The Meekatharra Hero Rise up you noble warriors Australia’s boldest sons; And stand at ease a moment Behind Australia’s guns. For we’ve just unearthed a hero Who should commandeer the cake, Who, alone and unassisted Killed a deadly twelve-inch snake. Talks of Roosevelt in the jungle And his tales of blood and gore. How he […]
For a Better Life – pre publication
Yet again, the wonderful author and historian, Dr. Criena Fitzgerald is about to publish another new book. I have read some excerpts and have seen some of the wonderful photos that will be used and I can highly recommend it. FOR A BETTER LIFE YUGOSLAVS IN THE GOLDFIELDS 1890–1970 As so many of us are […]
A Beloved Son- Calder family story
I have recently been in correspondence with Lisa Clifford, who has very kindly allowed me to share the following story and photographs with you. She originally got in touch with me after seeing the grave of Alistar Douglas Calder in the Black Range (Nungarra) Cemetery on the Outback Family History website. Lisa tells me that […]
Ripping Yarns and Tragic Tales – 2nd May 2021
I hope that everyone s enjoying the same glorious weather that we are having this Sunday (or even Saturday or Monday depending on where you are in the world). It is sunny but cold, my perfect kind of day. My husband however is rugged up to the nines and complaining loudly. (: Unfortunately, no progress […]
Simon Rose Fraser – grave tales
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I was recently contacted by my friend and grave photographer extraordinaire, Danielle Warnock, about a query she had received from Duncan Fraser, about the grave of Simon Rose Fraser, his Great Uncle, buried in the Kalgoorlie Cemetery. He asked if she could take some photos of the grave for him […]
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