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Gold Escort leaving for Melbourne, Australia
The Gold Escort leaving Castlemaine Camp in Victoria, Australia, for Melbourne
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Media ID 572681
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10006504
1850s 1853 Australian Castlemaine Escort Gold Fields Leaving Melbourne Metals Precious Prospecting Rush Security Gold Field
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in Australian history - the departure of the Gold Escort from Castlemaine Camp in Victoria, bound for Melbourne. The image is steeped in historical significance, showcasing the security measures taken to protect precious cargo during the gold rush era of the 1850s.
The sight of armed guards accompanying wagons laden with valuable gold highlights the risks and challenges faced by prospectors and miners during this tumultuous time. The escort's journey along rivers and through rugged terrain symbolizes the determination and perseverance required to succeed in Australia's burgeoning gold industry.
The composition of the photograph beautifully conveys a sense of movement and urgency, as if we are witnessing this pivotal moment unfold before our eyes. The contrast between the gleaming metal of the wagons and weapons against the natural landscape serves as a reminder of both man's ingenuity and his vulnerability in nature.
As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, we are transported back to an era defined by ambition, adventure, and uncertainty. Mary Evans Picture Library has expertly captured not just a moment in history, but a glimpse into Australia's rich past that continues to shape its identity today.
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