While recently researching the lives of those buried in the Peak Hill Cemetery, I came across this very sad and tragic story. Catherine and George Howard had married in 1895 and, up to the time of her death in 1908, Catherine and George had six children. Children: George Charles born 1896, George James born 1898, […]
Red Flannel Joe- pioneer profile
30/01/2021 By Leave a Comment
He is know as ‘Red Flannel Joe’ throughout the district. He is old and somewhat pompous and lives in a tin hut in what was once the main street of this little nor west town of Peak Hill. Its almost deserted now, and Joe’s structure is the only one on that side. In the summer […]
The James Family – a story in pictures
29/06/2018 By 1 Comment
We are fortunate that the family stories and wonderful photos have been shared by Tony James. They show an excellent insight into life in the bush. Tony Tells me – from 1924 to1927 my grandmother, Mary Josephine JAMES nee Hager [1891-1990] ran the wayside Hotel at Bilyuin Pool. My grandfather Oliver Melville Rupert JAMES [1891-1962], […]
Red Flannel Joe- pioneer profile
19/05/2018 By Leave a Comment
Western Mail – Perth – 28 February 1935, page 9 He is known as ‘Red Flannel Joe‘ throughout the district. He is old and somewhat pompous and lives in a tin hut in what was once the main street of this little nor-west town of Peak Hill. It’s almost deserted now, and Joe’s structure is […]
Hotels of Peak Hill – from Paul Cribb
27/07/2017 By 2 Comments
As you all know I am always on the lookout for new photos of Goldfields hotels. I would like to thank Paul Cribb for sending me the following great photos to add the the collection and to go on the web site. Travelling on the Murchison, The Freemasons Hotel, Coach Leaving Peak Hill for […]
