Anna was born near Lake Michigan, near the Canadian border with America, in 1890. Luigi Mioni had migrated from Italy five years before, at the age of 15. Anna and Luigi were married in the backwoods where her husband worked in the iron mines. Luigi was 23, and by the Read more
Jackie Rudd was five and a half years old when he disappeared down the Jeetho Mine shaft in 1916. He was the son of J. Rudd. The white fence marks the spot today behind the Coal Creek Motel in Korumburra. Jack Rudd’s uncle Arthur was working in the vicinity at Read more
by Linda Fisher Allot 16 Sec 6 Parish of Korumburra, County of Buln Buln. Original Crown Grant Vol 2058 Fol 521. Purchased by Jesse Thomas Huntingford of Church St, Richmond on 20th of March 1888, for 70 pounds. On the 20th of November 1902 Thomas Foristal of Korumburra, an engine Read more
A wander in Commercial Street may well bring you to 69 Commercial Street, where you will find the Hare and Tortoise Bookshop. Quite a treasure trove it is. by Janet Wilson Above the verandah, and visible from across the street, as you look towards the shop you will see the Read more
by Bob Newton Pictured above is the former fire bell that is now located at the current Korumburra fire station. It was donated by the Coal Creek Coal Mine Company in 1896 when James Hardwick was the manager—it was surplus to their needs. After a meeting in Radovick’s Hotel, a Read more
Recently, during excavation work at the Korumburra Primary School, the remains of the old swimming pool were uncovered. After hearing a few questions around town about it, it was decided others would also be interested in the origins of the pool. First, trying Trove, all that could be found were Read more
The Korumburra Brass Band’s Mace Written by Dennis Conn The Korumburra Brass Band was formed during the period of the former Shire of Korumburra Council and was comprised of local and district people, supported by their wives and residents. The band member’s leader – master and president was the late Read more
Jumbunna Hotel Great Southern Advocate Thursday, 20 September 1894, p. 3. “JUMBUNNA HOTEL.” Mr. Kurrle, the proprietor of the newly erected hotel at Jumbunna, entertained about 50 of his friends at a banquet on Thursday evening last to celebrate the opening. Among those present were Messrs. R. S. B. Young, Read more
Korumburra Mechanics’ Institute & Railway Great Southern Advocate, 22 May 1891 From our Correspondent It will be noticed by referring to your advertising columns that the 2nd day of June has been fixed upon for the opening of the Korumburra Mechanics’ Institute. This spacious edifice, measuring 70ft. x 30ft. in Read more
A House Warming in Korumburra Great Southern Advocate, 16 August 1928 At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.E.C. Holmes, a very pleasant and enjoyable evening took place on Friday, August 3rd, the occasion being a surprise party in the nature of an old-time house warming to Mr. Holmes and Read more