The following images were kindly sent in by Graeme Sisson and were taken in Yalgoo in about 1953-1954 by his mother when his father was stationed there. Many thanks Graeme. The Courthouse was behind the then Post Office, and I believe it is now used as the Museum. The Mortuary was located on the block […]
Coolgardie Justice – 1921
A contributor to the “Justice of the Peace” who states that he “was present both at the investigation and also at the Court, ” writes under date of August 17, 1921 as follows:- ….. A JP’s Summing Up A certain detective, well known to me, was met in Bayley Street, Coolgardie, by a man who […]
Menzies – A Murderous Assault
Albany Advertiser (WA : 1897 – 1950), Tuesday 14 January 1902, page 3 Tragedy at Menzies. A shocking tragedy occurred at Menzies on Sunday night. About 10.30 o’clock the attention of persons in Shenton street was attracted by loud screams proceeding from a shop kept by Frank Walton. Several persons rushed to the place. They […]
Yalgoo – ghost towns
I have just received the following photographs from an OFH reader, Mary Forward. They are shown here with her permission. Many thanks Mary, they are wonderful. They are also on the Outback Family History Web site @ https://www.outbackfamilyhistory.com.au/records/town.php?town=Yalgoo
Herbert Ernest Wright – a family story
1872– 1945 Guest Post by:- Katherine Statton Herbert Ernest Wright was the ninth child of Thomas Wright and Sarah Hayes Hutchinson. He was born at Green Ponds in Tasmania on 21 April 1872. His father was a teacher at the Green Ponds State School. Green Ponds was first settled in the 1820s. It is a hilly […]
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