The Queen of White Feather –

The Queen of White Feather A true story of the introduction of the first barmaid in Kanowna in 1896 by John Drayton. Smith's Weekly Sydney - 2 September 1922, page 24 TOM DOYLE, licensee of the Kanowna Hotel (White Feather) in 1896, … [Continue reading]

Snake’s Opals by W Watkins

Western Mail Perth - 29 December 1949 Snake was afraid! It was dangerous to have 'struck it rich' when Harrod was around . . . Snake Sherwood was just beginning his after-tea smoke when he heard the horse approaching through the mulga scrub that … [Continue reading]

The Death of Stephen Grace

Western Mail Perth -19 October 1907, page 16 AN EAST MURCHISON TRAGEDY THE DEATH OF STEPHEN GRACE - MURDERED BY NATIVES A telegram was received this afternoon from Constable Walker, who proceeded from Wiluna to bury the body of Stephen Grace, one … [Continue reading]

Dinny O’Callaghan’s Brainwaves –

Kalgoorlie Miner 15 Apr 1966- Dinny's Brainwaves 'Oysters and a Petrol Pourer' When Coolgardie was new and luring men from all parts of the country, many interesting characters rode or trudged into town. Pint-size bantam weight Dennis ‘Dinny’ … [Continue reading]

John Reside – grave tales

Kalgoorlie Western Argus 7 October 1902, page 19 THE LATE MR. J. RESIDE M.L.A., First Member for Hannans. The news of the sudden death of Mr. John Reside. M.L.A., first representative for the Legislative Assembly for Hannans, was received … [Continue reading]