In the first days of the Coolgardie field, any man game enough to sign himself M.E. (Mining Expert) could put his story over. So-called ‘Mining Experts’ were characteristic of the Coolgardie field especially from 1893 to 1896. Most were self-styled ‘Captains of Industry’ and had most of the letters of the alphabet after their names. […]
The McArthur Family Tragedy –
The story surrounding the death of Mary ‘Kate’ Catherine McArthur and her two children came to light some time ago when one of my researchers, John Pritchard, who is working on an upgrade of the Cue Cemetery records, came across an entry for her and her children. Both she and her children are listed as […]
Harry ‘Tambo’ Taylor – Stockman of the Never Never
On the 19th May 1924, Harry ‘Tambo ’Taylor applied to receive the old-age pension having reached the age of 65yrs. His application was refused as he couldn’t show proof of his age. Harry was born to an Aboriginal mother and an Irish father on Glenalvon Station NSW in 1859. He had his mother’s skin and […]
Wooden Overcoat Makers-
In Coolgardie, as late as April 1894, self-styled undertakers were making a fortune by making coffins from old jam cases and boxes and blackening them over to give a semblance of respectability. Only the destitute and friendless were packed away in plain deal coffins, and Jews whose religion demanded austerity in their last rites. By […]
Harold A S Cocking – pioneer profile
Southern Cross Times – Christmas Eve – 24 December 1904, page 25 Harold Cocking A Plucky Pioneer Mr. Harold Arundle Sidney Cocking was born at Latchley near Plymouth, Devon, England, and is a typical son of an English yeoman. It is slightly over 13 years since he landed in the West, and was extremely surprised to find that […]
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