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Lynne Thomas shares stories about the gold rush at Wallaga Lake and why Yuin people didn’t mine gold. She talks about the Elders who protected the land and coastline from gold mining for the sake of whale calves and other animals.
| Custodian Name | Lynne Thomas |
|---|---|
| Location | Filmed in Tilba Tilba, NSW |
| Length | 0:02:48 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Topic | Employment |
| Category | Gold Rush |
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