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One in a bullion: 150 years since the chance discovery of the Holtermann Nugget
19 October marks the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the Holtermann Nugget, the world’s largest gold specimen.
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Art of gold: Hill End, NSW
Gold fever transformed a desolate patch of land into a thriving metropolis in the late 1800s. Once the fortunes ran dry, the town of Hill End was nearly abandoned but became a haven for some of Australia’s best-known artists.
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Beaufoy Merlin lookout
Also known as ‘Merlin’s lookout’, overlooking Hill End, NSW, on a foggy morning.