In the early Goldfields days, life was harsh and death came often to families. Not just to the old and very young, but often those in the prime of life would be taken suddenly. The main causes of death were diseases such as typhoid and accidents both at work and in the home. The child […]
A Lost and Desolate Wanderer
Evening Journal, Adelaide, 30 January 1894 A Terrible Experience at Coolgardie. A well known and respected resident of Kent Town has received a letter from his son, who recently went to Coolgardie from Adelaide, from which the following is extracted: On December 24th and 25th (Merry Christmas Day), I was dying, a lost and desolate […]
A Murderous Assault at Burbanks-
Kalgoorlie Miner 24 March 1900 Attempted Murder at Coolgardie. A SENSATIONAL STORY. IMPRISONMENT IN A SHAFT. One of the most sensational stories that has ever been told in the annals of the Perth Criminal Court was that which was related by Mr Burnside, the Crown solicitor, in the Criminal Court on Wednesday, before Justice Stone, […]
The Ghosts of Bayley Street-
Over a 1000 men under the age of 26 lie buried in the Coolgardie Cemetery. The Ghosts of Bayley Street Last night the occult was in power And as the clocks struck midnight hour With saddened eyes and soundless feet, A thousand ghosts walked Bayley Street Ghosts of men who, joys denying Paved the way, […]
A Nugget of Gratitude-
Sunday Times – Perth – Sunday 19 January 1941, page 8 The Donors Of Famous Nugget: Mrs. Lynch (left), the first woman to he married at Coolgardie, and her sister, Mrs. Airey (right) and inset the brooch on which is mounted the original nugget of gold found by Paddy Hannan at Kalgoorlie and presented to […]
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