Last week we heard about the longest mail run in Australia. So I thought you might like to know about the man who made these intrepid trips. Geoff Lambert did the ‘run’ for thirteen years. He was the longest-serving mailman employed by Campbell & Co who had the contract. Others who did the run were […]
With Mail to Marble Bar:
Australia’s Longest Overland Mail from Meekatharra to Marble Bar. Western Australia. a distance of 1211 miles for the round trip. by John K Ewers – February 1935 Mundiwindi, Murramunda, Bald Hill, Noreena Downs. Nullagine — the very names are redolent of that other Australia which so few people know and which is the most vital […]
The Meekatharra Hero by A E Wallace
The Meekatharra Hero Rise up you noble warriors Australia’s boldest sons; And stand at ease a moment Behind Australia’s guns. For we’ve just unearthed a hero Who should commandeer the cake, Who, alone and unassisted Killed a deadly twelve-inch snake. Talks of Roosevelt in the jungle And his tales of blood and gore. How he […]
Tom Ryan – King of Meekatharra
Early in 2017, I was contacted by Sue Hartley who is the Great Granddaughter of Thomas Ryan and his wife, Henrietta Ryan nee Kane. Their third child, Mary Daisy Ryan, known as Dais, was her grandmother. Sue said: “Meekatharra Ryan” or “The King of Meekatharra” as Tom was known, did much to build the town […]
Water is Scarcer than Gold:
After his working day as a blacksmith, Jack Parker would meet regularily with other volunterr firemen in Meekatharra for a chat and for training. Out would come the big hoses and reels for ‘wet work’ routines. The traditional brass helmets were worn for occasions such as Easter demonstrations but the most essential commodity for firemen […]