"FENTON ST RESERVE PICNIC JUNE 22 1911" COOL FINDS AND PICS

[tinpan]

"FENTON ST RESERVE PICNIC JUNE 22 1911" COOL FINDS AND PICS

Hi all,We had rain last night, now that was different and made digging today a little easier .This evening i went to a place called the Fenton Street reserve [park].This park once had a football oval and several structures but little remains.Just the shade trees in the back ground and the rest is just an open area.These sort of parks were used as local picnic grounds on specials day and holidays.Australians don,t mind these events and care little for what ever it is.Just a good reason to get out and drink huge amounts of beer. .

On June 22 1911 there was such an event took place here. "the new king as crowned and what a flag" waving a fair,plenty of good food and plenty of beer.All the children were given a special medal for this occasion and i found one today at the site.I also found this religous token ,brass padlock,horse saddle studs and some shards.

tinpan

 

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[tinpan]

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pics

 

[E59]

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That is really cool Tinpan! I love history, especially concerning my community. Are those medals rare? Maybe you should display it for the public if it is. I don't know about Australia laws tho, I like finders keepers myself.

 

[TimmyNY]

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looks like a nice spot good research

Tim

 

[tinpan]

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That is really cool Tinpan! I love history, especially concerning my community. Are those medals rare? Maybe you should display it for the public if it is. I don't know about Australia laws tho, I like finders keepers myself.

thanks for the reply Sara and these medals are many and so many different ones.Most common ones go for between 5 $ to $100.Open public land like this m.d all you like but schools, historic listings and national parks are little harder to m.d the laws become a little harder.Each state has differences.

tinpan

 

[Harry_Morant]

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Great medal - I'm guessing the kid who lost it in 1911 was kicking himself.

 

[tinpan]

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Nearly forgot this pic t.p

 

[Bavaria Mike]

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Nice finds, research and pics TP, that medallion is a great find! HH, Mike

 

[tinpan]

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Nice finds, research and pics TP, that medallion is a great find! HH, Mike

Thanks for that reply and i reckon that lion buckle you found the other day was a awsome

t.p

 

[The Seeker]

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Nice finds Tinpan.........Those parks as you know will give up some great finds! HH

 

[Gypsy Heart]

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I cant believe you found that great medal. How cool is that. Your research with those old maps are really paying off and I love how you have incorporated them into your finds pictures. Thanks always for sharing.

 

[Mona Lisa]

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Tincanny........Have I told you how fabulous your pictures are?

Neat medal, great research, as usual....and no spiders...another plus!

 

[fossis]

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Nice finds, Fossis........................

 

[pgill]

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Hey Tinnie,

Wow great finds..... by the way, did you pick that diamond up from the hole in the last picture If not just let me know where that hole is

God bless
Peter

 

[Stormtrooper154]

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Very Neat Medal

 

[detector de metales]

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Nice Finds.. I love the stories behind the hunt just as much as the finds!

Good Job!

Happy Hunting..

 

[Tommi]

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stop it tinpan!!!

You're getting me excited for metal detecting again!
Were my maps any good for your hunts? did they help in any way?

Take it easy
Tom.

 

[tsgman]

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Nice going Tin, good research and relics, Tsgman