Bolarks' Guestbook

Interesting to see if you find any trace of Dad's family in & around Mt. Magnet. I'm not sure of all names but Bryden & Krakour (?spelling?) seem to spring to mind. Stay alert, I used to be bundled off to the Rellies for school holidays on the train with cousin Noreen. I think Mum & Dad needed a break from their most troublesome child ME. Dad used to work up there when in the Railways for a time.

A Great Little Town
Thank you Chris for your comprehensive report on Sandstone; visually and verbally pleasing. It's much more an oasis than I'd imagined. The closest I've been to Sandstone is either Wiluna, Youanmi, or Golden Grove

Ancestral Resting Places
Thanks for the offer Chris but both great-grandfathers buried in Kanowna (pioneer) cemetery. Mays and Sullivan; Mays died 1900 and Sullivan 1903. Their respective widows survived to 1914 and 1918. Nurse Mays is in Boulder Cemetery in Anglican section, Ellen Sullivan is in the Roman Catholic section in the Kalgoorlie cemetery. Enjoy your fossicking.

Dad's Birthplace
Looking forward to your blog and photos from Sandstone. I've never been there but it's where my father was born in 1908, and my Aunt Marg in 1911. My grandfather was Winder Driver on the Blackstone Range Gold Mine while grandmother was housewife / mother to 4 kids (at that stage) the other 2 had been born in Kanowna in 1903 and 1905. Have heard only good reports re Sandstone -- hope it lives up to its reputation.

Great Photos Again
Biafra Dam looks great, in fact the whole looks so improved. Does The Wookie make noises?

Forgotten tart
The 'left behind' tart was taken to work and gobbled up for afternoon tea! Teresa says thank you.

Leadlights
LOVE your cat window! This is a talent of yours that I was unaware of :)

Can't Believe It
What an informative article you have given us, makes me ashamed of how I have previously defamed poor old Boulder. You certainly uncovered far more History & have brought it to life not only for myself but Rob who knew nothing of the stage curtain etc etc etc. several other followers of this blog will go off, make a cuppa then settle down to re-read it & remember their own memories of The Goldfields in general. You have opened a real can of worms for all of us. As I write this, Rob is at the computer communicating with John Sullivan (MOLDY) who will love this posting & as he is Conversational Lunching tomorrow with Mick Della Marta will be armed with the making of the longest conversational Lunch ever. Johns Wife Marg nee Margaret Robinson, a very prominent Goldfields name will also enjoy the topics. Sheila D M seems to love hearing about their days as Youngens in & around the area. Wish we were there with them. Thank you for a great piece of History & so well written.

Fantastic
Oh! how yummy I hope you bought some Mrs Balls Chutney as that is a must with Boere Wors also the Spur salad dressing everything makes me so hungry ouma rusks also very good we can get a lot of that here by SA in SA and by our local foodland we also brought back a biltong maker on our last holiday so I make my own but does not last long. Thank you for thinking of us and all that yummy goodies. Love it. Enjoy your trip.

Looks great
Your write ups always so good to read and your wonderful photo's enjoy yourselves. From D & R