Comments for Outback Family History

Comment on Merv Stubbs – Strongman of the Goldfields by Jonathan Bell

Jonathan Bell — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:40:35 +0000

Hi Mervyn was one of 12 children, his brother Richard is my grandfather, and Richard was the last child born in England in 1923 before the family migrated to WA.

Comment on Charlie Webb and the Mountain that Wasn’t by John Leipold

John Leipold — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:49:21 +0000

Hello Moya,
Thankyou for your articles. As someone whose numerous ancestors spent time in the north east goldfields, including Yundamindra, I find them particularly interesting.
I’m sure you’re aware of this reference to Charlie Webb?

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248825770/charles-bartholemew-webb

Best wishes for your convalescence.
Regards
John L.

Comment on The Krakouer Boys – a family saga by Jen

Jen — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:35:12 +0000

Raphael Krakouer is my great great grandfather. He nor David did not marry an indigenous woman from what I can trace but their brother, Samson, did and he was a great grandparent to AFL greats the Krakouer brothers.

Comment on A Friend’s Deadly Supper: Murder Attempt at Boulder by Diane Anderson

Diane Anderson — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:37:22 +0000

Fascinating story. Thank you Moya. 💖

Comment on Yunndaga – ghost town by Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:35:54 +0000

I’m interested in a family that lived in Woolgah early last century. Vina Thomas married my great grandfather, his second wife. I have come across a couple of newspaper articles about Vina, one being where she was saved from being injured by a calf when she was young and others regarding social events in Woolgah. Was wondering if there is any other data out there on the Thomas family. From memory I think they came from the eastern states to follow the gold trail.

Comment on Chasing Fortune Under Southern Skies: The Story of James Errington Robson by Carmel Mitchell

Carmel Mitchell — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:03:07 +0000

My grandfather was the groundsmen and Gardner then.James Richter died in 1911 leaving a wife and two children and one on the way.
A grand concert and fun raiser for the widow Mrs Richter.

Comment on The Hermit of Kintore Hill – Joe Vesta by Helene Smith

Helene Smith — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:42:01 +0000

Not such a bad retirement plan….

Comment on Not A Gold Rush, But Still by Moya Sharp

Moya Sharp — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:19:03 +0000

In reply to Terry Behan.

Hi Terry Have you seen his profile page on the Miners Memorial? https://www.wavmm.com/listing/daniel/

Comment on Not A Gold Rush, But Still by Terry Behan

Terry Behan — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:36:46 +0000

I am looking for more information on my Grand Uncle, Daniel Behan who died in a mining accident at Sir Samuel, Western Australia on 2 March 1903. I would like to know when he arrived from Ireland and if he had a family and where he lived. Any other information would be much apricated.
Thanks, Terry Behan, Brisbane, Australia

Comment on A Church a Long Way From Home by Les Marshall)

Les Marshall) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:47:17 +0000

HI Moya,
My family attended this church. My mother, after it came from Boulder belonged to a group the church children who placed threepence on each of the stumps where the church was to sit as an offering for the project. Mum told us it originally belonged to the Baptist people in Boulder It has been on the GNP site since then. My Mother wrote the book: Gnowangerup the town, My story.
I’m sure my family would be very disappointed to see this heritage building destroyed.