Eastern Goldfields Historical Society Inc Overview

Eastern Goldfields Historical Society Inc

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A researcher's dream

The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society was formed in 1946 and has an impressive collection which includes objects, and archives of historical documents and photographs. The photographic collection, alone, contains approximately 70,000 images and includes the Tom Williams Collection of negatives. Williams was a photographer in Kalgoorlie between 1924 and 1968, and this collection contains 5,000 negatives. You will also find rare books, maps and plans, manuscripts and ephemera. It is also a great place to buy local histories and biographies. The Society is run by an executive officer who is supported by volunteers and assists researchers and visitors to understand the history of the Goldfields, investigate family history and pursue other research interests. Make a request via their online Research Request Form.

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Address:

Old Boulder Power Station
Hamilton Street
Boulder WA 6432
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9093 3360

Email:

eghs@kalgoorliehistory.org.au

Opening Hours

Mon to Fri 9am - 2pm

Kanowna Complaints book

Complaints

This book was not for people to write down their complaints. It was to record the details of complainants appearing in court, in Kanowna. The books, including court records and letters from 1888, 1896...

Brennan for Boulder - Sovereign Hats street sign

Purveyors of drapes, cloth and hats

Hats made from superior or high-grade fur felt are sometimes labelled ‘sovereign’. The Brennan’s for Boulder Sovereign Hats sign was taken from a tram. Kyra Brennan opened his first store in 1895 in...

Photograph of Dingbat Flat ablaze

Riots at Dingbat Flat

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A town full of museums!

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