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BREAK TRACK ALLUVIAL WORKINGS

Other Names

FRENCHMANS GULLY PUDDLER NO 1 , FRENCHMAN’S GULLY PUDDLER AND FRENCHMAN’S GULLY ALLUVIAL WORKINGS

Location

BREAK TRACK GOWER, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE

Level

Heritage Inventory Site

Statement of Significance

What is significant?

Undisturbed gold rush mining landscape mainly containing digger holes and surrounding low heaps, one puddling machine and several stone fireplace mound..

How is it significant?

The site is significance because of it has:

Intactness: retains evidence of gold rush diggings

Integrity: a compact arrangement that demonstrates the scale and nature of gold rush mining

Condition: retained fabric in a condition that can be understood and interpreted

Why is it significant?

The site is a relic of Victoria’s gold rush.

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