An exciting and informative program has been arranged in the historic towns of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and Leonora-Gwalia, in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia on the traditional lands of the Wangkatja people.
The Conference package commences with an optional get-together, meal and talks at the Goldfields Repertory Club on Friday 6 September at 5.30 pm, followed by tours of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region on Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 September. The Conference will commence on Monday 9th September departing Kalgoorlie by bus and visiting various historical & mining-related sites on the way to Leonora. Sessions for the presentation of papers, two optional half-day field trips & social evenings will be held Tuesday to Friday returning to Kalgoorlie on Friday afternoon.
Highlights of the conference will be keynote presentations by Dr Sandra Close of Serbiton and Associates, Chris Lalor, past Director, Sons of Gwalia Ltd, and Raleigh Finlayson, CEO, Genesis Minerals Ltd.
The AMHA conference is grateful for the generous sponsorship from Northern Star Resources Ltd., the Shire of Leonora, Leonora Motor Inn and Genesis Minerals Ltd. with a lot of much-appreciated assistance & support from the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society.
Members of the Australasian Mining History Association can take advantage of the Early Bird Registration and the reduced rate of conference registration. If you are not a member and would like to take out membership, please visit https://amha.tidyhq.com/ and click on Memberships to apply and pay for Membership BEFORE you register for the conference.
Payment by Secure Credit Card transaction is our prefered method so continue on this website to register on-line and pay at the Checkout. To pay by EFT or cheque you will need to complete the registration form that is here https://amha.tidyhq.com/public/pages/leonora-conference-payment-by-eft-and-cheque and return it by email or post.
As soon as possible please book your accommodation in Kalgoorlie & Leonora, as well as your travel from home to Kalgoorlie. If you require transport from Kalgoorlie to Leonora & return see "Tickets" below. For information on travel to Kalgoorlie and accommodation in Kalgoorlie and Leonora please see https://amha.tidyhq.com/public/pages/leonora-conference-travel-and-accommodation
The average temperatures in Leonora-Gwalia in September are down to 12 degrees at night & up to 23 during the day. Sunrise around 6 am & sunset around 5.45 pm. UV index average of 5 so please bring your hats, long sleeves, long trousers, sunglasses & sun lotion if you care about these things. September statistically has the least rainfall of any month so let us hope it stays that way this year! After all the early rain this year, it should be a bumper wildflower season & the conference is perfectly timed for that!
Please bring your own water bottle to keep you hydrated & to reduce plastic wastage!
| Ticket Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Member AMHA Delegate ends Sunday 30 June at 6.00 pm ACST. Early Bird Member Delegate Conference Registration. Includes Monday field trips, lunch and snacks and welcome reception in Leonora, Conference Papers and refreshments Tuesday to Friday, visit to Gwalia Museum, Hoover House with BBQ and film evening, and optional evening with the Elders around the campfire with kangaroo, damper and billy tea Wednesday evening. | $240.00 | Sold out |
| Early Bird Member AMHA Accompanying Delegate ends 30 June at 6.00 pm ACST. Early Bird Accompanying Delegate Conference Registration. Includes Monday field trips, lunch and snacks and welcome reception in Leonora, Conference Papers and refreshments Tuesday to Friday, visit to Gwalia Museum, Hoover House with BBQ and film evening and optional evening with the Elders around the campfire with kangaroo, damper and billy tea Wednesday evening. | $220.00 | Sold out |
| Member AMHA Delegate from Monday 1st July at 6.00 pm ACST. Member Delegate Conference Registration. Includes Monday field trips, lunch and snacks and welcome reception in Leonora, Conference Papers and refreshments Tuesday to Friday, visit to Gwalia Museum, Hoover House with BBQ and film evening and optional evening with the Elders around the campfire with kangaroo, damper and billy tea Wednesday evening. | $280.00 | Sold out |
| Member AMHA Accompanying Delegate from Monday 1st July at 6.00 pm ACST. Accompanying Delegate Conference Registration. Includes Monday field trips, lunch and snacks and welcome reception in Leonora, Conference Papers and refreshments Tuesday to Friday, visit to Gwalia Museum, Hoover House with BBQ and film evening and optional evening with the Elders around the campfire with kangaroo, damper and billy tea Wednesday evening. | $260.00 | Sold out |
| Full time Student Member AMHA Full time Student AMHA Member Delegate Conference Registration. Includes Monday field trips, lunch and snacks and welcome reception in Leonora, Conference Papers and refreshments Tuesday to Friday, visit to Gwalia Museum, Hoover House with BBQ and film evening and evening with the Elders around the campfire with kangaroo, damper and billy tea Wednesday evening. | $120.00 | Sold out |
| Full time Student Includes Monday field trips, lunch and snacks and welcome reception in Leonora, Conference Papers and refreshments Tuesday to Friday, visit to Gwalia Museum, Hoover House with BBQ and film evening and evening with the Elders around the campfire with kangaroo, damper and billy tea Wednesday evening. | $140.00 | Sold out |
| Non-Member AMHA Full Conference Delegate Non-Member Delegate Conference Registration. Includes Monday field trips, lunch and snacks and welcome reception in Leonora, Conference Papers and refreshments Tuesday to Friday, visit to Gwalia Museum, Hoover House with BBQ and film evening and optional evening with the Elders around the campfire with kangaroo, damper and billy tea Wednesday evening. | $300.00 | Sold out |
| Conference Dinner, Thursday 12 September , Conference Dinner. Drinks extra. | $50.00 | Sold out |
| Wednesday 11 September afternoon tour. Must wear long trousers, long sleeves & steel capped boots for this tour. Afternoon excursion to the Leonora State Battery & a tour sponsored by Genesis of their mining operations. | $35.00 | Sold out |
| Thursday 12 September afternoon tour Most likely Murrin Murrin & Mt. Morgans depending on road conditions. | $35.00 | Sold out |
| Coach Kalgoorlie to Leonora and return per person Bus transport and field visits on the way to Leonora including the Geological Survey Centre of WA, the Kalgoorlie Two-Up, Menzies, Niagara Dam, Kookynie and Malcolm. Departing at 7.45 am from the Railway Station Car Park then 8 am sharp from St. Barbara Square. Returning on Friday late afternoon ETA 5.30pm. | $100.00 | Sold out |
| Optional. Friday 6th September. Meal and talks at the Goldfields Repertory Club. Drinks available at the bar. Casual meal and talks at the Goldfields Repertory Club, 7 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie | $30.00 | Sold out |
| Optional. Saturday 7th September. Members Only until 30 June 2024. Kalgoorlie Boulder Bus Tour with lunch Departs Railway Station Car Park 7.45 am and St. Barbara Square at 8.00am sharp for full day tour of Mount Charlotte, Kalgoorlie and Boulder Cemeteries, Eastern Goldfields Historical Society, dry blowing and gold panning demonstrations and the Super Pit! | $70.00 | Sold out |
| Optional. Sunday 8th September. members Only until 30 June 2024. Kanowna & the King Battery Bus Tour with lunch Bus departs Railway Station Car Park at 7.45 and St. Barbara Square at 8.00am sharp for a tour of Kanowna in the morning with guide Scott Wilson of the Amalgamated Prospectors and Leaseholders Association and the King Battery with guide Dr Sandra Close in the afternoon. | $70.00 | Sold out |
| Monday 9th September. Welcome, Shire of Leonora, Community Resource Centre Garden. Please indicate your attendance for catering purposes. Reception sponsored by the Shire of Leonora | $0.00 | Unavailable |
| Wednesday 11 September. Campfire, kangaroo, damper & billy tea. Please indicate your attendance for catering purposes. Please Note: No dietary choices available. | $0.00 | Unavailable |
| Tuesday 10 September. Single day rate for conference papers, morning & afternoon tea and lunch. | $80.00 | Sold out |
| Wednesday 11 September. Single day rate for conference papers, morning tea & lunch | $70.00 | Sold out |
| Thursday 12 September. Single day rate for conference papers & morning tea. | $60.00 | Sold out |
| Friday 13 September. Single day rate for conference papers, morning & afternoon tea & lunch | $80.00 | Sold out |
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