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Dunolly, Victoria

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The exact date that Dunolly was founded is unknown. The location of the township itself moved four times before the 1856 rush, further adding to the confusion of its early history. The modern town is the 5th location, and was founded in July 1856 with the previous resettlements driven by further
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There is a local museum on Broadway which has a large collection of historic photographs, goldfields implements, replicas of gold nuggets, ladies fashions, needlework, and guns. It also offers a
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discoveries of gold leads. Technically, even at this time Dunolly was not a town. It was held as a Municipality from 1858 to 1863, and wasn't officially declared a borough until 1 October 1863.
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using metal detectors. In 2016–2017, gold nuggets of 4 kg (8.8 lb) and 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) were found near Dunolly. The nuggets have been valued at around $ 300,000.
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Although Dunolly is located on a major rail line, no passenger services are available, but regular bus services offer travel to and from Dunolly.
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on 3 July 1857 that estimated the population at 12,000. Confirmation of a rush followed on 10 July.
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Centred on the main street, Broadway, Dunolly features a rural transaction centre,
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Goldborough Post Office opened on 1 March 1856 and was renamed Dunolly in 1859.
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One of the first accounts of the Dunolly Gold Rush was recorded by the
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Dunnoly New Birthday Mine, Goldsborough, Lode at the 500 ft level
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One of the largest natural gold nuggets ever found, the legendary "
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The Dunolly Magistrates' Court closed on 1 August 1981.
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Victoria

Dunolly is located in Shire of Central Goldfields
Coordinates
36°51′0″S 143°44′0″E / 36.85000°S 143.73333°E / -36.85000; 143.73333
2016 census
Postcode(s)
Melbourne
Bendigo
Maryborough
LGA(s)
Shire of Central Goldfields
State electorate(s)
Ripon
Federal division(s)
Mallee
Goldsborough
Painswick
Waanyarra
Archdale Junction
Laanecoorie
Mount Hooghly
Bet Bet
Bromley
Victoria
Australia
Shire of Central Goldfields
2016 census
Victorian Gold Rush
Dja Dja Wurrung

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