Another walk through the amazing Lerderderg State Park down Nolan Track to the Lerderderg River.
Old gold mining ruins as well as a bit of bush bashing.
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Lerderderg is an area located in the state of Victoria, Australia, known for its gold mining history. The Lerderderg State Park, situated near the town of Bacchus Marsh, contains remnants of the gold rush era that occurred in the mid-19th century.
During the 1850s, the discovery of gold in Victoria sparked a massive influx of prospectors from all over the world, seeking their fortune. Gold was found in various regions, including the Lerderderg River and its surrounding areas. The Lerderderg River and its tributaries yielded gold deposits, leading to the establishment of small mining communities in the region.
Prospectors engaged in various mining techniques, including alluvial mining, where gold was extracted from stream beds and river banks. As gold extraction methods evolved, more sophisticated mining techniques, such as deep shaft mining and quartz reef mining, were employed to access deeper gold deposits.
The Lerderderg goldfields experienced a period of intense activity during the 1850s and 1860s. Numerous mines and diggings were established, and the population of the area grew significantly. However, as the easily accessible gold was exhausted, mining became more challenging and less profitable. Many miners moved on to other goldfields or transitioned to other forms of employment.
Today, the remnants of Lerderderg's gold mining past can be seen in the form of abandoned mine shafts, mining equipment, and other artifacts scattered throughout the Lerderderg State Park.
16 окт 2024
