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Prospecting a Lease, 1901. Creator: Unknown
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Prospecting a Lease, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Prospecting a Lease, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]
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Media ID 19174721
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Association Australia Australia Oceania Australian Commonwealth Of Australia Extraction Federated Australia Federation Geological Geology Gold Rush Land Landowner Mineral Mining Oceania Owner Ownership Pipe Prospecting Prospector Rental Tobacco Pipe Werner Company Lease
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Prospecting a Lease, 1901 - A Glimpse into Australia's Golden Past
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. This print captures the essence of prospecting in early 20th century Australia. Taken from "Federated Australia" a publication by The Werner Company in London, this image offers a window into the country's rich history of mineral extraction. In the foreground stands a lone man, his figure shrouded in mystery as he surveys his lease. Clad in typical colonial attire, he epitomizes the resilience and determination of those who sought their fortunes during the Australian gold rush era. With tobacco pipe clenched between his teeth, wisps of smoke curling upwards, he exudes an air of contemplation amidst nature's bounty. The wooden landscape serves as both backdrop and testament to human endeavor. This landowner is surrounded by tools of his trade - pipes protruding from beneath rocks hint at ongoing geological exploration while nearby lies evidence of previous mining activities. Through this portrait emerges not just one person but an entire industry that shaped Australia's identity. It symbolizes the spirit of ownership and enterprise that fueled the nation's growth during its formative years as a Commonwealth. As we gaze upon this historic scene frozen in time, we are reminded that behind every prospector lies tales untold; stories woven within layers of earth waiting to be discovered anew.
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