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The Story of the Murchison-part 1

22/10/2022 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

As told by the nephew of the Late J C Peterkin, also called J C Peterkin, in Perth, in March 1946. About the years 1889-1890, Gilles MacPherson and J C Peterkin met in Perth. Both were old Kimberley and Queensland prospectors, they had known each other for a long time but had never actually worked […]

Filed Under: People, Places & Towns, Ripping Yarns & Tragic Tales Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Murchison, Nannine, Western Australia

The Story of the Murchison   –  Part 1

14/03/2019 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

As told by the nephew of the Late J C Peterkin, also called J C Peterkin, in Perth, March 1946. About the years 1889-1890, Gilles MacPherson and J C Peterkin met in Perth. Both were old Kimberley and Queensland prospectors, they had known each other for a long time but had never actually worked together. […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Australian History, Murchison, Nannine, Western Australia

Where is Quinns – ghost towns

02/02/2019 By Moya Sharp 2 Comments

xgy z vxsd+632. Many of you may not have heard of the small settlement of Quinns in the Murchison of Western Australia. It is described in 1895 as ‘A picturesque spot, half way between Nannine and Barambi, and was at one time the largest alluvial field on the Murchison. The Phoenix is the main mine, […]

Filed Under: Towns and Places Tagged With: Goldfields History, Murchison, Quinns, Western Australia

Hotels of Peak Hill – from Paul Cribb

27/07/2017 By Moya Sharp 2 Comments

As you all know I am always on the lookout for new photos of  Goldfields hotels. I would like to thank Paul Cribb for sending me the following great photos to add the the collection and to go on the web site.   Travelling on the Murchison, The Freemasons Hotel, Coach Leaving Peak Hill for […]

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Australian History, Goldfields History, Hotels, Murchison, Peak Hill, Western Australia

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