Daily News – 19 November 1932, page 11 The Granites: A Hard Trek and a Rigorous Existence Where Every Ounce of Gold is Earned Indeed (By F. E. Baume, our Special Representative with the Madigan Expedition to the Granites goldfield. Written shortly after arrival at the field three weeks ago.) ‘The Madigan Geologist Expedition’ has […]
Hasty’s Grave – mans best friend
17/09/2022 By Leave a Comment
Hasty’s Grave This grateful country cherishes the fine courageous band Who pioneered the wilderness, and founded our great land And so it is appropriate that the name of one so brave Be printed on our outback maps, marked simply ‘Hasty’s Grave’ And for those who wished to go there, and find the grave, perhaps Longitude […]
Jesse Young – a life well lived
01/08/2020 By Leave a Comment
The following amazing story has been sent to me by John Hollands, who is the Great Grandson of Jesse Young. What an adventurous life he did lead. Kalgoorlie Western Argus 12 October 1909, page 31 DEATH OF MR JESSE YOUNG The death occurred suddenly on Friday of Mr Jesse Young, a gentleman who had been […]
