History and stories of the Western Australian Goldfields written by local historian, Norma King (OAM) and Lorraine Kelly. Podcasts produced and published by Lorraine Kelly
Goldfields Stories of Western Australia
Claim This Podcastby Lorraine Kelly
32 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇦🇺
40
Podcast Authority
BetaFairBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality53
Social0
YouTube68
Engagement0
Podcast Overview
History and stories of the Western Australian Goldfields written by local historian, Norma King (OAM) and Lorraine Kelly. Podcasts produced and published by Lorraine Kelly
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
4/5/2020
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
40
Podcast Authority
BetaFairBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality53
Social0
YouTube68
Engagement0
8
Excellent Areas
1
Good Performance
10
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
13 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
Show Notes Quality
3.0/5
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Publishing Consistency
Every 62 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Goldfields Stories of Western Australia
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
September 7, 2025
Early Resident of Gwalia - Renzo Mazza
<p>Norma King interviewed Renzo Mazza in 1979. The Mazza family ran the local store in Gwalia, which is now part of a State Heritage listed property. Norma King was also a resident of Gwalia. Her parents moved there around 1930, Her father treated the slime dumps for gold. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Renzo tells of an old miner called Peg Leg, gambling priests, police, a shooting, Italian cooking - little birds of polenta - and underground horses. This is part one of a series of interviews Norma had with Renzo Mazza. The following episodes will be released when they have been restored.</p><p><br /></p><p>With regards to the shooting incident, the person shot was Nicola Rho, aged 53, and the shooter was George Maravich (aged 33). Rho was shot in the base of the spine after an argument about the war. He was taken to hospital where he died 2 days later. Maravich handed himself into the police at Leonora, and he was eventually charged with murder. witnesses stated he was a quiet, sober man, Rho was drunk at the time of the shooting.The jury found Maravich not guilty of murder as they believed he intended to disable him, not murder him.</p><p><br /></p><p>For more stories, go to https://goldfieldstories.com</p>
August 8, 2025
About Norma King- Historian of Western Australian Goldfields. Produced by Louise Madden in 1992
<p>This radio piece was produced in 1992 about Norma King. For those interested in the early days of Western Australia, this revised piece will be a real treat. The original audio has been complemented with Norma’s photos and historical pictures of the time.</p><p><br></p><p>for her service to the community. The author of a number of books including Nickel Country-Gold Country, Daughters Of Midas, Wings Over The Goldfields, The Waldeck Story and the autobiography Then They Called Me Norma, Norma King was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2013 for her service to the community as a historian.</p><p><br></p><p>Mrs King, wife of the late Rob King and mother of 10, was born in Kalgoorlie in 1922 and spent part of her early life in Gwalia, returning to the gold capital in 1955 when the Big Bell mine closed. Her final years were spent in South Fremantle.</p><p><br></p><p>Aside from her illustrious career as a historian, Mrs King has also been a contributor to the Kalgoorlie Miner and has published many historical booklets.</p>
July 30, 2025
A Hunting They Did Go - The Brief, Bizarre Life of Kalgoorlie’s Hunt Club
<p>Step into 1900s Kalgoorlie, where English tradition met Australian irreverence in the short-lived Goldfields Hunt Club. Beagles, red coats, and herrings set the scene in this curious tale of colonial spectacle and spirited satire. Adapted from historian Norma King’s original article, with poetic flair from Dryblower Murphy and narration by Lorraine Kelly for GoldfieldStories.com.</p>
32 total episodes available
Recent guests on Goldfields Stories of Western Australia
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Norma King
Guest
George Bennetts
Guest
Jean
Guest
William Carr-Boyd
Guest
Deep-dive analytics for Goldfields Stories of Western Australia
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Goldfields Stories of Western Australia?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.