Golden Pipeline Merchandise

Ernest Hodgkin’s Swanland – Estuaries and Coastal Lagoons of South-Western Australia by Anne Brearley

A comprehensive and extensively illustrated guide for the conservationist, scientist, student, and visitor. The book focuses on individual estuaries: their history, geography, geology, water-flows, and the natural environment including plant and animal life and man-made pressures. Price: $75

The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail Guide

The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail celebrates one of the world’s greatest engineering marvels – a pipeline built 100 years ago to carry water from Mundaring Weir just outside of Perth, to the remote and arid goldfields of Kalgoorlie. Guiding you along the drive trail, this illustrated guide unlocks the rich heritage and bushland that can be found along this 560km trail. A time capsule of water, gold and Western Australia. Price:     $34.95

Golden Pipeline Lapel Pin

A lovely gift for friends or family, this 22 ct gold plated lapel pin is an attractive representation of the famous locking bar pipe used to construct the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. Price:     $5

Golden Pipeline Cap

This quality black cap with the gold logo and print, features the famous locking bar pipe, designed by Mephan Ferguson, used in the construction of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. Price:     $18

River of Steel: A History of Western Australian Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply 1903 - 2003 by Richard G. Hartley

This 560 page definitive publication uncovers the politics, engineering, humanity and controversy surrounding what was dubbed a scheme of madness. The work provides a view into the lives of workers and their families and details how the scheme was designed with illustrations, photographs and diagrams. The author argues that a shameful political commission of enquiry resulted in Engineer-in-Chief, CY O’Connor’s death. Price:      $45.95

Mephan Ferguson: a biography by James Mephan Ferguson

A short biography of engineer Mephan Ferguson, inventor of the innovative locking-bar pipe used in the goldfields pipeline. Includes numerous photographs of the manufacture of these revolutionary pipes and a section on the Goldfields Water Supply contract. Written by James Mephan Ferguson, grandson of this famous engineer. Price:     $20

The Pump by Marshal Walker

A teacher at No 7 Pump Station, Walker talks about what it was like to live along the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, providing an understanding of life in rural Australia in the 1950’s. An interesting and humourous read about life in an isolated community. Price:     $11

CY O’Connor: a brief biography by Cyril Ayris

This soft cover biography provides an insight into one of Western Australia’s greatest engineers. Illustrating his personal highlights and greatest projects, as well as frustrations and tragedies. Price:     $14.95

CY O’Connor: his life and legacy by A G Evans

Throughout his life CY O’Connor endured both triumphs as well as misfortune. A man of great personal integrity and vision, the impact of his work is still felt today. This autographed and limited edition, hard cover biography tells of his genius, his life in impoverished Ireland, years in New Zealand and how he changed the scape of Western Australia, before tragically taking his own life. Price:     $54.95

The Pipeline O’Connor Built by J Lefroy and D Frylinck, illustrated by
 M Duke

This delightful picture book takes a fresh look at one of Western Australia’s most enduring stories. Designed with children in mind, it still has an appeal that adults can appreciate. A valuable educational tool. Price:     $24.95

Golden Pipeline Information Sheets

Providing a background to the construction of this world class engineering endeavour, the six topics and FAQs discussed are: politics, pipes, CY O’Connor, Mundaring Weir, building of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme, and Mt Charlotte. Price (set of six double sided sheets):     Free

The Golden Pipeline Resources & Activities File

This reference file for educators includes information about the background, chronology and key players of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. It also has teaching suggestions, activities and curriculum links for early and middle childhood as well as a comprehensive bibliography.  Price:     $27.50

Heritage Resources for Primary & Secondary Schools

The CDs contain heritage activities and background information about the following heritage places. Each CD contains information and activities as well as teaching suggestions for both Primary and Secondary levels, which can be used in conjunction to visits to some of these places.

Price (per CD): $20
Price (full set of 8): $100
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Tour Through Time: Pre 1829 to 1890 book by Hazel Biggs

This reference book gives an overview of the history of WA with particular emphasis on the heritage value of the built and natural environment. It is particularly accessible to students of middle childhood age and an excellent classroom resource.

Price: $10