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The Real Gold Diggers of Labassa
September 29, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$28 – $30Event Navigation
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Labassa mansion was built on gold. Some residents made their fortune with a pick and shovel; others like Cobb & Co. owner Mr Robertson amassed millions through farsighted opportunism. Hear the stories of Labassa’s ‘gold diggers’ – the opportunists, entrepreneurs, fraudsters and big spenders. This special evening begins with refreshments at 6.30pm followed by a talk and guided house tour. See how gold transformed a once modest villa into one of Australia’s most lavishly decorated mansions.