This weeks 'Guest Post' is from the well known family and local history researcher and writer Shauna Hicks. I have been a follower of Shaunas for several years and have enjoyed many of her articles. You can follow Shauna … [Continue reading]
The Cobbled Road Near Poison Creek –
10/04/2017 By 1 Comment
I have recently been contacted by Terri Watson who sent me this facinationg story. Is there anyone out there who knows anything about this mystery road. I know nothing about it. This is what Terri told me:- We are currently care taking a … [Continue reading]
Robert Pickering True – a landmark in the wilderness
09/04/2017 By 6 Comments
It you were travelling in the Outback North of Laverton, and you came across this imposing headstone you might think that this must be someone important to have such an impressive memorial in such a remote place. You might decide to look up the name … [Continue reading]
The Fabulous Flying Mrs Miller – book review
03/04/2017 By Leave a Comment
A 'Ripping Yarn' indeed. Miller was born Jessie Maude Beveridge in Southern Cross, Western Australia, in 1901 and educated in Victoria and New Zealand. You may remember a TV series back in the '80s: The Lancaster Miller Affair. An Australian's … [Continue reading]
The Yuill family of Kalgoorlie
01/04/2017 By 3 Comments
Recently I was in contact with Jason Clark who has been researching his 'Yuill' family connections in the WA Goldfields. The family suffered several tragedies. The following photograph shows Christina Jessie Yuill (nee Balle) with her young son … [Continue reading]
