The Age
5 August 2022
Rachael Dexter
It’s cold, dirty work to be digging around in a muddy pit in the middle of winter in Melbourne, but archeologist Liesel Gentilli’s eyes light up when she describes the treasures she’s unearthed on Bennetts Lane.
“Oh, it’s a really, really awesome job,” she beams. “I’ve found a Mahjong tile and a 17th century Chinese coin. Bottles are always fun [to find] and the toys are always awesome. I’ve found bits of dolls and marbles and a little wooden die that was still complete.”
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