14/05/2019   Photo a Day  Gold

 Gold was found in the Bathurst area as early as 1823 but the Colonial Government kept it a secret until the Califorina Goldrush in 1848  saw many men migrate to California thus leaving the new settlement in Australia delpleted of menfolk.
In 1851 Gold was again discovered in the Bathurst area thus starting a Gold rush that saw not only Bathurst grow but places like Sofala and Hill End  as well.
There are still Gold Mines in this part of New South Wales at Hill End,Orange and Blayney areas.