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Whats In A Name – book review

11/12/2016 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Oddly, I have had several emails during the last week from people looking for the meaning of street names in Kalgoorlie Boulder. I thought it would be a good idea to mention this book for anyone who is interested. Whats in a Name Street Names of Kalgoorlie Boulder Compiled by E A Dawson. ISBN – 0646345419 […]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Goldfields History, Kalgoorlie boulder, Western Australia

Our Darling Little Kenny – grave tales

10/12/2016 By Moya Sharp 2 Comments

Hearse outside of the home of Kenneth Harse

On September 30th 1928, local Kalgoorlie residents were saddened to hear of the death of a little local boy, Kenneth Henry Harse. He was the only son of Thomas Henry Harse (Electrical Contractor) and Nellie Ward nee Barker. Little Ken was born in Kalgoorlie in the same house that he sadly passed away in Victoria […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Harse, Kalgoorlie boulder, Western Australia

A Spacious Inn – The Boulder Block

09/12/2016 By Moya Sharp 12 Comments

Powells Boulder Hotel

The below photograph is the ‘original’ Powell’s Boulder Block Hotel, Fimiston on the corner of Beel and Contention streets. In 1899 this building was demolished and the substantial building many of you will remember was built. The following article describes the ‘New’ hotel in the most glowing terms on opening night. Evening Star 22 August […]

Filed Under: Hotels, People Tagged With: Australian History, Beer, Boulder Block, Goldfields History, Hotels, Kalgoorlie boulder, Western Australia

William Burke – grave tales

04/12/2016 By Moya Sharp 1 Comment

Grave of William Burke Kalgoorlie Cemetery 1909

The following photographs are of the impressive memorial on the grave of William Burke who was buried on 4th November 1909. The first was taken not long after the memorial was erected and the second some 117 yrs later and as I am sure you will agree, it has stood the test of time very […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Hotels, Kalgoorlie boulder, Tower Hotel, Western Australia, William Burke

Dead Mens Gold

03/12/2016 By Moya Sharp 1 Comment

A Story of the Early Days of Hannans. Written in Nov 1904. I’m full up of Hannans Find,” remarked my mate. ” I’m off back to Coolgardie”. “You’ll go alone,” I laconically added. I felt a bit disappointed in Dick. I was a curious fellow in those days  and usually without a mate, but I […]

Filed Under: Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Goldfields history Kalgoorlie Cemetery E - H, Kalgoorlie boulder, Western Australia

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