Yellowdine, Reen’s Soak, Bronti, Kellandi and Mt Palmer – by Delys Howlett
This excellent book, published in 2007 by my good friend Delys Howlett, is a must read for anyone interested in the history of the district. Delys has a strong personal connection to this place she loves, as it is where she was brought up. She dedicates the book to her parents and her sister who helped with the publication.
She writes from both personal experience and from meticulous research. She not only tells about the people and the places of this district but also about the wildlife that abounds.
In her words:-
Yellowdine: Treasures in the Bush, is centered , in the Yilgarn of Western Australia. It is an historical and social account of the events, which took place not only in Yellowdine itself, but also the surrounding towns of Reen’s Soak, Bronti, Kellandi and Mt Palmer between the years 1890 and 2006. The personal stories of railway workers and former residents of Yellowdine bring the history to life, creating a literary collage of personalities, families and yesteryear events. Tourist routes throughout the area are also described and mapped.
Thank you to John Pritchard for sending in the following photographs:
Reen’s Soak Hotel and Post Office c 1930
The Palmer’s Find Dining Room and H. Temby Butcher at Palmer’s Find now known as Yellowdine, 1930
Mt Palmer’s Hotel c 1930s
ISBN 978-0-646-47156-3
227 pages
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From where is the book available and what is the cost?
Hi Jan I will fine out for you and let you know!
Hi Jan The book is available as follows:-
Shire of Yilgarn does sell “Yellowdine”. The cost of the book is $32.00 and the postage cost is $15.00 . If you would like us to send you a copy please reply with your credit card details but please note that there is a surcharge of 1.5% on all credit card purchases.
Shire of Yilgarn
aso@yilgarn.wa.gov.au
T: (08) 9049 1001
23 Antares St, Southern Cross WA 6426
PO Box 86, Southern Cross WA 6426
Yes, a historic place. On each of my 16 bicycle rides from Perth to Kalgoorlie Boulder I’ve always stayed at the comfortable, well stocked service station. Between Ghooli and Yellowdine in September there’s a splendid display of a beautiful little pure blue bush I refer to as Leschenaultia Brevi Floria, and just a couple hundred metres east of the service station there’s a lovely and large number of them. The great monolith visible from the road there is worth walking over.
Hi Tony Sadly the last time I drove back from Perth the Yellowdine roadhouse was closed. Hope its not permanent.
Hi Moya, I am related to Delys, distantly, Cornelius Reen’s wife is my 2nd gt. gt aunt. Could you tell me how to contact Delys or pass my contact details on to her please as I would like to ask her some information regarding the Murphy’s/ Reens and also Howletts.
Kind regards
Sue Felton