Shamrock, Wyalong, Bland Co., New South Wales, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Shamrock | Mine (Abandoned) |
| Wyalong | Town |
| Bland Co. | County |
| New South Wales | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
33° 55' 51'' South , 147° 13' 23'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Abandoned) - last checked 2026
Deposit first discovered:
1893
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Wyalong | 3,191 (2013) | 1.9km |
| Mirrool | 211 (2018) | 37.1km |
| Reefton | 132 (2018) | 40.0km |
| Bland | 110 (2018) | 42.8km |
| Burcher | 187 (2016) | 46.4km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Shamrock and Thistle; Shamrock and Waratah
Historic gold mine.
Operated 1894 to 1898 and known as the Shamrock and Thistle.
From 1899-1905 it was known as the Shamrock and Waratah. From 1906-1912 it was known as the Shamrock mine.
There was also a Little Shamrock mine of little importance elsewhere on the goldfield.
Jack Mackay had emmigrated from Ireland and was working at a pastoral station in the region when he heard gold had been discovered at Wyalong (then known as White Tank). He was joined by his friend William Conway and both headed to the area. They were some of the first to the site, pegging the Shamrock lease. The gold recovered over the next few years made the pair a small fortune.
As the mine expanded, six other men were taken in as partners, then a company purchased the Shamrock and adjoining Waratah leases. I
n 1897, a trial parcel produced 11oz of silver indicating the presence of galena in the sulphides, as well as gold. Copious amounts of water was always a problem at the mine. F. Tregear, and Thomas Stribley are noted as long time mine managers.
The company was able to purchase hauling equipment to sink the shaft deeper and reached a depth of 700 feet, with government aid. By 1912, mining largely ceased.
The abandoned mine still existed in 1930, when it was reported that Edward Wynd had been found dead at the location. The area is now scrub, with little evidence remaining of the mine.
Operated 1894 to 1898 and known as the Shamrock and Thistle.
From 1899-1905 it was known as the Shamrock and Waratah. From 1906-1912 it was known as the Shamrock mine.
There was also a Little Shamrock mine of little importance elsewhere on the goldfield.
Jack Mackay had emmigrated from Ireland and was working at a pastoral station in the region when he heard gold had been discovered at Wyalong (then known as White Tank). He was joined by his friend William Conway and both headed to the area. They were some of the first to the site, pegging the Shamrock lease. The gold recovered over the next few years made the pair a small fortune.
As the mine expanded, six other men were taken in as partners, then a company purchased the Shamrock and adjoining Waratah leases. I
n 1897, a trial parcel produced 11oz of silver indicating the presence of galena in the sulphides, as well as gold. Copious amounts of water was always a problem at the mine. F. Tregear, and Thomas Stribley are noted as long time mine managers.
The company was able to purchase hauling equipment to sink the shaft deeper and reached a depth of 700 feet, with government aid. By 1912, mining largely ceased.
The abandoned mine still existed in 1930, when it was reported that Edward Wynd had been found dead at the location. The area is now scrub, with little evidence remaining of the mine.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
2 valid minerals.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Galena Formula: PbS |
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
| Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts | |||
| ⓘ | Galena | 2.CD.10 | PbS |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| S | Sulfur | |
|---|---|---|
| S | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
| Au | Gold | |
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
| Pb | Lead | |
| Pb | ⓘ Galena | PbS |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Australia
- Lachlan OrogenOrogen
- Central NSW - Omeo ProvinceGeologic Province
- New South Wales
- West Wyalong GoldfieldGold Field
Australian PlateTectonic Plate
- Lachlan Fold Belt
- Wagga-Omeo Metamorphic ComplexOrogenic Belt
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