| Goldfields Stories: Early Days in Western Australia Contributor(s): Kelly, Lorraine T. (Author), King, Norma (Author) |
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ISBN: 0987632221 ISBN-13: 9780987632227 Publisher: Lozs Loot & Luxuries OUR PRICE: $10.40 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Australia & New Zealand - General - History | Social History - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9" (0.72 lbs) 218 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Australian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A revision of Norma King's popular Colourful Tales of the Western Australian Goldfields (1980) by Lorraine Kelly. The stories in this book relate to Western Australia's most fascinating chapter of history - that of the frenzied excitement of the early gold-rush days. The pursuit of gold with its promise of untold wealth yoked the most unlikely characters together, from the desperate unemployed loner to the titled English speculator. It was a precarious existence, and a home was a transitory affair for most families, moving from one town to another as the gold was worked out or as rumour directed. The incredible feats of the goldfields cyclists, carrying news to the remotest of areas, the part played by camels in opening up the outback, the unique Loopline railway, dangerous gold-rushes, the law of the digger in 'roll-ups' and the threat of death from the harsh environment are told to form a complete and intriguing portrait of life on the goldfields. The fortunes of towns, mines and individuals from boom time to depression are traced with telling accuracy and detail by writers whose lives were interwoven with the story of Western Australia's goldfields. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kelly, Lorraine T.: - Lorraine is Norma's Grand-daughter. Born in Kalgoorlie, Lorraine moved to Perth with her family at ten years of age. After completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History at UWA, she worked in the Finance Industry in Perth. In 1997 she moved to Australind to raise her family. From 2017-2018 she created and self-published several adult colouring books. In 2018 she also began archiving Norma King's research material. This resulted in the publication of this book. The cover design, interior, illustrations were done by Lorraine, under the name of LozsArt.King, Norma: - Norma was born in Kalgoorlie in 1922. A life member of the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society, she spent her life living and recording history in the region. Her work on social history was particularly important, documenting where people in the Goldfields came from, where they stayed and what they achieved. In 2013, she received the OAM (Order of Australia) for her service to the Community as a Historian. In 2014 she was included in Kalgoorlie's walk of fame in Hannan Street. |