Press Release – Eastern Goldfields Historical Society short listed in two categories for the 2025 WA Heritage Awards.
October 2025
Press Release – Eastern Goldfields Historical Society short listed in two categories for the 2025 WA Heritage Awards.
The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society (EGHS) is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2025 Western Australian Heritage Awards, to be held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Government House Ballroom in Perth.
The EGHS has been shortlisted for:
- Interpretation Project, recognising the outstanding efforts of the Kanowna Heritage Trail.
- Contribution by an Organisation, recognising the outstanding efforts of Eastern Goldfield Historical Society
Founded in 1946, EGHS has long served as a cornerstone of the Goldfields community, preserving and promoting the region’s rich and diverse history. For seventy years, the Society operated entirely through the dedication of volunteers before reaching a major milestone in 2016, when funding enabled the appointment of a full-time Executive Officer—ushering in a new era of professional leadership and growth.
Today, under the leadership of Executive Officer Rosie Stroud, the Society continues to thrive. Recent achievements include the opening of Stage One of the Kanowna Heritage Trail in December 2024 (for which we have received a nomination), being named City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community Group of the Year in 2022, and hosting the 2021 State History Conference, which attracted more than 200 history enthusiasts to the Goldfields.
Ms Stroud said, “Being shortlisted for the 2025 Western Australian Heritage Awards is a testament to the passion and commitment of the team at the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society. It’s wonderful to see everyone’s hard work and dedication recognised at a state level. The Society would also like to express its sincere appreciation for the continued support it receives from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. This support plays a vital role in enabling the Society to preserve and promote the rich history and heritage of the Eastern Goldfields.”
President Tim Cudini added his appreciation – “The nomination in the Interpretation Project category recognises the hundreds of hours of dedication that EGHS members invested in researching, planning, and delivering the Kanowna Heritage Trail. We are deeply grateful to our partners — the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Goldfields Esperance Development Commission, Lotterywest, the Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison, and local businesses including Board Construction, Roly Industries, Anvil Metal Fabrication, and McCrea Maintenance — for their invaluable support in bringing the trail to life. Since its opening late last year, the trail has been well used by visitors, and EGHS has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. We look forward to the Kanowna Heritage Trail continuing to serve as a valued interpretive asset for the Goldfields region for many years to come.”
Scott Wilson, Life Member of the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society and a driving force behind the project’s development, said, “Heritage tourism is thriving across Australia, and here in the Goldfields of Western Australia we’re proud to share the Kanowna Heritage Trail — a project that brings to life the story of Australia’s largest ghost town. The Society continues to play a leading role in preserving and promoting the region’s unique heritage. For a small group, we’re incredibly proud of what we achieve — from providing research services and maintaining extensive photographic collections to developing heritage projects that keep the stories of the Goldfields alive.”
Originally established as a branch of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society, EGHS became an incorporated organization in 1979. It now operates out of the Old Boulder Power Station on Hamilton Street in Boulder, with a mission to preserve, promote, research, and record the history of the Eastern Goldfields.
The Society currently has 125 members and warmly welcomes new ones. For more information, visit kalgoorliehistory.org.au.
