Marvel Loch
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Marvel Loch has a charming origin story - the mine was discovered by Jack Lenneberg in mid-1905 and named after the horse that won the Caulfield Cup in 1905. This small townsite, located 32 kilometers southwest of Southern Cross and 401 kilometers east of Perth, became an important part of the Yilgarn goldfield.
Marvel Loch represents the southern extent of the Southern Cross gold mining operation, which stretches from Bullfinch in the north. Despite its small size with fewer than 100 residents today, Marvel Loch continues to play a role in the region's gold mining industry as part of a project that has produced over 10 million ounces.
The history of Marvel Loch commenced with the discovery of the Marvel Loch mine by Jack Lenneberg in mid-1905. In a charming piece of Australian mining folklore, Lenneberg and his partners named their lease after 'Marvel Loch,' the horse that won the prestigious Caulfield Cup horse race in 1905.
The mine proved to be a significant discovery, and a small townsite developed to support the mining operations. Located 32 kilometers southwest of Southern Cross, Marvel Loch became part of the broader Yilgarn goldfield that extends through the region.
During its peak years, Marvel Loch supported several hundred residents with the usual goldfield town infrastructure including a hotel, stores, school, and mining facilities. The town's population fluctuated with gold prices and mining activity, typical of gold rush settlements.
Marvel Loch forms the southern extent of the Southern Cross gold mining operation, which runs from Bullfinch in the north through Southern Cross and down to Marvel Loch in the south. This consolidated mining project is located in the world-famous Yilgarn Goldfields and has achieved accumulated production exceeding 10 million ounces. Today, while Marvel Loch has fewer than 100 residents, it continues to be part of active mining operations in the region.
Common Questions
How did Marvel Loch get its name? ▼
Marvel Loch was named after the horse 'Marvel Loch' that won the Caulfield Cup in 1905, the same year prospector Jack Lenneberg discovered the mine. This whimsical naming reflects the gold rush era tradition of commemorating current events and popular horses.
When was the Marvel Loch mine discovered? ▼
The Marvel Loch mine was discovered by Jack Lenneberg in mid-1905. The mine proved to be a significant discovery and led to the establishment of a townsite to support mining operations in the area.
How does Marvel Loch relate to Southern Cross? ▼
Marvel Loch is located 32 kilometers southwest of Southern Cross and forms the southern extent of the Southern Cross gold mining operation. This line of mines extends from Bullfinch in the north through Southern Cross to Marvel Loch in the south.
Is Marvel Loch still a mining area? ▼
Yes, Marvel Loch continues to be part of active gold mining operations in the region. While the townsite is now small with fewer than 100 residents, it remains part of the Southern Cross mining project that has produced over 10 million ounces of gold.