Comments on: No ‘Gods Acre’ for Burbanks – https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/no-gods-acre-for-burbanks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-gods-acre-for-burbanks Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia Sun, 10 May 2026 04:33:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lynelle Fozard https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/no-gods-acre-for-burbanks/#comment-30124 Sun, 10 May 2026 04:33:05 +0000 https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/?p=22210#comment-30124 In reply to Jennifer Ruthven.

Hi Jennifer

My dad is Leonard John Alford. His grandfather was Thomas Hugh Alford, his father was Ronald Alford (the youngest child) and his uncle was Vic Alford. Dad lived in Coolgardie for most of his young years and has many stories about life in the Goldfields. Dad lives in Perth now and I have helped him research a fair bit into his family.

]]> By: Moya Sharp https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/no-gods-acre-for-burbanks/#comment-28595 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:16:17 +0000 https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/?p=22210#comment-28595 In reply to Daley Paul.

Hi Paul I have emailed you.

]]> By: Moya Sharp https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/no-gods-acre-for-burbanks/#comment-28594 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:08:17 +0000 https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/?p=22210#comment-28594 In reply to Jennifer Ruthven.

Hi Jennifer I have emailed you.

]]> By: Daley Paul https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/no-gods-acre-for-burbanks/#comment-28593 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:35:20 +0000 https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/?p=22210#comment-28593 The Freeman children buried at Coolgardie are my mother’s auntie/uncle . Her mother Violet Anne Boland nee Freeman was also born Burbanks . The parents were originally from Newcastle area of NSW and later returned there . Thankyou, very interesting. My mother was under the impression only one child passed away and did not know the family was there for that long .

]]> By: Jennifer Ruthven https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/no-gods-acre-for-burbanks/#comment-28581 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 06:26:36 +0000 https://www.outbackfamilyhistoryblog.com/?p=22210#comment-28581 Thomas Hugh Alford was my great Grandfather. He had a mine share in Burbanks and after finding gold bought a house in Coolgardie. My grandmother Helena May Alford would tell me stories of her upbringing. Vic Alford lived in coolgardie until his death about 20 yrs ago….he lived in parents house and never married. He wouldn’t have electricity in the house. My Grandmother had a son called Donald Ruthven who is my deceased father. Any information would be appreciated. Regards Jennifer.

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