When gold was discovered in Victoria the the 1850's the subsequent 'gold rush' brought an influx of immigrants all keen to strike it lucky.
With the young colony still growing, a 'Canvas Town' of tents quickly sprang up to house the miners and the businesses to serve their needs. Discover the stories of Canvas Town through a series of primary sources, newly created video and a fascinating diorama of the town.
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.jpg?h=250&la=en&mw=500&w=500&hash=A8021B51C0D69193CFF7155294B118566FB3ADDD "Canvas Town, between Prince's Bridge and South Melbourne in the 1850s. Image courtesy State Library of Victoria")