Coolgardie Gold Rush

The Coolgardie Gold Rush, occurring in Western Australia during the late 1890s, was a significant movement driven by the discovery of gold. Prospectors and settlers flocked to the area around the town of Coolgardie in hopes of striking it rich. This rush contributed to regional development, increased population, and economic growth, laying the groundwork for the Western Australian gold industry. The influx of miners and entrepreneurs transformed Coolgardie into a bustling frontier hub, symbolizing Australia's broader gold fever during that period.