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The Turon Gold Diggings (engraving)
1601516 The Turon Gold Diggings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turon Gold Diggings. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 January 1853.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22557446
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Assistant Commissioner Commissioner Escort Gold Mining Her Majesty Issuing Presented Receiving Licenses
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The Turon Gold Diggings - A Glimpse into Australia's Golden Era
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. This engraving, titled "The Turon Gold Diggings" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a fascinating glimpse into the bustling world of gold mining in Australia. The image showcases a scene from the Turon River, where hopeful prospectors flocked in search of their fortune. In this detailed print, we see a group of individuals engaged in various activities related to gold mining. At the forefront are two figures identified as the commissioner and assistant commissioner, responsible for issuing licenses and maintaining order within this thriving community. They stand proudly presenting a nugget of gold to an esteemed guest - perhaps representing Her Majesty herself. Amidst the commotion, we witness Corporal George Suttor diligently receiving gold from eager miners while a gold buyer observes nearby. Their makeshift huts dotting the landscape serve as humble shelters amidst nature's grandeur. This engraving not only captures the physicality of digging for gold but also hints at the social dynamics that defined this era. It transports us back to a time when dreams were forged with every swing of pickaxe and hope was nurtured by each glimmering speck found in these fertile riverbeds. "The Turon Gold Diggings" is more than just an artwork; it encapsulates an entire chapter in history when ordinary men sought extraordinary wealth against all odds. As we gaze upon this print today, let us marvel at
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