Blue Murder On The Golden Mile — Part Two

Blue Murder On The Golden Mile — Part Two

From Forgotten Australia by Forgotten Australia

April 27, 2026 · 37 min · Season 10 · Episode 32

About this episode

This episode discusses the 100th anniversary of a shocking crime in Western Australia involving the murder of two detectives.

Re-released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the crime that shocked a nation. On 12 May 1926, south of Kalgoorlie, at an abandoned mine known as Miller's Find, Detective-Sergeant Grenville Purdue makes a horrifying discovery. The biggest manhunt in Western Australia is now on for the murderers of Detective-Inspector John Walsh and Detective-Sergeant Alexander Pitman.  See Forgotten Australia live! "Crashes, Chases and Crooks in Melton History" – as part of the Melton Heritage Festival. More info and free tickets: https://libraryevents.melton.vic.gov.au/event?id=209608 Forgotten Australia supporters get early ad-free access to all episodes, along with bonus shows and a podcast shout-out. To access a free trial, use these links and follow the easy steps. Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia Want more original Australian history? Check out my books! They’ll Never Hold Me: https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html The Murder Squad: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html Hanging Ned Kelly…

People in this episode

Host: Forgotten Australia

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • Australian history
  • murder investigation
  • manhunt
  • Kalgoorlie

Keywords

  • murder
  • detective
  • manhunt
  • Western Australia
  • Kalgoorlie
  • crime
  • history

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Places: Western Australia, Kalgoorlie

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