Lindsay’s Pit

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

The disused Lindsay’s Pit open-cut gold mine on the north side of Coolgardie was named for G.S. Lindsay, brother-in-law of explorer David Lindsay.

Upon hearing of the gold rush, Lindsay travelled from South Australia to Coolgardie with three Afghan cameleers and 50 camels selling them on arrival for a profit. He then turned to prospecting, discovering gold at the old Lindsay’s Pit.

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Historic Coolgardie Railway Station, Coolgardie, Western Australia

Historic Coolgardie Railway Station

Coolgardie

Lindsay Pit, Coolgardie, Western Australia

Lindsay’s Pit

Coolgardie

Coolgardie Goldfields Exhibition Museum, Coolgardie, Western Australia

Coolgardie Goldfields Exhibition Museum

Coolgardie

Warden Finnerty

Warden Finnerty’s Residence

Coolgardie

A grave at Coolgardie Pioneer Cemetery

Old Pioneer Cemetery Coolgardie

Coolgardie

Coolgardie Bluff Cultural and Heritage Walk Trail, Coolgardie, Western Australia

Coolgardie Bluff Cultural and Heritage Walk Trail

Coolgardie

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