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"The beginning is repetitive, as each gold-rich location is laid out. But the last 50+ pages have become more interesting as life regional VIC during the 1850s is detailed. Melbourne and Sydney owe so much of their wealth to regional areas during the gold rush. It’s also clear where Australia’s generous, anti-rich culture comes from: workers got $$ overnight & rivalled the snobs, but often shared their gains." — Oct 11, 2026 04:17AM
"The beginning is repetitive, as each gold-rich location is laid out. But the last 50+ pages have become more interesting as life regional VIC during the 1850s is detailed. Melbourne and Sydney owe so much of their wealth to regional areas during the gold rush. It’s also clear where Australia’s generous, anti-rich culture comes from: workers got $$ overnight & rivalled the snobs, but often shared their gains." — Oct 11, 2026 04:17AM
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