Papers. 1923-1925.

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Papers. 1923-1925.

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One volume copy of typescript entitled "The discovery of gold in Australia: part 1", telling the story of how Edward Hammond was the first person to discover payable gold in Australia at Ophir near Orange in 1851. Copies of letters between various officials and William Hargraves, and newspaper clippings pertaining to the erection of an obelisk as a commemorative to Edward Hargraves. A photograph of Edward Hargraves is included. A second volume copy of typescript is included, entitled "A supplementary to the brochure on the discovery of gold in Australia."

4 cm. (2 v.)

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Hargraves, Edward Hammond, 1816-1891

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Hargraves, William Henry.

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William Henry Hargraves, son of Edward Hammond Hargraves, was born in Dapto, NSW. From the description of Papers. 1923-1925. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225848089 ...