Title

Our gold news at home [Thomas Balcombe lithographs used as basis for illustrations in The Illustrated News.]

Author

Author not identified

Source

Maitland Mercury (Maitland, NSW)

Details

6 March 1852, p.4, col.4.

Publication date

6 March 1852

Type

Publication Review

Language

English

Country of context

Australia

Full text

OUR GOLD NEWS AT HOME. - Demand always creates a supply. The attractions of our gold fields render the people at home anxious to know “all about” the colony; and that most useful publication, The Illustrated News, has commenced to satisfy that anxiety by giving views of colonial scenery, and incidents connected with gold working. In the number of September 13 two views were given, one of Bathurst, and the other of one of the passes in the Blue Mountains. In the number of October 25 two pages are occupied in the same way. There is a brief narrative of a trip by the Thistle to Morpeth, and then to Mr C. Boydell's estate of Camerallyn, on the Paterson; this is illustrated by a view of a portion of the Paterson district as seen from Morpeth, and of Mr. Boydell's residence, with the surrounding scenery. We have then some gold views, and copies of Mr. Balcombe's well known lithographs of the gold diggers at Ophir, and Mr. Hargraves returning the salute of the miners. The first large lump (46 ozs.) that was found (which was brought down by Captain Hindson) is copied the actual size. The editor promises to continue the illustrations, and thanks Mr. Balcombe for sending his lithographic sketches, and the Rev. Dr. Jackson for ensuring their safe and speedy delivery at the office. It is gratifying that a paper of the immense circulation of The Illustrated News should devote so much space for the purpose of making the facts respecting our gold fields known to all classes, in all parts of the world. S. M. Herald.

[The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser, 6 March 1852, p.4, col.4.]