The Goldfields Tycoon

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De Bernales Building
Permanent Exhibition
Claude De Bernales was a successful mining entrepreneur who made his fortunes on the Kalgoorlie-Boulder goldfields. In this display, the opulent Kalgoorlie and Perth office and boardrooms have been recreated in all their grandeur.
Note the difference between the typical miner’s cottage – found nearby in the Museum grounds – and these elegant quarters.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
The story continues.
THERE’S ALWAYS MORE TO DISCOVER
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A Legacy in Jarrah
Claude de Bernales’ Perth Office
A Touch of Luxury in Claude de Bernales’ Perth Office
Chandeliers
A Timepiece of Prestige
Ebonised Bracket Clock
A Glimpse into Claude de Bernales’ Extravagance
Gold False Teeth
A Tycoon’s Clever Getaway






