Car Hire Kalgoorlie - Mini guide to Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie, The Golden Mile

Also known as Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia. Founded in 1893, prospectors Patrick (Paddy) Hannan, Tom Fanagan and Dan O.shea; these three Irishman heading for Mr. Youle mountain; stopped because a horse threw a shoe. They noticed signs of gold and decided to stay.

June 17, 1893, Hannan filed a Reward claim; leading hundreds of men swarming to the area. This was the beginning of the gold rush and Kalgoorlie, Australia; starting the town out in tents, shanty shacks and later the development of gracious buildings. Through the years the development of the town grew from 30,000 people in 1903 to over 32,000 in 2005. Kalgoorlie is best known for the gold and nickel industries.

Put your car hire to use and explore the historical sights along what is called the .Golden Mile.. View the ruins left form the 1934 race riots. Check out the history behind the railways; and visit the fist Boulder.s railroad station, built in 1896, at the end of .golden mile. From 1896 to the 1970.s the narrow gauge Government railway line extended through Perth to Kalgoorlie and the western part of Australia. This railway was also called the sleeper train. In 1917 the standard gauge railway line completed the access area to Port Augusta and south of Australia, as well as throughout Eastern Australia.

With the ability of car hires and our independence to read maps; let.s venture back to 1929 to view the Bronze Statue of Paddy Hannan. We might like to drive our car hire to the factory museum of minerals, or geology attractions.

Our drive hire will also access us to the Hainault Tourist mine opened by Harry Sutton. Check out the Eastern Goldfield Heritage Trail and the War Museum. The War Museum displays machinery and photos. A Place to enjoy.

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