Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
The history of the 'Dance' family has been extensively researched and can be seen in full at:- http://www.ridgers-family.com/picture_gallery.htm. This small section covers the family during their time in Yarri in Western Australia. They are … [Continue reading]
Wilson's Patch - Bundarra between Leonora and Leinster Since construction of the new bitumen road from Leonora to Agnew/Leinster, the approach to Wilson's Patch has changed. 64km along this new road from Leonora is the Teutonic Bore mine … [Continue reading]
The following images were kindly sent in by Graeme Sisson and were taken in Yalgoo in about 1953-1954 by his mother when his father was stationed there. Many thanks Graeme. The Courthouse was behind the then Post Office, and I believe it is now … [Continue reading]
A contributor to the "Justice of the Peace" who states that he "was present both at the investigation and also at the Court, " writes under date of August 17, 1921 as follows:- ..... A JP's Summing Up A certain detective, well known to me, was met … [Continue reading]
Albany Advertiser (WA : 1897 - 1950), Tuesday 14 January 1902, page 3 Tragedy at Menzies. A shocking tragedy occurred at Menzies on Sunday night. About 10.30 o'clock the attention of persons in Shenton street was attracted by … [Continue reading]
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