In 1972 we lost two great Goldfields Hotels. The Oriental Hotel, in Hannan Street Kalgoorlie and the Shamrock on the corner of Lane and Piesse Streets in Boulder.
The demolition of the Oriental Hotel, which was owned by the Swan Brewery at the time, took place under cover of darkness and before protesters could arrive that day in July of 1972.
The Oriental Hotel – as it was
The Oriental Hotel during demolition
The following photos show the Shamrock Hotel and its destruction over a few days.
The site of the Shamrock Hotel in 2019
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Moya Sharp
Owner at Outback Family History
My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.
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Gee my parents Mum on piano and Dad on accordion played every Sat night and I slept in the car. Oh memories and Mum would bring me out a raspberry drink