In the early 1900s, Perth had no shortage of larger-than-life characters. They included not only eccentrics like Mrs Tracey and imposters such as Harcourt Whipple Ellis, but politicians, doctors and members of the legal profession. One lawyer, Mr Pennefather, carried
Harcourt Whipple Ellis
During my research for The Edward Street Baby Farm (which is almost finished) I’ve come across some interesting, strange, and even bizarre characters living in Western Australia in the early 1900s. A few get a brief mention in my book,