I was recently contacted by Gail and Arthur Peters who told me a wonderful story about their Cunningham ancestors on the Goldfields. The following is part of an article formerly written for the EG Historical Soc, and now is re-published here with the kind permission of the author, Gail Peters. Andrew Cunningham (Sr) is buried […]
The Man in a Mining Camp – by N E Gledhill
23/09/2023 By 2 Comments
Men In A Mining Camp – A tale by N.E. Gledhill This ‘Ripping Yarn’ from the pen of N E Gledhill is kindly shared by his Great Nephew Allen Gledhill with thanks: As soon as I had explored the empty, hollow-sounding rooms of our new house in Boulder, I saw with delight that a huge […]
“Cock-Eyed Bob” Sheds light on House of Death.
08/04/2023 By Leave a Comment
Truth – Perth – 18 February 1928, page 9 “Cock-Eyed Bob” Sheds Light upon House of Death Compact. The fair, slimly-built Detective Parker took his last survey of the faded and dusty rooms. His work was complete. The mystery of the Kalgoorlie Death Pact was a mystery no more. The admissions of the man and […]
Northey and Mullins Families
01/04/2023 By Leave a Comment
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 sent me two wonderful photographs, see below. […]
A Memorial Unearthed – grave tales
15/10/2022 By Leave a Comment
An interesting tale about a grave in the Boulder cemetery. I was contacted some time ago by Peter Huntly, a relative of Annie Bell who died at the Kalgoorlie Hospital on the 24th Oct 1909, and was subsequently buried in the Boulder Cemetery on the 29th of October 1909. Peter had already seen a photo […]
