Gold rush in New South Wales, Australia
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Gold rush in New South Wales, Australia
Loading a horse with necessities for a months encampment at the gold digging site, Ophir, near Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia. Date: 1851
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1850s 1851 Bathurst Diggers Digging Loading Miner Miners Prospecting Prospector Prospectors Rush Rushes
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This evocative image captures the spirit of the Gold Rush in New South Wales, Australia, during the year 1851. The scene takes place at the gold digging site of Ophir, near Bathurst, where eager prospectors were drawn by the promise of wealth and opportunity. In the photograph, a burly prospector is seen loading a horse with essential supplies for a month-long encampment. The horse's back is laden with a heavy pack, which includes a tent, cooking utensils, food supplies, and other necessary items for survival in the rugged Australian outback. The prospector wears a wide-brimmed hat, sturdy boots, and carries a pickaxe and shovel, the tools of his trade. The Gold Rush in New South Wales began in 1851, and the 1850s saw a massive influx of prospectors from all over the world, drawn to the region by the lure of gold. The discovery of gold at Ophir, near Bathurst, sparked a frenzy of activity, with thousands of diggers flocking to the area in search of their fortunes. The Gold Rush had a profound impact on the history of Australia, leading to significant social, economic, and demographic changes. It brought wealth and prosperity to some, but also hardship and adversity for many. The image of the prospector loading his horse is a poignant reminder of the determination, resilience, and resourcefulness of those who braved the unknown to seek their fortunes in the Australian Goldfields.
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