This map shows the area covered by the www.outbackfamilyhistory.com.au web site:- The area surrounded in yellow covers almost two thirds of the state and includes the Shires of, Wiluna, Meekatharra, Laverton, Murchison, Yalgoo, Mt Magnet, Cue, Sandstone, Leonora, Menzies and Kalgoorlie/Boulder. The following map of the British Isles superimposed onto the map of Western Australia […]
Harry ‘Tambo’ Taylor – Stockman of the Never Never
14/05/2015 By 2 Comments
On the 19th May 1924, Harry ‘Tambo ’Taylor applied to receive the old-age pension having reached the age of 65yrs. His application was refused as he couldn’t show proof of his age. Harry was born to an aboriginal mother and an Irish father on the Glenalvon Station NSW in 1859. He had his mother’s skin […]
A Very Pretty Wedding – James Faull married Annie Nutman
29/04/2015 By 1 Comment
The wedding of the daughter of the North Kalgurli mine, Annie Nutman, was celebrated in style. This photograph shows the wedding party at the home of the brides parents and it looks like no expense was spared. The church where the wedding took place was St Michael and All Angels, Brownhill. The ceremony must have […]
North Kalgoorlie Primary School – Looking for names!
17/01/2015 By 2 Comments
I am currently working on the photographs from the North Kalgoorlie Primary School Centenary which was in 2002. I will be uploading them onto my website. However some photo have only the grade and year and ones like this only a few names are identified. I would like your help to name more of the […]
The Story of a Sign – J Moriarty Hairdresser!
14/01/2015 By 5 Comments
I was recently contacted by a reader who sent me the following story about his efforts to return a shop sign that came into his possession. So far he had hit a brick wall but thought you may like to read about his search so far and maybe someone will know a ‘Moriarty’ descendant. I […]
