Old Station House and Hotel

[Karlos77]

Not much to show in this one, but more so confirmation that a preliminary search has produced items that may indicate a former station house and hotel was located nearby. I've been researching this one for a while and have had difficulty finding the right spot. The station was operational from 1890 to 1925, and the hotel a little longer. I've found a stand of tamarinds and mango trees, a few stumps, and a potential dump. But what other things should i expect to find that might confirm the location? (I've been discriminating iron from the search).

Here is a close up of the y shaped thing. Any ideas what it may be? It took me a while. It reads on one side 'Bray Lilta' the other '21 Litres' and around the base 'Made in England'

Anyhow; more on this area next weekend. Ill get a whole day in this spot as the grass and weed isn't too bad. Till then, Karlos.

 

[silver]

Not much to show in this one, but more so confirmation that a preliminary search has produced items that may indicate a former station house and hotel was located nearby. I've been researching this one for a while and have had difficulty finding the right spot. The station was operational from 1890 to 1925, and the hotel a little longer. I've found a stand of tamarinds and mango trees, a few stumps, and a potential dump. But what other things should i expect to find that might confirm the location? (I've been discriminating iron from the search).https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/12340/1524387699_20180422_163441.jpg

Here is a close up of the y shaped thing. Any ideas what it may be? It took me a while. It reads on one side 'Bray Lilta' the other '21 Litres' and around the base 'Made in England'

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/12340/1524387954_20180422_164823.jpg

Anyhow; more on this area next weekend. Ill get a whole day in this spot as the grass and weed isn't too bad. Till then, Karlos.

I'd say it probly held a mantle....
says STAY LITA

 

[Mackka]

I think it looks like the head of a pesticide sprayer.
Mackka

 

[pete165]

Could also be for water Mackka.

 

[Lozza]

I have found a couple of these, could be the burner off an old carbide light that the old timers used for lighting

 

[Goldpick]

Don't discriminate iron when doing initial searches on relic hunts. Iron is probably the number one metal to listen for when locating dwellings or areas of previous activity. I see you also have some lead heads off some roofing nails which should indicate that a dwelling is close by. Once you are sure that you are on the right spot, you can run some discrimination to give your ears a bit of a rest - some prefer to still hear it, up to the individual really. At that stage I personally prefer to run some discrimination to keep my sanity in check.

 

[Karlos77]

Thanks for the advice Goldpick. Ill take a look at some of the iron arround this place. Silver, Lozza, i think your right about it being a part of a lamp. Most likley a carbide type. Ill be on this spot again tomorrow so hope to find some more interesting stuff.