Sketches on the Road.

Rare engraving of the Opposum-Hill rush near Berlin, Victoria which was renamed Rheola in 1876.

Four insets:
1. On the road, shows a group of diggers with swags and shovels followed by two Chinese diggers in coolie hats;
2. John “Wellyhard”  at it, operating a windlass
3. Diggers camp,  with men seated around rows of tents and a billy suspended above a camp fire
4. Chinese Store.

From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.