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River bed gold sifting on the Turon, Australia
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River bed gold sifting on the Turon, Australia
River bed sifting on the Turon river, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. The pump is lowered 12 feet from the surface of the river and water is used to wash the earth in the cradler. This is a labour saving devise allowing the diggers to yield large amounts of gold
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1852 21st Allowing Devise Diggers Earth Feet Fields Labour Lowered Pump Saving Sifting Surface Wash Yield Amounts Turon
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This historical print captures the essence of the gold rush era in Australia, specifically on the Turon River in New South Wales. The image depicts a scene from the Turon gold fields where diggers are using a labor-saving device to sift for gold.
In this sketch, dated back to 1852, we see a pump being lowered 12 feet into the river bed as water is used to wash the earth in a cradler. This innovative technique allowed miners to yield large amounts of gold with relative ease.
The significance of this image lies in its portrayal of the ingenuity and hard work that characterized the gold rush period. It serves as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs faced by those who sought their fortune in Australia's rivers and mines during this time.
As we look at this snapshot from history, we are transported back to a time when dreams of striking it rich drove people to brave harsh conditions and undertake risky ventures. The Turon River bed sifting scene is not just a depiction of mining activities; it is a symbol of perseverance, determination, and hope for better fortunes.
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