A collection of reports and reminiscences of WA droving from the 1880s to the 1950s.
The story of the renowned Hyland’s Circus, famous across Australia, with a tragic mystery surrounding the death of one of its performers, John Roberts.
A comprehensive history covering 65 expeditions to Western Australia between 1869 and 1896, including previously unknown ones.
Despite the riches around them Australians rushed to the Klondyke wastes. This is their story.
Toodyay, one of the earliest settlements in Western Australia, dating from the 1830s. In 1931, during the first Great Depression, gold was discovered in Yinniding Creek, eight miles southwes...
The history of the Ashburton Gold Rush of 1890 with details of the pastoral stations, aboriginal conflict, lonely deaths, and adventures of the distant bush.
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.
David Forrest of Minderoo complained of mistreatment of natives by pearlers. Governor Broome acted and reports were requested, with a police expedition covering an immense area.
The story of Speakman and Ryan’s discoveries, losses, and gains, showing the necessity of perseverance in gold mining.
Letters to The Western Mail in the early 1940s, with observations and stories about bush life by farmers, sailors, and other characters.