The atlas illuminates 150 years of responsible government by examining the. Wales is located in the southwest of great britain and is bordered by england lloegr to the east, the bristol channel mor hafren to the south and the irish sea mor iwerddon to the west and north, and also by the estuary of the river dee afon dyfrdwy in the northeast. Europeans arrived in the late 1700s when captain james. Gold atlas of new south wales reeds prospecting shop. This includes 10 kg of mineralbearing material, 5 kg of minerals other than gold or gemstones, 50 grams of gold or 5 nuggets of 10 grams or greater or 100 grams of gemstones. A few stones were also found in gravels near kangaloon. The first discoveries of payable gold were at ophir in new south wales and then at ballarat and bendigo creek in victoria. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of queensland. Online research and mapping tools nsw page 1 gold maps. Fossicking is limited to taking no more than the amounts prescribed in the mining regulation 2009 during any single period of 48 hours. Directories edit edit source the first directory published in sydney was the new south wales almanack and colonial remembrancer 1806 compiled by george howe.
Northern rivers map nsw tourism region north east new south wales. Gold atlas of new south wales doug stone new edition. These maps can provide valuable insights into new areas. However the south african gold fields are vastly more extensive.
Crown land comprises approximately half of all land in new south wales. This period in the history of new south wales resulted in a rapid growth in the population and significant boost to the economy of the colony of new south wales. In 1851 gold seekers from around the world began pouring into the colonies, changing the course of australian history. This map shows cities, towns, freeways, through routes, major connecting roads, minor connecting roads, railways, fruit fly exclusion zones, cumulative distances, river and lakes in new south wales nsw. Welcome to the nsw gold trails from the discovery of australias first payable gold at ophir in 1851 and for several years after this memorable event, the history of new south wales is dominated by the feverish rush to find gold the splendid. The uppermost point of australia is mount kosciuszko in new south wales. South australia and queensland also have state port authorities flinders. Nsw department of planning and environment and the state of new south wales and its employees and agents exclude all liability for the accuracy or completeness of the. New south wales gold back to main map during the halcyon days of gold recovery in new south wales, from the 1850s until the 1920s approximately 440 tons of officially recorded gold have been recovered from new south wales.
Wyalong district, lachlan fold belt, new south wales. If you are the extremely active type, then you can join the few who actually decide to walk all of the way around. Australian aborigines were the first inhabitants of new south wales, arriving by boat from what is now indonesia between 40,00060,000 years ago. The australian atlas of mineral resources, mines, and processing centres. There are over 40 individual maps, plus 3 gold atlases covering western australia, victoria and new south wales. W estern a ustralian m useum maritime archaeology databases bibliography shipwreck atlas of new south wales. Alluvial gold potential in buried palaeochannels in the wyalong district, lachlan fold belt, new south wales kenneth c. Some of this land is allocated to public uses such as national parks, state forests, schools, hospitals, sporting, camping and recreation areas, as well as lands which are managed and protected for their environmental importance. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of nsw.
Gold maps new south wales gold net australia online. Over 80 pages of detailed gold prospecting maps for metal detector operators including many new release maps. Again, an atlas or online mapping tool will assist here. New south wales experienced the first gold rush in australia, a period generally accepted to lie between 1851 and 1880. Includes very detailed maps of alluvial and reef mining, old and modern, including tracks, dams, creeks and landmarks and also known nugget find locations with some gps coordinates. A fine map of new south wales showing the counties and the routes of mitchell, tyers and townsend, and strzelecki here. South australia and queensland also have state port authorities flinders ports, sa. It is 2,228 m high, whereas the lowest spot is lake eyre in south australia and it dwells 15 m under sea level. I thought it was only in western australia near perth. While all reasonable care has been taken in the compilation, to the extent permitted by law, nsw department of planning and environment and the state of new south wales and its employees and agents exclude all liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information, or for any injury, loss, or damage whatsoever including without. New south wales, australia mineral andor locality is an outreach project of the hudson institute of mineralogy, a 501c3 notforprofit organization. The information regarding the ports was obtained fom a search of the www with the most informative site and organisation being the association of australian ports and marine authorities aapma. There are plenty of ways of travelling around australia with a wide variety of means of transport.
Chinese migration and settlement in new south wales has a long history. So do you think that i should stay in nsw if i want to find a lot of gold or should i go in wa. If youre not sure how to do this, follow these steps. Sydney, new south wales, australia familysearch wiki. Talliss illustrated atlas and modern history of the world, geographical, political, commercial and statistical ed. Australia states road maps detailed travel tourist driving. This area was explored by bhp gold in the 1980s and these maps are based on their results.
In the heady days ahead gold would be found in all the states of australia with several eclipsing the finds from nsw but it all started at ophir. I will have a look when i get home i am working 5 weeks straight at the moment. New south wales map geography of new south wales map of. Europeans arrived in the late 1700s when captain james cook sailed along the unmapped eastern continent of new holland now australia. Gold atlas of new south wales detailed maps in large easytoread format. National parks, towns, places of interest, including tweed heads, byron bay, grafton, casino, lismore, ballina and kyogle. The discovery of gold in the 1850s started a series of rushes that transformed the australian colonies. Wales wales wales one of the four nations of the united kingdom. Australian diamond deposits, kimberlite and related rocks. Gold atlas of new south wales by doug stone lucky strike.
In comparison, south african gold ore yields just a quarter of a troy ounce for every tonne mined 8 gmg. Driving directions and street directory for new south wales. Gold for sale gold net magazine advertisements online forums live gold prices currency converter about australia lasseters gold gold maps fossicking laws weather forecasts links search site email magazine archives picture gallery for schools mob. The doug stone gold atlas of new south wales goldfields is an essential tool for prospecting the new south wales goldfields. Many of these areas are on public land and state forest where the enthusiatic fossicker can spend time looking for gold. Welsh gold forms in veins or lodes of ore that yield up to 30 troy ounces per long ton 920 gmg. Early musters and census include chinese and although chinese migration was being considered as a solution to the labour shortage in the colony as early as 1828, the numbers remained low until the middle of the nineteenth century. Tooley, printed maps of new south wales, 1773 1873, 91. Apprenticetrainee learner advice and support atlas atlas provides nsw students who are currently undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship with information and advice that will assist them throughout their studies. See more maps of victoria see maps of sydney australia, capital of nsw sydney map sydney australia has hotels and accommodation ranging from luxury hotels to backpacker hostels, as well as serviced studios and apartments.
We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state. These maps and documents have been scanned at various resolutions, and can be downloded. This map shows cities, towns, highways, freeways and national routes in new south wales nsw. A general search in the wingecarribee river had little success although some. Fossicking is the smallscale search for, and collection of, minerals, gemstones or mineralbearing material from the surface with handheld implements only. Draw a very short section of the northern new south wales and southern queensland coast. He shows where forgotten places are on his detailed maps. Forestry corp used to have a useful page with pdf maps of every state forest in nsw, with the fossicking areas marked. Even before the first gold discoveries in new south wales the world was gripped by gold fever. Some of australias oldest towns were founded here by early australian pioneers and the diverse landscape ranges from open plains to highlands and everything in between.
Right click on the links to the file you want to view and select save target as or save link as and save the file to your computer. Australia department of natural resources and mines. Map of new south wales state section in australia with cities, locations, streets, rivers, lakes, mountains and landmarks. Read indepth information about gold, bauxite, iron ore, copper and other. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the right. Gold is still being commercially produced in nsw at the following locations. The national library of australias copies direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages clicking on the order now button below will open the ordering form in a new window which will. Fossicking is allowed in most nsw state forests with a permit. There are many ways to tell the story of responsible government in new south wales.
Map of new south wales showing counties from lennox qld. Coiltek gold centre gold atlas of nsw by doug stone. For more information, download a guide to fossicking in new south wales pdf. Gold maps and atlases doug stones new gold atlas of new south wales includes over 80 pages of detailed gold prospecting maps for metal detector operators including many new release maps and photographs in colour. Read a guide to fossicking in new south wales pdf view maps showing where you can and cant fossick in state forests. Ports corporation of queensland which also have valuable information. To fossick in state forests you need permission from forests nsw, in the form of a. The mineral resources of new south wales by edward f pittman 1901 page 395. Doug stone has spent considerable time mapping gold fields through out new south wales. Large detailed map of new south wales with cities and towns. Gold atlas of new south wales by doug stone 9780987550712. Gold from union jack deep lead, tumbarumba, selwyn co.
Shipwreck databases western australian museum shipwreck atlas of new south wales. Shop viewing gold atlas of new south wales reeds prospecting. They were found, with fine alluvial gold, in a patch of old gravels overlying a volcanic formation. Historic gold maps of victoria and new south wales. This list of gold mines in australia is subsidiary to the list of mines article and lists working, defunct and planned mines in the country organised by state. Country nsw country new south wales is a vast region that is home to a diverse group of rural communities. Particularly the mine atlas, found so many spots that explain what i found. South east district montreal heritage goldfield pambula goldfield yambulla goldfield nerrigundah goldfield.
The discovery of gold in california in january 1848 had triggered off the first great. Cadia and other porphyry deposits in new south wales, including northparkes, also contain significant quantities of pges, which await a viable extraction method. Alluvial gold potential in buried palaeochannels in the. Map of new south wales new south wales australias guide.
Plan of sydney map of new south wales with relief shown by hachures. Another unique attribute of the nation is its enormous coastline. Alluvial gold diggings, mines, reefs and public lands. During the halcyon days of gold recovery in new south wales, from the 1850s until the 1920s approximately 440 tons of officially recorded gold have been. Located on the southeastern coast of australia, the state of new south wales can be divided into four geographical sections.
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