Story: Golden Quest Discovery Trail: Stop #2
Episode: 10
Presenter: Chrissy Morrisy
Air Date: 7th May 2023
The Golden Quest Discover Trail continues as Chrissy goes for gold in her hometown, Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
- The Ruby Tourist Tram is a new tram taking visitors around to the historic sites of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
- The Town hall of Boulder has played host to many famous figures and groups, including ACDC! It’s also connected to the Goldfields War Museum.
- The Goldfields War Museum features stories of the Mayor of Kalgoorlie, who served in the second world war. Among the exhibits are a collection of preserved butterflies that were captured during World War II, preserved in alcohol and put to sleep, then being sent in letters.
- It also hosts the stories of James Brenan, an aboriginal man who details the discrimination he faced as an Aboriginal.
- The historic Burt Street offers a window into the past with heritage buildings lining the streets, each with a story of its own to tell.
For more information:
https://goldenquesttrail.com/
