I’m Off to the Diggings by Andrew Park

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Here’s off to the diggings of gold
Australia’s our home where wealth is untold
Up, Up with your pick, take your shovel in hand.
Here’s off, Here’s off to a happier land

We dread not the voyage, though distant and long
We’ve a compass to steer by, our arms they are strong.
And ne’re into misery unheeded we’ll fall
While Melbourne’s rich goldfields are open to all.

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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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