The Giantess – This lady travelled the country and made a lot of money, and was much admired. It seems the female form was viewed quite differently 116 yrs ago! From the Coolgardie Miner, Aug 1898 In Bayley Street last night, for the first time in the Goldfields, there was seen ‘Mademoiselle Rewald’ who has […]
Honour Board Boorara/ Waterfall/Golden Ridge – where is it now?
As this is the Centenary of the beginning of WW1, I wonder if anyone knows the location of this honour board. The photo was taken in 1961 at a ceremony to unveil an obelisk at Boorara/Waterfall/Golden Ridge. The honour board, which looks like it was brought out for the ceremony, show the names of the […]
The Kalgoorlie Hotels- Judds Pub
Kalgoorlie Hotel ‘Judds Pub’. Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. This photo is not one often seen of this well-known local iconic building. Built c 1896 from ‘white stone’, it has remained a going concern ever since. It hasn’t always been called ‘Judds’, it was named as such from James (Judd) Mahony, who gave his nickname to […]
The Corner Shop – Elliott and Gaillard
I am sure that this building in our main street will look familiar to many of my readers. Today it is little changed and is on the corner of Hannan and Porter Streets in Kalgoorlie. Today it is known as ‘Monty’s Restaurant’ formerly Montgomery Bros Drapery and Merchandise. However, in 1903 the business was as […]
The Mermaids
Fancy Dress: I think that ‘Fancy’ is the wrong description for these young women. They are called ‘The Mermaids’ and I am sure you will agree they are just beautiful. Taken in Kalgoorlie in 1907 Mirror – Perth – 1 June 1907, page 18 St. John of God’s Hospital Ball, Kalgoorlie By Aura […]