Richard Fagan was born in Kelso, Bathurst NSW in 1866. he was the son of Matthew FAGAN and Mary Anne ROBINSON, he had seven brothers and five sisters. Following the lure of gold and riches he travelled by ship with many others, arriving in Albany Western Australia on the 4th September 1890, he then proceeded […]
Its a Grand Name:
As some of you may be aware, the ‘Grand Hotel’ has been a popular name for Hotels everywhere, and many towns would have their own ‘Grand Hotel’. Here are just a few from the WA Goldfields: Let me know if I have missed any (:
Doyles Well – an oasis in the desert
DOYLES WELL – originally called – CUTMORE’S WELL. Located between Leonora and Agnew and near the Turkey and Wilson Creeks. A Wayside in and coaching stop. In 1903 there was a coach service from Leonora on three days a week. There were stockmen working for the stagecoach lines stationed there until at least about 1912. […]
William Hilton Edwards – grave tales
William Hilton EDWARDS Born at Maryborough Victoria (17th June 1880) who departed this life 25th September 1928 Aged 48 years Erected by his sisters and brothers
The Boulder Block Turns Back the Clock – a verse
If you want to turn back the clock Then pay a visit to the Boulder Block The last pub left of the famous four That graced the place in days of yore. The ‘Dirty Acre’ they called the square Formed by pubs that traded there The miners came from Miles away By tram, by bike, […]
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