Author : Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher :
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 41,43 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Gold mines and mining
ISBN : 9781863734806
Book Description
History of Australia's most productive goldfield, Kalgoorlie, which has been worked continuously for 100 years. Written to mark this centenary, the book describes the discoveries, mines and companies involved, including Great Boulder and Golden Horseshoe. Also discusses feats of engineering such as the goldfield's water scheme. Includes sources of information and an index. The author is a well-known historian whose other publictions include TThe Rush That Never Ended' and 'The Peaks of Lyell'.