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The brick entrance gates were erected by public subscription to commemorate the centenary of discovery of gold in the area in 1855. They also pay tribute to the pioneers of the area.
The Lord Nelson Quartz Mining Company mined on this site from 1884 to 1915.
Location
| Address: | Alma & Dundas Streets, Lord Nelson Park, St Arnaud, 3478 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.613074 Long: 143.257697 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gates |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1855 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1955 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st October, 1955 |
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Lord Nelson Park
This gateway built by public subscription was opened by Edward H. Goulden, Esq..
Son of T. E. Golden who arrived in 1855 and was Town Clerk from 1861 to 1894
1st October 1955
It marks a community`s tribute to the pioneers and founders of St. Arnaud
Lord Nelson Park
This gateway was built to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of gold in this area in 1855
The Lord Nelson Quartz Mining Company worked the area 1884 - 1915
Ths stone raised yielded 329,866 oz. of gold valued at £1,022,584
Depth of lowest working 2,485 feet
