Category: Geology
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Daydream Mine
Daydream Mine Silverton New South Wales History of the mine Daydream Mine lies between Broken Hill and Silverton, in the far-west of New South Wales and was one of the earliest silver-lead discoveries in the district. The deposit was found in 1882 by men prospecting in the Barrier Ranges, two years before the famous Broken Read more
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Tumut New South Wales Australia
History of Tumut Tumut is a historic town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, nestled at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. Originally inhabited by the Wiradjuri people, Tumut’s European history began in the early 19th century, with settlement beginning around the 1830s. Its name is derived from an Aboriginal word thought to Read more
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Walhalla Victoria Gold Mining Town
Located in the mountains of Gippsland, in eastern Victoria, Australia, Walhalla lies at the southern edge of the Victorian Alps. At around 180 km east of Melbourne, it’s approximately a 2.5 to 3-hour drive via Princes Freeway (M1) and Moe–Walhalla Road. The drive is scenic but winding. As it climbs into the hills, the road Read more