Gold Rush timeline

By ryannon.u

  • NSW & VIC

    The gold rushes in New South Wales and Victoria, brought on a massive increase in population.

  • 13 steam engines

    Steam engines began to be used again, due to the need to mine gold. (cont.)

  • 135 steam engines

    Steam engines began to be used again, due to the need to mine gold. (cont.)

  • 342

    Steam engines began to be used again, due to the need to mine gold. (cont.)

  • Ballarat foundries

    Ballarat had 10 foundries: eight for mining equipment and two for farming equipment.
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    Recession

    Severe recession in Australia slowed industrialisation.