Continuing the collection of old images of the early mining days in the northern goldfields of Western Australia, mainly the old Sons of Gwalia Mine at Leonora but also many of other surrounding places.
See this link for a map showing Leonora and Gwalia
School Class Pictures
Local Member of Parliament, Dick Burt with Mrs Conlon and her Gwalia Class
Flood 1937
Rail Washout – Malcolm
Malcolm lies east of Leonora towards Laverton and though there is no longer a town, there is still a rail-head. Gold was discovered here in 1895.
Aftermath of Fire in Town (Leonora) July 1932
Bulldozer – Driver “Robbie”
Donkeys at Work at the Mine
Donkey Teams Under Full Load
The Local Doctor’s Method of Transport
Kurrajong Hotel
Old mining town about 28 km (17 mile) NNW of Leonora
A Celebratory Dinner – men only by the looks.
Devine’s Anaconda Store at Euliminna
Eulaminna was an old township east of Leonora along the road to Laverton
Sons of Gwalia Mine Looking somewhat derelict
Train Derailment – Unknown Location
Horse Assisted Flood Crossing – Unknown Location
Camel Travel – Note the Woman’s Dress
Cobb & Co the Australian Equivalent of America’s Wells Fargo
Clem Hill
Central Hotel, Leonora
Carriggs Hotel, Mt Morgan
Known as “Morgans” gold was discovered here in 1896. It was located along the Old Laverton Road in between Leonora and Laverton.
Men and Their Camels 1911
Sons of Gwalia Mine, August 1913
Flooding at Station Creek
North of Leonora Station Creek is now the Town Water Reserve
