The Water Riots of 1893

In 1893 in Coolgardie, the refusal of one condenser operator to lower his price provoked an ugly street riot. Every evening men went to the condensers, taking their turn with all the others waiting for a gallon, or sometimes half a gallon, of water, according to the supplies available. For some time, Coolgardie had been […]

The Asplin Brothers – pioneer profile

From Jo Roelofs:  Jo has very kindly share these wonderful family photo with us. Attached are photos of my Great Grandfather Thomas Asplin  with his water condenser at Coolgardie 1898-9. According to Post Office Directory of Coolgardie 1898-99, he had his condenser in Shaw St on the right hand side if travelling from Lefroy St […]

The Asplin Brothers:-

Jo Roelofs has very kindly shared the following photographs from the family album of her Great Grandfather Thomas Asplin and his brother Jack:-