Turon Collection

Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipeline-bearer
FLO4624134 Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipeline-bearer. Adapted from Alexander William's An Authentic Account of an Embassy to the Emperor of China

An engraving depicting the Turon gold field, New South Wales: panning for gold, 19th century
5311063 An engraving depicting the Turon gold field, New South Wales: panning for gold, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1852); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the Turon gold field, New South Wales: cradling for gold, 19th century
5311064 An engraving depicting the Turon gold field, New South Wales: cradling for gold, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1852); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mandarin or magistrate of Da Nang, Vietnam
Mandarin or magistrate of Turon (Da Nang) attended by his pipe-bearer. Adapted from Alexander Williams An Authentic Account of an Embassy to the Emperor of China

Sketches from the Turon Gold Fields, New South Wales (engraving)
1618345 Sketches from the Turon Gold Fields, New South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from the Turon Gold Fields, New South Wales)

Panning for gold at Thompsons Point, on the River Turon in New South Wales, Australia. Date: 1853

River bed gold sifting on the Turon, Australia
River bed sifting on the Turon river, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. The pump is lowered 12 feet from the surface of the river

Issuing licenses to dig for gold
Commissioner issuing licenses to dig for gold on the banks of the Turon river, Australia

Dry digging, Turon gold fields, Australia
Dry digging on the Turon, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. This proved to have the richest finds on the river yielding approximately 400 ounces

Vietnam Da Nang
(aka Turon or Touraine) - the subterranean Buddhist temple

Panning for gold on the River Turon, Australia
Panning for gold at Sheep Station Point, on the River Turon in New South Wales, Australia

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Discovering Wealth Across Continents: A Comparative Journey through the Turon Gold Rush in Australia and Da Nang, Vietnam From the vibrant gold fields of New South Wales, Australia, in the 1850s, to the shores of Da Nang, Vietnam, the allure of gold has captivated adventurers for centuries. In Australia, the Turon River became a symbol of wealth and opportunity during the Australian Gold Rush of 1852. Sketches from the Turon Gold Fields depict the bustling scene of prospectors panning for gold at Thompsons Point, their faces etched with determination and hope. Assistants weighed and escorted the precious metal, while licenses were issued for those eager to join the dig. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, in the port city of Da Nang, Vietnam, a Mandarin or magistrate oversaw the bustling trade of gold. The riverbanks of this ancient city held their own secrets, as gold was mined and sifted from the riverbeds. Two distinct worlds, yet united by the shared human experience of seeking fortune and prosperity. The Turon Gold Rush in Australia and the gold trade in Da Nang, Vietnam, stand as testaments to the enduring allure of gold and the indomitable spirit of those who seek it.