1854. 1857. 1861.
Miners puddling 36,332 3,898 4,187
Miners sluicing 2,277 2,717
Miners quartz-raising 3,036 7,711
Miners quartz-crushing, &c. 1,130
Miners alluvial sinking 21,628 28,719
Miners undefined 31,858 16,316
Carters of washing stuff 231 602
Mining surveyors, &c. 202
Engineers, engine drivers, &c. 371
Totals 36,332 62,428 61,955