Fultons Creek-Store Point the Diary of Gilbert Smith 1883-1884 The Walhalla-Woods Point Historical Expedition Series Book Number 1 |
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| Produced by:
| Paoletti's Maps and Videos Pty Ltd, |
| Author:
| Paoletti, Rudi |
| Editor:
| Paoletti, Rudi |
| Illustrator:
| Paoletti, Rudi |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9579946-5-2 |
| Publication Date: | May 2016 |
| Publisher: | Paoletti's Maps & Videos P/L
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| Book Format: | Spiral bound |
| List Price: | AUD $16.95 |
Book Description:
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This new publication depicts a year in the life of early prospector, Gilbert Smith, who resided in the Fulton's Creek valley north of Walhalla in the early 1880's. His detailed diary notes of the solitary life he lived, has been reconstructed, and is a fascinating historic record of the difficulties these early pioneers encountered. Gilbert Smith traversed the adjoining mountain range on foot each and every Sunday, rain, hail or snow, to teach Sunday School to children in the...
More DescriptionThis new publication depicts a year in the life of early prospector, Gilbert Smith, who resided in the Fulton's Creek valley north of Walhalla in the early 1880's. His detailed diary notes of the solitary life he lived, has been reconstructed, and is a fascinating historic record of the difficulties these early pioneers encountered. Gilbert Smith traversed the adjoining mountain range on foot each and every Sunday, rain, hail or snow, to teach Sunday School to children in the neighbouring valley of Donnelly's Creek. He later resided at the township of Store Point where historic relics can still be seen today. His daily work, living in isolation in his hut and mood swings determined by the success or his prospecting or loneliness have been beautifully captured in this book along with detailed maps, photos, details of expeditions and research over a 15 years period.