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Blackguard Gully Reserve - Young

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This historical site is significant to the early gold rush history of the township of Young.

Situated approximately two kilometres from the town centre, the Gully consists of three hectares of old gold mining remains and is the only dedicated prospecting area in the Young Shire. Remnants from the gold rush include parts of old pug mills, water races and diggings.

Try your hand at finding dome gold. Pans and fossicking equipment are available for hire from the from Lambing Flat Folk

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