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Working Abroad - Welsh Emigration: Gold

John Davies of Talsarnau, Gwynedd, with his brother and friend seeking gold during the Australian Gold Rush

John Davies of Talsarnau, Gwynedd, with his brother and friend. They are seeking gold in Queensland, Australia in the 1880s

Publish date: 19 September 2008

Tagged with: Gems & Precious Metals  Industry - Workshop of the World  The 19th Century  Wales in the World  Work & Labour 

Comments (2)

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Jennifer Protheroe-Jones Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
30 March 2020, 19:18

Dear Elaine Coomber,

Thank you for your enquiry.

I have emailed you with suggestions on how you might be able to research your ancestor's emigration.

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Protheroe-Jones
Principal Curator - Industry

Elaine Coomber nee Sedgmore
27 March 2020, 10:49
My greatgrandfather Thomas.Jenkins from Hirwaun Aberdare Glamorgan South Wales went to mine for gold. How can I find out more.

Publish date: 19 September 2008

Tagged with: Gems & Precious Metals  Industry - Workshop of the World  The 19th Century  Wales in the World  Work & Labour 

Comments (2)

Comments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Jennifer Protheroe-Jones Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales Staff
30 March 2020, 19:18

Dear Elaine Coomber,

Thank you for your enquiry.

I have emailed you with suggestions on how you might be able to research your ancestor's emigration.

Yours sincerely,

Jennifer Protheroe-Jones
Principal Curator - Industry

Elaine Coomber nee Sedgmore
27 March 2020, 10:49
My greatgrandfather Thomas.Jenkins from Hirwaun Aberdare Glamorgan South Wales went to mine for gold. How can I find out more.