A little later the Australian Diamond Mines Company of Melbourne commenced operations close to the junction of the Wyaldra Creek and Cudgegong River, west of Gulgong. Hand boring plant, Home Rule Gold Mine, c1880 They reported that, "At first the ground yielded at a rate of 4 to 5 diamonds and 4dwts of gold to the load, but, afterwards fell off to 1 diamond in 2 loads". Mr Tom Saunde