When was gold found in ophir

Gold was also found in the s in Tasmania and Queensland, and in the Northern Territory in the s. There were even ships bringing incredibly expensive ice from America. Before the Rush. The world in the s. Reading level: green. Picture: Tourism Western Australia. Website Call Email. Relax in a very special place on the award winning lawn roof of the Information Centre. With a spectacular view over the….

Each year F. Discover New. Sign up to our newsletter Plan the trip of a lifetime. First name Email address. They camped on the flats below Murray's Hill and their earthen water races can still be seen in the hills. The Belmore Reef was discovered in and reef mining was still producing profitable returns as late as the s.

The veins were rich in gold but often short-lived. In the s Doctors Hill became an important mine and a small settlement grew up there, although flooding of the shafts proved a major problem. Today gold is still mined in the area but the returns are so marginal that when the price of gold falls the commercial operations stop. The Ophir Reserve and the Walking Tracks The main attraction at Ophir is the ha Historic Ophir Reserve which comprises camping and picnic facilities; the junction of the Summer Hill and Lewis Ponds Creeks which flow into the Ophir Creek; two pleasant walking trails which include the site of the original gold strike and of the Belmore Reef find; earthen water races, a rare stone gravity-fed water race c.

One tombstone identifies Charlie Corse who received a bullet in the head when he dared Richard Spencer to shoot him in a dispute over a saddle. Spencer was gaoled in Bathurst prison. On the northern side of the causeway is an obelisk to commemorate the historical importance of the site which was built in Walking Tracks No.

Walking Track No. This is said to mean 'many snakes' as the creatures were apparently attracted to what was a very reliable water source.

The find was of little value so Hargraves temporarily abandoned the search. Three days later, with his brother James and John Lister, he had found grams including a gram nugget. They camped on the flats below Murray's Hill and their earthen water races can still be seen.

As recently as the late s a 5. What is the road like to Ophir. I would be driving a Toyota sedan via Orange. Is the road dirt or tarred? And how long would the trip be? It is a perfectly good road. Most of it is sealed but there is a dirt good quality for part of the way.

The distance from Orange is 17 km. It will take around 20 minutes. Are there any designated areas for panning with maps if possible? Any help would be appreciated Thank you Graham. Very simple answer: there is an exceptionally good Visitor Information Centre in Orange and they will provide you with all the information you need. My memory is that there is panning at Ophir and that the Visitor Information have maps. But I may be wrong. I used to live at Emily Downs on the Ophir Rd. A great area to discover.

The granite outcrops just up the road are one of the undiscovered highlights of the area. Does anyone please know of the Cantrell family in the Ophir area or nearby? The name might mean something to someone she knew. Please answer me. I lived at Ophir from to My name is Glenn Johnston. I now live at Forster, NSW. The house is haunted also a fact not many people know either. I know because I have seen the ghost when I was 15 in It was terrifying.

Any inquiries ring me No houses for miles. I visited Ophir today to see where my mother MarionMcConnell was born and found that her grandfather my great was at rest in the cemetery along with other family members, who had live there since the gold rush of her father Leslie Lewis McConnell was born at lower Lewis ponds, and his father was Samual McConnell.

John was killed in an accident at the Young Australian mine. I hope this can be of some help to you. Kindest regards. Hi Lynette Hoskins and Rob Williams I am writing in regards to information further about the McConnell family there are two granddaughters elder still alive with further info and correct info of the family tree.

Is it possible for you to contact me to further discuss details of the McConnells? Any information would be much appreciated. Hi All, I am also a descendant of the McConnells. Agnes McConnell is buried in Orange Cemetery.