Prior to 1989, Boulder was a town, but it was merged with Kalgoorlie to form the City of Kalgoorlie–Boulder. The population of Boulder in 1901 was 2,936. This mug was presented to the son of the Mayor of Boulder, John Marquies Hopkins. Hopkins was the first Mayor of Boulder, being first elected on 11 October 1897. He served in the position for three terms. In March 1901 Hopkins stood in the federal election, contesting the Kalgoorlie seat in the House of Representatives.
The cup itself was made in Birmingham in 1897 by Hiliard and Thomason. Engraved:
To
John William Hopkins
on his father retiring
from the office
of Mayor of Boulder
from the
Officers of the Municipality
Dec 1900
Hallmarked.
It measures just over 8cm tall and weighs 89 grams.