The town of Woodarra was surveyed and gazetted on January 14, 1898. Also known as Darlot or Lake Darlot or Ballangarry. All names were used at different times. Woodarra is the name given by the local Aboriginals to a line of Granite rocks from which a supply of water for the residents had been derived, […]
Old Age and Youth – Darlot Divorce
15/09/2017 By 3 Comments
We often think that family law matters didn’t go to court in the early days but this unusual story shows that matters could still be most complicated and acrimonious:- Leonora Miner (WA : 1910 – 1928), Saturday 6 August 1927, page 3 Old Age and Youth. – WIFE OF 39yrs SUES HUSBAND […]
Darlot Rose Bowl
05/09/2017 By 2 Comments
This beautiful rose bowl was won by Carl Pederson who is the grandfather of Peter Wright who sent in the photo and who has this wonderful heirloom. Inscription on one side is:- The Lawlers & Darlot Cup Won by Lawlers Rifle Club Scoring 213 points Sept 1903 Oct 1902 515 Points On the other side […]
