Rediscovering a Lost 1800’s Gold Field!

Deep within the rugged valleys of Tasmania’s west coast , Lie the scenes of countless long forgotten gold rushes. Some of which, were nothing more than a short show, but others, others like the one we’ll be searching for today, were the start of a boom.
With the help of an old newspaper article I found from 1872 I’m off into the wilderness for an epic adventure to search for this location, which has been completely lost to time, along the way we’ll be able to relive some of the memories of the old timers, and discover the workplace of the these hardy men who called this place home over 150 year ago..
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[@ophirpete]

The big U-shaped frame you found is part of a horse-drawn slip scoop. A large shovel/scoop was mounted in the middle and dragged by a horse. When full of earth, it was flipper over to empty it by lifting the back end up , so the the front edge dug into the ground, flipping it over. That was how they would have cut the road in. Drag and tip, drag and tip. My dad used on up until the 80s to clean out dams, with a tractor instead of a horse.

[@curlyrooster118]

that's what i assumed too.

[@Deadsetdead]

aka a Tumbling-Tommy

[@Rob.Parsons]

@@ophirpete thanks! I knew one of my intelligent subscribers would know what it’s for 😃

[@GR19611]

Love the respect that you pay to the old timers, the music, the conditions that they endured just to survive was incredible. Thanks

[@traday123]

There are so many elements to admire - your use of research to weave a story, your planning and problemsolving, filming and editing, your wonder and joy at what you see and find.

[@Rob.Parsons]

@@traday123 I appreciate that, Thank you!

[@adammartindill9924]

As always, as a man missing home, both you and Levi keep me grounded

[@vincentaaltink2216]

It's nice to see you re-tracing some history again.

[@jhallack7491]

Just love your historical research and teaching ability. We must not forget the past...

[@antonvrb1510]

Hi Rob. You are living my dream. Im 46 and live in a historically gold rich country. Its not too late for me. You are an inspiration. Thanks! Ps. Sadly it is illegal for the everyman to obtain or sell gold here and our prisons are some of the worst in the world.

[@cheesynuts4291]

That’s rough. I hope you can work something out. The hunt for gold is a wonderful hobby.

[@outdoorloser4340]

Dang where do you live?

[@sharoncann1055]

Tom Wraggs great grandson who resides in Somerset can talk you through the whole areas , my husband and him surveyed the diggings back I’m 1977 with drawn maps We have and many trips there

[@jasonyork4418]

Yes great video! I will take a hook for my next sniping trip 🤘🏻

[@antonvrb1510]

@@outdoorloser4340 I'm in South Africa. Should have also mentioned, we are allowed to buy coins etc, but that's it.

[@finnfilms]

The green bottle with the crown seal probably dates from the 1920's. The broken neck would be from a bottle dated in the late 1800's. Great finds.

[@oriley81]

yes id agree the green bottles are post 1900

[@ashleigh2491]

Correct

[@derekwinterburn71]

Rob, you’re a great story teller with a passion for history and adventure. Thanks for taking us along on this journey with you.

[@andobrian]

So keen to see you hit that 100k bro! And keep up that amazing work exploring our great state!

[@Rob.Parsons]

Lets do it!

[@chrisk28]

Hi Rob, just came here to say that I love your enthusiasm for adventure and discovery. You fill a niche that has been so sadly lacking on the youtube. As a west coast born boy, your fillum documentaries covering the west coast's classical mining heritage are always fascinating and you're one of my youtube heroes. Stay awesome.

[@TheSillySwagman]

Wicked find dude. These are definitely my favourite type of vids you do 👌 Keen for part 2

[@DebOxy]

….so Silly likes Robs vids as well, good to see 😉

[@OGRocker1]

Thanks for the awesome share my new Tasmanian mate... Greetings from the Gold Hill mining district of southwestern Oregon, US. ⛏️⚒️⛏️

[@grammadonutsquashdog431]

Thank you for taking us with you into Tazzy history

[@waynemcorist-mitchell6157]

Please do another more in-depth video of the area. SOON LOVE YOUR WORK

[@AhavahShalom]

Finding those old artifacts is always exciting. Some folks wont see the reasons we love to find things they might see as useless junk but to know the history of some old timer using an item in their day to day rough life out in the wilderness is pretty cool to me. Every time!

[@andrewgroom1806]

You do this very naturally and very well. Thanks for having us along, Rob. Stick a magnet on your pick. No hook for me. I'm too old for wetsuits and sniping - I just shovel then suction pump my favorite spot for coarse gold and facet quality topaz mainly.

[@ralphquinney2337]

Rob amazing you’re attention to detail is meticulous, I don’t need a crevasing hook just glad to watch these vlogs ! A proud Tasmanian

[@larryjimbob]

Hello Rob and family. Hope you're all well and good 🙏♥️

[@tripz2571]

🤙🍻 nothing beat following in the old timers foot steps

[@AndreaMiller-w1j]

Hi Rob I am a relative of the T Wragg you are talking about. This is amazing !!! Thank you

[@pzk6346]

Beautiful work Rob, thank you for sharing...you are not alone in loving and revealing history, I get thrilled over every boot tack, button, cutlery and broken tool that I find in the quest for gold...ony to appreciate it is so much more than gold

[@GypsyHoover]

How amazing to find all that history from decades ago .... love that you respect the old timers who used to prospect there. Lovely going back in time with you. Thanks for taking us along.

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Absolutely love your 2nd channel now Rob!! Having 2 to choose from is just awesome. Almost like the homesteading one better… almost lol

[@anthonyfrost1313]

It's funny, the old timers were all probably young fellas like Rob back then. 😂 Great video!

[@Jrski11]

Shout out to Rob for these adventures

[@Rob.Parsons]

@@Jrski11 ❤️

[@treasuretom13]

Nice job locating the Camp/Mine site! And great history unearthed 👍

[@somchaisiamese]

I watch a lot of gold videos like yours and can't stop thinking that they were digging under tree roots and around them ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@liamthompson4803]

Love your videos mate. Helps me escape the depression of the brew room and get to see our beautiful country

[@lookingoverhell3448]

iv'e found some beautiful old picks, chissels, clysdale horseshoes,harnes buckles, and countless other artifacts in northern tas, nice trip .

[@terry8728]

Mr Thomas D Wragg led a fascinating life! He was an artist, draughtsman and engraver. His comment on the rapid removal of the Blackwood forest was quite prescient, in my humble opinion. Thomas drowned in the Cam River at Somerset 29 years later.

[@50shikingaustraliajennywoo92]

So much respect you continue to show for the old timers and what remains you discover. Thank goodness you’ve chosen to share this history. As you said, the land holds on to it & so much has already disappeared. This is another beautiful film. Love the soundtrack too. I feel that’s an important part of your films Rob. Heartfelt thanks☺️

[@patriciakohler1286]

Would love the crevicing hook. Both my hubby and I in our old age are going gold prospecting together. 4 years ago we were set ready to go until I got sick and soon getting an operation which will fix my illness in early August. After that we are going to head off to the goldfields in QLD to fossick. Just adore your family, and man, the work you put into the historical records and then finding the locations is amazing. Always you bring history alive across the globe of watchers. Thank you for being an outstanding humanbeing.

[@leonkahler7223]

As always, much love and appreciation, Rob, from Texas. I anticipate each new journey you lead us all through, unable to physically be there, yet there in spirit. Bless you and bless you precious family as you all bless us.❤

[@kanedalton7395]

Thanks Rob, looking forward to part 2. Tassie is such a beautiful place, I haven't been back there since my nan passed away, she was at police point on the Huon, But moved to Grindelwald to be closer to her specialist. It's been almost 20 years since I've been back.

[@LostAndVlogging]

“I’d love one of the crevassing hooks” I have a few places up in QLD I would like to give a go! Nice work love the old timer history awesome to see ⛏️

[@latelee4320]

Awesome video Rob, and I loved the music too mate , obviously lends itself to the rich heritage of many who came out to prospect so long ago ! Loved it ! Regards Leighton

[@terry8728]

Really enjoyed this video Rob, the history is fascinating! Looking forward to Part 2! 🙂👍

[@nickfranklin1867]

Your onto a treasure trove of history there Rob! looking forward to the next instalment, and as a novice gold prospector I'd love a crevicing hook!

[@syndax132435]

I’ve been so inspired by you to start prospecting and I’ve now shared the love of nature and the golden days with my brother and I’d love a crevice hook!!

[@markybfoster]

Thankyou Rob for another adventure

[@cptlooney]

That is an amazing spot. Imagine back then finding a spot like that and setting up camp etc. Thanks for another history video.

[@jonathanhodgkin6546]

Well this is another fine adventure you have taken us along on,edge of your seat excitement, amazing country and history,thank you from the old lenahvalley boys ❤

[@judioliver8082]

What an awesome trip in such beautiful country.

[@shallnotbeinfringedupon202]

I would love a crevasse hook, but more importantly, Rob, I would say if someone believed in reincarnation, you are definitely an old timer reincarnated! It's amazing that your passion for history can be completely documented for the first time ever. The trenches have to hold some gold they missed. I can't wait to watch the next films!

[@JosesGaraje]

What fun...thanks for bringing us along. I don't need a crevassing hook as the gold in my domain of ancient bedrock has been ground to flour and washed out to sea.

[@ARTY_CARPER]

Buried treasure in them hills, maybe some gold to be found!?!, great film & finds Rob, get back to it for part two soon 💰⛏️📽️👌🙂

[@roykuo4]

Tassie tourism department should team up with Rob!

[@50shikingaustraliajennywoo92]

Yes! I can’t for the life of me understand why they haven’t already. Rob’s heartfelt storytelling talents really hit home & bring each of his pieces to life. Love Rob’s work.

[@kerrinhuxley2938]

I too would love the crevicing hook. I live in Tasmania and love panning and detecting. Love the west coast 😍

[@chaosstate4491]

There is nothing like ending a weekend with one of your videos Rob.

[@bobbaxter8472]

Another great video! Love following your adventures - also love Golding when I get the chance. A CREVICING TOOL FROM TYGER would be a bonus! Keep making these mate.

[@tazzygeoff621]

Wow, I live in that area Henrietta Tas, I will need to go for a look. I have some pretty basic prospecting gear and spend what time I can around my Daughters 52 acres and river in the Crookwell ( Tuena) NSW area prospecting with my Grandsons. Yep, I'm old, 66yoa now . I would love a S/steel tool to help us and enjoy the time we have together. Thanks Ron, love your work. ⛏

[@venitaanderson5686]

This was a absolute pleasure to watch. Would love one of the picks....

[@jordantyers7709]

Great video! So rewarding when all your research pays off! Definitely can't wait to see the next video at this site, I'm certain there are hidden treasures to be found! Would love a scraper!

[@JoshDK-]

Great spot for a day trip, thanks for sharing Rob. Would love the stainless hook 🤞

[@monicagrant6092]

Thank you so much teaching about the history’s gold rush in your country. Your videos are amazing. Love watching your new adventures with your family. Keep up the good work. I have so much respect for you.

[@MickH60]

You're a good story teller my friend !!

[@wendymasters9076]

Love seeing you back out there discovering old huts and ground. Awesome!

[@jimmymccartan369]

Rob, thank you for the loving energy that flows through you. You can easily see you are an authentic loving human who loves what you enjoy doing, this energy shows up and comes through your words and all the videos you make. Always believe in whatever makes you happy (YOUR HAPPY PLACE) Your life will flow with abundance. Many Blessing

[@Dave_1966]

Great spot 😊 I love history like this, when the land speaks to you 😊

[@Mark-ew5jm]

Great video Rob….would love the crevice hook so I may gift it to my son and grandsons to use….they have recently taken up chasing gold on a property in Victoria. Keep up the great work showing us the beauty that is Tasmania’s wilderness.

[@curlyrooster118]

I would like the crevassing tool.

[@michaelsheppard6486]

Thanks Rob. Nice to see your hard work. Come to fruition As always, you tell a great story of what it would have been like in the articles of the paper was sensational. Looking forward to the next one

[@mikewhittemorejr]

@Rob, another excellent video. Even though there was any gold found the video is as always another great adventure

[@robertmarcus6155]

Enjoy the beautiful country you travel thru. There are places I could sit down and marvel at the scenery for hours.I would thank you for the tool.I would use it wisely. Thanks for showing the backcountry of New Zealand. Robert. 😊

[@arffadailey8055]

NZ ?

[@MikeRobey-ul8xv]

Great video. Love the history. Definitely take us back there and explore the area.

[@marcj5079]

Love finding history! Thanks for sharing your journey! I'd love to have one of those crevicing tools!

[@freelifetas1252]

Awesome Rob. Thanks for showing us some incredible history in our back yard!! My Bro would like a crevicing hook.

[@robertmiller3729]

Love chasing old ghost towns

[@user-fz7ys9uy8i]

Beautiful area Rob Great production well filmed enjoyed the video would love a tool to prospect with

[@timmason3625]

Rob. Love the variety you’ve been adding to the Chanel and would definitely like to have a chance at owning that crevasse tool. Thanks

[@thornehauser9511]

Man Rob this is a really cool video. Just to think of the history that u found in the middle of nowhere is awesome. Keep up the good work man. I'd love to see you come back to this area.

[@X02switchblades]

Hi Rob Great fan here I really like these crevicing hooks! Keep up the great work!

[@lymmerik]

Great adventures are all around us! I live in Arizona, US and we have many places here around the Chiricahua Mountains where the old timers mined. Plus I live about 20 miles from Tombstone, AZ and in the 1800's there was a gold and silver boom. I'd love one of the crevassing hooks for my own adventures!

[@rorywiley76]

Love your enthusiasm and passion gets us viewers almost living it with you. Appreciate the efforts and videos

[@JK-hu6er]

Hey Rob, love your work and the respect you pay to it! My 10 year old and I have been doing a bit of fossicking, he would be chuffed with a new pick.. Cheers

[@chrismuramatsu6600]

Great find from your dedicated research. Can't wait for you to go back for another look and explore.

[@timthompson6092]

Hi Rob I would love one of them creviceing tools. And I so love the the old music you have in your videos. And I love the work you and your wife are doing on your little slice of heaven the homestead looks so amazing

[@angusmcmurtrie3762]

Great video yet again Rob. I’d love the crevicing hook if I’m lucky enough! Cheers, keep the vids coming.

[@beesncheese]

Brilliant as always !

[@metaldetectingfun]

Great video and very much looking forward to a follow-up in this area. Also of course I could make good use of the crevicing hook as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@trace3759]

Another awesome vid Rob, my partner and I would love to add one of those cervicing tools to our gold bag

[@nsa_surveillance_orb-42b]

I'd love one of those Crevicing Hooks! :)

[@craigmears5985]

Thanks for the trip back in time You are an awesome adventurer and historian always look forward to another rob parsons film

[@levicowan3945]

Great videos Rob. I'm from BC Canada and grew up with gold fever until I was old enough to notice the destruction it can cause under poor regulation. When I was 11 I went to the Yukon and was in awe and shock of the massive dredge piles in Dawson city. It turned me off from mining for a long time. Your videos have rekindled my fever, there's something special about your content. It's not your typical reality TV mining show. You remind me there's more to just collecting gold, there's rich history, the adventure, cool guys named Levi to help you out. I recently moved near oyster river on Vancouver Island where someone found a 2.5gram nugget sniping in the 'potholes.' If I won the scraper I think I might just have to make a video about the holes. You've been an inspiration to me this summer, thank you.

[@wingnutbert9685]

On The Island too. And yeah, hand panning and sniping keep things from getting destructive and crazy. I can just picture the goon squads ripping things up if sluices and dredges were allowed. The difference in a "good day" for Rob and Levi and for Pioneer Pauly is pretty funny. But yeah, it's the search, not necessarily the find that's the exciting bit.

[@bagdadbeyond7555]

Hey Rob. I’m a long time watcher and love your work.. I’m very keen on the crevicing hook if if I get picked.. best of luck on your future endeavours 👌

[@peterbrockman161]

Hey Rob. I love these videos. Thanks. I reckon the metal frame you located was the top frame from a wheel barrow. Obviously the rest of the barrow has rotted away.

[@johnstaring3210]

I am looking forward to the follow up of this awesome and intriguing video.

[@belindahill9093]

I'd love one of those crevassing hooks,would be great for my metal detecting Great video beautiful scenery

[@sunnydaze8]

I would love a crevicing hook … I recently was able to walk a completely drive river bed that I, nor anyone else I know have ever seen dry and I hunted a little bit in the crevices and silt along the edge with my hand because of watching you in your beautiful films…i would have loved to have had a metal detector with me but like you I just love trying to find historical landmarks and signs of the old blokes. ❤

[@tassie2348]

Rob, you have a gift for film making. Loving your new channel too x

[@escapethesystem5049]

Love what you do rob, I get jacked about all this control these pencil pushers do, that's why I love your channel and the beauty of the tassie bush, I'm just getting into detecting and I would love a crevicesing tool, thanks for what you do rob.

[@Bec-hb1ie]

My Dad is a 70+ year old prospector in South Australia... I'd love to win the crevassing hook for him x

[@pollatso]

Great content really nicely filmed & narrated 👍👍🙏🇬🇧

[@prospector667]

What a cool spot to find ,I found an old mine and loved it but no where near that amount of finds, those krevas hooks look cool I go through so many of them ,great exploration vid mate

[@shanewilliams7742]

I'd love one of those crevicing hooks Awesome times in the bush love it!

[@simsjef]

Loved this episode.

[@cordellkent4790]

Hi Rob, I e been following you for a while and I always am struck at how invested you are in your adventures. I, along with many others really appreciate ’being part’ of your Indiana Jones adventures into overgrown wet lands. Rob, I am a gold prospector. I’ve done really well. I was also in the Australian Army and part of that was being a forward scout. I found their are 2 ways of looking at ground. 1) what is their that I can see, 2) what I am not seeing. When I look at your footage of the old timers alluvial trenching I saw a few things, but what I didn’t see was the mullock or soil dug out of those trenches. This means it’s twice dug dirt. By this I mean that the dirt was dug out of the ground to make the trenches, but then removed and washed to check the ‘pay’ in the alluvium. I would love to see a good dowser put the rods over those places. I suspect the old timers dug where their rods told them to. Anyway, ‘Vote 1 Rob Parsons for Tasmania’ please keep up the excellent work.

[@bellza6027]

Hi Rob. The family and I always enjoy your history videos. We also are enjoying your new channel as well. There was a comment over there about schooling, socialising, sport etc. Well, we live in a major city on thr mainland and home school our kids with no problems with socialising. We even used your "following in the steps of the Franklins" video as part of our curriculum. Thanks for sharing and maybe 1 day we'll see you on a trail less travelling.

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

I would love one of those crevassing hooks! 🤠I'm in love with this channel brother💓