Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

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Kalgoorlie Western Australia

Population: • Density:	28,196 (2005) (42nd) 0.3/km²
Established:	1890s
Elevation:	468 m
Area:	95,575 km²
Time zone:	AWST (UTC+8)
Location:	600 km from Perth
LGA:	City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
State District:	Kalgoorlie
Federal Division:	Kalgoorlie

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".

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.

1 History
2 Attractions
- 2.1 Accommodation
- 2.2 Nightlife
3 Suburbs
4 Notable people from Kalgoorlie
5 Geography
- 5.1 Weather
6 Schools
7 Images
8 See also
9 External links
- 9.1 Maps

[edit] 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.

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 1970's. 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.

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.

The town of Kalgoorlie and the shire of Boulder amalgamated on February 1, 1989 to become the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

[edit] Attractions

Kalgoorlie Post Office, Hannan Street.

[edit] 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 Hotel (formerly Tattersalls)
Star and Garter
Tower Hotel
York Hotel

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

Commercial Hotel (burnt down 197?)
Foundry Hotel (closed 2005-)
Glendevon Hotel (burnt down 198?-)
Mount Lyall (still remains, renamed Hogs Breath Cafe)

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)

[edit] Nightlife

Every weekend the main street is alive with party goers and drinkers looking for a good night out. You'll find the most popular watering holes on Hannan Street in the central business district;

de Bernales Tavern
Judds Pub
Paddys Ale House
The Shaft Bar
The Wild West Saloon

[edit] 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;

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 "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.

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.

[edit] Notable people from Kalgoorlie

Matt Birney, Western Australia's former Liberal Opposition leader
Kevin Bloody Wilson, singer and comedian
John Cornell, actor and movie producer
Walter Lindrum, Australian world champion professional billiards player
Barry Marshall, physician and 2005 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine winner
Dean Kemp, premiership-winning Aussie Rules footballer
Tim Rogers, singer/songwriter
Terry Walsh, field hockey striker and coach
Richard Timbs, record breaking underground miner
Aaron McDonald, Marine biologist, credited with the discovery of eight species of coral

[edit] Geography

[edit] Weather

**Climate Table**
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum temperature (°C)	33.6	32.0	29.5	25.1	20.5	17.5	16.7	18.4	22.2	25.6	28.9	31.9	25.2
Mean daily minimum temperature (°C)	18.2	17.8	16.0	12.6	8.6	6.2	4.9	5.5	7.9	10.9	14.0	16.5	11.6
Mean total rainfall (mm)	22.8	31.5	23.6	22.1	27.8	29.6	25.4	21.7	14.5	15.1	18.2	16.1	268.4
Mean number of rain days	3.7	4.1	4.3	5.4	7.1	8.2	8.4	7.1	5.5	4.3	3.9	3.6	65.6
Source: Bureau of Meteorology

[edit] Schools

There are many schools in Kalgoorlie. Private schools are in bold type.

[edit] Primary Schools

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

[edit] High Schools

Eastern Goldfields College (formerly the Eastern Goldfields Senior High School Senior Campus)
Goldfields Baptist College
John Paul College
Kalgoorlie Boulder Community High School (formerly the Eastern Goldfields Senior High School Middle School Campus)