged 16yrs. Cause of death unknown.

Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1954), Tuesday 8 September 1936, page 4

Kalgoorlie Miner 8 September 1936

Martin Sala – Photo Find a Grave

Although these deaths took place over 80 years ago, the grave is well cared for and there are always flowers placed on it.

Sala Grave, Boulder Cemetery – Photo Find a Grave.

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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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