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The Welcome Stranger was famous for being one of the largest gold nuggets ever found, weighing approximately 72 kilograms (158.8 pounds). Discovered in 1869 near Ballarat, Australia, it symbolized the gold rush era and the immense wealth it generated. Its size and the excitement surrounding its discovery captured public imagination, making it a significant historical artifact in the context of mining and Australian history. The nugget's fame also contributed to the allure of gold mining, attracting prospectors and adventurers to the region.
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In 1869 what famous gold nugget was found at dunolly?
the welcome stranger
How much was paid for the Welcome Stranger?
890,857 pence was paid for the welcome stranger.
What is the duration of Welcome Stranger film?
The duration of Welcome Stranger - film - is 1.78 hours.
When was Welcome Stranger - film - created?
Welcome Stranger - film - was created on 1947-06-13.
When was Welcome Here Kind Stranger created?
Welcome Here Kind Stranger was created in 1978-03.
What was the welcome stranger?
a piece of gold
What are the release dates for Welcome Little Stranger - 1941?
Welcome Little Stranger - 1941 was released on: USA: 3 October 1941
When was the welcome stranger gold nugget found?
The Welcome Stranger gold nugget was found at Moliagul, Victoria on 5 February 1869.
What are the ratings and certificates for Welcome Stranger - 1947?
Welcome Stranger - 1947 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G Finland:S USA:Approved (PCA #11764, General Audience)
When was the welcome stranger found of gold?
Leroy D'faq
How much does the welcome stranger weighs?
12095 pounds
What year was 'Welcome home' gold nugget discovered?
There is no nugget known as the 'Welcome Home' gold nugget. There are two famous nuggets with "Welcome" in their name.The "Welcome Stranger" was the name given to a largest gold nugget ever found and recorded. It measured 61 cm by 31 cm and was discovered by John Deason and Richard Oates at Moliagul, western Victoria, Australia on 5 February 1869 about 9 miles north-west of Dunolly and half-way between Maryborough and St Arnaud.The Welcome Stranger is not the same as the "Welcome Nugget" found in Ballarat in 1858 which was the largest single nugget prior to the discovery of the Welcome Stranger.
