Gold5 a755029 james mcbrien state libary

The Australian Goldrush by Alan 6D

By Mrs_Thomas

  • First official report

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

  • E Strzelecki and Rev W B Clarke find gold

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

  • Edward Hargraves r

    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