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Rolls of Honour

The Goldfields has many 'Rolls of Honour' from the Boer war through to the Vietnam war both in public places and in private building. This is a collection of some of the more hard to find rolls, listing those who fought and those who died.

The Men of the Chaffers –

15/02/2025 By Moya Sharp 1 Comment

About 24 years ago the buildings and plant of the Chaffers Mine on the Golden Mile were sold off and the mine was officially closed. As a part of these proceedings, KCGM held a big open day with stalls and displays and tours around the remaining buildings and into the Super Pit. Amongst the items […]

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The Kanowna Roll of Honour-

24/02/2024 By Moya Sharp 12 Comments

Some months ago, when looking at my records for Kanowna and in particular, the honour board for WW1, which survives today in remarkable condition at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder War Museum. I thought how interesting it would be to see if I could find out the details of all the men listed which only had a surname […]

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John “Jack” Ivison – Fighting son of the Empire

11/11/2023 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

In Memory of an Anzac Soldier Private John “Jack” Ivison 1888 – 1915 By Julia Robinson-White, 26 April 2021 Published on: www.dustandglare.home.blog/in-memory-of-an-anzac-soldier/ Anzac Day – 25 April 2021 Amongst a box of family photographs given to me for safekeeping by my Dad’s cousin, I came across a postcard of a Digger from WWI. The photo […]

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The Water Buffaloes by Merv Kennedy

16/07/2022 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

The “C” Company, 28th Infantry Battalion was made up of mostly WA Goldfields lads and other young country men, their willingness to enlist and defend our shores was a true trademark of their courage, commitment, strong mateship and not wanting to miss out on a serious fight, as well, take the army weekly pay too! […]

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A Beloved Son- Calder family story

08/05/2021 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

I have recently been in correspondence with Lisa Clifford, who has very kindly allowed me to share the following story and photographs with you. She originally got in touch with me after seeing the grave of Alistar Douglas Calder in the Black Range (Nungarra) Cemetery on the Outback Family History website. Lisa tells me that […]

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