Edwards Royal Hotel – Coolgardie Lot 31, Cnr Ford and Bayley Streets, Coolgardie Rudy Krakouver’s Hotel was the first two story hotel in Coolgardie and opened for business in June 1895. Later the Edwards family took over the hotel and claimed the hotel offered ‘Superior accommodation and attractive waiters’. The catering at the Royal was […]
Patrick Lynch – pioneer profile
Patrick Lynch, one of the oldest residents of Kalgoorlie, was born in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland, on the western coast near The Burren, just NW of Kilrush, on 13 May 1858. His father was the late Mr Patrick Lynch, owning a farming property in that district. He was educated in schools in his native town, […]
Water is Scarcer than Gold:
After his working day as a blacksmith, Jack Parker would meet regularily with other volunterr firemen in Meekatharra for a chat and for training. Out would come the big hoses and reels for ‘wet work’ routines. The traditional brass helmets were worn for occasions such as Easter demonstrations but the most essential commodity for firemen […]
The French Cook and his family :
This is quite a well-known photograph, but until recently, I had not known who the people were. I have been contacted by Glenda Slan, who was able to tell me about the photograph and some of her family history. Glenda said, “The gentleman is my great great Grandfather Louis Fremery (he was French and a […]
The Meekatharra Hero – by A E Wallace
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 […]
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