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The Life of Isaac Lloyd: A Tale of Resilience and Reinvention

28/06/2025 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

I was recently sent the following family story from Rae Knee, whose great-great-grandfather, Isaac Lloyd, came to the Western Australian Goldfields. In the quiet town of Hertford, England, in 1834, Isaac Lloyd was born to John, a skilled blacksmith, and Emma Baldwin. His early years were marked by a christening in Ruthin, Denbigh, Wales, a […]

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Filed Under: Grave Tales, People, Places Tagged With: Australian History, Boorara, Goldfields History, Kalgoorlie boulder, Western Australia

Kanowna – Mystery by the Government Dam

28/06/2025 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Kalgoorlie Western Argus 25 August 1898, page 9 THE KANOWNA MYSTERY An Accident or Foul Play??? The recent discovery of a portion of charred human remains near the Government dam is still exciting a great deal of local interest, especially as an attempt has been made to connect the supposed tragedy with the mystery surrounding […]

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Filed Under: Grave Tales, Places Tagged With: Australian History, Cemeteries, Goldfields History, murder, Western Australia

Outback Riches: The Rise and Fall of Maninga Marley

28/06/2025 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

The outback mining centre of Maninga Marley was situated some 27 kilometres southeast of Sandstone on the Dandaraga Station in the Black Range district. The Maninga Marley Gold Mine, from which the place takes its name, was found by prospectors Ernest Alfred Arundel and Matthew Dwyer. The claim was registered by Arundel Gold was discovered […]

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Filed Under: People, Places, Sport Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Maninga Marley, Sandstone, Western Australia

Update – Coolgardie Cemetery Upgrade project

28/06/2025 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Coolgardie Cemetery Burial Records Update for 1896 Cemeteries Page: https://www.outbackfamilyhistory.com.au/records/index.php?category=Friends of Cheltenham and Regional Cemeteries Inc. We are excited to announce a significant milestone in the ongoing Coolgardie Cemetery Upgrade project. The burial records for the year 1896 have been meticulously compiled, marking a key step in preserving the rich history of the Western Australian […]

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Filed Under: Grave Tales, People Tagged With: Australian History, Cemeteries, Coolgardie, Goldfields History, Western Australia

A Trailblazer’s Triumph: The Story of Mr. Ambrosius’ Motor Wagon

21/06/2025 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

In the sun-scorched goldfields of Western Australia, where rugged terrain and waterless expanses challenged even the hardiest travellers, one man’s vision promised to revolutionise transport. Gustav Adolf Ambrosius, a Prussian-born adventurer turned innovator, was no stranger to the harsh demands of the outback. Known in Norseman for his prowess in the cycling and motor trade, […]

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Filed Under: People, Places, Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales Tagged With: Australian History, Coolgardie, Esperance, Goldfields History, Norseman, Western Australia

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