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Austin led the expedition to the Murchison, facing challenges such as poisonings, lockjaw, and extreme conditions.
Story of Bob True’s life and death near Lake Wells in 1906, as recounted by his prospecting mates.
The story of Fred, a Noongar, who participated in Russell’s 1897 expedition, in his own words.
A profile of prospector George James Woodley, highlighting his role in the Murchison area.
Chronicles gold theft in Western Australia, revealing how it still occurs today.
Discusses the justice system during early WA, including stories of chained prisoners and rough local justice.
A biography with genealogical study and bush verse of H.G.B. Mason, an explorer, bushman, and keen cricketer, shedding light on his enigmatic life and contributions to Australia’s outback.
The letters to The Western Mail in the late 1930s cover reminiscences and observations of bush life by men and women, farmers, drovers, sailors, and fishermen, representing the land as it on...
Horse trams were a feature of the old north coastal towns, taking passengers and cargo from the jetties to the townships.