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The Peak and the Flood

08/04/2023 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Western Mail  3 June 1937, page 11 The Peak and the Flood by A.H.P. North Perth. The early days of the goldfields can never be written up fully except with the aid of official records, but the experiences of individuals are very interesting. Looking back about 40 years I often wonder at the stamina of […]

Filed Under: People, Places & Towns Tagged With: Goldfields History, Peak Hill, Western Australia

The Lyons Family – pioneer profile

08/04/2023 By Moya Sharp 2 Comments

John Edward Lyons  – written by Sue Iles John Edward Lyons was born in Castlemaine Victoria in 1859, the son of Peter Lyonas and Bridget Minogue nee Mannix. He came to Western Australia in 1905 and originally went to the Northwest of the state. His wife Margaret Ellen nee Egan, and their five children, Peter, […]

Filed Under: People, Places & Towns Tagged With: Goldfields History

Northey and Mullins Families

01/04/2023 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Back in 2008 I was in correspondence with a lady called Val Skinner. I don’t have an email for her so perhaps she will see this story. She very kindly shared with me her family story of the Northey and Mullins families on the WA Goldfields. She also sent me two wonderful photographs, see below. […]

Filed Under: People, Places & Towns, Soldiers Story Tagged With: Boulder, Goldfields History, Kalgoorlie boulder, Western Australia

The Ghost of Goya River –

01/04/2023 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Western Mail 10 March 1938, page 10 The Ghost of Goya River by Jim O’Brien, This series of reminiscences has been gathered in years of roamin’ around, and stowed deep down in my old memory-box are scenes and sounds of other days. And, though life’s road grows rougher, so to speak, and the grades are […]

Filed Under: People, Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales Tagged With: Goldfields History

The Death of ‘Dutch’ Clark – grave tales

01/04/2023 By Moya Sharp 1 Comment

Cecil Bryce (Brice) ‘Dutch’ Clark was born on 19 August 1898 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to William James Clark and Mary Jane nee Girling who were both from Berkshire in England. He was the youngest of seven children. At the age of 18yrs, in April of 1916, he joined the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Forces. He […]

Filed Under: Grave Tales, People Tagged With: Australian History, Cemeteries, Coolgardie, Goldfields History, kalgoorlie cemetery, Paddington, Western Australia

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