Wilson’s Patch – Bundarra between Leonora and Leinster Since the construction of the new bitumen road from Leonora to Agnew/Leinster, the approach to Wilson’s Patch has changed. Sixty-four kilometres along this new road from Leonora is the Teutonic Bore mine turn-off, 6km further is a grave on the left-hand side between the road and the […]
First Draft of Coolgardie Cemetery Records Completed –
First Draft of Coolgardie Cemetery Records Completed – I’m pleased to share that, with the assistance of volunteers for the pre-1896 deaths, I have completed the first draft of a comprehensive review of the burial records for Coolgardie Cemetery from 1894 – the present. This project, nearly two years in the making, marks a significant […]
A Journey of Resilience – by Bill Apro
A Journey of Resilience The Story of Joseph and Helen Apró In 1956, a revolution in Hungary changed the lives of thousands. Among them were my parents, Joseph and Helen Apro, two young professionals who fled their homeland in search of safety and a new beginning. Their journey led them to Australia, where they arrived […]
The Grand Old Man of Kalgoorlie – Lewis Alman
With the passing of Louis Arthur Alman, Mayor of Kalgoorlie, on April 1, 1969, at the age of 82, the goldfields community lost one of its most esteemed citizens, and the Western Australia’s Jewish community mourned a steadfast leader. For over 38 years, often nearly single-handedly, Alman kept the flame of Judaism alive in Kalgoorlie. […]
Sir Samuel Cemetery – ”are we remembered not?”
Sir Samuel / Mt Sir Samuel Cemetery Yakabindi Station East of Bellevue Mine Camp. 27°36’90”S – 120°32’65”E 31 known burials – Reserve 6405 Tis sad to see these friendless graves And think of those who lie therein Their mute appeal some tribute craves For love which in the past had been. AKBAR Meer AKA Mullang […]
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