WASHINGTON (WEST) CO

PORTERS ROAD SCARSDALE, GOLDEN PLAINS SHIRE

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    WASHINGTON (WEST) CO - History

    Contextual History:History of Place:
    Heritage Inventory History of Site:
    WASHINGTON BLOCK CLAIM
    WASHINGTON COMPANY (March 1861)
    12.1859: claim taken up following the discovery of a new lead running through the Croesus Co.'s claim.
    03.1861: reported the discovery of a tributary lead running into their claim and obtained an extension of their ground under the mining regulations; making about 10 pounds per man per week.
    06.1861: generally getting £5 to £10 pounds per week.
    07.1861: doing very well; discovered a new lead while working their claim and have applied for an additional claim.
    08.1861: paying moderately
    09.1861: getting from £6 to £10 per man.
    10.1861: have struck a fresh gutter and are getting from £6 to £10 per week.
    03.1861 to 10.1861: recorded production of 82 ozs (or 2.55 kg).
    11.1861: struck a new lead coming into their claim from the Carngham direction and have taken out a new claim; three other companies have also taken out claims.
    12.1861: have not got any gold yet.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    WASHINGTON (WEST) CO - Heritage Inventory Description

    There are two mullock heaps at this site. These heaps are parallel approximately 50m apart. They are both 30m by 15m. One is 3.5 m high and the other is 1m higher. The heaps run north west to south east with the shafts located at the north west end of each heap. There are small scatters of wash near each of the shafts. There is also a dam south of the southern heap which was originally put in by the miners and has been enlarged by the present owner of the property. The mullock heaps are intact.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: Not relevant

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