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AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1853. Gold mining camp at the junction of the Turon River
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AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1853. Gold mining camp at the junction of the Turon River
AUSTRALIAN GOLD RUSH, 1853.
Gold mining camp at the junction of the Turon River and Oakey Creek in New South Wales, Australia, during the gold rush. Wood engraving, English, 1853
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Media ID 12418382
1853 Australia Australian Boomtown Camp Creek Gold Gold Mine Gold Miner Gold Rush New South Wales Panning Oakey
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the Australian Gold Rush of 1853, immersing us in the bustling gold mining camp at the junction of Turon River and Oakey Creek in New South Wales. The wood engraving, created by an English artist in that very year, beautifully captures the energy and excitement that permeated this boomtown during one of Australia's most significant historical events. In this scene, we witness a snapshot of life during the gold rush era. A group of hardworking men can be seen diligently panning for gold along the riverbanks while others engage in various tasks around the camp. The midday sun casts its warm glow on their determined faces as they tirelessly search for precious nuggets amidst swirling waters. The intricate details within this engraving transport us to a time when dreams were made and fortunes were won or lost with every shovel full of earth turned over. It serves as a reminder of the immense challenges faced by these pioneering individuals who left behind their homes and families to seek their fortune in this untamed land. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Granger Art on Demand, we are reminded not only of Australia's rich history but also of our shared human spirit – one driven by ambition, resilience, and an unwavering pursuit for something more.
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