Effect of Victorian gold rush on South Australia |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Title : | Effect of Victorian gold rush on South Australia |
|
|
| Creator : | Austin, Edward | ||
| Source : | Austin, Edward, D 3377(L) | ||
| Date of creation : | nd | ||
| Catalogue record | |||
| The State Library of South Australia is keen to find out more about SA Memory items. We encourage you to contact the Library if you have additional information about any of these items. | |||
| Audio available: |
Transcript available |
| Copyright : | |
| Description : |
Extract from reminiscences of Edward Austin recounting the shortage of males in South Australia due to the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, and the ability of the ladies to cope. Edward Austin (son of Reverend JB Austin) sailed to South Australia in 1843 and farmed at Macclesfield. His letter describes features of pioneer colonial life, including .... |
| Subjects | |
| Further reading : | A pictorial history of the Victorian goldfields / James Flett Life on the Australian goldfields / Derrick I. Stone and Sue MacKinnon |
| Internet links : | The Australian gold rush : stories from Australia's culture and recreation portal Gold! : Victorian Cultural Collaboration |
| Exhibitions and events : | State Library of South Australia: Mortlock Wing. A rich tapestry August 2004 - |
 | | |
Copyright and this website | Contact us | Accessibility | Disclaimer | Privacy | Research enquiries | FOI |   | |
