Source 5 - A typical mining camp in NSW or Victoria, 1855-60
Question 1
- men with shovels - gold washing cradle - ordinary miners’ tents - the Gold Commissioner’s tent – how do you know? |
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Challenge Question 1Which tent in this painting is similar to the inside of the tent shown in Source 4?
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Challenge Question 3Conduct your own research on gold washing cradles.
- where did this technique of washing gold come from? - explain how a gold washing cradle works. |