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The Bathurst goldfields continued successfully for many years, in increasingly outlying areas (e.g. Hill End, Sofala), but there were fewer diggers there because of the lure of the rich Bendigo and Ballarat goldfields in the south. The goldfields in Bathurst were still going strong in the mid 1870s.
What else can I help you with?
Is Bathurst still a thriving mining town?
No. Bathurst is not considered a mining town any longer. It is a thriving business centre, close to Sydney, and the home of the Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercars race.
What type of jods did they do in the bathurst goldfields in 1850 s?
there was prity much no jobs but some had a restant or a policmen.
What sort of diseases are there on the goldfields at bathurst. I need to know for a school project?
Cholera Tetanus Scurvy Typhoid Dysentery
Is Sofala around Bathurst?
The old gold-mining town of Sofala is very close to Bathurst - just 44 km to the north.
When were the first goldfields in Australia?
The first goldfields established in Australia were in the Bathurst area, west of Sydney, in 1851. Several months later, in the same year, the discovery was made of the rich goldfields in central Victoria, encompassing Bandigo - Mt Alexander - Ballarat and numerous township within that region.
Where were the first gold fields in Australia?
Australia's first goldfields were around the Bathurst area in New South wales, as well as the Bendigo-Ballarat region of Victoria.
How did they get from Sydney to Bathurst in the gold rush example by foot horse etc?
Common transportation to the goldfields included * walking * horseback * horse and dray * horse and coach
Why did Edward Hargraves name the Bathurst goldfield Ophir?
Edward Hargraves named the Bathurst goldfields Ophir after the Biblical city named Ophir, which was famous for its wealth. Ophir was said to have supplied King Solomon with gold, silver and other riches on a regular basis.
Who had a better chance of getting rich in the goldfields?
Most people did not find a lot of riches in the gold fields. Mining companies had a better chance of getting rich in the goldfields.
What were the names of the goldfields in Victoria?
Victoria was a particularly rich gold mining state. Some of the gold mining towns were:BendigoBallaratCastlemaineBeechworthMaryboroughMoliagulHeathcoteDaylesfordMaldonWalhallaChilternClunesOmeoStawellCreswickBerringaWedderburn
What did miners do on the goldfields when they weren't mining?
Hey let me give you the answer : stop being lazy and read your book
What are three gold fields in Australia?
Some of the goldfields during the Australian goldrush were:Ophir (near Bathurst)Lambing Flat (now Young)BallaratMount AlexanderCastlemaineWalhallaClunesWarrandyteMoliagulSome current goldfields are:Kalgoorlie (Western Australia)Cadia-Ridgeway (near Orange, NSW)Olympic Dam (South Australia)
