Gold Rush
Traditionally, our people didn’t have a need for gold because it was seen as belonging to the earth. Our people participated in the gold rush and benefited from economic activity. We also fiercely resisted the damage to the environment.
Our People played an important role in the gold rush.
Our Elders stopped the mining of any gold down on that lake.
Lynne Thomas from Narooma
Learn about the Gold Rush and our people’s role.
Uncle Harry
Vivienne Mason shares the story about her Uncle Harry. She shares that he was a fisherman who was granted land by Queen Victoria and collected gold....
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Gold Rush and Wallaga Lake
Lynne Thomas talks about the gold rush and Wallaga Lake. She explains why Yuin people didn't touch the gold.
