Pipe-Dream to Pipeline, The Eventful Life of Nathaniel W Harper by Stan Gervas Many of you will know of the story of the water pipeline which came to the Goldfields bringing fresh water and permanent prosperity and the roll played in the scheme by C Y O’Connor. Many of you will not however know of […]
Books on the History of the Western Australian Goldfields
Hundreds of books have been written on the Western Australian Goldfields. From reference books to fiction and most of all the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the quest for gold and the search for adventure. There are also many biographies and history books some on the broader subject of the history of the region and others on a specific subject or town. Outback Family History would like to review some of these that you may not have heard of and to tell you where they can be purchased if you would like your own copy. We also have a monthly book giveaway!
A Lost Glitter – book review
17/08/2019 By Leave a Comment
A Lost glitter : letters between South Australia and the Western Australian goldfields, 1895-1897 – edited by Michael R. Best. A Lost Glitter is the most richly detailed first-hand account of goldfields’ life we have: The letters of the Deland family between the Western Australian goldfields and Gawler contrast the rumbustious, economically chancy, life of […]
Yellowdine : Treasures in the Bush – book review
30/04/2019 By 6 Comments
Yellowdine, Reen’s Soak, Bronti, Kellandi and Mt Palmer – by Delys Howlett This excellent book, published in 2007 by my good friend Delys Howlett, is a must read for anyone interested in the history of the district. Delys has a strong personal connection to this place she loves, as it is where she was brought […]
Shattered Ideals and Fractured Identities – Book launch
08/12/2018 By 2 Comments
Shattered Ideals and Fractured Identities: Western Australia to Yugoslavia and back 1948 – 1955 On the 17 Nov 2018, at the Spearwood Dalmatinac Sport and Community Club, Dr Criena Fitzgerald, well know history author, launched her latest book (complete with a replica boat, dancing and shots!). She said ‘It’s beautiful to see people so passionate […]
Western Australian Heritage Trails-
04/11/2018 By 1 Comment
Back in 2001, I approached what was then called the WA Heritage Committee, to ask if there was any likelihood that the booklet on the ‘York to Goldfields Heritage Trail’ in the WA Heritage Trails Network – Bicentennial Project for Community Participation series of books, might be updated. My husband and I have attempted to […]