[Editor: This Gold License was issued to W. Fittall, in Victoria, on 7 November 1854.] NOT TRANSFERABLE. £2 £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 108 Seventh Novr 1854. The Bearer W Fittall having paid the Sum of TWO … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for W. Fittall, 7 November 1854]
Gold Licenses (Victoria)
Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to James Grant Taylor, in Victoria, on 6 April 1854.] £2 £2 Gold License. — THREE MONTHS. No. 113 6 April 1854. The Bearer James Grant Taylor having paid the Sum of TWO Pounds on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for James Grant Taylor, 6 April 1854]
Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to J. Taylor, in Victoria, on 12 December 1853.] Gold License. No. 87 12 Decr 1853. The Bearer J Taylor having paid the Sum of 40/ One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the Colony, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for J. Taylor, 12 December 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Berney Wheaton, in Victoria, on 3 September 1853.] Gold License. No. 108 3rd Sept 1853. The Bearer Berney Wheaton having paid the Sum of 2 One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the General Revenue of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Berney Wheaton, 3 September 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to John White, in Victoria, on 28 February 1853.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 128 28th February 1853. The Bearer John White having paid to me the Sum of One Pound Ten Shillings, on account of the … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for John White, 28 February 1853]
Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to H. Isleton, in Victoria, on 16 July 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 7 July 16 1852. The Bearer H. Isleton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for H. Isleton, 16 July 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to I. Woods, in Victoria, on 7 June 1852.] Victoria. Gold License. No. 103 June 7 1852. The Bearer I. Woods having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on account of the Territorial Revenue, I … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for I. Woods, 7 June 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for William Pettard, 11 March 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to William Pettard, in Victoria, on 11 March 1852.] Victoria. A. Gold License. No. 718 11th March 1852. The Bearer Wm Pettard having paid the Sum of One Pound, … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for William Pettard, 11 March 1852]
Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]
[Editor: This Gold License was issued to Mr. Hamilton, in Victoria, in January 1852.] [No. 49½.] Victoria. Gold License. No. Jan.y 1852. The Bearer Mr. Hamilton having paid the Sum of One Pound, Ten Shillings, on … [Read more...] about Gold License (Victoria) [for Mr. Hamilton, January 1852]
Gallery of Gold Licenses (Victoria)
This gallery showcases a variety of Victorian Gold Licenses, dating from 1852 to 1854. The regulations printed on the Gold Licenses varied significantly, becoming more detailed with the passage of time. Click on the images to see the larger images and transcriptions of the … [Read more...] about Gallery of Gold Licenses (Victoria)
Gold Licenses (Victoria)
The widespread public awareness of the discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851 led to a series of gold rushes, with many hopeful people dashing to areas where gold was known to be found. Every one of them hoped to “strike it rich” by obtaining enough of the yellow metal on the … [Read more...] about Gold Licenses (Victoria)