Time to Remember: The History of Gold Mining on the Tambo and Its Tributaries by Keith McD. Fairweather (1975, 1st Edition)

Author: Keith McDonald Fairweather (1912–)
Publisher: Self-published, Doctors Flat, Vic., 1975
Format: Hardcover, 301 pages + 48 pages of plates
ISBN: 0959730907
Edition: First Edition
Condition: Very Good – crease and fold to dust jacket; internally clean and well-preserved
Type of Book: Australian Local History / Goldfields / Social History
Subjects:
• Gold mining – Tambo River Valley, Victoria
• Regional history – Victoria
• Social life and customs – 1850–1950
• Mining towns and communities

This detailed regional history documents the rise and decline of gold mining in Victoria’s Tambo River Valley and its tributaries. Drawing on local stories, archival sources, and maps, it offers a rich tapestry of the people, places, and industries that shaped this remote part of Gippsland during the gold rush era and beyond.

Why you’ll love this book:
Essential for historians, genealogists, and readers passionate about Australia's gold rush history. This hard-to-find title preserves the legacy of an overlooked region and its communities—from bustling mining towns to quiet valleys steeped in stories.