I have often come across stories of building which have been moved from place to place in the Goldfields mailnly because of the cost of bringing building materials to the region. This is why most abandoned towns have no buildings left to see. It is quite understandable that the buildings themselves should be moved or […]
A History of ‘The Round’ by Darren McAullay
07/10/2023 By 1 Comment
The Round By Darren McAullay It is, without doubt, one of the biggest, most colourful, and successful racing carnivals to be staged anywhere in Australia. It is steeped in history, has been the scene of some of the most incredible events both on and off the track and for many, it has etched memories that […]
125 Years of Kangas – book review
08/07/2023 By Leave a Comment
The Kalgoorlie City Football Club recently celebrated 125 years of football, and with it came a book authored by John Terrell with heavy local research assistance coming from local club stalwart Cobber Rogers (88). The club, through its predecessor Hannans, was established at a meeting at the Exchange Hotel in Kalgoorlie on 3 May 1895. […]
James “Carbine” Gullan – a Good Fellow all Round
29/04/2023 By 2 Comments
While many of you have enjoyed several verses from the pen of John Terrell on the Outback Family History Blog, many of you will also be familiar with his books on the sporting history of the Goldfields. He recently sent me the following story which I’m sure you will find most interesting. You may think, […]
The Tyson Brothers – Goldfields Football Legends
09/07/2022 By Leave a Comment
Charlie Tyson (14 November 1897 – 23 September 1985) was an Australian Rules Footballer who played with Collingwood and North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League during the 1920s. Recruited to Collingwood from Western Australian-based Goldfields Football League side Kalgoorlie Railways, Tyson was a half-back flanker and made his VFL debut in 1920. He was named club […]
