Cape York Trip – Post 23 – Batavia gold field

Ian Collard
June 16, 2018
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Batavia Gold Field

Our first attempt to find the Batavia gold field failed. We were on the right track but “Clifford” is too tall to fit under a tree branch. I came back later on my push bike.

 

 

 

 

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Batavia Gold Field

 

Flat bed truck

 

 

 

 

 

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Batavia Gold Field

 

 

The flat bed truck had dual rear wheels but I couldn’t figure out what this diff arrangement was all about. If there are any technically minded people reading this post who know what is going on please let me know.

 

 

 

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Batavia Gold Field

 

I am not sure what this piece of machinery is but it could be an early prototype for a power station coal mill. 🙂

 

 

 

 

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