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Transportation of convicts to the NSW golfields came to an end.
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There was a discovery of gold in the Yarra Ranges by Mr. L. J. Nichel.
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The Governments plan to double the licence to 3 pounds fails due to pressure from diggers in Melbourne and Geelong.
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The members of the Gold Fields Commission meet with Governer Hotham and decide that the Gold Licence will be cancelled.
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Gold discovered in Queensland, at Rockhamptom
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Gold was discovered at Kalgoorlie, WA.
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A valuable gold field discovered in Gympie, Queensland.
