Beechworth’s Telegraph by Leo Nette
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Description Gold was found in 1852 starting a “Rush” bringing Thousands from around the world. They came to get rich. 14,000 golden ounces were transported to Melbourne each fortnight. A year later, Beechworth was a town with an instant population, commercial shops and 60 hotels turning into Australia’s Wild West. Outlaws, claim jumpers, water rights disputes, racial altercations. A town with little Law. This book is a fascinating read about the long-awaited arrival of the Electric Telegraph Championed by Samuel Morse. Specifications: Publisher: Xlibris Year: 2025 Format: Paperback Pages: 380 ISBN: 979-8-3694-8740-2
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