1936 Prospectors' Guide (Victoria) Australian Gold Mining History Reference Book

1936 Prospectors' Guide (Victoria) Australian Gold Mining History Reference Book

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1936 Prospectors' Guide (Victoria) Australian Gold Mining History Reference Book

Prospectors' Guide (Victoria)
Issued by Geo. Brown, Secretary For Mines
Printed by H.J. Green, Govt. Printer: Melbourne 1936 3rd Edition
Includes Large Foldout Map : 72cm wide x 39cm tall

" Victoria is a world-renowned gold province and our history is closely connected to gold mining. Gold discovery at Ballarat in 1851 sparked Victoria's famous gold rush. An estimated 6000 diggers (miners) arrived each week seeking their fortune. Ballarat was considered the world's richest alluvial goldfield during its peak between 1852 and 1853. Our gold rush brought migrants from all over the world to Victoria. Over the space of one year, nearby Bendigo was transformed from a sheep station into a bustling town of 40,000 people. Melbourne earned the nickname 'Marvellous Melbourne', drawing comparisons to Paris and London, due to the huge influx of wealth and migrants. The economic and cultural impact of this mass migration shaped the future of Victoria."

Light wear and bumped corners to covers as shown. There are no inscriptions. The map is present and in excellent condition with no tears. Pages are clean and well presented. A nice clean copy in very good condition overall with map. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21cm x 14cm x 0.5cm - 98 Pages + Map

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Special Attributes: Large Foldout Map, 3rd Edition
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and bumped corners to covers as shown. There are no inscriptions. The map is present and in excellent condition with no tears. Pages are clean and well presented. A nice clean copy in very good condition overall with map. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Geo. Brown, Secretary For Mines
Publisher: H.J. Green, Govt. Printer: Melbourne
Year Printed: 1936
Sub-subject: Australian Gold Mining