Red Dust Racers by Graeme Cocks will be launched at the WA Museum Kalgoorlie Boulder on the 27th August 3-6pm. All are welcome but and RSVP to the Museum would be most appreciated. … [Continue reading]
The Shadow of Death Hotel – and the story of Tigertail and the ‘New Chum’
06/08/2016 By 3 Comments
There was a man by the name of John Hawes who was a parish priest up to the 1930's. in the Yalgoo/Murchison district. In a biography on his life he tells of how, after riding all day, he spent the night at a lonely wild spot with a well called the … [Continue reading]
The Adelaide Silver Grill – Sepia Saturday
06/08/2016 By 1 Comment
The Adelaide Silver Grill Dining Rooms was known as a superior establishment as will be seen by the following advertisement from the Coolgardie Miner in Dec 1894. The proprietors were McIver and Smith and it was located in Bayley … [Continue reading]
Where Belinda Brought the Drinks!
30/07/2016 By 2 Comments
by Andree Hayward 1896 In the outback pub it was always know when 'womenfolk' would be arriving in town. The news could never be kept secret. When the weekly coach arrived all eyes would be on the lookout to catch a glimpse of the 'new girl'. There … [Continue reading]
Kenny and Co Coach Builders – Sepia Saturday
30/07/2016 By 2 Comments
J Kenny and Co, Wheelwrights and Coach Builders. In 1902 it was situated between the cross-over of Richardson and Forrest Sts Boulder on the left hand side from the direction of Burt Street. Prior to this it was near Powells Hotel (Later to be the … [Continue reading]
