Michael Siney was born on June 17, 1860, in the quaint town of Monasterevin, County Kildare, Ireland, to Patrick Siney and Elizabeth Heffernan. As the youngest of ten siblings, he grew up in a bustling household filled with love and camaraderie. In 1885, at the age of 24, Michael embarked on a life-changing journey with […]
Tragedy at East Toorak: The Christmas Day Fire of 1896
A Christmas Tragedy The Death of Henry Joseph Marnham In the early days of the Goldfields, death by fire was sadly all too common. While researching deaths in Coolgardie, I came across a heartbreaking case that led me to the old newspaper archives for more details. The cemetery entry reads: MARNHAM, Henry Joseph – Born […]
Kanowna – Mystery by the Government Dam
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 […]
Update – Coolgardie Cemetery Upgrade project
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 […]
Desert Trials and Golden Chances: The Life of Gus Luck
Sunday Times – Perth – 20 July 1930, page 9 On the Golden Trail Guide to Carnegie in 1894 Gus Luck’s Early Goldfields Prospecting Experiences Early in November 1892, two gold hunters, Augustus Jules ‘Gus’ LUCK and his mate Jack BURNS, out on a prospecting expedition from Coolgardie, found themselves cursing their luck when their […]
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