Rushworth, ex Gold Rush Town

Situated 45 minutes drive from Bendigo, Rushworth is a classic town of Gold Mining era in 1850s. During that period its population reached to 40,000, while now only less than 1,000. Its historic site including Whroo Heritage Site (old open mining site), Old Buildings and Church and Cemetery (that comprises of European and Chinese Burial).  

http://www.smh.com.au/news/Victoria/Rushworth/2005/02/17/1108500207279.html