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C1878
View in Bingera. sic
Rare engraving of Bingara. Bingara changed the spelling of its name from Bingera to Bingara in 1890. In 1827 Allan Cunningham crossed the Gwydir River near Bingara. At the time he mistook the river to be the Peel River, but realised his mistake … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
View in Bingera. sic
Date:
C1878
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
125mm
x 73mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1878
Description:
Rare engraving of Bingara. Bingara changed the spelling of its name from Bingera to Bingara in 1890.
In 1827 Allan Cunningham crossed the Gwydir River near Bingara. At the time he mistook the river to be the Peel River, but realised his mistake on his return journey. The discovery of gold in 1852 brought prospectors to the area. In the 1880s, copper and diamonds were discovered also, causing a rapid development of the town. Bingara is one of the few places in Australia where diamonds have been found.
From the original edition of the Town and Country Journal.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 41861
State Library New South Wales: 1870-1919 TN83A
State Library Victoria: RARENSL N.S.W. 1870-1919
