Copeland gold deposits

Gold was first discovered in the Copeland district by Mr Saxby in July 1876, at Back Creek close to the site of the present township of Copeland. As a result of this discovery miners flocked to the locality and the population rapidly increased to 1 100 persons, of whom 800 were miners. Their wants were catered for by four stores and three public houses.

Topics covered in this Primefact include:

• alluvial workings
• reef mining
• hidden Treasure
• 1879
• the Mountain Maid
• the Centennial
• the Lady Belmore.