Watch: A heist, a daring escape and 5,000 gold sovereigns hidden in South Gippsland

The story of Martin Wiberg and his 1877 theft onboard a ship travelling to Sri Lanka has become a local legend.

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Jacob Wallace
November 12, 2025

🔍 Grab your metal detector and take a look at this video the Monitor put together about the story of Martin Wiberg and his buried treasure.

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