Truth – Perth – 18 February 1928, page 9 “Cock-Eyed Bob” Sheds Light upon House of Death Compact. The fair, slimly-built Detective Parker took his last survey of the faded and dusty rooms. His work was complete. The mystery of the Kalgoorlie Death Pact was a mystery no more. The admissions of the man and […]
The Peak and the Flood
Western Mail 3 June 1937, page 11 The Peak and the Flood by A.H.P. North Perth. The early days of the goldfields can never be written up fully except with the aid of official records, but the experiences of individuals are very interesting. Looking back about 40 years I often wonder at the stamina of […]
The Lyons Family – pioneer profile
John Edward Lyons – written by Sue Iles John Edward Lyons was born in Castlemaine Victoria in 1859, the son of Peter Lyonas and Bridget Minogue nee Mannix. He came to Western Australia in 1905 and originally went to the Northwest of the state. His wife Margaret Ellen nee Egan, and their five children, Peter, […]
Northey and Mullins Families
Back in 2008 I was in correspondence with a lady called Val Skinner. I don’t have an email for her so perhaps she will see this story. She very kindly shared with me her family story of the Northey and Mullins families on the WA Goldfields. She also sent me two wonderful photographs, see below. […]
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Doctor –
A Wandering Pommy the story of Dr Dale OBE “Search Parties Unsuccessful” The mysterious disappearance of Dr Dale, who has been missing from Kookynie since Saturday last, has caused his friends in Kookynie great uneasiness. It appears that the doctor, who has been practising at Mr M. Schneider’s pharmacy during the past five months, went […]
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