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The Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found on Earth

#goldnugget #goldprospecting #goldmining #victoria #australia In the heart of Victoria, Australia, lies a small town with a golden secret. It was here, in the rugged terrain of Moliagul, that two Cornish miners, John Deason and Richard Oates, unearthed the largest gold nugget ever discovered—the legendary 'Welcome Stranger.' On a seemingly ordinary day in February 1869, the two miners made an extraordinary find. Buried just beneath the surface, near the roots of a tree, was a massive gold nugget weighing a staggering 72 kilograms (158.7 pounds). This video takes you on a journey back to the gold rush era, where the dreams of fortune seekers brought them to the Victorian goldfields. You'll witness the sheer size and magnificence of the Welcome Stranger nugget, a treasure so large that it took two men to carry it. We'll explore the rich geological history of the Moliagul region, known for its alluvial gold deposits, and the unique geological conditions that made it a hotspot for gold discoveries. Discover the story behind the discovery—the secrecy with which Deason and Oates transported the nugget to avoid claim-jumping, the intense negotiations with the local bank in Dunolly, and the eventual sale that made them rich beyond their wildest dreams. We'll delve into the rumor and intrigue surrounding the nugget's discovery, the quick decision to melt it down, and the single sketch that remains our only visual record of its original form. Join us as we uncover the legacy of the Welcome Stranger, a symbol of the Australian gold rush and a testament to the relentless human spirit in the pursuit of wealth and adventure. From the moment of its discovery to its eventual melting, this nugget’s story is one of fortune, history, and the unending allure of gold. Thank you so much for watching! If you are not in a position to donate, I totally understand! The biggest supporting factor that you engage in is to watch our videos all the way to the end (very important for helping us rank) and to share them around so please consider doing this so that Youtube recommends our channel more. If you are in a position to support our channel on Youtube Membership or by joining our Patreon, the link to all of this can be found below: 🎥 If you would like to support this channel, consider joining our Patreon: https://patreon.com/OzGeology 👉 You can also click the 'join' button to join our Youtube channel's membership. Every contribution helps to create more videos. Papers used to construct this video: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1400-0952.2004.01092.x https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1440-0952.1999.00738.x https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3200/RMIN.82.3.188-199 Here's a link to my second channel - PaleoZoology: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsg3FupO7inx3UOieayzF1g Link to video on the Marsupial Lion: https://youtu.be/Asz44Avm4Sg Link to video on the Diprotodon: https://youtu.be/S-FaYfFlGmE Link to video on the Megalania: https://youtu.be/9jqEGWzLFSo Link to video on the Thunderbird: https://youtu.be/mBX8DnAHB3E 🌋 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLrvjGBzYmj8W1rJToPasgsub_confirmation=1 💥Link To Our Facebook: https://facebook.com/OzGeology 🌏 About OzGeology OzGeology is an Australian-based YouTube channel that specializes in creating high-quality documentaries on Earth sciences and natural disasters. The content is designed to be easy to digest and covers a wide range of topics, not only focusing on geology but occasionally exploring other scientific areas as well.
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#goldnugget #goldprospecting #goldmining #victoria #australia
In the heart of Victoria, Australia, lies a small town with a golden secret. It was here, in the rugged terrain of Moliagul, that two Cornish miners, John Deason and Richard Oates, unearthed the largest gold nugget ever discovered—the legendary "Welcome Stranger." On a seemingly ordinary day in February 1869, the two miners made an extraordinary find. Buried just beneath the surface, near the roots of a tree, was a massive gold nugget weighing a staggering 72 kilograms (158.7 pounds).

This video takes you on a journey back to the gold rush era, where the dreams of fortune seekers brought them to the Victorian goldfields. You'll witness the sheer size and magnificence of the Welcome Stranger nugget, a treasure so large that it took two men to carry it. We'll explore the rich geological history of the Moliagul region, known for its alluvial gold deposits, and the unique geological conditions that made it a hotspot for gold discoveries.

Discover the story behind the discovery—the secrecy with which Deason and Oates transported the nugget to avoid claim-jumping, the intense negotiations with the local bank in Dunolly, and the eventual sale that made them rich beyond their wildest dreams. We'll delve into the rumor and intrigue surrounding the nugget's discovery, the quick decision to melt it down, and the single sketch that remains our only visual record of its original form.

Join us as we uncover the legacy of the Welcome Stranger, a symbol of the Australian gold rush and a testament to the relentless human spirit in the pursuit of wealth and adventure. From the moment of its discovery to its eventual melting, this nugget’s story is one of fortune, history, and the unending allure of gold.

Thank you so much for watching!
If you are not in a position to donate, I totally understand! The biggest supporting factor that you engage in is to watch our videos all the way to the end (very important for helping us rank) and to share them around so please consider doing this so that Youtube recommends our channel more.

If you are in a position to support our channel on Youtube Membership or by joining our Patreon, the link to all of this can be found below:

🎥 If you would like to support this channel, consider joining our Patreon:


👉 You can also click the "join" button to join our Youtube channel's membership. Every contribution helps to create more videos.

Papers used to construct this video:




Here's a link to my second channel - PaleoZoology:


Link to video on the Marsupial Lion:


Link to video on the Diprotodon:


Link to video on the Megalania:


Link to video on the Thunderbird:


🌋 Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:

💥Link To Our Facebook:


🌏 About OzGeology
OzGeology is an Australian-based YouTube channel that specializes in creating high-quality documentaries on Earth sciences and natural disasters. The content is designed to be easy to digest and covers a wide range of topics, not only focusing on geology but occasionally exploring other scientific areas as well.


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