The Denver City was the first hotel in Coolgardie and the first building on the site was in 1894. A more substantial building was constructed by the firm of Philip and Doyle in and was destroyed by fire in 1897. The current building of two stories in the Federation style was built in 1898. It […]
Dr Henry Augustus Ellis – pioneer profile
31/08/2018 By 1 Comment
Henry Augustus Ellis (1861-1939) physician and politician, was born on 21 July 1861 at Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland, fourth son of Colonel Francis Ellis of the Enniskillen Fusiliers and Louisa McMahon. He was educated at St Columba’s College, Dundrum, and then privately at Stratford-upon-Avon, England, before studying medicine at Trinity College, Dublin, from 1879 (M.B., 1884; […]
A Counsel & Co – pioneer profile
16/08/2018 By Leave a Comment
Weekly Times Melbourne 10 September 1898 A. COUNSEL & CO, Bayley ST, Coolgardie W.A. WHOLESALE and RETAIL grocers. IRONMONGERS, WINE and Spirit merchants, Builders Material and Ironmongery at wholesale rates. MINING MATERIAL OF EVERY description. Galvanized, Corrugated and Plain Iron, Ridging, Spouting, etc. Carriage Ware, Oils, Paints, and Dry Colours Glass, plain and coloured Bedsteads […]
Everything you could need – Coolgardie adds
11/08/2018 By 1 Comment
These advertisements show, that even though Coolgardie was a very isolated town, every convinience and comfort was offered for those with the funds to pay. These business all operated between 1894 and 1898 and some beyond this time.
Chamber of Mines – Coolgardie buildings
01/08/2018 By 1 Comment
The Chamber of Mines Building in Coolgardie would have to have been one of the best buildings in the town I think. As you will see from these photos, the work that went into the design was amazing. The attached small building to the left was the accomodation of the registrar. It was demolished in […]
