Miniseries – Blue Murder on the Golden Mile – Part One

Miniseries – Blue Murder on the Golden Mile – Part One

From Forgotten Australia by Forgotten Australia

April 26, 2026 · 37 min · Season 10 · Episode 31

About this episode

This episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of two detectives while investigating gold thefts in Kalgoorlie in 1926.

A special re-release to commemorate the 100th anniversary. On 28 April 1926, Detective-Inspector John Walsh and Detective-Sergeant Alexander Pitman disappeared while investigating gold thefts around Kalgoorlie. It was nearly two weeks before they were missed. When the alarm was raised, a massive search was started. Grave fears were held for these two popular veteran officers. 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. Cancel before the free-trial ends and you won't be charged. Continue to support from as little as $3 per month. Cancel any time. 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…

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Host: Forgotten Australia

Topics covered

  • gold thefts
  • detective investigation
  • Australian history
  • true crime
  • Kalgoorlie

Keywords

  • gold thefts
  • detective
  • Kalgoorlie
  • 1926
  • Australian history
  • true crime

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Places: Kalgoorlie

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