Gold5 a755029 james mcbrien state libary

Australian Gold rush by lewis 5\6J

By Mrs_Thomas

  • First Finding

    First Finding
    First official reports of the finding of gold in Australia by James McBrien. The information was suppressed.

  • Geologists P E Strzelecki and Rev W B Clarke

    Geologists P E Strzelecki and Rev W B Clarke
    Geologists P E Strzelecki and Rev W B Clarke find gold near Hartley.

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    Edward Hargraves returned from California and washed gold at Summer Hill
    Creek, Ophir. Although he showed little skill in discovering new fields, he
    received recognition and financial rewards. The early rush to the NSW fields led
    to a serious decline in the population in Victoria, so a reward was offered for the
    discovery of gold in that region. Several claimants came forward, and by the end