Hugh Fraser, an experienced prospector pegged out the most important rich lode that became Fraser¹s Mine.
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The old headframes are still on the lease and nearby is the modern open cut mine which is still exploiting the fault which Fraser identified as being rich in gold. With the fluctuation of the price of gold, the mine has been working on and off since 1888.
Southern Cross's importance is based on its status as the first major gold discovery in the huge Eastern Goldfields region. Southern Cross is located four hours drive east of Perth.