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!

Book Review – Pipe Dream to Pipeline

Pipe-Dream to Pipeline, The Eventful Life of Nathaniel W Harper by Stan Gervas Many of you will know of the story of the water pipeline which came to the Goldfields bringing fresh water and permanent prosperity and the roll played in the scheme by C Y O’Connor. Many of you will not however know of […]

Goldfields History Book Monthly Giveaway – June 2014

Free Goldfields History Book Monthly Giveaway – June 2014 Only 24 hours till this months giveaway is drawn so make sure you get your entries in!!! No Sign of the Time, a collection of stories of the Menzies District of West Australia Like us on Facebook to be in the draw to win!!! http://bit.ly/SVGuVK  

Monthly Book Giveaway – Just Soldiers by Darryl Kelly

To commemorate the Anzac Day Weekend this months book giveaway is Just Soldiers by Darryl Kelly: To enter go to:   http://bit.ly/1hxG1lT Title Just Soldiers: Stories of Ordinary Australians Doing Extraordinary Things in Times of War Author Darryl Kelly Contributor Anzac Day Commemoration Committee, Queensland Edition illustrated, reprint Publisher ANZAC Day Commemmoration Committee (Queensland), 2004 ISBN […]

Recomended Reading – Australian Family Tree Connections

Hi Everyone Today I would like to tell you about a magazine of which I have been an avid reader and sometimes contributer since 1993.  Australian Family Tree Connections. It is without a doubt the original and one of the best publications available to family and local history enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand.  From […]