Historical Events tagged with "moliagul"
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Economics & Industry
The discovery of the Welcome Stranger nugget
February 5th, 1869 156 years ago
A monumental discovery of the largest alluvial gold nugget occurred in Moliagul, Victoria, Australia, when gold miners JohnDeason and Richard Oates unearthed the Welcome Stranger nugget, weighing approximately 72 kilograms. This remarkable find, which took place in a gravel bed, not only struck a chord with those in the mining community but also brought fame and fortune to its discoverers, highlighting the rich potential of Australia's goldfields during the gold rush era.
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