The mysterious Tom Cue By Jim Foster – https: www.goldgemtreasure.com.au/shop Tom Cue is mostly known for his involvement in the finding of gold near Cue, the Western Australian town that bears his name. And, while most people assume it was Tom who made the discovery, it was actually his partners, Michael John Fitzgerald and Edward […]
George August Dux – pioneer profile
The following story was sent to me by the President of the East Gippsland Family History Group, Debbie Squires, about one of their ‘locals’ who came west! “G.A.D.” has left an entertaining (and informative) description of Bairnsdale and districts in his writings – but who was he? There are a few clues in the narrative. […]
Helena Maud ‘Lily’ Pike – grave tales
On the 27th April 1906, Helena ‘Lily’ Maud Pike (nee Rosevere) aged 30yrs, passed away at the St John of God Hospital in Dugan Street, Kalgoorlie from Typhoid. She was the wife of councillor Eustace Walter Pike and the mother of one child, James Albert, aged 6yrs. The couple had married in Adelaide SA in […]
Beware of Victorians Bearing Gifts –
Western Mail 29 September 1938, page 11 OVER THE PLATES One Day in Early Kanowna. A couple of young Victorians blew into camp one morning with a spring cart loaded with fresh vegetables, no more than a week old at least. Every man on the field was troubled with ‘Barcoo Rot‘, so the half-withered green […]
Its Our 10th Anniversary –
The Outback Family History Blog has just turned 10 years old this month. It has been a remarkable journey from its humble beginnings. Initially, my sole intention was to document captivating stories that crossed my path, purely for my own enjoyment. Presently, the mailing list boasts an impressive 7500 subscribed readers. I am genuinely delighted […]
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