“A Most Unusual Story” This is a strange story about one of the men who are listed on the Eastern Goldfields Miners Memorial Memorial which is located at the WA Museum Kalgoorlie Boulder in Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. His name is Victor Watts. Several years ago I had a phone call from a homeowner to say […]
The Kalgoorlie Hotels- Judds Pub
10/09/2014 By Leave a Comment
Kalgoorlie Hotel ‘Judds Pub’. Hannan Street Kalgoorlie This photo is not one often seen of this well know local iconic building. Built c 1896 from ‘white stone’ it has remained a going concern ever since. It hasn’t always been called ‘Judds’ it was named as such from James (Judd) Mahony who gave his nick […]
The Corner Shop – Elliott and Gaillard
08/09/2014 By 1 Comment
I am sure that this building in our main street will look familiar to many of my readers. Today it is little changed and is on the corner of Hannan and Porter Streets in Kalgoorlie. Today it is known as ‘Monty’s Restaurant’ formerly Montgomery Bros Drapery and Merchandise. However, in 1903 the business was as […]
The Mermaids
07/09/2014 By Leave a Comment
Fancy Dress: I think that ‘Fancy’ is the wrong description for these young women. They are called ‘The Mermaids’ and I am sure you will agree they are just beautiful. Taken in Kalgoorlie in 1907 Mirror – Perth – 1 June 1907, page 18 St. John of God’s Hospital Ball, Kalgoorlie By Aura […]
Kalgoorlie Cemetery Records E – H
07/09/2014 By 1 Comment
Today sees the second installment of the Kalgoorlie Cemetery Records. This first section for burials A to D was released three weeks ago. We have transcribed up to M at this stage with still a long way to go for checking but if you name is not in these sectiosn do email me and […]
