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Horse puddler used during Australian gold rush
The first horse-powered rotary puddler in use at Pennyweight Flat, Ballarat, Victoria, during the Australian gold rush. Puddling involved breaking up clay soil containing gold
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1850s 1853 Australian Ballarat Breaking Circular Clay Flat Metals Powered Rotary Rush Soil Puddler Puddling
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints: "Horse-Powered Rotary Puddler during the Australian Gold Rush." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the Gold Rush era in Australia. Witness the first horse-powered rotary puddler in action at Pennyweight Flat, Ballarat, Victoria. This innovative machine revolutionized the gold mining industry, with its powerful horsepower replacing the laborious manual puddling process. The image captures the essence of the Gold Rush era, with the horse and miner working in unison to extract precious gold from the clay soil. Bring a piece of Australian history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, and anyone who appreciates the rich tapestry of our past. Order now and immerse yourself in the stories of the past, one historic print at a time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the historical moment when the first horse-powered rotary puddler was put to use at Pennyweight Flat, Ballarat, Victoria during the Australian gold rush of the 1850s. The year was 1853, and the introduction of this innovative machine marked a significant milestone in the gold mining industry. Puddling was a labor-intensive process used to extract gold from clay soil. It involved breaking up the clay and allowing the gold particles to settle at the bottom, while the impurities floated to the top. The use of horses to power the rotary puddler revolutionized the process, making it more efficient and productive than the traditional method of puddling by hand. The circular puddler in this photograph is a marvel of engineering, with its large wooden wheels and intricate mechanical components. The horse, harnessed to the machine, provides the power to turn the wheels, which in turn agitate the clay mixture. The steam-heated puddling vats, filled with water and clay, can be seen in the background. The gold rush in Ballarat, Victoria, brought thousands of people from all over the world to seek their fortune. The introduction of the horse-powered rotary puddler was just one of the many innovations that transformed the gold mining industry during this period. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the miners and innovators of the time, who pushed the boundaries of technology and discovery in pursuit of the precious metal. This photograph is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in Australian history, and a reminder of the rich industrial heritage of the gold rush era.
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