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History and stories of the Western Australian Goldfields written by local historian, Norma King (OAM) and Lorraine Kelly. Podcasts produced and published by Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly hosts Goldfields Stories of Western Australia, a society show with 32 episodes published.
Norma King interviewed Renzo Mazza in 1979. The Mazza family ran the local store in Gwalia, which is now part of a State Heritage listed property. Norma King was also a resident of Gwalia. Her parents moved there around
This radio piece was produced in 1992 about Norma King. For those interested in the early days of Western Australia, this revised piece will be a real treat. The original audio has been complemented with Norma’s photos a
Step into 1900s Kalgoorlie, where English tradition met Australian irreverence in the short-lived Goldfields Hunt Club. Beagles, red coats, and herrings set the scene in this curious tale of colonial spectacle and spirit
Discover the true story of how a young banker opened a makeshift bank in 1890s Kanowna (then White Feather), using a tent, a chain, and sheer determination. A vivid and humorous tale from Western Australia's Goldfields h
Step inside Kalgoolie's grand old Mechanic's Institute and the magnificent Trivoli Garden Theatre - where high culture met frontier chaos. From Elegant reading rooms to riotous shows, this episode dives into the beating
In 1915, a group of Kalgoorlie locals built WA’s first aeroplane — and what followed was part triumph, part chaos. Based on Norma King’s research, this episode tells the daring and often hilarious tale of outback aviatio
In 1910, Albert Eastwood soared over Kalgoorlie in the first balloon show on the Goldfields — then jumped! A true tale of thrills, gasps, and parachutes in triplicate.
In 1897, Coolgardie’s attempt to host an Orange Lodge march turned into a full-blown brawl. With swords, iron bars, and a flying flag or two, Evie and Jim take you through one of the goldfields’ most unexpected public pu
The first piano in Southern Cross and Coolgardie had stories to tell. From serenading settlers to exposing a killer and saving a lost soul in the desert, discover the wild history of a goldfields piano like no other.
George Bennetts was an early resident of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and became a Member of Parliament. Synopsis of interview Born in South Australia he arrived in Fremantle in 1896 with his mother and siblings, to join his fathe
Recently I began revising an article Norma King had written about the first piano of Southern Cross and then of Coolgardie. In it, she stated that the notorious murderer, Frederick Deeming, who had many aliases, used to
Recently I began revising an article Norma King had written about the first piano of Southern Cross and then of Coolgardie. In it, she stated that the notorious murderer, Frederick Deeming, who had many aliases, used to
Chapter 8: The Coolgardie Exhibition A brief history of the International Mining and Industrial Exhibition held in Coolgardie in March, 1899. The PDF booklet of the Dalmatian Connection and all of the mp3 files are avail
Chapter 7: Continuing Jean's Story Jenny's recollections of interesting events at the Lime Kilns and the challenges of living in a remote settlement. The PDF booklet of the Dalmatian Connection and all of the mp3 files a
Chapter 6: A First World War Diary Jenny found a diary written by Sister Fitzpatrick. This diary details her experiences as a nursing sister in the First World War. The PDF booklet of the Dalmatian Connection are availab
Chapter 5: The Lime Kilns In 1933 Jean agreed to work for her brother as housekeeper and cook in a remote settlement on the Transcontinental Railway Line called the Lime Kilns. This chapter looks at the unique and isolat
Chapter 4: Jean - Her early life in Fremantle & Spearwood Jenny adopted Mat's niece from Zlarin. Her name was Tomasina. She later married and had a girl named Jean. This chapter looks at her early life in Fremantle and S
Chapter 3: The Paris Exhibition Jenny's diary gives an interesting account of the Paris Exhibition of 1900 and the city of Paris. They then travel to England and Ireland. We then travel with them on the Ortona back to Au
Written by Norma King and first published in the Kalgoorlie Miner in 1979. Prince Edward spent a day in Kalgoorlie and Boulder in 1920. This is a brief account of his successful tour in the goldfields and an account of t
Chapter 2: Jenny's diary. Go back in time with Jenny on the steamship Oroya, as they travel to Zlarin. You will then follow their travels in Zlarin, Trieste, Vienna Leplitz and Paris in the year 1900.Chapter 1: The PDF b
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Goldfields Stories of Western Australia is hosted by Lorraine Kelly. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 32 episodes.
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