Sofala Days and Turonites – Gold Locations & Metal Detecting Guide by John Rule (1980)

Author: John Rule
Publisher: Self-published, Yagoona, NSW
Publication Date: 1980
Format: Softcover
Pages: 60 pages
ISBN:9780959590227 / 0959590226
Dimensions: 22 cm
Cover Subtitle: With metal detecting notes and gold locations
Illustrations: Includes map, illustrations, and notes

Condition:
Very good – light wear to covers; internally fine with clean, tightly bound pages.

Description:
*Sofala Days and Turonites* by John Rule is a sought-after guide combining local goldfields history with practical tips for metal detecting and gold prospecting. Focusing on the Sofala and Turon regions in New South Wales, the book includes historical commentary, prospecting notes, and a gold-nugget location map.

Ideal for enthusiasts of fossicking, amateur prospectors, or collectors of Australian mining history, this 1980 publication captures the enduring allure of gold country in one of NSW’s most storied regions.

Why You’ll Love It:
A unique blend of bush history and hands-on prospecting knowledge, this title is perfect for those planning a trip to the Turon goldfields or researching the region’s colourful mining past. Compact, informative, and hard to find.

Note: Item weight includes packaging to ensure protection of the vintage softcover.