Thomas Hiscock b. 1809

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Blacksmith, gold prospector and sketcher, born in England, he arrived at Geelong in 184. In 1851 he made the first significant discovery of gold in the Port Phillip District, Vic and drew a sketch to commemorate the event.
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References [<ExternalResource: Bate, W. (1978), 'Lucky City', Melbourne, Vic.>, <ExternalResource: Gibbney, H.J. & Smith, A.G. (1987), 'A Biographical Register 1788-1939', Canberra, ACT.>]