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Boogardie is the goldfield area directly west and southwest of Mount Magnet, where gold was discovered in 1891, making it one of the earliest gold discoveries in the Murchison region. The area was officially gazetted on January 28, 1898. The name 'Boogardie' is a local Aboriginal name, though its meaning has been lost to history.
The New Chum mine started in 1892, less than a year after the initial gold find, and operated continuously until 1899. Hill 60 Gold Mine, founded about 1895, operated intermittently until 1941 and became one of the major gold mines near Mount Magnet. The goldfield included numerous mines and at its peak supported a township with hotels, stores, a post office, bank, and school.
Gold was discovered at Boogardie in 1891, making it one of the first gold discoveries in the Murchison region and predating many of the more famous goldfields to the south. The find at 'Poverty Flats' (as it was initially known) attracted prospectors to this remote area.
The New Chum mine was established in 1892, less than a year after the initial gold discovery. It operated continuously with only minor breaks due to mechanical failures until 1899, making it one of the more stable early mining operations in the region.
The Boogardie goldfield was officially gazetted on January 28, 1898. The name is a local Aboriginal word, though its meaning is now unknown. The Hill 60 Gold Mine was founded about 1895 and operated intermittently until 1941, becoming one of the major producers near Mount Magnet.
At its peak, the Boogardie goldfield supported a township with hotels, stores, a post office, bank, and school. Multiple mines operated across the field including the New Chum, Hill 60, Milky Way, Saturn, St George, Lone Hand, and Edward Carson mines. The goldfield's position near Mount Magnet meant it was closely connected to that town's development as a regional center. Today, the Boogardie area continues to be explored and worked, contributing to Mount Magnet's status as Western Australia's longest surviving gold mining settlement.
Common Questions
When was gold discovered at Boogardie? ▼
Gold was discovered at Boogardie in 1891 at a location known as 'Poverty Flats.' This made it one of the earliest gold discoveries in the Murchison region. The area was officially gazetted as Boogardie on January 28, 1898.
What does the name Boogardie mean? ▼
Boogardie is a local Aboriginal name, but its meaning has unfortunately been lost to history. The name was officially adopted when the goldfield was gazetted in 1898.
What was the Hill 60 mine? ▼
Hill 60 Gold Mine was one of the major gold mines in the Boogardie goldfield near Mount Magnet. Founded about 1895, it operated intermittently until 1941, making it one of the longest-running mines in the district and a significant gold producer.
What is the relationship between Boogardie and Mount Magnet? ▼
Boogardie is the goldfield area directly west and southwest of Mount Magnet township. The numerous mines in Boogardie, including Hill 60 and New Chum, contributed to Mount Magnet's development as a regional center and its status as Western Australia's longest surviving gold mining settlement.