For about 66 years, the Sons of Gwalia mine supported the population of the town of Gwalia and Leonora which was 3 kilometres away. In 1936, approximately 40% of Gwalia’s inhabitants were Italians, 20% Yugoslavs and other southern Europeans.  Only about 40% were Australians, who were referred to as “Britishers”.

Now a ghost town Lorraine Kelly, Author of Goldfield Stories of Western Australia joined Harvey Deegan on Remember When to talk about the history of the town and the Italian Community of Gwalia. 

<p>For about 66 years, the Sons of Gwalia mine supported the population of the town of Gwalia and Leonora which was 3 kilometres away. In 1936, approximately 40% of Gwalia&rsquo;s inhabitants were Italians, 20% Yugoslavs and other southern Europeans.&nbsp; Only about 40% were Australians, who were referred to as &ldquo;Britishers&rdquo;.</p>
<p>Now a ghost town Lorraine Kelly, Author of Goldfield Stories of Western Australia joined Harvey Deegan on Remember When to talk about the history of the town and the Italian Community of Gwalia.&nbsp;</p>

Remember When – an entertaining romp through bygone days every Sunday night. Join Harvey Deegan and guests as they bring history and our heritage back to life.

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