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Edward Hargraves did not find a nugget of any notable size. Hargraves was important for the fact that he (or rather, two men he employed) found the first payable gold in Australia, and thus started the Australian Gold rush in 1851.

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How much did the nugget found by edward hargraves in1951 weigh?

1 pound


How big of an nugget did Edward Hargraves find?

Edward Hargraves did not find a nugget of any notable size. The claim to fame for Hargraves was the fact that he (or rather, two men he employed) found the first payable gold in Australia, and thus started the Australian Gold rush in 1851.


Did Edward Hargraves find the Holtermann nugget?

No. The Beyers and Holtermann nugget, aka the Holtermann nugget, was found by workers at the Star of Hope Gold Mining Co on Hawkins Hill, in October 1872. Hargraves was not one of these workers.


How was Edward Hargraves able to discover gold in NSW in 1851?

Traces of gold had been found all around the colonies and he stumbled on a nugget while searching near Orange.


What was edward hargraves mom and dad name?

If you are talking about Edward Hammond Hargraves, his parents were John Edward Hargraves and Elizabeth Hargraves.


When did Thomas Lister and Hargraves discover gold?

Thomas Lister led Edward Hargraves to the first payable gold strike in Australia in February 1851.


Was edward hargraves from a poor family?

Edward Hargraves was born in Australia in 1816. He was the first person to discover gold in Australia, which led to the Australian gold rush. During his time, he was considered to be rich.


Is it Edward Hargreaves or Hargraves?

The correct spelling is Edward Hargraves. He was an Australian gold prospector credited with sparking the Australian gold rush.


Who was Edward Hammond Hargraves father?

Lieutenant John Edward Hargraves


How did Edward Hargraves die?

Edward Hargraves died of natural causes at age 80.


What was edward hargraves wife name?

Elizabeth Hargraves


What age did Edward Hargraves die?

Edward Hargraves died of natural causes at age 80.