Timor - Grand Duke Mine
One of the State's richest deep alluvial gold leads was discovered running through Timor. Mining on this lead was dominated by the Duke and Timor Gold Mining Company (later known as Duchess of Timor, 'Duke', and Grand Duke). After experiencing great difficulty in sinking through unstable and very wet ground, the company imported from England a massive Cornish pumping engine which was the most massive in the State.
The Duke and Timor Deep Lead Gold Mine is the most prestigious mine of Maryborough's extensive deep lead goldfield and one of the State's most successful deep lead mining operations. The property alone produced almost one quarter of the 4,000,000 pounds worth of gold estimated to have come from the Maryborough deep leads.
The site has a huge stone arch which are the remains of the mine's massive Cornish pump house. It is surrounded by mullock heaps and filled mine shafts.
Access to the site - The site is reached via Grand Duke Mine Road which can be muddy and potholed when it is wet. If using a two wheel drive vehicle under these conditions, you can park at Bet Bet Creek Road and take the short walk to the mine.
Location
Grand Duke Mine Road, Timor 3465 Map
Web Links
→ Duke and Timor Deep Lead Gold Mine (Victorian Heritage Database)
