A Nostalgic Day in WA

Fremantle Prison Riot *

Fremantle Prison Riot *

4th - 5th January 1988   [TV STUDIO]“G’arvo, Perth. You’re on Channel 6½ — WA’s Most Moderately Reliable News. I’m Gazza McLean; beside me, sportingly under an office fan, Shazza...

Fremantle Prison Riot *

4th - 5th January 1988   [TV STUDIO]“G’arvo, Perth. You’re on Channel 6½ — WA’s Most Moderately Reliable News. I’m Gazza McLean; beside me, sportingly under an office fan, Shazza...

End of WA’s COVID Lockdown *

End of WA’s COVID Lockdown *

4th November 2022   DIARY ENTRY Dear DiaryThe microwave clock hit has just hit 8.14pm on the first day of freedom for our State. This morning a WA Gov post...

End of WA’s COVID Lockdown *

4th November 2022   DIARY ENTRY Dear DiaryThe microwave clock hit has just hit 8.14pm on the first day of freedom for our State. This morning a WA Gov post...

Completion of the Trans-Australian Railway *

Completion of the Trans-Australian Railway *

Western Australia history: On 17 Oct 1917 the Trans-Australian Railway met at Ooldea, linking Kalgoorlie to the east and stitching a nation by steel

Completion of the Trans-Australian Railway *

Western Australia history: On 17 Oct 1917 the Trans-Australian Railway met at Ooldea, linking Kalgoorlie to the east and stitching a nation by steel

Great Fire of Coolgardie *

Great Fire of Coolgardie *

9th October 1895   ANNOUNCER (Gav): “Good evenin’, Coolgardie! It’s Goldfields FM with your nightly yarns and occasional facts. Tonight’s top story: Bayley Street’s had an absolute shocker.” REPORTER (Erin),...

Great Fire of Coolgardie *

9th October 1895   ANNOUNCER (Gav): “Good evenin’, Coolgardie! It’s Goldfields FM with your nightly yarns and occasional facts. Tonight’s top story: Bayley Street’s had an absolute shocker.” REPORTER (Erin),...

Britain Nukes Australian Waters *

Britain Nukes Australian Waters *

Operation Hurricane, Pilbara-Style: “Montebello Mushroom (Cloud) Broth”     Prep time: Decades of Empire energyCook time: One very loud morning, 3 Oct 1952Serves: Every history class in WA (with caution)  ...

Britain Nukes Australian Waters *

Operation Hurricane, Pilbara-Style: “Montebello Mushroom (Cloud) Broth”     Prep time: Decades of Empire energyCook time: One very loud morning, 3 Oct 1952Serves: Every history class in WA (with caution)  ...

Opening of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge *

Opening of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge *

Freo, 1867: they officially opened the first road bridge over the Swan—timber planks, convict graft, and instant swagger. Elsie sold spuds, Archie charged “½d or a nice word,” and O’Malley...

Opening of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge *

Freo, 1867: they officially opened the first road bridge over the Swan—timber planks, convict graft, and instant swagger. Elsie sold spuds, Archie charged “½d or a nice word,” and O’Malley...