The below photograph is the ‘original’ Powell’s Boulder Block Hotel, Fimiston on the corner of Beel and Contention streets. In 1899 this building was demolished and the substantial building many of you will remember was built. The following article describes the ‘New’ hotel in the most glowing terms on opening night. Evening Star 22 August […]
William Burke – grave tales
04/12/2016 By 1 Comment
The following photographs are of the impressive memorial on the grave of William Burke who was buried on 4th November 1909. The first was taken not long after the memorial was erected and the second some 117 yrs later and as I am sure you will agree, it has stood the test of time very […]
Dead Mens Gold
03/12/2016 By 1 Comment
A Story of the Early Days of Hannans. Written in Nov 1904. I’m full up of Hannans Find,” remarked my mate. ” I’m off back to Coolgardie”. “You’ll go alone,” I laconically added. I felt a bit disappointed in Dick. I was a curious fellow in those days and usually without a mate, but I […]
Edith Bowe – a colourful life
26/11/2016 By 2 Comments
The following story was sent to me by an OFH reader Jean Bearda about her Grandmother, Edith Annie Bowe, who was born on 26th March 1891 in Sydney, Australia and died on 15th October, 1972 in Melbourne, Australia. She has very kindly sent me the following brief history and some wonderful photographs taken in Kalgoorlie/Boulder […]
International Soccer Club
21/11/2016 By 1 Comment
The following photographs were recently posted on the Outback Family History Facebook page to see if any names could be added to them. I was recently contacted by Jim Isailovich who has very kindly sent me the following names. Year 1952 Top row: L to R: Fred Salman, Giula Morocz, Italian ?, Peter Radanovich, Bob […]
