Historical information

The Rushworth gold rush began in 1853 and ended in 1870 when rising ground water made it unprofitable. The area then turned to the timber industries until the 1940's. It is estimated that the Rushworth goldfields produced approximately 100,000 ounces of gold.

Physical description

51-page soft cover booklet. Pale yellow covers. 'The Rushworth Gold Mines'
A descriptive narrative of the Rushworth Gold Mines as prepared by the staff of the 'Rushworth Chronicle' and published in that journal in 1918. Mines are listed by name.