More history-rich exhibition panels have been added to Boulder’s Our Stories outdoor exhibition in celebration of this year’s Australian Heritage Festival.
The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society has added new interpretive story panels to the ever-expanding open-air exhibition which provides insights into the events, people, and places that have defined the Goldfields.
The new panels explore significant moments such as the Boulder Bombings and the 1926 Riots, alongside Boom to Bust and Back Again, which traces the region’s cycles of growth, challenge, and renewal.
Together, they present a layered and thought-provoking look at how history continues to influence the present, with visitors encouraged to take their time exploring the installations that line the Loopline Park fence, as well as more along Burt Street near the old bus and fire station.
QR codes have also been added to footpaths to offer a self-guided walk around the historical Burt Street precinct, offering more information about the history of the area and its buildings.
EGHS executive officer Rosie Stroud said there was plenty of history and heritage being thrown into the spotlight through the local program of events, which runs from April 18 to May 18.
“So much has happened here that has influenced various things and we just want people to get out, get involved and learn a bit more about the history of the Goldfields,” she said.
The EGHS, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Museum of the Goldfields have joined forces to develop the month-long program designed to connect the community with its past.
Program highlights include the Anzac 110th Anniversary Special Exhibition, Making Home Under Southern Skies: Two Centuries of Chinese Heritage in Western Australia, the Pitman and Walsh Exhibition, and the Stories of Change Project.
A range of guided experiences will also offer unique insights into the region’s past, including the Kalgoorlie and Boulder Town Hall Tours, In Paddy’s Footsteps: Walking Tour of Hannan Street, and the popular dark history tours exploring Boulder and Kalgoorlie’s lesser-known stories.
Special events throughout the month include High Tea at the Boulder Railway Station Platform, Such Was Life screenings, the Pitman and Walsh 100-Year Memorial, Justice, Duty, Legacy: The Story of Pitman & Walsh, Behind the Telegrams, Treasures at Home: Caring for Your Personal Collections, the Boulder Town Hall Open Day and Community Markets and the International Museum Day Special Tour.
Visit www.ckb.wa.gov.au for more details.
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