Pearson, Victoria

Pearson, Victoria

Pearson was a town in Victoria, Australia, located south of Walhalla. It was also known as The Happy, and Happy Go Lucky.

The town began with the discovery of the Happy Go Lucky gold reef in 1863 by William McGregor. He informed his friend William Cummin, who investigated the area and reported that there was no sign of gold. Cummin went immediately to Seaton to register a prospecting claim on the site, knowing that gold was indeed present. McGregor was offered 1/8 of the takings as a compromise.

By 1864 a booming village had developed, including 3 hotels, bakers, butchers, and restaurants. The town was surveyed in 1865 and named Pearson, although it was popularly known as The Happy. At its peak, it had a population of around 300, including a small community of Chinese prospectors.

By the 1870s mining activity had slowed, and Pearson became a satellite town of Walhalla. The Union Hotel and the general store remained until 1912. Today, only ruins exist.


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