Family and Local History of the Goldfields of Western Australia
AN IRISH ROMANCER: THE SEARCH FOR THE REAL WALTER ROBERT FITZGERALD-MOORE Walter Moore, if that was his real name!, was my grandfather, but he died 25 years before I was born. His origins are shrouded in mystery and even the circumstances … [Continue reading]
This weekend has been a big event for all sporting enthusiast from Rugby to Football and of course the cricket. The first recorded cricket match in Australia took place in Sydney in December 1803 and a report in the Sydney Gazette, on 8th January … [Continue reading]
To mark the occasion of :- Bledisloe Cup 2015: Australia v New Zealand, ANZ Stadium in Sydney Aug 8th Last year, 2014, marks the 120th anniversary of the death of George Maber, one of the very first All Black Rugby players . He was to play his … [Continue reading]
Today is the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima by the USA Forces. This is how the Kalgoorlie Miner reported the events to the people of the Goldfields: - The full article can be read by following this link:- http://bit.ly/1HsL4wq … [Continue reading]
This roll of honour is displayed in the Gwalia Museum, they very kindly supplied the photograph as mine was very poor quality. You will see there are some Italian/Slav names, only those men born in Australia or who were naturalised were allowed to … [Continue reading]
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