Daily News Perth 23 December 1933, page 18 Mrs Aeneas Gunn’s Epic Story of an Australian Bush Christmas ‘There never was such a Christmas as the Christmas on the Elsey Station, and there never will be another like it,’ said ‘The Quiet Stockman from ‘We of the Never Never’ today. Outside of Mrs. Aeneas Gunn’s […]
All a Hero – a tale of the Margaret
The Sun 3 July 1910, page 15 ALL A HERO A TALE OF THE MARGARET JIM AND BILL AND THE BOOTS. by “CROSSCUT.” THE world is full of heroes whose gallant deeds are fated to pass unrecognised and unheard of. The dizzy heights of fame are not for them, no blatant trumpet blares the bitter […]
A Change of Name to Find a Family Saga –
Following on from last week’s story about the Larkinvillians, I was contacted by Michael Loney. He has very kindly sent me some wonderful photos and stories to tell you about his family. He said ‘I saw your article about the First Larkinvillians. Very interesting! I would like to show you this photo of Mick Larkin […]
The Worlds Second Oldest Profession –
Gold stealing was rife on the Kalgoorlie goldfields almost from the day the first prospector arrived. Gold miners would smuggle out what gold they could while working and the thieving was commonly regarded as a miner’s ‘privilege’. As long as men have sought this precious metal there has been gold stealing. In the early days […]
A Dastardly Deed in Lefroy Street –
Coolgardie Miner 28 December 1897, page 5 SENSATIONAL SHOOTING. Attempted Murder by Four Armed Men A party of shop workers was held up in Forrest Street Coolgardie by two armed and masked men. There is so far no known motive for the dastardly crime and no arrests have been made. The police are baffled! One […]
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