Human Gold by N.E. Gledhill

This sad and poignant story from the pen of N E Gledhill is kindly shared by his Great Nephew Allen Gledhill with thanks: STEVE HARDING lived with his wife in a tumble-down shanty on the outskirts of the Golden Mile. They were a queer couple. She, … [Continue reading]

James Alfred Cock(s) – grave tales

James Alfred Cock was born in Tredegar, Monmouthshire in Wales on the 17th December 1850. He was the eldest son of Joseph Cock and Ann nee Wherry. In 1870, at aged 19yrs, he embarked from Plymouth Devon England on the ship the Colonial Empire to … [Continue reading]

Another link in the Lasseter Story-

William and Vera Bryant of Piesse Street, Boulder by Chris Clark One day in September 1960 a Western Australian Police officer visited a cottage at 193 Piesse Street in Boulder City, to speak with the occupants, William and Vera Bryant, a … [Continue reading]

Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales – 19th September 2021

Good Morning, Everyone, I hope your weekend is going well and that you have time for a cup of tea and a read of this week's stories. Recently I posted a story entitled  'Lasseter Looks for a missing friend'  The story prompted many readers to … [Continue reading]

Charles Cooke Hunt – by Eric Hancock

While relatively unknown, Charles Cooke Hunt played a crucial role in opening up of country east of York and ultimately the eastern goldfields. Hunt was born in England 1833. He joined the Royal Navy acquiring his Masters Certificate in 1859 but was … [Continue reading]