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A Legend Cut Down – pioneer profile

18/03/2018 By Moya Sharp Leave a Comment

Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 – 1950), Monday 19 March 1934, page 5 Tragedy at ORA BANDA Ora Banda has once more been the stage for a sad and dreadful fatality. Mr Charles Emery, who left the hotel with his cart and horse about 9 p.m. on Sunday, the 11th March was discovered on the […]

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Honour Roll Unveiled – Ora Banda

11/02/2017 By Moya Sharp 12 Comments

Charles Henry MINDNER

Ora Banda sent more men to the First World War than any other town of its size in Western Australia. Of the 100 men who enlisted 35 were to make the ultimate sacrifice.  –   From the Kalgoorlie Miner  21 October 1920, page 6 HONOUR ROLL UNVEILED. Ora Banda, Oct 18th 1920. On Sunday afternoon […]

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