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OLD TOM CREEK PUDDLING MACHINE SITE
RYANS TRACK, WOMBAT STATE FOREST
OLD TOM CREEK PUDDLING MACHINE SITE
RYANS TRACK, WOMBAT STATE FOREST
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
Old Tom Creek was mined for alluvial gold from the early 1850s. In 1861, the local mining surveyor stated that puddling machines were gradually making their appearance in the western portion of his mining division - such as at Old Tom, Champagne, Brandy Hot, Break-of-Day, and adjacent gullies.
The site contains a puddling machine earthen imprint, but no known timber elements. The diameter of the puddling trench is 6m, the horse-way is 1.6m wide and central mound has a diameter of 2.6m. There is an imprint of central post and a drain is on north side.
The site contains a puddling machine earthen imprint, but no known timber elements. The diameter of the puddling trench is 6m, the horse-way is 1.6m wide and central mound has a diameter of 2.6m. There is an imprint of central post and a drain is on north side.
How is it significant?
This site is of local historical significance, technological and archaeological significance.
Why is it significant?
The Old Tom Puddling Machine is significant as a feature of the gold rush and is a rare example of puddling activities in the Wombat State Forrest. It is significant and an example of puddling technology and demonstrates the different periods of gold mining withing the area.
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OLD TOM CREEK PUDDLING MACHINE SITE - History
Old Tom Creek was mined for alluvial gold from the early 1850s. In 1861, the local mining surveyor stated that puddling machines were gradually making their appearance in the western portion of his mining division - such as at Old Tom, Champagne, Brandy Hot, Break-of-Day, and adjacent gulliesOLD TOM CREEK PUDDLING MACHINE SITE - Interpretation of Site
Puddling machine site
Heritage Inventory Description
OLD TOM CREEK PUDDLING MACHINE SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
Puddling machine site – earth imprint, minus all timber elements. Diameter of puddling trench is 6m. Horse-way is 1.6m wide and central mound has a diameter of 2.6m. Imprint of central post is visible and there is a drain is on north side. Most of the earthwork obscured by vegetation.
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