The history of the ‘Dance’ family has been extensively researched and can be seen in full at:- http://www.ridgers-family.com/picture_gallery.htm. This small section covers the family during their time in Yarri in Western Australia. They are fortunate indeed to have so many wonderful family photos. They are reproduced here with thanks. In the early days, Dances had […]
Wilson’s Patch – ghost towns
15/06/2017 By 1 Comment
Wilson’s Patch – Bundarra between Leonora and Leinster Since construction of the new bitumen road from Leonora to Agnew/Leinster, the approach to Wilson’s Patch has changed. 64km along this new road from Leonora is the Teutonic Bore mine turn-off, 6km further is a grave on the left-hand side between the road and fence. […]
Yalgoo Images –
15/06/2017 By 1 Comment
The following images were kindly sent in by Graeme Sisson and were taken in Yalgoo in about 1953-1954 by his mother when his father was stationed there. Many thanks Graeme. The Courthouse was behind the then Post Office, and I believe it is now used as the Museum. The Mortuary was located on the block […]
Coolgardie Justice – 1921
14/06/2017 By 1 Comment
A contributor to the “Justice of the Peace” who states that he “was present both at the investigation and also at the Court, ” writes under date of August 17, 1921 as follows:- ….. A JP’s Summing Up A certain detective, well known to me, was met in Bayley Street, Coolgardie, by a man who […]
Menzies – A Murderous Assault
05/06/2017 By 1 Comment
Albany Advertiser (WA : 1897 – 1950), Tuesday 14 January 1902, page 3 Tragedy at Menzies. A shocking tragedy occurred at Menzies on Sunday night. About 10.30 o’clock the attention of persons in Shenton street was attracted by loud screams proceeding from a shop kept by Frank Walton. Several persons rushed to the place. They […]
