Australia 1850s-1860s

  • Victoria becomes a separate colony

    British Government allows Victoria to become a separate colony from New South Wales.
  • Gold is discovered in Victoria

    First gold is discovered in Bathurst, NSW, then later found in Ballarat in Victoria. Gold rushes transform Australia life and Melbourne becomes a metropolis.
  • The Eureka Stockade

    Gold miners at Ballarat protest against the Government and stand together to protect their rights and liberties.

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