The Lillis family were pioneers of early Coolgardie up to the 1940’s.
Doyles Well – an oasis in the desert
20/06/2020 By Leave a Comment
DOYLES WELL – originally called – CUTMORE’S WELL. Located between Leonora and Agnew and near the Turkey and Wilson Creeks. A Wayside in and coaching stop. In 1903 there was a coach service from Leonora on three days a week. There were stockmen working for the stagecoach lines stationed there until at least about 1912. […]
Playing Hookey !!! A very serious game.
28/03/2020 By Leave a Comment
‘Playing Hooky’, many of you, myself included, may think this means by definition:- To be absent from school with out permission or excuse. However if you were a drinker in the 1930’s in Kalgoorlie Boulder you probably would remember a quite different game. I first heard of this game when an ‘Outback Family History’ reader, […]
William Hilton Edwards – grave tales
29/02/2020 By Leave a Comment
William Hilton EDWARDS Born at Maryborough Victoria (17th June 1880) who departed this life 25th September 1928 Aged 48 years Erected by his sisters and brothers
The Binduli Bloodhouse:
18/01/2020 By Leave a Comment
The Binduli Bloodhouse – The following article appeared in ‘The Sun’ newspaper on the 28th October 1906. The sentiments and derogatory comments about foreigners and women were common at the time. THE BINDULI BLOODH0USE. -BARTOLO MORATTI’S PUB- ITS CLAIMS TO POLICE ATTENTION. Disreputable Boozing Den— For Dissipated Dagos.— No Attractions for Picnickers.— Closure Badly Wanted. […]
