The Lawleys at Laverton gold fields. Sir Arthur Lawley, Governor of Western Australia, shovels earth onto a gold shaker operated by his wife, Lady Annie Lawley, whilst a team of miners look on. The machine was designed to sift through dirt and gravel, carrying the heavier gold to the bottom. Laverton, Australia, circa 1901. Laverton, West Australia, Australia, Australia, Oceania.
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The Lawleys at Laverton gold fields. Sir Arthur Lawley, Governor of Western Australia, shovels earth onto a gold shaker operated by his wife, Lady Annie Lawley, whilst a team of miners look on. The machine was designed to sift through dirt and gravel, carrying the heavier gold to the bottom. Laverton, Australia, circa 1901. Laverton, West Australia, Australia, Australia, Oceania.

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