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C1886
The Kimberely Goldfields.-A Glance at Derby.
Artist:
Artist unknown
Very rare colonial engraving of the Kimberley goldfield town of Derby, Western Australia made only three years after it was officially named a townsite. The town was provided with a Government Resident and a police detachment. 1883 Several stations existed … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Kimberely Goldfields.-A Glance at Derby.
Date:
C1886
Artist:
Artist unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Engraving.
Image Size:
247mm
x 142mm
Paper Size:
292mm
x 163mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
Very rare colonial engraving of the Kimberley goldfield town of Derby, Western Australia made only three years after it was officially named a townsite. The town was provided with a Government Resident and a police detachment.
1883 Several stations existed by this time and Yeeda stations wool, awaiting shipment, was swept away by a tidal wave resulting from the Krakatoa volcanic explosion in Indonesia.
1884 First lot sold in Derby. A start was made on a jetty and tramway. Road Board elected.
1885 Wooden 102 foot jetty built costing £3,000. Floods caused heavy stock losses for some settlers. Fencing commenced on stations and the Kimberley’s first hotel opened in Derby.
1886 Halls Creek gold rush occurred. Town residents established a cricket club, and camels were introduced as beasts of burden.
From the original edition of The Town and Country Journal.
