Kalgoorlie is a Western Australian city located about 600 km east of Perth. Its current approximate population is 30,000. The name Kalgoorlie is derived from the local Aboriginal expression Karlkurla (pronounced gull-gull-la), meaning "place of the silky pears". Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $100,900 (4th)  - Product per capita  $50,355/person (3rd) Population (December 2006)  - Population  2,050,900 (4th)  - Density  0. ... Image File history File links Kalgoorlie_locator-MJC.png‎ This is were kalgoorlie is on the Australian map. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... This list of Australian cities by population briefly explains the three different population figures given for Australian cities, and provides rankings for each. ... The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the Mauve Decade, because William Henry Perkins aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that colour in fashion, and also as the Gay Nineties, under the then-current usage of the word gay which referred simply to merriment and frivolity, with no... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Australian Western Standard Time or AWST is a time zone eight hours ahead of UTC. It is the same time zone as Chinese Standard Time. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... km redirects here. ... The Perth skyline viewed from the Swan River This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Local Government Areas of Western Australia There are 144 Local Governments in Western Australia (including Christmas Island and Cocos Islands), represented by the Western Australian Local Government Association External link Statoids on Australia Shires Categories: Local Government Areas of Western Australia ... The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a Local Government Area of Western Australia. ... State Electoral District is a term used to refer to a voting area within Australian states. ... Kalgoorlie is an Electoral district of Western Australia. ... The Australian House of Representatives is elected from 150 single-member districts called Divisions. ... The Division of Kalgoorlie is an Australian Electoral Division in the state of Western Australia. ... Capital Perth Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Ken Michael Premier Alan Carpenter (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 15  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $100,900 (4th)  - Product per capita  $50,355/person (3rd) Population (December 2006)  - Population  2,050,900 (4th)  - Density  0. ... The Perth skyline viewed from the Swan River This article is about the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia. ... Australian Aborigines are the main indigenous people of Australia. ...

For eastward train travellers, on the trans-continental "Indian Pacific" service, Kalgoorlie is the last town encountered for hundreds of kilometres before entering the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain. The "Prospector" train run by Transwa provides daily services to Perth. Fresh from the launch of the new Indian Pacific livery on 24th September, NR 28 hauls the Indian Pacific out of Perth (through Maylands) on Wednesday, 28th September 2005. ... NASA - Visible Earth, Nullarbor. ... The Transwa Prospector is a passenger train that runs between Perth, Western Australia, and the Goldfields town of Kalgoorlie. ... Categories: Public transport | Western Australia | Substubs ...

History

In June 1893, prospectors Patrick (Paddy) Hannan, Tom Flanagan, and Dan O'Shea were travelling to Mt Youle when one of their horses cast a shoe. During the resultant halt in their journey, the men noticed signs of gold in the area, and decided to stay put. On June 17, 1893, Hannan filed a Reward Claim, leading to hundreds of men swarming to the area in search of gold and Kalgoorlie was born. The mining of gold, along with other metals such as nickel, has been a major industry in Kalgoorlie ever since. The concentrated area of large gold mines surrounding the original Hannan find is often referred to as the Golden Mile, and is considered by some to be the richest square mile of earth on the planet. The town's population was about 30,000 people in 1903. Prospecting is the act of searching for minerals or ore deposits. ... -rhghnhgjghnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ggggggggggggggggggggu suk dik~~ ... June 17 is the 168th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (169th in leap years), with 197 days remaining. ... Year 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... This article is about mineral extraction. ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... General Name, Symbol, Number nickel, Ni, 28 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 4, d Appearance lustrous, metallic and silvery with a gold tinge Atomic mass 58. ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ...

The narrow gauge Government railway line reached Kalgoorlie in the 1896, and the main named railway service from Perth was the overnight sleeper train The Westland which ran until the 1970s. In 1917, a standard gauge railway line was completed, connecting Kalgoorlie to the city of Port Augusta, South Australia, across 2000 km of desert, and consequently the rest of the eastern states. The standardisation of the railway connecting Perth (which changed route from the narrow gauge route) in 1968 made it possible for rail travel from Perth to Sydney - and the Indian Pacific rail service commenced soon after. The Westland Overnight train run between Perth and Kalgoorlie with sleeping berths and sit-up facilities. ... Year 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar (see: 1917 Julian calendar). ... As railways developed and expanded one of the key issues to be decided was that of the rail gauge (the distance between the two rails of the track) which should be used. ... Looking east on the Trans-Australia Railway from Cook, South Australia The Trans-Australian Railway crosses the Nullarbor Plain from Port Augusta in South Australia to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia and contains the longest straight stretch of track in the world. ... Port Augusta (32°29′ S 137°46′ E, population 15,250) is a town in South Australia. ... Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 11  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $59,819 (5th)  - Product per capita  $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  1,558,200 (5th)  - Density  1. ... Fresh from the launch of the new Indian Pacific livery on 24th September, NR 28 hauls the Indian Pacific out of Perth (through Maylands) on Wednesday, 28th September 2005. ...

Places, famous or infamous, that Kalgoorlie is noted for include its water pipeline, designed by C. Y. O'Connor, which brings in fresh water from Mundaring Weir near Perth; its Hay Street brothels (the street itself was apparently named after Hay Street, Perth); its two-up school; the goldfields railway loopline; the Kalgoorlie Town Hall; the Paddy Hannan statue/drinking fountain; the Super Pit; and Mt Charlotte lookout. Its main street is Hannan Street, named after the town's founder. Goldfields Pipeline along Great Eastern Highway The Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, also known by names such as the Goldfields Pipeline, and originally known as the Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, is perhaps the worlds longest water main. ... C. Y. OConnor (11 January 1843–March 10, 1902), full name Charles Yelverton OConnor was an Irish engineer who is best-known for his work in Australia, especially the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. ... Mundaring Weir is a suburb in Perth, Western Australia. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Two-up is a gambling game, and one of Australias many contributions to the world of gambling. ... Large gold mine near Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia External Links http://www1. ...

The town of Kalgoorlie and the shire of Boulder amalgamated on February 1, 1989 to become the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Attractions

Kalgoorlie Post Office, Hannan Street.

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Accommodation

There are 25 historical hotels and pubs in Kalgoorlie which are still operating today;

• Albion Shamrock Hotel
• Broken Hill Hotel
• Caledonia House
• Cornwall Hotel
• Criterion Hotel
• de Bernales Tavern (formerly Victoria Tavern)
• Exchange Hotel
• Federal Hotel
• Flanagans Bar (formerly Union Club Hotel)
• Gala Tavern
• Golden Eagle Hotel
• Grand Hotel (Kalgoorlie)
• Grand Hotel (Boulder)
• Hannans Hotel
• Inland City Hotel
• Kalgoorlie Hotel
• Main Reef Tavern
• Metropole Hotel
• North End Tavern
• Palace Hotel
• Piccadilly Hotel
• Recreation Hotel
• Rock Inn (formerly Tattersalls)
• Star and Garter
• Tower Hotel
• York Hotel

There are also some hotels that no longer exist in the city;

• Boulder Block (demolished 199?) (Removed due to Super Pit expansion. This pub had a mine shaft so underground workers could access it.)
• Commercial Hotel (burnt down 197?)
• Foundry Hotel (closed 2005-)
• Glendevon Hotel (burnt down 198?-)
• Mount Lyall (refurbished as restaurant 2004)

In addition, Kalgoorlie has modern accommodation facilities, including;

• Broadwater Resort
• Railway Hotel/Motel
• Quest Yelverton Apartments
• All Seasons Plaza Hotel
• Bel Eyre Motel
• Kalgoorlie Overland Motel
• Old Australia Hotel (accommodation only)

Suburbs

Location of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia (red).

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is made up of 20 suburbs, each of which are maintained by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder council (though many residents of the suburbs in the same postcode as the CBD state their address simply as 'Kalgoorlie' rather than as a particular suburb); Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x1367, 98 KB) Shows location of w: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia marked in red in the Australian state of w:Western Australia. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1000x1367, 98 KB) Shows location of w: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia marked in red in the Australian state of w:Western Australia. ...

• Boulder

Known as the home of the Super Pit, it is one of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's historical suburbs featuring many buildings and landmarks dating as far back as 1880. It was once the central business district for the Town of Boulder, but since amalgamation with Kalgoorlie, it is now more of a historical local centre. Boulder has its own post office, town hall and many hotels along its main thoroughfare, Burt Street.

• Broadwood (aka - Hampton Heights)

A new housing suburb located next to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport which was recently expanded and is enjoying healthy growth.

• Fairways

A recent housing suburb built on old golf course land. Fairways also features a primary school, church, caravan park and small business. A popular choice for young families.

• Golden Grove (formerly Adeline)

Adeline was originally constructed for Government employees in the 1960s^{[citation needed]}, and served that purpose for many years until the housing was made available to the general public. The unusual 'no fencing' design was transformed later on to make individual blocks, therefore making the suburb more appealing for potential buyers. Today, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder wants to transform the suburbs as it has suffered many social implications, namely because of the abundance of anti-social tenants in the still-Government owned houses. So far they have renamed it to Golden Grove, however citizens are unsure what the council has planned for the future.

• Hampton Heights

The name of a small section of Somerville, due to its large hill known to locals as "The Knoll" or "Bong Hill".

• Hannans

Located in Kalgoorlie's far north. It was once the city's richest part of town, and the first suburb to have its own independent shopping centre (Hannans Boulevarde). A school and an 18 hole golf course are featured as well.

• Central Kalgoorlie

The central business district. Hannan Street, named after Paddy Hannan, is the city's most major street and stretches from the western side of the suburb (mainly housing and some light industrial) to the eastern side (national retail chains, banks, law enforcement, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs and tourist attractions).

• Karlkurla Grove

The name of the eastern extension to Hannans. Proving popular due to adjacent nature reserve (Karlkurla Park) and good location.

• Lamington

One of Kalgoorlie's oldest and largest housing suburbs. Much like other older suburbs, almost every street is parallel with Hannan Street in Central Kalgoorlie. It houses North Kalgoorlie primary and pre primary schools, many small businesses and medical practices, a hotel and a tavern and an 18 hole golf course.

• Mullingar

Much smaller today than it originally was before the Super Pit expansion. It's located at the far east end of Lamington between the northern Goldfields railway and Goldfields Highway.

• O'Connor

The south-east section of high-class housing suburb Somerville. O'Connor is home to its own primary and Catholic high schools and shopping facilities, and it also houses the city's only recreation centre.

• Piccadilly

A narrow suburb following Piccadilly street between Central Kalgoorlie and Lamington. Features the city's regional hospital, some small business, a hotel, a sporting arena and two grassed ovals.

• Somerville

Reputed as Kalgoorlie-Boulder's richest suburb, with unique design and high-class housing and parks. It's located between West Kalgoorlie, Central Kalgoorlie and O'Connor.

• South Kalgoorlie

Stretching from Boundary Street, Kalgoorlie to Holmes Street, Golden Grove and bordering with Central Kalgoorlie, O'Connor, Golden Grove and Sport O' Kings. Mostly housing occupies South Kal, however three high schools and one primary school, some medium industrial and small to medium businesses are also here.

• Sport O' Kings

A small recent extension to the western side of South Kalgoorlie between Maxwell Street and the Kalgoorlie race course.

• Victory Heights

A housing-only suburb located on the opposite side of Fairways on Burt Street. Bordering with Golden Grove, O'Connor, Fairways and Boulder.

• West Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie's main industrial area. It is the first suburb as you approach Kalgoorlie on the Great Eastern Highway. Features the city's airport and small, medium and heavy industrial. Currently under expansion further west (ANZAC Industrial Estate.)

• West Lamington

The western tip of Lamington built in the eighties. Mostly housing with one shop, sporting facilities and an arboretum nature reserve.

• Williamstown

The small remains of East Kalgoorlie before being swallowed up by the Super Pit. Still existing area features mostly housing with one primary school, and is home to the Mt. Charlotte mine shaft and Nanny Goat Hill.

Notable people from Kalgoorlie

• Matt Birney, Western Australia's former Liberal Opposition leader
• John Cornell, actor and movie producer
• Rica Erickson, historian, botanist and author
• Brian Hayes, U.K. radio personality
• Dean Kemp, premiership-winning Aussie Rules footballer
• Walter Lindrum, Australian world champion professional billiards player
• Aaron McDonald, Marine biologist, credited with the discovery of eight species of coral
• Barry Marshall, Physician, 2005 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner, Order of Australia medallist
• Tim Rogers, singer/songwriter
• Richard Timbs, record breaking underground miner
• Terry Walsh, field hockey striker and coach
• Kevin Bloody Wilson, singer and comedian
• Nathan Morris, Big Brother 2002 contestant, radio presenter.

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Geography

Weather

Kalgoorlie has a dry climate with hot summers and cool winters. The average annual rainfall is 260mm on an average of 65 days and, while the average rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, there is considerable variation from year to year.

January is the hottest month with an average maximum temperature of 33.6°C, but temperature above 40.0°C occur nearly once a week when hot, dry, north to northeasterly winds arrive. Such high temperatures are usually followed by a cool change from the south and occasionally with a thunderstorm.

By contrast winters are cool with July average maximum and minimum temperatures being 16.5°C and 4.8°C respectively. Cold wet days with maxima below 12.0°C occur about once every winter. The lowest maximum temperature recorded is 7.2°C on 19 July 1961. Overnight temperatures fall below freezing about 4 times in a typical winter. Such events occur on clear nights following a day of cold southerly winds.

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Schools

There are currently 10 primary schools, 4 high schools and 1 university in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area.

Primary Schools

• Boulder Primary School
• East Kalgoorlie Primary School
• Goldfields Baptist College (private)
• Hannans Primary School
• Kalgoorlie Central Primary School
• North Kalgoorlie Primary School
• O'Connor Primary School
• Saint Joseph's Primary School (private)
• Saint Mary's Primary School (Kalgoorlie Catholic Primary School) (private)
• South Kalgoorlie Primary School

High Schools

• Eastern Goldfields College (formerly the Eastern Goldfields Senior High School Senior Campus)
• Goldfields Baptist College (private)
• John Paul College (formerly Prendiville College & Christian Bros. College (amalgamated)) (private)
• Eastern Goldfields Senior High School Middle School Campus

Universities

• Curtin University of Technology - Kalgoorlie Campus (includes the Western Australian School of Mines and Curtin VTEC; formerly Kalgoorlie College)

Images

Exchange Hotel. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 162 KB) Summary Photo taken and supplied by Brian Voon Yee Yap. ...	Gold Mine. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 158 KB) Summary Photo taken and supplied by Brian Voon Yee Yap. ...	View from the lookout. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 158 KB) Summary Photo taken and supplied by Brian Voon Yee Yap. ...	York Hotel. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x960, 319 KB) Summary Photo taken (30th Jul 2004) and supplied by Nachoman-au. ...
The Super Pit, Australia's largest open-cut gold mine. ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 197 KB) Summary Photo taken and supplied by Brian Voon Yee Yap. ...	The historical Kalgoorlie Post Office. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1024 × 768 pixel, file size: 157 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The historical Kalgoorlie Post Office on Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie. ...	The Kalgoorlie Hotel/Judds Pub. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 531 pixelsFull resolution (880 × 584 pixel, file size: 88 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) An old photo of The Kalgoorlie Hotel/Judds Pub. ...

See also

• Gold rush
• Yilgarn craton
• Aurelia (Australia) (proposed Australian state with its capital in Kalgoorlie)

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External links

• Kalgoorlie official website
• A photographic tour of Kalgoorlie with Paddy

Maps

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: -30.7500° 121.4667°
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• Satellite map from Google maps

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