Menzies, Western Australia

Menzies is a small town in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. It is located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of the city of Kalgoorlie and is part of the Shire of Menzies. The town is known for its history as a gold mining center and for being near the famous Lake Ballard art installation.

 History 
The town was founded in 1894 after a man named Leslie Robert Menzies discovered gold in the area. Like many other towns in the region, it grew quickly during the gold rush of the late 1890s. At its peak, Menzies had thousands of residents and many buildings, including hotels, banks, and a brewery. When the gold reserves began to run out, the town's population started to decrease. Today, only a small number of people live there.

 Tourism 
The Menzies Hotel: This historic hotel is one of the last original buildings from the gold rush era. It is a popular place for tourists to visit.
Niagara Dam: This dam was built in 1897 to provide water for the Menzies Goldfields. It is a popular spot for picnics and camping.
Lake Ballard: This is a large, dry salt lake located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) west of Menzies. It is famous for the "Inside Australia" art installation by British artist Antony Gormley. The art includes 51 metal sculptures of human figures placed across the lakebed.
Old Buildings: Visitors can see many old, abandoned buildings in and around the town, which show what life was like during the gold rush.
Menzies Town Hall: This old building, built in 1901, is one of the most notable landmarks in the town.