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 […]
International Nurses Day – Nurse Mary Mulder
12/05/2015 By Leave a Comment
The 12th May is International Nurses Day. I would like to remember Nurse Mary Mulder. This photograph was taken in Kalgoorlie on the 18th March 1895 Portrait of Nurse Mary Mulder in early outdoor uniform.. Listed under the Health Act 1911 Mid wives Registration Board (Publication:- Victoria Hobbs “But Westward Look” (Nursing in WA 1829-1979) […]
Fancy Dress Friday – Japanese Girls
01/05/2015 By 2 Comments
Fancy Dress Balls and school performances were a very popular events in the early goldfields. A great deal of time must have been spent making the costumes as many were very elaborate. They would usually be in groups of four, six, eight and sometimes more. Each would have a ‘theme’ and the groups were called […]
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 […]
