Australian Gold Rush Commemorative Lot – J.V. Mulligan & Palmer Kate – Smithfield Tavern Cairns – 220g

This listing is for a unique lot of 3 commemorative bronze/copper items celebrating Australia's historic gold rush era, all linked to Smithfield Tavern, Cairns, and the Palmer River goldfields of Far North Queensland.

Included in the Lot:

• 1 x bronze prospector figurine – A kneeling man panning for gold, finely detailed, solid metal
• 1 x medallion of J.V. Mulligan, engraved:
  “J.V. Mulligan 1876–1986 Smithfield Tavern Cairns”
• 1 x medallion of Palmer Kate, engraved:
  “Palmer Kate 1876–1986 Smithfield Tavern Cairns”

Historical Context:

• J.V. Mulligan (James Venture Mulligan) was a famed prospector and explorer who played a major role in discovering the Palmer River goldfields in the 1870s.
• Palmer Kate is likely a symbolic or legendary figure associated with the Palmer River goldfield community.
• These items were likely created as limited-edition commemorative pieces by the Smithfield Tavern in Cairns in 1986, to mark the 110-year anniversary of the Palmer gold rush era.

Item Details:

• Material: Bronze or copper alloy
• Weight (total lot): Approx. 220g
• Sold as a lot – you get all 3 items pictured.

Features:

• Excellent display pieces for collectors of Australian history, mining memorabilia, or Far North Queensland heritage
• Great for display in taverns, museums, or heritage homes
• Rare locally-issued commemoratives not commonly found on the market

Postage

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Before Purchase

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