Gwalia Historical Museum
The Gwalia Historical Museum is located in the old mine offices of the original Sons of Gwalia Gold Mine. It is well worth a visit before wandering through the deserted homes in the ghost town of Gwalia. The town has been well preserved and offers an eerie insight into the lives of the former mining community’s residents.
The museum features displays covering the cultural heritage of the Aborigines, Afghans, Italians, Yugoslavians and other cultures who resided in the area. You can see one of the original electric trams which operated between the towns of Leonora and Gwalia up until 1908, as well as a fully restored 1935 mail truck. Numerous carts and transportation items are also on display, including Australia's largest 1,000 horsepower steam winding engine.
Whilst there, have a look at the grand old historic Hoover House, commissioned and built in 1898 for Herbert Hoover, the first Mine Manager of the Sons of Gwalia mine, who later became America's 31st President.
The Gwalia Historical Museum is a three hour drive north east of Kalgoorlie in the Shire of Leonora.
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