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Language
  
English

Publication date
  
1933

Author
  
Ion Idriess

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Publisher
  
Angus and Robertson

Originally published
  
1933

Country
  
Australia

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Gold Dust and Ashes is a book by Ion Idriess set in the New Guinea goldfields at Bulolo. It covers the history of gold exploration in the region, including occupation by the Germans, transfer to Australian governorship, the efforts of Cecil Levien to pioneer gold mining, and the role of New Guinea Airways in the industry.

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