Geraldton Express 22 August 1906, page 4 “THE PROSPECTOR.” Here’s a song for the sturdy prospector, For the men who have blazed the track ; For the men who have borne the hardships, And have opened the Fields–Out Back. With a supply that was scant they started . With the pick and the water-bag ; […]
My Life on the Golden Mile – Tony Bozich
14/03/2020 By Leave a Comment
Up to ten years of age and 1949 when my family moved to Boulder and up close to the Golden Mile, I lived in central Brookman Street, halfway between the police station and the brothels as I like to tell people. Opposite the Catholic Church lived a schoolmate of mine, Graham Darcy whose father, if […]
Frankie Hayman – grave tales
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Frank Lawford HAYMAN, aged 2yrs 7mths (born Kalgoorlie), buried 12th December 1923 in the Anglican Section of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery. Kalgoorlie Miner 21 December 1923, page 4 THANKS.— Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Edie Hayman, 103 Addis street, Kalgoorlie, desire to thank friends for their kind messages of sympathy during their recent sad bereavement. At […]
The Asplin Brothers – pioneer profile
12/03/2020 By Leave a Comment
From Jo Roelofs: Jo has very kindly share these wonderful family photo with us. Attached are photos of my Great Grandfather Thomas Asplin with his water condenser at Coolgardie 1898-9. According to Post Office Directory of Coolgardie 1898-99, he had his condenser in Shaw St on the right hand side if travelling from Lefroy St […]
Laudanum – a panacea for all human woes!
07/03/2020 By Leave a Comment
Drug taking has been as much of a problem in the past as it is now. People have always looked for substances to aliviate their suffering either mental or physical. One such opium based drug called Laudanum was easily obtained and was even given to babies and pregnant women. It has been the cause of […]
