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2nd trip out with the SDC and my first bits of gold that came out. Not big but exciting to see that gold finally come out

Let me know when you want to go Wal, You say the date and we're there. I might even get the old boy to come with us to do the heavy lifting

That's total for the overnight trip. Not a whole lot but it still looks pretty

Biggest piece I've found panning so far. These floods in NSW sure have changed the course of rivers...but has also brought a fair bit of gold down with it :)

Just for those who are around Canberra and interested. The Gem & Mineral Show is on at Exhibition Park. I have not been to one but might head down to see what it's all about.

Just a little more history I found whilst searching. "An estimated 6,000 diggers were swarming up the Buckland River valley by January 1854.1 Soon after, though, the rush was abruptly halted by an outbreak of 'colonial fever'. Within a few days, most of the diggers were either dead or had fled...

Hey Wal, I'll give you a call in the next few days to update you on my trip to Vic. Don't get excited unless you want to see my jar full for lead shots and casings :(. Fun trip in beautiful country none the less. K