Difference between revisions of "Bendigo Goldfields Petition"
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SURNAME FIRST NAME OCCUPATION | SURNAME FIRST NAME OCCUPATION | ||
− | + | [[Frederick Abbott]] | |
− | + | [[W. Abbott]] | |
− | + | [[William Abel]] | |
ADAMER Charles | ADAMER Charles | ||
ADAMS Edward | ADAMS Edward | ||
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ADAMS John | ADAMS John | ||
ADAMS John | ADAMS John | ||
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ADAMTHWAIT Christopher | ADAMTHWAIT Christopher | ||
ADDISON Thomas | ADDISON Thomas | ||
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ALLAN John Digger | ALLAN John Digger | ||
ALLAN Robert Digger Mates | ALLAN Robert Digger Mates | ||
− | + | [[Robert Smith Allan]] | |
− | + | William Allan | |
− | + | [[Charles Allchin]] | |
ALLEN [Danl. or David] | ALLEN [Danl. or David] | ||
ALLEN Charles | ALLEN Charles | ||
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AMES B. | AMES B. | ||
AMOS John Digger | AMOS John Digger | ||
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ANDERSON Wm. M. | ANDERSON Wm. M. | ||
ANDERSON [ - ] | ANDERSON [ - ] | ||
ANDERSON A. | ANDERSON A. | ||
− | + | [[Andrew Anderson]] | |
ANDERSON J. | ANDERSON J. | ||
ANDERSON James | ANDERSON James | ||
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AUSTIN John Digger | AUSTIN John Digger | ||
AYERS Ambrose | AYERS Ambrose | ||
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[ABENIEYER] Thomas | [ABENIEYER] Thomas | ||
[ABEY] Wm. | [ABEY] Wm. | ||
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[AUSTINE] D. | [AUSTINE] D. | ||
[AUTESSON] Reuben [Jnr.] | [AUTESSON] Reuben [Jnr.] | ||
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BACH, R. | BACH, R. | ||
BACKER, John | BACKER, John | ||
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BAYLIS, Philip | BAYLIS, Philip | ||
BAYNE, William, Gold Digger | BAYNE, William, Gold Digger | ||
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BEACH Edgar | BEACH Edgar | ||
BEAGELHOLE John | BEAGELHOLE John | ||
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BISHOP John | BISHOP John | ||
BITHAYPOOL P. | BITHAYPOOL P. | ||
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BLACK [Robert] | BLACK [Robert] | ||
BLACK Thomas | BLACK Thomas | ||
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BOYLE A. P. | BOYLE A. P. | ||
BOYNE John Digger | BOYNE John Digger | ||
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BRACE Jas. | BRACE Jas. | ||
BRADDY Al. | BRADDY Al. | ||
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[BOWDS or BOWELS] Edward | [BOWDS or BOWELS] Edward | ||
[BOWEN or BOWER Jos. or Jas] Digger | [BOWEN or BOWER Jos. or Jas] Digger | ||
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[BRADY] John | [BRADY] John | ||
[BRANFORD] Albert S. Nil | [BRANFORD] Albert S. Nil | ||
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[BYRNE] Denis | [BYRNE] Denis | ||
[BYSU] Denis | [BYSU] Denis | ||
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C. WATT & Co. | C. WATT & Co. | ||
CABE, Benj., Digger | CABE, Benj., Digger | ||
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CAMPBELL, George | CAMPBELL, George | ||
CAMPBELL, Henry | CAMPBELL, Henry | ||
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CAMPBELL, Henry, Digger | CAMPBELL, Henry, Digger | ||
CAMPBELL, Jas. | CAMPBELL, Jas. | ||
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CARR, John | CARR, John | ||
CARROL, Peter | CARROL, Peter | ||
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CARROLL, G. H. Ludlow | CARROLL, G. H. Ludlow | ||
CARROLL, John [D. or L.] Norton | CARROLL, John [D. or L.] Norton | ||
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CLEAVER George | CLEAVER George | ||
CLEAVER John | CLEAVER John | ||
− | + | Thomas Clegg | |
CLEMENTS J. Bw | CLEMENTS J. Bw | ||
CLEVELAND Augustus | CLEVELAND Augustus | ||
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CLIFTON Maxw. | CLIFTON Maxw. | ||
CLIFTON Thos. Jno. | CLIFTON Thos. Jno. | ||
− | + | [[Allan Clink]] | |
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CLLIAT [Augustin] | CLLIAT [Augustin] | ||
CLUTERSON William Renton Storekeeper | CLUTERSON William Renton Storekeeper | ||
[-ORLIER] Damas | [-ORLIER] Damas | ||
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COAD [ - ] Digger | COAD [ - ] Digger | ||
COAD Charles | COAD Charles | ||
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COYLE James | COYLE James | ||
COYNE J. | COYNE J. | ||
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CRACKER John | CRACKER John | ||
CRACKNALL James Brick Maker | CRACKNALL James Brick Maker | ||
CRAIG Alexr. | CRAIG Alexr. | ||
CRAIG Daniel | CRAIG Daniel | ||
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CRAIGIE William C. | CRAIGIE William C. | ||
CRAIT Michael | CRAIT Michael | ||
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CULVER G. W. | CULVER G. W. | ||
CUMMING C. Donald | CUMMING C. Donald | ||
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CUMMING Charles | CUMMING Charles | ||
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CUMMING Davidson | CUMMING Davidson | ||
CUMMING Donald | CUMMING Donald | ||
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CUTHBERTSON Thos Digger | CUTHBERTSON Thos Digger | ||
CUTTWELL George | CUTTWELL George | ||
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[CAIRNVEIW] James | [CAIRNVEIW] James | ||
[CALVERT] William | [CALVERT] William | ||
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[CURTIS P.] | [CURTIS P.] | ||
[CURTISS] Henry | [CURTISS] Henry | ||
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Da SILVA Antonio Gomes | Da SILVA Antonio Gomes | ||
DAGNALL Joseph Digger | DAGNALL Joseph Digger | ||
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DILLESTONE T. | DILLESTONE T. | ||
DILLON [Miles] Digger | DILLON [Miles] Digger | ||
− | + | [[Joseph Dimond]] | |
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DINGLE Edward | DINGLE Edward | ||
DIREON W. H. Digger | DIREON W. H. Digger | ||
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DOYLE Robert | DOYLE Robert | ||
DOYLE Thos. | DOYLE Thos. | ||
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DRAKE Alfred | DRAKE Alfred | ||
DRAKE F. | DRAKE F. | ||
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DYSON J. | DYSON J. | ||
DYSON William | DYSON William | ||
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[D---] Thomas | [D---] Thomas | ||
[DA---] William | [DA---] William | ||
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ELLIS Thomas | ELLIS Thomas | ||
ELLISON W. | ELLISON W. | ||
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EMERY John Anthony | EMERY John Anthony | ||
EMERY John Anthony | EMERY John Anthony | ||
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ENWALL [Enice] | ENWALL [Enice] | ||
ENWALL Eric | ENWALL Eric | ||
− | + | [[Benjamin Esmond]], Gold Digger | |
EULON Eadward | EULON Eadward | ||
EVANS [Jno.] Digger | EVANS [Jno.] Digger | ||
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EWING James | EWING James | ||
EWING Wm. | EWING Wm. | ||
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[EAELES C. G.] | [EAELES C. G.] | ||
[EARL or EARLE] C.H. | [EARL or EARLE] C.H. | ||
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[EWIN or EWING] James | [EWIN or EWING] James | ||
[EYRENNS] Alexander | [EYRENNS] Alexander | ||
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FAGAN [Samson H.] | FAGAN [Samson H.] | ||
FAIRBAIRN Thomas | FAIRBAIRN Thomas | ||
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FIZGERALD Denis Gold Digger, Myers Flat | FIZGERALD Denis Gold Digger, Myers Flat | ||
FITZPATRICK Micheall (sic) | FITZPATRICK Micheall (sic) | ||
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FLANAGAN James | FLANAGAN James | ||
FLANAGAN James | FLANAGAN James | ||
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FLETCHER John | FLETCHER John | ||
FLIGHT William [P.] | FLIGHT William [P.] | ||
− | + | [[William Flint]] | |
− | + | [[John Flintoff]] | |
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FLOOD John | FLOOD John | ||
FLOOD Thomas | FLOOD Thomas | ||
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FULTON R. | FULTON R. | ||
FYAN Wm. | FYAN Wm. | ||
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[FAENARE] Henry | [FAENARE] Henry | ||
[FAIRCLUFF] William Digger | [FAIRCLUFF] William Digger | ||
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[FURNEY] John Digger | [FURNEY] John Digger | ||
[FUSLOVER W.] | [FUSLOVER W.] | ||
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GAGE Charles | GAGE Charles | ||
GAIRNS A. | GAIRNS A. | ||
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GERRARD William | GERRARD William | ||
GETZERHMAM R. | GETZERHMAM R. | ||
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GIBB William | GIBB William | ||
GIBBONS Alexr. | GIBBONS Alexr. | ||
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GOULDING Albert Gold Digger | GOULDING Albert Gold Digger | ||
GOURAN G. G. | GOURAN G. G. | ||
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GRACE W. | GRACE W. | ||
GRAHAM Henry | GRAHAM Henry | ||
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GUTSOLE George | GUTSOLE George | ||
GUY William | GUY William | ||
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[GAARMS] Abraham | [GAARMS] Abraham | ||
[GABBET] A. | [GABBET] A. | ||
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[GITLING] William | [GITLING] William | ||
[GIVJNG] Thomas | [GIVJNG] Thomas | ||
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[GLACKIN] John Storekeeper & Digger | [GLACKIN] John Storekeeper & Digger | ||
[GLANS or GLENS or GLAW] C. | [GLANS or GLENS or GLAW] C. | ||
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[GUNDRY] Francis | [GUNDRY] Francis | ||
[GUNNEW or GUNNERR] Henry | [GUNNEW or GUNNERR] Henry | ||
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HAALL James | HAALL James | ||
HABERLIN James | HABERLIN James | ||
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HARVEY William | HARVEY William | ||
HARVEY Willm. | HARVEY Willm. | ||
− | + | [[Robert Hastie]] | |
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HATHAWAY [Topp] | HATHAWAY [Topp] | ||
HATHERSTON Thomas | HATHERSTON Thomas | ||
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HAWKE Nathaniel Miner | HAWKE Nathaniel Miner | ||
HAWKE | HAWKE | ||
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HEADLEY Robt. | HEADLEY Robt. | ||
HEADLEY Robt. | HEADLEY Robt. | ||
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HEWLET Charles Digger | HEWLET Charles Digger | ||
HEWLETT R. | HEWLETT R. | ||
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HIBBERD Emanuel Digger | HIBBERD Emanuel Digger | ||
HIBBONS Henry | HIBBONS Henry | ||
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HITCHCOCK William | HITCHCOCK William | ||
HITHERLEYE [Frank] | HITHERLEYE [Frank] | ||
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HOBBS Herbert | HOBBS Herbert | ||
HOBIN Thomas | HOBIN Thomas | ||
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HOWIE George | HOWIE George | ||
HOWIE George | HOWIE George | ||
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[HACKER] Wilhelm | [HACKER] Wilhelm | ||
[HAERING] Philip H. Digger | [HAERING] Philip H. Digger | ||
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IRVING Thomas | IRVING Thomas | ||
IRWIN Henry | IRWIN Henry | ||
− | + | [[Samuel Irwin]] | |
IVEY Thos. B. | IVEY Thos. B. | ||
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[IEVERS] Robt. W. Digger | [IEVERS] Robt. W. Digger | ||
[ILBORTHE] | [ILBORTHE] | ||
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[IRWANG] | [IRWANG] | ||
[IVEY] Benjamin | [IVEY] Benjamin | ||
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J. H. ABBOTT & CO. Storekeepers | J. H. ABBOTT & CO. Storekeepers | ||
J. SIM & Son | J. SIM & Son | ||
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JOHNSTON Thomas | JOHNSTON Thomas | ||
JOHNSTON William | JOHNSTON William | ||
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JONAS William | JONAS William | ||
JONES [Ro. Wm.] | JONES [Ro. Wm.] | ||
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JOYCE John | JOYCE John | ||
JUDGE Michael | JUDGE Michael | ||
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[JACCO James -.] Licensed Carter & | [JACCO James -.] Licensed Carter & | ||
Carrier | Carrier | ||
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[JUCK] Thomas | [JUCK] Thomas | ||
[JUMIANS] | [JUMIANS] | ||
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KADSON John | KADSON John | ||
KAINES Jas | KAINES Jas | ||
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KINGSMAN Chas. B. of U.S.A. | KINGSMAN Chas. B. of U.S.A. | ||
KINGSTON Thoms | KINGSTON Thoms | ||
− | + | [[John Kinnane]] | |
− | + | [[Robert Kinnear]] | |
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KIRBY James | KIRBY James | ||
KIRK James | KIRK James | ||
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KROLL Henri | KROLL Henri | ||
KURTS Charles | KURTS Charles | ||
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[K-OMI] H. | [K-OMI] H. | ||
[KAIGLL] G. | [KAIGLL] G. | ||
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[KY - ] John | [KY - ] John | ||
[KY] Thos. | [KY] Thos. | ||
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La NAUZE [Robert] J. | La NAUZE [Robert] J. | ||
LABEY Philip H. | LABEY Philip H. | ||
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LAYSON Josh. [Henry] Surgeon | LAYSON Josh. [Henry] Surgeon | ||
LAYTON Wm. | LAYTON Wm. | ||
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LEACH Abra. - | LEACH Abra. - | ||
LEAHY John Gold Digger | LEAHY John Gold Digger | ||
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LEWIS Thomas | LEWIS Thomas | ||
LEWISS William | LEWISS William | ||
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LIBIKSIP David S. Digger | LIBIKSIP David S. Digger | ||
LIDDELL John | LIDDELL John | ||
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LONG John | LONG John | ||
LONG Peter Digger | LONG Peter Digger | ||
− | + | [[Thomas Long]] | |
− | + | [[William Longhurst]], Storekeeper | |
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LONGLEY H. | LONGLEY H. | ||
LORIGOHER William Digger | LORIGOHER William Digger | ||
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LOT Jonathon Digger | LOT Jonathon Digger | ||
[-ORLIER] Damas | [-ORLIER] Damas | ||
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LOUES William | LOUES William | ||
LOUGHHEAD James | LOUGHHEAD James | ||
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LUNDEN Wm. | LUNDEN Wm. | ||
LUNDON Wm. Butcher | LUNDON Wm. Butcher | ||
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[La MEHITESK] A. | [La MEHITESK] A. | ||
[LACH] Geo | [LACH] Geo | ||
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[LESHON] Richard | [LESHON] Richard | ||
[LETESLLIEN] Ele | [LETESLLIEN] Ele | ||
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[LIEAN] Robert | [LIEAN] Robert | ||
[LIGTBURN] R. | [LIGTBURN] R. | ||
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MAIN Joseph | MAIN Joseph | ||
MAIN Joseph | MAIN Joseph | ||
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MAINWARING James B. | MAINWARING James B. | ||
MAIR David | MAIR David | ||
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MANTELL Jaames | MANTELL Jaames | ||
MANUELL H. W. | MANUELL H. W. | ||
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MARCH [Hearde] | MARCH [Hearde] | ||
MARCH Mathew | MARCH Mathew | ||
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MARSLAND [ - ] Digger | MARSLAND [ - ] Digger | ||
MARSLIN W. | MARSLIN W. | ||
− | + | [[Richard Martell]] | |
MARTEN B. | MARTEN B. | ||
MARTIN [H.] | MARTIN [H.] | ||
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MAYOR Henry | MAYOR Henry | ||
MAYS Samuel | MAYS Samuel | ||
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McALISTER Robt. | McALISTER Robt. | ||
McARDLE Patk. | McARDLE Patk. | ||
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McKENZIE Neil | McKENZIE Neil | ||
McKINNON Angus | McKINNON Angus | ||
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McLACHLAN Allan | McLACHLAN Allan | ||
McLACHLAN Allan | McLACHLAN Allan | ||
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McVANE Henry | McVANE Henry | ||
McWILLIAM Rob | McWILLIAM Rob | ||
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MEACHAM Thos. | MEACHAM Thos. | ||
MEADER William Digger | MEADER William Digger | ||
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MEYER William | MEYER William | ||
MEZE John | MEZE John | ||
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MICHAEL David | MICHAEL David | ||
MICHELL George E. | MICHELL George E. | ||
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MILTEN George | MILTEN George | ||
MINAHAN Daniel | MINAHAN Daniel | ||
− | + | [[Michael Minahan]] | |
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MINERS Thomas | MINERS Thomas | ||
MINNIE James | MINNIE James | ||
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MITCHELSON James | MITCHELSON James | ||
MITCHELSON James | MITCHELSON James | ||
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MODDLETON George | MODDLETON George | ||
MOETT William | MOETT William | ||
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MOYLAN James | MOYLAN James | ||
MOYLE Stephen | MOYLE Stephen | ||
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Mr. THOMPSON Delegate | Mr. THOMPSON Delegate | ||
− | + | [[B. Muir]] | |
− | + | [[George Muir]], Shoemaker | |
− | + | [[James Muir]] | |
− | + | [[O.J.B. Muir]] | |
MUIRHEAD John | MUIRHEAD John | ||
MULCAHY Cornelius | MULCAHY Cornelius | ||
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MYERS Henry | MYERS Henry | ||
MYERS R. | MYERS R. | ||
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[MA---] Alexander | [MA---] Alexander | ||
[MA---] William | [MA---] William | ||
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[MCQUEENIL] Samuel | [MCQUEENIL] Samuel | ||
[McVARY] Daniel | [McVARY] Daniel | ||
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[MEATH] James | [MEATH] James | ||
[MEBBATT] John | [MEBBATT] John | ||
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[MURRAY] John | [MURRAY] John | ||
[MUSKER J.] | [MUSKER J.] | ||
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NAGEL Georg (sic) | NAGEL Georg (sic) | ||
NALLER Joshua | NALLER Joshua | ||
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NISBETT [A.] | NISBETT [A.] | ||
NIXON William Digger | NIXON William Digger | ||
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NOBLIE Thos. do | NOBLIE Thos. do | ||
NOLAN Patrick C. | NOLAN Patrick C. | ||
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NOTTS Abraham | NOTTS Abraham | ||
NUGENT Thomas Digger | NUGENT Thomas Digger | ||
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[NAB] William | [NAB] William | ||
[NANLAN] John | [NANLAN] John | ||
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[NUMEYER -.] | [NUMEYER -.] | ||
[NYLANDS] John Digger | [NYLANDS] John Digger | ||
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O'LEARY Denis | O'LEARY Denis | ||
O'BRIEN [J]. | O'BRIEN [J]. | ||
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O'NEILL Henry | O'NEILL Henry | ||
O'NEILL Henry Digger | O'NEILL Henry Digger | ||
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O'NEILL Patrick | O'NEILL Patrick | ||
O'SULLIVAN Patrick | O'SULLIVAN Patrick | ||
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OATES John | OATES John | ||
OATES Philip | OATES Philip | ||
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OWENS Richd. | OWENS Richd. | ||
OXBOROUGH Charles | OXBOROUGH Charles | ||
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[O'HARE or CLARE] W. | [O'HARE or CLARE] W. | ||
[O'BRIEN] James | [O'BRIEN] James | ||
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[OWEN William] | [OWEN William] | ||
[OXFORD] William | [OXFORD] William | ||
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PABLOO Thomas | PABLOO Thomas | ||
PAGE [Eld. or Edw.] | PAGE [Eld. or Edw.] | ||
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PAYNE James | PAYNE James | ||
PAYYETT [Chas.] Digger | PAYYETT [Chas.] Digger | ||
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PEACE William | PEACE William | ||
PEACOCK William | PEACOCK William | ||
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PETRIE Robert | PETRIE Robert | ||
PETRUSICHS E. | PETRUSICHS E. | ||
− | + | [[Michael Phelan]], Miner | |
PHELLIPS J. | PHELLIPS J. | ||
PHELLIPS [J.] | PHELLIPS [J.] | ||
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POTTER Hn. A. | POTTER Hn. A. | ||
POTTER William Digger | POTTER William Digger | ||
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[PADENNY] Thos. | [PADENNY] Thos. | ||
[PAGE - ] | [PAGE - ] | ||
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[PYMONS] Thos. Digger | [PYMONS] Thos. Digger | ||
[PYN Tamse P.] | [PYN Tamse P.] | ||
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QUICK Benedict | QUICK Benedict | ||
QUIGLEY Edwd. | QUIGLEY Edwd. | ||
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QUIRK John | QUIRK John | ||
from [QUAIN, John W.] to [QUINN], William | from [QUAIN, John W.] to [QUINN], William | ||
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[QUAIN John W.] | [QUAIN John W.] | ||
[QUALE] John | [QUALE] John | ||
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[QUINCE - ] | [QUINCE - ] | ||
[QUINN] William | [QUINN] William | ||
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RABBICH William | RABBICH William | ||
RABBICH William | RABBICH William | ||
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REYNELL Charles [J]. | REYNELL Charles [J]. | ||
REYNOLDS John | REYNOLDS John | ||
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RHODES Edwd. | RHODES Edwd. | ||
RICH A. K. | RICH A. K. | ||
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RITER J. D. | RITER J. D. | ||
RIVERS William John Digger | RIVERS William John Digger | ||
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ROACH Paul | ROACH Paul | ||
ROB ROSS & Co | ROB ROSS & Co | ||
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ROBINSON [J.] | ROBINSON [J.] | ||
ROBINSON [S---] | ROBINSON [S---] | ||
− | ROBINSON A. Gold Digger Peg Leg | + | ROBINSON A. Gold Digger Peg Leg Gully |
− | Gully | ||
ROBINSON Frank | ROBINSON Frank | ||
ROBINSON Geo. | ROBINSON Geo. | ||
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RODGERS John | RODGERS John | ||
ROEBUCK Wm. B. | ROEBUCK Wm. B. | ||
− | + | [[Henry Roff]] | |
− | + | [[John Roff]][http://www.example.com link title] | |
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− | |||
ROGERS A. | ROGERS A. | ||
ROGERS Alexander | ROGERS Alexander | ||
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RYDER Edward | RYDER Edward | ||
RYDER Edward | RYDER Edward | ||
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− | |||
[RAHILLAR or RAHILTAR] H. | [RAHILLAR or RAHILTAR] H. | ||
[RAINBONE or RAINBOW] John | [RAINBONE or RAINBOW] John | ||
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[RIU] Henry | [RIU] Henry | ||
[RIURES] Andrew | [RIURES] Andrew | ||
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[ROBARD -] | [ROBARD -] | ||
[ROBE---] James | [ROBE---] James | ||
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[RYAN] Chas. Storekeeper | [RYAN] Chas. Storekeeper | ||
[RYAN] Henry | [RYAN] Henry | ||
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− | |||
SAB John | SAB John | ||
SAGE John | SAGE John | ||
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SCOTT John | SCOTT John | ||
SCOTT Walter | SCOTT Walter | ||
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− | |||
SEAGROVE John | SEAGROVE John | ||
SEARLE Chas. Digger | SEARLE Chas. Digger | ||
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SHURMUR Daniel | SHURMUR Daniel | ||
SHY William | SHY William | ||
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SIBLEY Robert | SIBLEY Robert | ||
SIGHTMAN G. H. | SIGHTMAN G. H. | ||
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SMEDLEY Peter | SMEDLEY Peter | ||
SMEETON [Jeo.] | SMEETON [Jeo.] | ||
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SMITH [F. F.] | SMITH [F. F.] | ||
SMITH [O]. J. | SMITH [O]. J. | ||
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SMYTH Seth Digger | SMYTH Seth Digger | ||
SMYTHE Henry Digger | SMYTHE Henry Digger | ||
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− | |||
SNATT James Do | SNATT James Do | ||
SNELL Wm. Gold Digger Peg Leg | SNELL Wm. Gold Digger Peg Leg | ||
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SOUTHCOMBE Edwin | SOUTHCOMBE Edwin | ||
SOUTHERN Richard [M.D.] | SOUTHERN Richard [M.D.] | ||
− | + | [[William Spargo]] | |
SPARROW [L. T.] | SPARROW [L. T.] | ||
SPEAR Richd. Digger | SPEAR Richd. Digger | ||
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SURNAME FIRST NAME OCCUPATION | SURNAME FIRST NAME OCCUPATION | ||
SUBRITZKY H. | SUBRITZKY H. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
SUBRITZKY T. L. | SUBRITZKY T. L. | ||
SULLIVAN [M]. | SULLIVAN [M]. | ||
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SYMONS Richard | SYMONS Richard | ||
SYMTH Patrick | SYMTH Patrick | ||
− | |||
− | |||
[SABLEY or SIBLEY J. or T.] | [SABLEY or SIBLEY J. or T.] | ||
[SAFSE or SASSE] W. E. Peg Leg Digger | [SAFSE or SASSE] W. E. Peg Leg Digger | ||
Line 5,847: | Line 5,680: | ||
[SYMTH] John | [SYMTH] John | ||
[SZUMRAK] E. | [SZUMRAK] E. | ||
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− | |||
TABB William | TABB William | ||
TAFT H. G. | TAFT H. G. | ||
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TAYLOR W. Alfred | TAYLOR W. Alfred | ||
TAYLOR W. T. | TAYLOR W. T. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
TEASDALE B. G. | TEASDALE B. G. | ||
TEASDALE B. G. | TEASDALE B. G. | ||
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THOMMIS J. | THOMMIS J. | ||
THOMPS William | THOMPS William | ||
− | |||
− | |||
THOMPSON A. | THOMPSON A. | ||
THOMPSON E. | THOMPSON E. | ||
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THORPE W. A. | THORPE W. A. | ||
THOSBODY Thos | THOSBODY Thos | ||
− | |||
− | |||
TIBBALD Wm. | TIBBALD Wm. | ||
TIBBS Charles | TIBBS Charles | ||
Line 6,032: | Line 5,857: | ||
TREBLE Thomas | TREBLE Thomas | ||
TREE Joseph | TREE Joseph | ||
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− | |||
TRELBIE Joseph | TRELBIE Joseph | ||
TREMETHICK Edwin | TREMETHICK Edwin | ||
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TULLY Michael Digger | TULLY Michael Digger | ||
TULLY Patt. | TULLY Patt. | ||
− | + | [[Michael Tuohy]], Digger | |
TUPPER Wm. | TUPPER Wm. | ||
TUPPER Wm. H. | TUPPER Wm. H. | ||
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TYLER John no occ. given | TYLER John no occ. given | ||
TYRIE Thos | TYRIE Thos | ||
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− | |||
[TAGGURES] William | [TAGGURES] William | ||
[TAGZARTS] Wm. | [TAGZARTS] Wm. | ||
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[TOWN] Robert - | [TOWN] Robert - | ||
[TOWNSEN or TOWNSEND] John | [TOWNSEN or TOWNSEND] John | ||
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− | |||
[TRANSTOVIK Wren or Wreie] | [TRANSTOVIK Wren or Wreie] | ||
[TRANTURN Richard | [TRANTURN Richard | ||
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[TYREIT] James | [TYREIT] James | ||
[-ORLIER] Damas | [-ORLIER] Damas | ||
− | |||
− | |||
UNDERWOOD Thomas | UNDERWOOD Thomas | ||
UPHILL William | UPHILL William | ||
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VOIGHT Fred | VOIGHT Fred | ||
VOSTE Dalgette De Digger | VOSTE Dalgette De Digger | ||
− | |||
− | |||
[UPDKE] R. W. | [UPDKE] R. W. | ||
[UPHUN] Harris Digger | [UPHUN] Harris Digger | ||
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[VIVIAN Hry.] | [VIVIAN Hry.] | ||
[VORBURN] C. | [VORBURN] C. | ||
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− | |||
WADDELL Thomas C. | WADDELL Thomas C. | ||
WADE Henery | WADE Henery | ||
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WALTON R. [S.] | WALTON R. [S.] | ||
[-ORLIER] Damas | [-ORLIER] Damas | ||
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− | |||
WARD C. H. | WARD C. H. | ||
WARD C. H. | WARD C. H. | ||
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WAY James | WAY James | ||
WAY James | WAY James | ||
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− | |||
WEBB James Digger | WEBB James Digger | ||
WEBB Jn. R. | WEBB Jn. R. | ||
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WESTROP Robert Brick Maker | WESTROP Robert Brick Maker | ||
WETHERELL John | WETHERELL John | ||
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− | |||
WHALEN Patrick | WHALEN Patrick | ||
WHEATBY James | WHEATBY James | ||
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WILLETT Edward | WILLETT Edward | ||
WILLETT Edward | WILLETT Edward | ||
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− | |||
WILLIAMS [I. or J.] | WILLIAMS [I. or J.] | ||
WILLIAMS Alexr. | WILLIAMS Alexr. | ||
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WILLIAMS William A. Digger | WILLIAMS William A. Digger | ||
WILLIAMS Wm. | WILLIAMS Wm. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
WILLIAMSON & Co. | WILLIAMSON & Co. | ||
WILLIAMSON & CO. | WILLIAMSON & CO. | ||
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WITHERAM George | WITHERAM George | ||
WITHERBY Charles | WITHERBY Charles | ||
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− | |||
WOLLAND M. B. Smith | WOLLAND M. B. Smith | ||
WOOD Charles | WOOD Charles | ||
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WUTHERS James | WUTHERS James | ||
WYTHE Geo. | WYTHE Geo. | ||
− | |||
− | |||
[W-LINS or WHINIS] John | [W-LINS or WHINIS] John | ||
[WADE Henery] | [WADE Henery] | ||
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[WYBRANDS] John | [WYBRANDS] John | ||
[WYNE or WYND] Charles Digger | [WYNE or WYND] Charles Digger | ||
− | + | [[Edward Yandell]] | |
− | |||
− | |||
YARRALL Thomas | YARRALL Thomas | ||
YATES Frederick Gold Miner | YATES Frederick Gold Miner | ||
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YULE William | YULE William | ||
ZANPHEIR Wm. no occ. Given | ZANPHEIR Wm. no occ. Given | ||
− | |||
− | |||
[YANDEL or YANDEN] Edward | [YANDEL or YANDEN] Edward | ||
[YANES] Benjamin Storekeeper | [YANES] Benjamin Storekeeper | ||
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[ZEIGLER Cepar] Digger | [ZEIGLER Cepar] Digger | ||
[ZIMMERMAN] H. | [ZIMMERMAN] H. | ||
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[--ASHALL], Thos., Digger | [--ASHALL], Thos., Digger | ||
[-AINHARD] Henry | [-AINHARD] Henry |
Revision as of 22:12, 8 February 2019
Background
Once thought to be lost, the Bendigo Goldfields Petition was discovered by chance lying in a pile of papers on a rubbish tip. Some 13 metres in length and bound in green silk, it’s a milestone document in the state’s history.[1]
The petition was signed by over 5000 diggers on the Victorian goldfields in mid-1853. At the time, the signatures represented about one in 12 diggers.[2]
In June 1853 an anti-gold licence association was formed at Bendigo to give voice to the diggers' many grievances about their conditions. The diggers were angry about the mining licence fees imposed by the government and the system by which they were collected.[3]
The petition was signed by miners across the state’s major goldfields and was brought to Melbourne and presented to Lieutenant-Governor Charles La Trobe on 01 August 1853. Most of its demands, including the reduction in the licence fee, were rejected. Eventually the diggers' dissatisfaction erupted, culminating in the Eureka Stockade uprising at Ballarat on 3 December 1854.[4]
Dr John Chapman, a Melbourne collector, purchased the petition from its discoverer and presented it to the State Library of Victoria in 1988. Its discovery is particularly valuable for historians and genealogists investigating the history of social and political events during the gold rushes in Victoria.[5]
See also
Further Reading
References
- ↑ http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/bendigo-goldfields-petition, accessed 06 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/bendigo-goldfields-petition, accessed 06 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/bendigo-goldfields-petition, accessed 06 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/bendigo-goldfields-petition, accessed 06 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/bendigo-goldfields-petition, accessed 06 December 2013.
External links
http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-collections/treasures-curios/bendigo-goldfields-petition