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Books on the History of the Western Australian Goldfields

Hundreds of books have been written on the Western Australian Goldfields. From reference books to fiction and most of all the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the quest for gold and the search for adventure. There are also many biographies and history books some on the broader subject of the history of the region and others on a specific subject or town. Outback Family History would like to review some of these that you may not have heard of and to tell you where they can be purchased if you would like your own copy. We also have a monthly book giveaway!

Golden Threads- book review

02/12/2017 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

GOLDEN THREADS, Poetry from Western Australia’s gold rush This week saw the arrival in town of a new book on the poetry of the bush. I was very kindly given a copy by the author, John Terrell In the words of our Mayor, John Bowler:- ‘John Terrell has done it again. His book on Goldfields […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Kalgoorlie boulder, Western Australia

Burbanks People – town snapshot

25/11/2017 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Burbanks did not have its own cemetery so any burials took place in nearby Coolgardie. The following are the burials of Burbanks people in the Coolgardie Cemetery:- ALNWICK Charles – d 25 Nov 1901,  29yrs,  Occ:- Miner, Cause:- being struck by a timber in the Lady Robinson GM, Verdict of the Coroner, Father: Thomas ALNWICK […]

Filed Under: Books, People Tagged With: Australian History, Burbanks, Coolgardie, Western Australia

Western Australian Lonely Graves – books

18/11/2017 By Moya Sharp 3 Comments

Latest Release:-  Western Australian Lonely Graves  by Yvonne and Kevin Coate Four volume set  full details:- Hesperian Press ISBN 978-0-85905-682-3, A4, 1284 pages,  soft cover,  3.5 kg     $325.00* + POST These magnificent volumes are the result of nearly 40 years research by Yvonne and Kevin Coate and their associates, and contain details of thousands […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Australian History, Cemeteries, Goldfields History, Western Australia

Can You Help – Laverton History Book

12/11/2017 By Moya Sharp 4 Comments

The good news is that a history book of Laverton and the surrounding towns is to be published. Lots of people will be contributing to the book, which is going to be really great. Do you have anything you could share on the town or any of the surrounding areas? Here are the contact details […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Laverton, Western Australia

Gold and Ghosts – book review

05/10/2017 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Gold and Ghosts Vol 1

Gold and Ghosts Vol 1 and Vol 2 – by D W de Havelland Many of you, I am sure, will have heard of the series of books called ‘Gold and Ghosts’! There are four volumes in the series and many consider them to be the ‘Prospectors Bible”. It is Vol 1 and Vol 2 […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Australian History, Gold and Ghosts, Goldfields History, Kalgoorlie boulder, Mining Accidents, Western Australia

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