The Strange case of Frederick Smith

A telegraph was received at Cue from Burnakurra, stating that a trucker who was employed at the Wha GM at Errolls was killed. It also stated that the body was buried at Errolls, and that no inquest was opened. The newspaper three days later reported – “In the circumstances, it will be necessary, in order […]

The Dance’s from Yarri – a family

The history of the ‘Dance’ family has been extensively researched and can be seen in full at:- http://www.ridgers-family.com/picture_gallery.htm.    This small section covers the family during their time in Yarri in Western Australia. They are fortunate indeed to have so many wonderful family photos. They are reproduced here with thanks. In the early days, Dances had […]

Wilson’s Patch – ghost towns

Wilson’s Patch –   Bundarra   between Leonora and Leinster Since construction of the new bitumen road from Leonora to Agnew/Leinster, the approach to Wilson’s Patch has changed. 64km along this new road from Leonora is the Teutonic Bore mine turn-off, 6km further is a grave on the left-hand side between the road and fence. […]

Yalgoo Images –

The following images were kindly sent in by Graeme Sisson and were taken in Yalgoo in about 1953-1954 by his mother when his father was stationed there.  Many thanks Graeme. The Courthouse  was behind the then Post Office, and I believe it is now used as the Museum. The Mortuary was located on the block […]

Coolgardie Justice – 1921

A contributor to the “Justice of the Peace” who states that he “was present both at the investigation and also at the Court, ” writes under date of August 17, 1921 as follows:- ….. A JP’s Summing Up A certain detective, well known to me, was met in Bayley Street, Coolgardie, by a man who […]