Golden Deceptions: A History of Mining Scams in Western Australia
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Golden Deceptions: A History of Mining Scams in Western Australia
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Explore the fascinating history of gold scams in Australia, from James Dailey's 1788 con, through 19th-century hoaxes like Butcher's gold panic and the Denmark hoax, to 20th-century corporate frauds and sophisticated schemes involving oil. This video delves into notorious cases such as the Sacred Nugget hoax by Father Dennis Paul Long in 1898, the Great Fingal consolidated gold mining company scandal of 1904, the Lake Eva oil hoax of 1923, and the infamous Mickelberg brothers' Perth Mint swindle of 1982. Discover how these gold rush-era scams exploited human greed and gullibility, ultimately leading to stricter security measures and verification procedures.
00:00 Introduction: The Allure of Gold and Scams
01:11 The First Gold Scam: James Dailey's Deception
03:04 The Albany Gold Panic of 1867
04:25 The Denmark Hoax: A Turning Point
05:49 Father Dennis Paul Long's Sacred Nugget Hoax
07:48 Corporate Deception: The Great Fingal Scandal
09:18 The Lake Eva Oil Hoax of 1923
10:35 The Mickelberg Brothers and the Yellow Rose of Texas
12:06 The Perth Mint Swindle of 1982
13:18 Conclusion: The End of an Era
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