[Editor: This letter was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 5 May 1851. The author of this letter counters the assertion that Edward Hargraves was the discoverer of gold in Australia. Indeed, it is true that gold was previously found in Australia; however, … [Read more...] about The gold discovery [letter, 5 May 1851]
Edward Hargraves (1816-1891) (subject)
“Our” gold diggings [3 May 1851]
[Editor: This article was published in the “Local intelligence” section of Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (Sydney, NSW), 3 May 1851.] “Our” gold diggings. — A fitting retribution is awaiting those who, lured by the exaggerated announcements of the facilities … [Read more...] about “Our” gold diggings [3 May 1851]
The gold discovery [2 May 1851]
[Editor: This article, about the discovery of gold made by Edward Hargraves, was published in the “Domestic intelligence” section of The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 2 May 1851.] The gold discovery — It is no longer any secret that gold has been found in the earth … [Read more...] about The gold discovery [2 May 1851]