nearly came to grief myself and a mate exploring mount mcdonalds old mine shafts got down maybe 30 feet to the bottom all ok
stevy was a bit of a girl back then as luck would have it that saved me three feet into the shaft sulphur fumes got the best of me
thanks to a frightened mate who saved...
most country farmers are honest people to deal with but there are the odd ones who try to scam u try to be yourself dont put on airs and graces this is frowned upon by most aged farmers you will blow your chances and if you see they need a hand offer half a day helping may get you to the back...
spot on Ric early on people never recieved centerlink you had to work either in the fields or mining hence lots of holes grenfell to cowra old goologong rd there are shafts every where not only mines but wells
the lachlan holds plenty of gold just do more research ( cowra boy born and bred ) there are places only old timers remember but lost from the paper records
hey guys followed some advice from the forum and acquired a permit from Batemans Bay office and was only issued one for southern region as apparently there is an new permit being issued next year have not fossicked for 30 years just want to get the kids dirty instead of playing xbox any help...