Yalgoo Images –

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.

Yalgoo Courthouse mid 1950s

The Mortuary was located on the block at the rear of the Police Station and not that far from the Quarters.

Yalgoo Mortuary mid 1950’s

The full length shot of the Quarters  next to Neville’s corner store and Shell drum depot.

Yalgoo Police Quarters mid 1950’s

The next one of the far right side of the Quarters shows the rain water tank and you’ll note the high fence. I was told that it had been there for many years and was to be a visual barrier to camels when they saw the small area of green couch grass. Dunno how it worked as those critters just walk all over the place.

Yalgoo Police Quarters mid 1950s

The old police station was transported from Nannine when that station closed many years earlier. (so I’ve been told). Note the old impounded vehicle on the right and behind that is the old Mortuary.

Yalgoo Police Station mid 1950’s

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Moya Sharp

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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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